Originally Posted by Truckrolet
... Rivets I wish I knew where to get them and the dies.
I found the dies and an Ingersoll Rand rivet hammer on craigslist, and I think there are always some listed on ebay from an air tool rebuilder.
Previously I made my own rivet set and bucking bar and used an air chisel/hammer but it's more difficult than using the right tool, the small ones just don't hit hard enough to do the job like it should be done, although it can work if you're determined and have some practice.

Grigg


•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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