Clamp riveted to drivers side hood rail

[Joseph A.]

I have a 69 Corvette and the clamp that holds the washer system hoses that mounts about 10 inches forward of the firewall on the drivers side under hood rail fell off. I have an NOS clamp but I was wondering what type of rivet was used an if it was inserted from the top or bottom of the hood rail. If anyone has a picture that would help.

[Joe L.]

Re: Clamp riveted to drivers side hood rail

I have a 69 Corvette and the clamp that holds the washer system hoses that mounts about 10 inches forward of the firewall on the drivers side under hood rail fell off. I have an NOS clamp but I was wondering what type of rivet was used an if it was inserted from the top or bottom of the hood rail. If anyone has a picture that would help.

Joseph------


It appears to be a round-headed aluminum rivet and it is definitely installed from the top. It appears to have been set in a rather unusual manner in that the post is not flattened but rather "split" in a "V"-like configuration.

It was supposed to be GM #3828548 which I cannot find was ever available in SERVICE. However, GM #3828548 was a flat head aluminum rivet and the rivet in question was definitely not a flat head rivet.

[Joseph A.]

Re: Clamp riveted to drivers side hood rail

Once again, thank you Joe

[Joseph A.]

Re: Clamp riveted to drivers side hood rail

Joe

Do you know if the rivet was painted body color, I would think not since it is added in the AIM but I would like your opinion.

[Gary B.]

[Joe L.]

Re: Clamp riveted to drivers side hood rail

Joe

Do you know if the rivet was painted body color, I would think not since it is added in the AIM but I would like your opinion.

Joseph------


My car has been re-painted and the rivet is painted. However, my distinct recollection is that the rivet was originally painted, as well. I have absolutely no recollection of a bare aluminum rivet at that location.

[Ron G.]

Re: Clamp riveted to drivers side hood rail

I think I know what you are speaking of, but just to be sure can someone post a pic. If it is the rivet I believe it is, then it is definitely painted. Thanks.

[Joe L.]

Re: Clamp riveted to drivers side hood rail

I think I know what you are speaking of, but just to be sure can someone post a pic. If it is the rivet I believe it is, then it is definitely painted. Thanks.

Ron------


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[Ron G.]

Re: Clamp riveted to drivers side hood rail

Thanks Joe. However, my 71 has a rivet on the vertical portion of the driver side hood ledge. In a little while I will go and check it to be sure.
- Ron

[Joe L.]

Re: Clamp riveted to drivers side hood rail

Thanks Joe. However, my 71 has a rivet on the vertical portion of the driver side hood ledge. In a little while I will go and check it to be sure.
- Ron

Ron------


I believe 1969 was the last year for the configuration I pictured. I think 1970+ went to the vertical mount as you describe.

[Jeffrey S.]

Re: Clamp riveted to drivers side hood rail

here is a photo of my Oct 68 69. This was never removed. Hope this helps.
Jeff

[Dennis D.]

Re: Clamp riveted to drivers side hood rail

Ron------


I believe 1969 was the last year for the configuration I pictured. I think 1970+ went to the vertical mount as you describe.

Had a discussion last year about an extra hole on the left fender.
It would seem most 70 in that thread had the bracket/rivet mounted on the horizontal surface with the "phantom hole" on the vertical surface. In reading through this thread there is mention of 71 having the hole/rivet on the vertical surface. We weren't able to determine why this hole was there on the 70 model. Perhaps the answer may be in the relocation of the hole for 71.

https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthread.php?123172-70-Hole-in-fender-rail