Need Riveter Recommendations

[Gasman]

Should i get air powered or manual. What are the most common
rivets on a C1? Pop rivets or threaded? And sizes.

thanks, rick

 

[JohnZ]

There are no pop-rivets on a C1. I use a burp-gun, regulated down to 15-20 psi, with a .401"-shank 3/16" rivet-setter. Most Corvette body rivets are 3/16" soft aluminum - Doc Rebuild and Paragon have the correct soft rivets.

 

[67HEAVEN]

Thanks, John.


This information applies to C2 as well, maybe even C3.

 

[studiog]

John Z, didn't you write an article on this in Corvette Enthusiast last year?

 

[JohnZ]

Yes, I did - February '04 issue.

 

[Gasman]

That's one i don't get yet. Thanks guys.

 

[67HEAVEN]

Gasman,

Here you go from October 2003.

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38036&page=1&pp=15&highlight=rivets