Source for Split Rivets for Cowl on 26 coupe

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Source for Split Rivets for Cowl on 26 coupe

Post by Ed Gallagher » Thu Sep 28, 2023 4:59 pm

Wanted: Source ideas on 1 inch split rivets to mount cowl lacing on 26 coupe
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Re: Source for Split Rivets for Cowl on 26 coupe

Post by GG Gregory » Thu Sep 28, 2023 7:12 pm

I got mine from Lang’s
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Re: Source for Split Rivets for Cowl on 26 coupe

Post by Mark Gregush » Thu Sep 28, 2023 8:13 pm

Unless you are doing a points car, use pop rivets. You would almost need to take the tank out to set the ones on top, that are behind/above it. Think 1 inch would be too long anyway unless you are going to cut them back after pushing through. They would only need to go through and roll over like band rivets with tangs bent over on the outside and head on the inside.
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Re: Source for Split Rivets for Cowl on 26 coupe

Post by Allan » Thu Sep 28, 2023 8:59 pm

!/2" is long enough, but pop rivets are the go. Even on earlier steel firewall cars the two lower ones on each side I substitute with pop rivets, as you can't get to the back of them. On a show car you could solder the holes on pop rivets.

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Re: Source for Split Rivets for Cowl on 26 coupe

Post by Model T Matt » Thu Sep 28, 2023 9:05 pm

get aircraft rivets have nice smooth look when installed
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Re: Source for Split Rivets for Cowl on 26 coupe

Post by jab35 » Fri Sep 29, 2023 10:51 am

One source idea already mentioned, https://www.modeltford.com/item/4060B.aspx
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Re: Source for Split Rivets for Cowl on 26 coupe

Post by Dan Hatch » Fri Sep 29, 2023 11:11 am

Here is to help you get them facing them facing the right way.
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/17 ... 1312905754
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