Good tip on the extra long setting tool for rivets. I have that part to do as well, and may just weld an extension on the setting tool I got with the rivet kit.
On the channel, maybe using a bar that fits inside the channel to push it into place would work better than your thumbs. If you push on the bottom of the channel, it will tend to make it shrink a bit in width. I think I'd be tempeted to try your lube trick as well. I still have to get out in my trailer to see if I have the correct channel for the division bar. I previously dug out the channel that goes into the door itself, which is wider than the one that goes in the division bar.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
