A the last couple of United's there was a vendor selling the original
rivets ($2 each). I bought 2 to replace the screws the PO put in
over 35 years ago. All I need is the correct riveter to get the
proper dinmple.
Why not query the English and see about finding rivets for you.
Then you have the best of both worlds.
Dave
--- On Sat, 1/2/10, Tony McNulty <bamcnulty@optonline.net> wrote:
From: Tony McNulty <bamcnulty@optonline.net>
Subject: Re: [Tigers] ID Tag versus Dipping/Stripping
To: "Thomas Witt" <atwittsend@verizon.net>, tigers@autox.team.net
Date: Saturday, January 2, 2010, 9:21 PM
I'm fixing to have my Tiger media blasted -- the guy who's ramrodding the
resto (former owner of two Tigers) suggested that we keep the original paint
(BRG) on that part of the car where the prized rivets and plates reside --
also, it keeps a nice flavor of originality -- plus, that paint never got much
wear and tear and still looks pretty new.
Tony McNulty
Original Owner
B382001321
----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas Witt" <atwittsend@verizon.net>
To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 1:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Tigers] ID Tag versus Dipping/Stripping
> Kent,
> My understanding is that most of the dip processes are caustic. And, yes,
that would eat your rivets and plate. That said there has been a lot of talk
regarding the original rivets on Tigers. I wouldn't place a dollar amount on
it, but they are regarded as desirable. Will your car pass a TAC inspection
without them? Yes, - if it is a real Tiger.
>
> Not that I'm a golfer, but if you shot a hole in one and no one was there to
see it, it creates skepticism. In a similar way the lack of original rivets
can create an initial doubt to many people. In the end, a real Tiger will
still be a real Tiger, but original rivets at least help to abate the
question mark.
>
> Most guys won't tell you this, ... but... . For good or bad typically when
an unknown Tiger shows up a lot of other owners very stealthily observe the
car for originality. They softly murmur to each other the Tiger specific
parts that are there. Then they look at each other like, "yea, it probably is
real," then go in search of someone qualified to confirm it.. (OK, guys, don't
hide in shame, a lot of us -myself included- do this.) It is sort of an
unofficial "Pre-TAC" inspection.
>
> So, if you can in any way retain the original rivets and plate I would
encourage you to do so. Perhaps there is some coating that can be applied to
protect the area???
>
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