Up to about a 3/8” rivet best method I’ve found is large long cold chisel and as big a hammer as you can swing with the other hand.

Drilling works too, but big hammer is way faster/simpler.

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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