Trim Tag rivet hole on 66 VETTE

[Harry L.]

Looking for the hole size thru the metal, that is used by the rivet to hold the trim tag secure ? DUTCH

[Wayne M.]

Re: Trim Tag rivet hole on 66 VETTE

Looking for the hole size thru the metal, that is used by the rivet to hold the trim tag secure ? DUTCH

This might help (if you're talking about the original hole size on the trim tag; not the mounting bar). This eBay example looks to have an unmolested holes. You'd have to scale from the pic to get an approximate size.

[Harry L.]

Re: Trim Tag rivet hole on 66 VETTE

thanks Wayne, but I should have been more specific. I do mean the diameter of the hole in the mounting bar. DUTCH

[William L.]

Re: Trim Tag rivet hole on 66 VETTE

Harry
I think that it uses a 3/16 rivet.
Bill

[Russ S.]

Re: Trim Tag rivet hole on 66 VETTE

Agree with bill. By measuring the back side of the rivet(which would be oversize after being crimped), viewing the front size, and being very familiar with these rivets I concur with him. Back side after being expanded on my trim tag measures.225. 3/16 is .187

[Harry L.]

Re: Trim Tag rivet hole on 66 VETTE

thanks, what I want to do is drill the old rivet out,and put in a new rivet. So you would say that I would use a 3/16 inch bit. Then what would be the lenght of that rivet that I use? Is there a certain size cup used that holds the trim tag? DUTCH

[Russ S.]

Re: Trim Tag rivet hole on 66 VETTE

A drill bit could possibly drill off center because of the draw pin that is still inside the rivet. What I would do is carefully so you don't gouge the back side, is use a sharp chisel and shear off the back side of the rivet, then drill it from the front with one size smaller drill bit then a 3/16

[Donald O.]

Re: Trim Tag rivet hole on 66 VETTE

I'm just wondering why you'd have to replace the Trim Tag rivets........