Hi Steve, there are two tools you can use. Many hardware stores carry
them, as well as fabric stores. One tool is a simple rod designed to be
struck with a hammer, the other is a plier looking tool. Both do the
same thing, they flare the post. In my humble opinion the rod that you
hit with a hammer is a more versatile tool. The plier type tool requires
the snap to be near the edge of the material while the rod does not.
I found both of these items at Eagle Hardware, which I believe have
outlets across the country.
Cheers,
.
Larry Hoy
1969 MGB Roadster
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On Sat, 22 Feb 1997 09:33:23 -0800 "Steven A. McGee, Esq."
<samesq@pacbell.net> writes:
>Does anyone know what kind of tool it takes to install the snap sockets
>and studs for the Midgets (the snaps in the interior fiberboard panel in
>the rear for the boot cover hold down snaps)
>
> The snap is a two piece design with a backing post which when
>installed, has an end which flares out through the socket and holds the
>snap socket in place. (like the kind of socket and scew combination for
>the Tonneau cover sockets, but without a screw securing it.)
>
> I have tried using a regular rivet, but it does not hold for
very
>long. I was told that it would take a special tool. Any ideas of how
>its done or what they used originally?
>
>Steve
>'79 missing a few snaps Midget
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