Roof Rivets

[pvkd]

The other day I notices 4 on the rivets used to retain my roof to the roof frame had falled out. As water was coming in I needed to reseal it quickly so I used pop rivets for a quick fix (it looks terrible but works).

So my question is where does one purchase the flat rivets and what tool do I need to insert them?

Paul

[SafeAirOne]

You might be able to get the rivets from our hosts. This thread mya be of help: http://www.roversnorth.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5651

[Dav1550]

The other day I notices 4 on the rivets used to retain my roof to the roof frame had falled out. As water was coming in I needed to reseal it quickly so I used pop rivets for a quick fix (it looks terrible but works).

So my question is where does one purchase the flat rivets and what tool do I need to insert them?

Paul

Semi-tubular as fitted to rain gutter. ( Truss head aluminum )
3/16 dia. x 5/16 L are near perfect replacement.
3/16 dia x 3/8 L I'm thinking would be the choice once the gutter is removed and resealed..... For if going to the trouble of removing the gutter it's a sure thing you'll not be stingy with the sealer and may need a hair more length.

I've got rivets from both Big Flats Rivets & Jay-Cee sales & rivets for doing the roof gutter, side step rubbers door seals and such.


Semi-tubular rivets are a bit different from setting solid rivets and to get them set up tight will require a rivet squeezer with a proper set of matching dies....<$200 plus I would imagine for tool and dies>.. Not hardly worth it though just to set a few rivets ..... You can set them with a dif and a rounded punch. Where in the object is to just get the skirts flared on the underside as so they'll stay in place and hold a bit of tension.

Hope this is of some help.

Dave

[SafeAirOne]

Semi-tubular rivets are a bit different from setting solid rivets and to get them set up tight will require a rivet squeezer with a proper set of matching dies....<$200 plus I would imagine for tool and dies>.. Not hardly worth it though just to set a few rivets .....

I had a look at my roof gutter rivets--I don't think you'll need that much of an investment in tools--I have a tubular rivet squeezer used for brake linings. I think the reach on the tool is perfect for this job and best of all, it costs under $25.

See:

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/brakeliningrivset.php

[JackIIA]

PVKD -

I know this guy used to carry all sorts of Land Rover rivets and necessary tools. Haven't talked with him in years though. Here is the link.

http://www.bigflatsrivet.com/

Also a link to RoverHaul to see restorer's comments on same.

http://www.roverhaul.com/rivets.htm