Body rivet ????

as350pilot · 12-20-2012, 09:54 PM

So can anyone tell me what type of rivet is used on the bodies? I am assuming it is a pop rivet, but I want to make sure I understand before I get too deep into my new project.

Also if they are all pop rivets would This pneumatic gun work?

gornoman · 12-20-2012, 10:21 PM

All of the metal rivets on the cart are blind pop-rivets. If you get the OEM rivet kit the pneumatic gun will handle MOST of them. A few of the rivets are larger than the gun capacity, but by removing the nose-piece it is able to handle those 1/4" rivets. At least the one I used was, and it looked identical to the one you linked to.

as350pilot · 12-21-2012, 06:59 AM

Thank you sir. I appreciate the assistance.

Gonkulor · 12-22-2012, 07:00 AM

I agree with Gornoman. I have used $50 and $1500 models, they all work the same. The only difference is the body's repairabilty and interchangability of head units. Just keep the cheaper ones well oiled for a long life.

Since all metal blind rivets are designed to either have the stem pull all the way through or break at a certain torque, it doesn't matter what you use to squeeze the rivet.

as350pilot · 12-22-2012, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Gonkulor

I agree with Gornoman. I have used $50 and $1500 models, they all work the same. The only difference is the body's repairabilty and interchangability of head units. Just keep the cheaper ones well oiled for a long life.

Since all metal blind rivets are designed to either have the stem pull all the way through or break at a certain torque, it doesn't matter what you use to squeeze the rivet.

Thanks.

Can you guys tell me where I can get the rivet for the charger port? It know it has 3 "wings" on it and it's "designed for plastic" but I can't seem to find them anywhere.

Todd Dolfi · 12-22-2012, 09:55 AM

What about small bolts n nuts?? local hardware store??

as350pilot · 12-22-2012, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd Dolfi

What about small bolts n nuts?? local hardware store??

I could, but I want the cart to look factory stock.

kgsc · 12-22-2012, 09:59 AM

The rivet gun you listed is a 1/4 gun which will work for the big body side rivets. All the rest are 3/16 but that gun had a head for that. I use this one from Harbor Freight http://www.harborfreight.com/3-16-in...ter-93458.html Caught it in store with a 20% coupon. It won't do the big rivets but I don't use those anyway..

Charger rivet should be 71055G01

as350pilot · 12-23-2012, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kgsc

The rivet gun you listed is a 1/4 gun which will work for the big body side rivets. All the rest are 3/16 but that gun had a head for that. I use this one from Harbor Freight http://www.harborfreight.com/3-16-in...ter-93458.html Caught it in store with a 20% coupon. It won't do the big rivets but I don't use those anyway..

Charger rivet should be 71055G01

Thanks kgsc. I will have to chech my local harbor freight.

sportcoupe · 12-23-2012, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by as350pilot

Thanks.

Can you guys tell me where I can get the rivet for the charger port? It know it has 3 "wings" on it and it's "designed for plastic" but I can't seem to find them anywhere.

Plastic blind rivets.
http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-nylon-rivets/=kpwo01

12-20-2012, 09:54 PM	#1
as350pilot Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 516	Body rivet ???? So can anyone tell me what type of rivet is used on the bodies? I am assuming it is a pop rivet, but I want to make sure I understand before I get too deep into my new project. Also if they are all pop rivets would This pneumatic gun work?

12-20-2012, 10:21 PM	#2
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,284	Re: Body rivet ???? All of the metal rivets on the cart are blind pop-rivets. If you get the OEM rivet kit the pneumatic gun will handle MOST of them. A few of the rivets are larger than the gun capacity, but by removing the nose-piece it is able to handle those 1/4" rivets. At least the one I used was, and it looked identical to the one you linked to.

12-21-2012, 06:59 AM	#3
as350pilot Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 516	Re: Body rivet ???? Thank you sir. I appreciate the assistance.

12-22-2012, 07:00 AM	#4
Gonkulor Astronautilator Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Idaho Posts: 1,494	Re: Body rivet ???? I agree with Gornoman. I have used $50 and $1500 models, they all work the same. The only difference is the body's repairabilty and interchangability of head units. Just keep the cheaper ones well oiled for a long life. Since all metal blind rivets are designed to either have the stem pull all the way through or break at a certain torque, it doesn't matter what you use to squeeze the rivet.

12-22-2012, 09:55 AM	#6
Todd Dolfi Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Body rivet ???? What about small bolts n nuts?? local hardware store??

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12-22-2012, 09:59 AM	#8
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 13,141	Re: Body rivet ???? The rivet gun you listed is a 1/4 gun which will work for the big body side rivets. All the rest are 3/16 but that gun had a head for that. I use this one from Harbor Freight http://www.harborfreight.com/3-16-in...ter-93458.html Caught it in store with a 20% coupon. It won't do the big rivets but I don't use those anyway.. Charger rivet should be 71055G01

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