Feb 3, 2013 #1 A AC550 Active member Joined Aug 29, 2010 Messages 69 Reaction score 10 Location A, A i am needing to replace one of my buckles on my kimpex cargo trunk but i can not find the right rivits to do it. the ones that are there split into three parts on the inside of the trunk any input/help would be much appreciated
i am needing to replace one of my buckles on my kimpex cargo trunk but i can not find the right rivits to do it. the ones that are there split into three parts on the inside of the trunk any input/help would be much appreciated
Feb 3, 2013 Moderator #2 Trashy Super Moderator Moderator Joined Nov 16, 2008 Messages 132,600 Reaction score 104,867 Location Fort Macleod Can you post a pic, of what you are doing. Might help answer your question?
Feb 3, 2013 Thread starter #3 A AC550 Active member Joined Aug 29, 2010 Messages 69 Reaction score 10 Location A, A here is a few pics i hope these will help Attachments feb 3 039.JPG 91.7 KB · Views: 98 feb 3 038.JPG 113.2 KB · Views: 110
Feb 3, 2013 Moderator #4 Trashy Super Moderator Moderator Joined Nov 16, 2008 Messages 132,600 Reaction score 104,867 Location Fort Macleod I think I would just drill out those rivet's and take a chance with regular rivet's. Might also put a rivet washer on the inside too???
I think I would just drill out those rivet's and take a chance with regular rivet's. Might also put a rivet washer on the inside too???
Feb 3, 2013 #5 C capercal Active VIP Member Joined Apr 12, 2012 Messages 164 Reaction score 56 Location calgary might want to water proof it as well
Feb 3, 2013 Thread starter #6 A AC550 Active member Joined Aug 29, 2010 Messages 69 Reaction score 10 Location A, A it is already waterproof with weatherstripping and all holes sealed up
Feb 4, 2013 #7 Riverjet Active VIP Member Joined Dec 24, 2008 Messages 1,703 Reaction score 1,388 Location Prince George Use regular pop rivets and backup washers. If you don't have any washers, make your own. Pennies work well.
Use regular pop rivets and backup washers. If you don't have any washers, make your own. Pennies work well.
Feb 5, 2013 #8 whoDEANie Active VIP Member Joined Feb 8, 2009 Messages 4,633 Reaction score 8,479 Location Edmonton I gave up trying to get a rivet in there, so I just use a nut and bolt on mine.
Feb 10, 2013 #9 C crisscross1 Active VIP Member Joined Dec 19, 2009 Messages 329 Reaction score 20 Location calgary that works, I used plastic rivets no problems