I could have sworn that the rivets I got from the Filling Station were solid. But I just looked at mine, and they're semi-tubular type. When properly set, should have a rolled edge without the splits. Here's a picture of mine - a little better, but not perfect, either. The original solid rivets just had chisel notches in an X pattern to expand them. A much more solid connection. I'd almost be tempted to tack weld them for a little extra security. The flattened edges are prone to cracking off. But they'll probably last another 70 years.
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.