Hi Bob,
Rivets come in a great variety of styles and sizes. I know that San
Diego Hardware handles lots of them along with the tools to flatten,
flare, swedge, and any other way they are put on. Check them out for
that.
Paul
PAsgeirsson@juno.com
On Mon, 29 Nov 1999 19:16:29 EST Bkitterer@aol.com writes:
>Hi Folks,
>
>Have a hardware question on roll up window Spridgets. We would like
>to
>re-polish and anodize or chrome (as is appropriate) the windshield
>frame and
>fittings as well as the wind wing frames and haradware on our Mk III.
>However
>there are numerous parts that are riveted on these frames. While we
>can get
>the rivets out the queston is what rivets to use to put them back
>togather?
>For a number of the parts it looks like "Pop-Rivets" would leave
>excess
>material in groves that take the glass seals.
>All help is appreciated.
>
>For those interested here is an update on the project. Everything is
>now out
>of the trailer and has been inventoried. Have tried the wide Rostyle
>rims
>and tires but with just the empty bucket can not tell if they are
>going to
>work. Have checked the fit of the wings, grill shroud, bonnet and
>boot lid.
>The 5-speed tranny and adapter are on the way. We are still wrestling
>with
>the color. All of the local paint experts say we have to at least
>scuff all
>of the finished surfaces in order to reprime for another color. Think
>that
>is an almost impossible task on the inside and in the engine
>compartment. Do
>not want to blast the car to bare metal which would also remove all of
>the
>joint sealant and undercoat. Am wondering if I can sand blast, with
>low
>prssure, the surface just enough to give it some tooth with out going
>all the
>way to bare metal. One thing is for sure, there are a lot more little
>parts
>to the Mk III than the Bugeye.
>
>TIA
>
>Bob and Annice
>1960 Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
>1966 Sprite Mk III (Trevor) in progress
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