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Re: [A/S] Reattaching belly skin






> While my belly skin isn't to the point of falling off, some of the 1979
> vintage pop rivits have corroded away causing it to rattle a bit.    I
could also get some rivits with over
> sized heads, though they would corrode after a decade or so.  Another
> option is to drill a new hole in these locations.
>
> What is recommended for this?
>
> Christopher

Christopher,
We use 3/16" shank diameter, large head (5/8"dia) aluminum rivets with
aluminum mandrels. I think they are available through
www.vintagetrailersupply.com .
Colin Hyde
GSM Vehicles Inc.
www.theVAP.com