The Vintage Airstream E-mail List

Archive Files


[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]

[VAL] Which Olympic rivets?



    All,

    I just got my vintage 12" X 20 1/2" Airstream access door in the mail
yesterday and am now preparing to install it in the curbside skin aft of the
wheel well.  

    Which of the many Olympic rivets shown at
http://www.rivetsplus.com/manufacture/gesipa/bulb_tite.asp do I need so
they'll match the ones already on my Caravel?

    My best tape measured judgement is that the holes are 1/8" on the door
flange, yet I can see no diameter shown in the chart (measurement A) that
comes close.  In addition, what type of head should I be using?

    Are there shaver tools available to rent?  At the prices I've seen being
asked for, I'd hate to have to buy one for the lousy 44 rivets I need to
install.  Any and all help is welcome.

    Here's wishing each and every one of you, your loved ones and friends a
Happy Holiday,

    Glyn Judson
    1969 Caravel #508
    Santa Monica CA