FYI, I pop-riveted mine back together with a hand riveter and 3/16"(I think) aluminum rivets. It seems to be as solid as original and I have seen no problems yet. I did put a couple of bolts in place of the rivets where I couldn't get the riveter to go.

1953 Chevrolet 3600
Fried Green T'mater (Vern)
In the Stovebolt Gallery
Caution: Political Statement
Man who runs in front of car gets tired, man who runs behind car gets exhausted.