I find an air hammer [rivet gun] is handy for this job especially in awkward
places.
Lee
----- Original Message -----
From: <Ie61pah@aol.com>
To: <pkupman57@hotmail.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 26, 2005 10:25 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Chassis Rivits
> In a message dated 3/26/2005 6:39:01 PM Central Standard Time,
> pkupman57@hotmail.com writes:
>
> Now, my question, whats the easiest/fastest way of removing the rivits
that
> are used on the chassis?
>
>
> Get out the grinder, and have at it!!! If you are real good and real
> careful, a cutting torch can be used to cut off most of the head of the
rivet, but
> you will still have to use the grinder on the rest of it. When you get
most
> of the head the rivet ground off, then use a punch and hammer, and knock
it out
> of the frame. Take your time, and get a firm grip on the grinder, and
you'll
> do a fine job, without "messing up" the frame. Good Luck.
>
> Pat Hollister
> (truckless)
> West
Burlington,
> IA.
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