Rivets or Screws for Moke Fittings
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Went with steel rivets....worked well.
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The rivets are the way to go to installl Lift-a-Dots. I found a long time ago that screws will tend to work the sheet metal around the hole every time you clip onto the LaD or take the tonneau, convertable top or whatever you are attaching. After a while the sheet metal gets work hardened and the hole is too big to hold the screw properly. The LaD comes off and you have a ragged hole that won't hold a screw.
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Originally Posted by jedduh01
Ill just say , Steel Rivets Just work = They pull really flush inside the frame, that allows as much rubber + glass room to stay in the frame too.
I wouldn't want to do it + re check screw tightness over time . when a Rivet just does the job.
Ok = steel rivet (stronger)may rust over time may consider Alum Rivet.
Do all your drilling before glass install .. Ask me how I know.
I wouldn't want to do it + re check screw tightness over time . when a Rivet just does the job.
Ok = steel rivet (stronger)may rust over time may consider Alum Rivet.
Do all your drilling before glass install .. Ask me how I know.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jedduh01
Ill just say , Steel Rivets Just work = They pull really flush inside the frame, that allows as much rubber + glass room to stay in the frame too.
I wouldn't want to do it + re check screw tightness over time . when a Rivet just does the job.
Ok = steel rivet (stronger)may rust over time may consider Alum Rivet.
Do all your drilling before glass install .. Ask me how I know.
I wouldn't want to do it + re check screw tightness over time . when a Rivet just does the job.
Ok = steel rivet (stronger)may rust over time may consider Alum Rivet.
Do all your drilling before glass install .. Ask me how I know.
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Ill just say , Steel Rivets Just work = They pull really flush inside the frame, that allows as much rubber + glass room to stay in the frame too.
I wouldn't want to do it + re check screw tightness over time . when a Rivet just does the job.
Ok = steel rivet (stronger)may rust over time may consider Alum Rivet.
Do all your drilling before glass install .. Ask me how I know.
I wouldn't want to do it + re check screw tightness over time . when a Rivet just does the job.
Ok = steel rivet (stronger)may rust over time may consider Alum Rivet.
Do all your drilling before glass install .. Ask me how I know.
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No Moke here, but I'd do a test fit of a post (to a block of wood) with the screws to check that the oval heads don't stick up and prevent the top portion of the fasteners from seating fully. They would need to "latch" for a good, secure fit.
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If my new top ever gets shipped I will need to put the same fasteners in. I don't see why screws would not work. I would check a few months after driving to make sure they stay tight.
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Hello Mokers,
I am fitting a new hood to a new (no pin posts or previous holes) windshield frame.
The book says 22 rivets to attach the Lift the Dot pin posts, but is there any reason not to use #6 x 1/2" S/S Oval head metal screws? The tip of the screw will not reach the glass and a 7/64" pilot holes will allow for a tight screw fit.
Comments?
I have the screws, but could buy rivets if needs be. Thanks.
I am fitting a new hood to a new (no pin posts or previous holes) windshield frame.
The book says 22 rivets to attach the Lift the Dot pin posts, but is there any reason not to use #6 x 1/2" S/S Oval head metal screws? The tip of the screw will not reach the glass and a 7/64" pilot holes will allow for a tight screw fit.
Comments?
I have the screws, but could buy rivets if needs be. Thanks.
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