Hello all,
When we reach June/July, I might be starting some cosmetic light resto on the S3. I am replacing a few panels, and kicking around doing some galvanizing as I'm going to paint the truck too. So, just got a call back from the galvanizer in Denver, and they will do most all of my parts, including my roof rack, for a reasonable price.
So, questions are:
-Removing the corner tub trim that is hammer riveted on.....how do I remove the rivets without damaging the trim?? Will the tub "come apart" at the corners if that trim is removed? How do I reinstall the trim using hammer rivets (difficult, special tools)?
-Roof.....I was going to start on this in the next couple of weeks as I have a spare one. If I remove the gutter trim, can I reinstall it using regular rivets (as you don't really see them as much)? When I remove the gutter trim, will the roof "come apart"....or will it stay in one piece still (sorry if that sounds ridiculous)!
-Hammer rivets on the side of the tub (center area).....I think there are some supports held in place from behind.....I need to remove these so that the body shop can fill a little right there and sand (they said they cannot power sand between that group of rivets).
-Skin.....I came across a new door skin for my rear standard door. Is it as simple as prying the old skin off (drilling out the rivets also around the door handle), and then laying the new skin on the frame, and bending it back around the frame and reriveting?!
Just weighing whether it will be a nightmare to remove and reinstall this hammer riveted stuff. If there's ever a time to do it, it is now, but perhaps the "newness" isn't worth the headache????
Cheers,
Julian
When we reach June/July, I might be starting some cosmetic light resto on the S3. I am replacing a few panels, and kicking around doing some galvanizing as I'm going to paint the truck too. So, just got a call back from the galvanizer in Denver, and they will do most all of my parts, including my roof rack, for a reasonable price.
So, questions are:
-Removing the corner tub trim that is hammer riveted on.....how do I remove the rivets without damaging the trim?? Will the tub "come apart" at the corners if that trim is removed? How do I reinstall the trim using hammer rivets (difficult, special tools)?
-Roof.....I was going to start on this in the next couple of weeks as I have a spare one. If I remove the gutter trim, can I reinstall it using regular rivets (as you don't really see them as much)? When I remove the gutter trim, will the roof "come apart"....or will it stay in one piece still (sorry if that sounds ridiculous)!
-Hammer rivets on the side of the tub (center area).....I think there are some supports held in place from behind.....I need to remove these so that the body shop can fill a little right there and sand (they said they cannot power sand between that group of rivets).
-Skin.....I came across a new door skin for my rear standard door. Is it as simple as prying the old skin off (drilling out the rivets also around the door handle), and then laying the new skin on the frame, and bending it back around the frame and reriveting?!
Just weighing whether it will be a nightmare to remove and reinstall this hammer riveted stuff. If there's ever a time to do it, it is now, but perhaps the "newness" isn't worth the headache????
Cheers,
Julian
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