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Re: [VAL] Rivets



> I need about 50 rivets of the correct size.  Any good place to buy that
> small amount?
> Second,  can I grind or trim the heads to look good or must I find a
> Rivet grinder?
>
> 73
> Dean   W5GXL

Dean,
Go to www.vintagetrailersupply.com & get some "olympic" rivets. They are a
type of pop rivet. If you don't want to buy a shaver you can always snip the
remainder of the mandrel off & file the nib down carefully. It'll look fine.
Colin Hyde
GSM Vehicles Inc.
www.thevap.com