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Rivets for Restoring my CEV Corvette Light

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partsguy

Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
I’ve had to face the fact this rare light will need to be rebuilt, and each piece refurbished or scratch built. I’ve about got this apart, but I’m facing four stamped rivets at the base. Is there a suitable, correct replacement rivet for these? If not, I’ll just find something suitable and functional at the hardware store.

I just want it to look correct when I’m done. Thanks!

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I think I put solid aluminum Rivets in one a while back...a perk of working in Aviation. I couldn't for the life of me remember the size or part number, was just something I had laying around in the scrounge box from a previous job. Style is Brazier or Universal Head, not sure of any box stores that would carry that kind of thing, but Hanson Rivets has sizing and P/N info. https://www.hansonrivet.com/rivets/solid-rivets/aerospace-solid-rivets/
 
Thank you, good sir!
This is what I use a 3" C-clamp and purchased the rivets & squeezers from Hanson rivet co. To accommodate the fenders, lights and chaingaurd. I just couldn't go with the screw on rivets! Freqman1 has a great thread on this topic if my memory serves me right I think Shawn even provided part#'s. Search the archives/history it is very helpful.

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Did you make that clamp or buy it?
I bought them.... Any hardware store... and some slight modification is needed. You will need to drill a .1875" - 3/16" diameter hole on each side of the
C-clamp to accommodate the shank of the squeezers. Her are some pics of the process.

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