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  • William R.
    Infrequent User
    • December 20, 2010
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    C-1 rear cross member correct look rivets

    Hi gang. I'm sure someone out there has replaced a rear cross member on a C-1. Mine is a "61". What is the best method for installation of the rivet to get the "correct" look?
  • Donald H.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • November 2, 2009
    • 2580

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    Re: C-1 rear cross member correct look rivets

    Originally posted by William Rypcinski (52587)
    Hi gang. I'm sure someone out there has replaced a rear cross member on a C-1. Mine is a "61". What is the best method for installation of the rivet to get the "correct" look?
    I am in the process of replacing the rear crossmember and thus rivets in my 1960. I have not done it yet, but the advice I got on another thread is that you do need to clinch the rivets and not simply weld them in if you plan to have the car judged. I.e. the judge can and will check.

    One method that was recommended was to heat the rivet to cherry red with a torch then peen with a hammer. You will need something on the head as a bucking bar. I have a very large grade 8 bolt that I ground a semi circle into the tip to fit the head of the rivet and use to buck against the peening hammer of the other end. Of course I don't know how good this will work as I have not done it yet.

    Don
    Don Harris
    Current: 67 convertible Marina Blue L79
    Former: 60 Red/Red, 2x4, 245hp (Regional and National Top Flight 2013), 66 coupe Nassau Blue, L79 (Chapter and Regional Top Flight 2017)

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