Nitrogeno25
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| posted on 20/7/09 at 06:13 PM |
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Removing pop rivets
I need to remove some rivets to replace an ally panel. I know the easy way is to drill throw them, but I was thinking about all the bits that gets
inside the tubes!!
Is there any other method?
Thanks.
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jpindy3
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| posted on 20/7/09 at 06:15 PM |
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drill them,dont worry about the bits your not going to hear them rattle when your doing 70mph
[Edited on 20/7/09 by jpindy3]
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 20/7/09 at 06:17 PM |
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I dont know of any other way
You could always cut the end of the tube drill out all the rivets and shake them out  (do not do this)
What about injecting some sealent into the holes to catch the loose rivets inside the box section
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jpindy3
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| posted on 20/7/09 at 06:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tomgregory2000
I dont know of any other way
You could always cut the end of the tube drill out all the rivets and shake them out (do not do this)
What about injecting some sealent into the holes to catch the loose rivets inside the box section
you dont want to add xs waight
[Edited on 20/7/09 by jpindy3]
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blakep82
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| posted on 20/7/09 at 06:34 PM |
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i was going to squish some super glue in mine to catch all the bits. i'll try withough first though.
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davidwag
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| posted on 20/7/09 at 07:02 PM |
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Hi,
You can spray cavity wax into the chassis and as it sets it should hold the bits in place, you can get the likes of waxoil in spray cans with a thin
application tube like comes with WD40.
David
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Russ-Turner
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| posted on 2/8/09 at 11:07 PM |
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Just drill them you puff.
[Edited on 2/8/09 by Russ-Turner]
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Willie
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| posted on 9/8/09 at 09:12 PM |
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You can chisel the heads off and knock the remaining bit into the chassis tube.
I don't like doing it for two reasons; firstly you tend to damage the panel the rivet is holding on, and secondly you put more of the rivet into
the tube.
Best method is to drill as you say. When re-fitting, fit all rivets except one (In middle) or two (one either end) of relevant tubes and then inject
waxoyl into the chassis tubes to stop them rattling...and protect the tubes. Don't need to fill the tubes.
Reason for fitting most rivets first is so the waxoyl doesn't come flying out all the holes and over your panel.
Willie
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wilkingj
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| posted on 10/8/09 at 07:35 AM |
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Spray some waxoyl into the tube via one of the holes.
1. Its tops them rattling about.
2. Its stops any rust developing as the tube is not sealed from the air.
You can use super glue, but you would need a lot, and it wont help protect against rusting.
You know it makes sense.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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Angel Acevedo
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| posted on 27/8/09 at 05:01 PM |
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Drill hole on bottom of tube shake out, weld plug??
Put plastic blanking plug??
I have no problem as I have overbuilt 1.5
" X 1.5" Sch. 14 tubes.
Anyway in the event I need to replace, I will not go thru the hassle.
As said above I´m expecting it to be noisy as hell.
Beware of what you wish.. for it may come true....
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 27/8/09 at 05:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Russ-Turner
Just drill them you puff.
[Edited on 2/8/09 by Russ-Turner]
Seconded!! 
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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Peteff
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| posted on 27/8/09 at 07:45 PM |
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We repanelled a car and drilled all the old rivet heads off and never heard so much as a tinkle from it. Just get on with it and stop procrastinating.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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