65 Top Shield Rivets

[Don H.]

Does anyone have tips on installing (melting) the plastic rivets that hold the plastic insulator to the top of a mid-year ignition shield? I have had limited success doing it in the past. Thanks

[Terry M.]

Don, I used a soldering gun to do mine which worked but was not completely satisfied with the result. Used some super glue gel to finish it off. I think others have suggested heating the head of a smooth (no markings) hex bolt and then pressing it against the rivet stem. Would think you might need some anti-stick agent between the rivet and bolt head…maybe wax paper. I seem to recall a past TDB article/post.
Terry

[James W.]

Don, I used a soldering gun to do mine which worked but was not completely satisfied with the result. Used some super glue gel to finish it off. I think others have suggested heating the head of a smooth (no markings) hex bolt and then pressing it against the rivet stem. Would think you might need some anti-stick agent between the rivet and bolt head…maybe wax paper. I seem to recall a past TDB article/post.
Terry

I would try baking parchment paper for the non-stick agent. It is oven safe up to 420 degrees F. Just my 2 cents.

James