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Vent window rivets

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Does anyone know how and with what tool, the vent window rivets are installed with? They must be hammered flush on the back side of the vent window divider. I was thinking of checking out Tandy leather supply for a riveting tool used for leather. :?
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Re: Vent window rivets

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I believe I saw a vent window rivet kit in the LMC catalog. Don't know much about it though. The rivets are called tube rivets. There is a flaring tool. Possible all available at a fastener house. I have a local guy going to help me rebuild my vent windows. The frames are currently at powder coat shop. Let me know how it goes.
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Re: Vent window rivets

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This brings up an issue. I requested a paper catalog from LMC at least 2 months ago and have yet to receive it. I even called them and told them that I still didn't have their catalog. They said I should receive it that week. Still hasn't shown up. Meanwhile I have spent thousands at Dennis Carpenter, Macs, NPD, E-bay etc. Whatever happened to customer service?
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2016 F-150 Eco-Boost 2.7 liter. (It will smoke the tires!)
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1972 F-250 Explorer Special, Camper Special.
1971 F-100 custom. 302, C-4, p.s. p.b. factory 65 amp alternator with transistorized voltage regulator.
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Re: Vent window rivets

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I checked out LMC online, thanks for the tip.
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1967 F-100 4x4 custom cab.
Another 67 F-100 4x4 custom cab.
2016 F-150 Eco-Boost 2.7 liter. (It will smoke the tires!)
1972 F-350 Sport Custom cab & chassis.
1972 F-250 Explorer Special, Camper Special.
1971 F-100 custom. 302, C-4, p.s. p.b. factory 65 amp alternator with transistorized voltage regulator.
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Re: Vent window rivets

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When I did mine, I used split rivets. Remember those big clunky brads used to hold papers together from when we was kids?
Same principle, only smaller.
I don't remember just what size they were, but here's an example:
http://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGE ... 1?$smthumb$
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You can also use a "pull through" style of rivet. http://www.stanleyengineeredfastening.c ... -pt-rivets Watch the video.
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Thanks guys for the tips. :fr:
1967 F-100 4x4 custom cab.
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2016 F-150 Eco-Boost 2.7 liter. (It will smoke the tires!)
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Re: Vent window rivets

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I just used a black weather strip glue. Worked just fine just left a very small gap. Never leaked or anything.
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