How to Install Rivets
Knowing how to correctly install quality rivets is an important skill for any classic car restoration enthusiast. These rivets are commonly used on cars from the 1930s to today and are available in a variety of sizes material types. Bob Wilson of RJ Restorations demonstrates the step-by-step process to install replacement rivets.
Works well when you have access to the backside, but what about about all those panels on bus and
truck sidewalls? Often wondered how they handled those.
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Thanks!
Was taught how to do that by Boeing Airplane Co. In 1965 and forgot all about that til I saw this. Thanks for the memories (I think, LOL).
Great video. But where can you purchase bucking bars? Or do you have to fabricate them custom?
Hello Gabriel,
They can be fabricated or they are also available for purchase, here’s a link to one good source:
https://aircraft-tool.com/shop/search.aspx?CATEGORY=BUCKING+BARS
Thanks,
Mark
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Too cool excellent job and so easy with right tools!!! Thanks!!!
Where do you get your rivets?
Hello Gerald,
Aircraft Tool Supply (aircraft-tool.com) has everything you need to get started.
Thanks,
Mark
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