finmac Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Need to remove my rear arches for repaint, so need to drill out and re rivet the internal panels. Wondering what size rivets do I need to buy and a recommendation for a decent supplier? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted August 20, 2014 Member Share Posted August 20, 2014 52 hits in the archives, including this. But someone might have a bag left over... Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klunk Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I use an eBay seller called "abouttownbolts" for all rivets and rivnuts. NTDWM but always been pleased with their price/service *thumbup* Giles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myles Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 If anyone does have some left over, I could do with some too - having just drilled out the five ts in the cockpit to fit the cage at the weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil G Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Soft Bits for Sevens or Redline Edited by - Phil G on 21 Aug 2014 07:25:09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Englishmaninwales Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Quoting Jonathan Kay: 52 hits in the archives, including this. But someone might have a bag left over... Jonathan Jonathan I know the archive is useful but...sometimes it is quicker and more simple to just ask the question and get a useful answer inside 1 hour compared to trawling through 52 threads in the archive, some of which are over 10 years old. I suppose it depends on how much time one has to spare and how up to date the advice needs to be. Malcolm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Paul Richards Posted August 21, 2014 Area Representative Share Posted August 21, 2014 Quoting finmac: Need to remove my rear arches for repaint, so need to drill out and re rivet the internal panels. Wondering what size rivets do I need to buy and a recommendation for a decent supplier? Cheers! Why do you need to remove internal panels? It's not necessary to remove rear wings. You will need some for stone guards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finmac Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Quoting Paul Richards: Quoting finmac: Need to remove my rear arches for repaint, so need to drill out and re rivet the internal panels. Wondering what size rivets do I need to buy and a recommendation for a decent supplier? Cheers! Why do you need to remove internal panels? It's not necessary to remove rear wings. You will need some for stone guards. Would certainly be nice not to have to open up the internal panel, however I can't really see a way of getting to three of the securing bolts otherwise? (There are a couple in the boot which are obviously accessible both sides but the ones towards the front of the car are hidden) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankee Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 The front three are rivnuts, so should just unwind, without needing to remove the interior panels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted August 21, 2014 Member Share Posted August 21, 2014 Are you sure that they aren't fitted into threaded fasteners rather than needing a bolt (and access) on the back... ? Crossed post: SNAP! Jonathan Edited by - Jonathan Kay on 21 Aug 2014 08:54:11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted August 21, 2014 Member Share Posted August 21, 2014 PS: Do you know about fitting nylon bolts? The idea is that they break before the body or wing is damaged. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted August 21, 2014 Member Share Posted August 21, 2014 Quoting Englishmaninwales: I know the archive is useful but...sometimes it is quicker and more simple to just ask the question and get a useful answer inside 1 hour compared to trawling through 52 threads in the archive, some of which are over 10 years old. I suppose it depends on how much time one has to spare and how up to date the advice needs to beIt takes about a minute to search the archives and see if any Subjects look useful and open them: Possible future improvements to workflow and how the technical wiki will help. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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