Rivoting fender braces

[johnmp12]

I would like to actually rivot fender braces back on to restored fenders verus the fender bolts and nuts. Can anyone give me information on where to buy a rivot gun that can do the job and the correct size rivots to buy?

 

[Gearhead Kevin]

This has information to get you pointed in the right direction.

how to rivet braces on j.c. higgins fenders?? | Bicycle Restoration Tips

i want to replace the braces on my fenders. who do i go to about having them riveted to the fender. or how do i do it myself? thanks in advance mj

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How To Schwinn Lightweight Fenders, Part #'s, Rivets, Tools | Lightweight Schwinn Bicycles

Getting some questions on Hanson rivet tools from the Work shop forum and been thinking about doing this anyway, so here goes. Since all I work on pretty much are Schwinn lightweights I can speak with some confidence on those although I'm sure this will apply to many other kinds of bikes...

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[Freqman1]

Rivet Tools for the Restorer -

Sooner or later if you mess with old bikes you may want to try your hand at restoring or at least refurbishing a project. The fenders of a bike usually take quite a beating and there is no good way to straighten them whether by hand or using a fender roller without removing the fender…Read More

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