[VAL] Re: Riveting

["Patricia V. Raimondo" <praimond@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi All,

As I've been polishing the top (or at least as far as I can reach!) of 
Pearl I've noticed a few rivets missing. The outside rivet heads are 
much larger than the inside so what size do I need? Can I use the pop 
riveter I got from Home Depot? And, can I rivet in the same spot or is 
the stem from the missing head still there?

Second question: I've got to do something about the small dip on the 
driveway where I hit the spare tire carrier. Would putting a large, 
heavy board at that spot help? Or would it snap from the weight of the 
trailer. It's just one quick spot where in the past if I gunned it I 
could get past it without hitting. The tire carrier is just a hair 
lower than the rear bumper.

Thanks for all help! I'm working full speed ahead to get everything 
ready before I leave for Lansing then head west on 6/24!! The highlight 
of the summer will be the Rocky Mt. VAC rally!!!

Patti