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| | | | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 127 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 127 | I going to install a new VIN# Plate on my 53 3100. Does anyone know the correct method to compress the rivets to install the plate to the door post. thanks Don | | | | | | ZooKeeper Unregistered | | ZooKeeper Unregistered | Are you sure it used rivets???
Some of the truck used tiny clutch head screws to hold them on..Joe | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,596 | I think the change from screws to rivets occurred around 1952-53 I have owned 49-52 both Chev and GMC. For example the 49 GMC used very small clutch heads while the seven 49-52's I have owned all used a fine threaded phillips type. I know this has been discussed here before I would be interested to see what others have found with their trucks. I think someone also posted on the tool they used to set the rivets so it may be worth a search. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,201 | my 53 had rivets, I need the same answer though. I removed mine for paint & body work and want to put it back on when done. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 137 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 137 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 493 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 493 | A center punch looks like it is what is used for the rivets. Try here | | |
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