my6t7ss
May 20th, 02, 4:39 PM
Looking for info on original solid head rivets used to install the fronf grills
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ftgallant May 20th, 02, 7:42 PM Luttys in Pittsburgh, Pa, has a neat kit, They are threaded, but the heads are a rivet head, You cant tell, comes with machine nuts, A real time saver. www.luttyschevy.com. (http://www.luttyschevy.com.) Frank 66 SS in rapid progression Rick_Nelson May 20th, 02, 8:45 PM You may be amazed at what your local hardware store has for pennies each. I just picked up a bunch to do a '70 Nova grill. Check the pull out bins in the hardware section. ------------------ ACES #5032 TC #1074 mr409 May 21st, 02, 7:27 AM You can forget Lowes. I spent about 45 minutes yesteday searching for something "other" than the stock type that you have to pound in (and destroy everything else in the process) but no luck. I know a place that sells the type with the nut on them but the cost is outragous. They want $6.00 to ship them! Im leaving out their name for that reason. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/wink.gif Thanks for the link Frank. Im checking them out right now. ------------------ Bob (Pa.) 1963 Impala 283 1966 Chevelle SS 409 1969 Malibu 307 1972 Malibu 307 1969 C10 stepside 350 1971 Cheyenne 20 3/4 ton Somebody stop me... :) Looking for Chevelle or Impala parts? Click here: Chevelle parts for sale (http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html) The 348/409 Chevrolet forum http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/187005 mr409 May 21st, 02, 7:30 AM You can get the stock type but you really won't be happy with them. I have set for years now that do nothing but "shelf duty". If you've ever tried to install these, you know what im talking about. They are impossible! I don't know why they even sell them. Would love to hear from anyone that has had luck with them though. http://www.chevelles.com/forum/smile.gif <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by my6t7ss: Looking for info on original solid head rivets used to install the fronf grills<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ------------------ Bob (Pa.) 1963 Impala 283 1966 Chevelle SS 409 1969 Malibu 307 1972 Malibu 307 1969 C10 stepside 350 1971 Cheyenne 20 3/4 ton Somebody stop me... :) Looking for Chevelle or Impala parts? Click here: Chevelle parts for sale (http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html) The 348/409 Chevrolet forum http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/187005 my6t7ss May 21st, 02, 12:29 PM Thanks for the info Frank, sounds like the best bet. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ftgallant: Luttys in Pittsburgh, Pa, has a neat kit, They are threaded, but the heads are a rivet head, You cant tell, comes with machine nuts, A real time saver. www.luttyschevy.com. (http://www.luttyschevy.com.) Frank 66 SS in rapid progression<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> mr409 May 21st, 02, 4:25 PM Im sending in my order tomorrow. They sell them 15 for $6.00. These things are a God send! I used them in my '66 Chevelle and love em. Great link. ------------------ Bob (Pa.) 1963 Impala 283 1966 Chevelle SS 409 1969 Malibu 307 1972 Malibu 307 1969 C10 stepside 350 1971 Cheyenne 20 3/4 ton Somebody stop me... :) Looking for Chevelle or Impala parts? Click here: Chevelle parts for sale (http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html) The 348/409 Chevrolet forum http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/187005 zioFrank May 22nd, 02, 1:21 PM Stainless steel screws with lock nuts. Yes you read that correctly. I figured my car isn't concours, and if I ever have to redo the grill or something of that nature, undo the screws, do the repairs/adjustments, put the screws back in. Done deal. Other plus, those dang thigs are so easy to keep clean, they don't rust, and they actually look pretty cool. They don't come lose, they're easy to replace, don't require pounding of any kind or using a rivet gun, etc. Oh I could go on.... Anyway, that's my 2 cents. Francis ------------------ 1967 El Camino 1970 El Camino SS/396 supersport396_2000 May 22nd, 02, 5:30 PM Man,i really like that luttyschevy's honesty. They say "mad in taiwan" on some and "not good quality" on one of the 64 grilles. Nice. ftgallant May 22nd, 02, 8:50 PM I have been buying a lot of stuff from Luttys, They dont like China stuff at all, but they are a good supplier of parts. A nice showroom/store near Pittsburg, 1 and one half hrs. from me. Very nice to deal with. Frank 66 SS in rapid progression mr409 May 23rd, 02, 7:32 AM Frank, These new type rivets are aluminum and have a nut attaching them. They look like stock rivets from the top but they have a theaded bottom with nut. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by zioFrank: Stainless steel screws with lock nuts. Yes you read that correctly. I figured my car isn't concours, and if I ever have to redo the grill or something of that nature, undo the screws, do the repairs/adjustments, put the screws back in. Done deal. Other plus, those dang thigs are so easy to keep clean, they don't rust, and they actually look pretty cool. They don't come lose, they're easy to replace, don't require pounding of any kind or using a rivet gun, etc. Oh I could go on.... Anyway, that's my 2 cents. Francis <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> ------------------ Bob (Pa.) 1963 Impala 283 1966 Chevelle SS 409 1969 Malibu 307 1972 Malibu 307 1969 C10 stepside 350 1971 Cheyenne 20 3/4 ton Somebody stop me... :) Looking for Chevelle or Impala parts? Click here: Chevelle parts for sale (http://www.angelfire.com/trek/mr409/items4sale.html) The 348/409 Chevrolet forum http://www.network54.com/Hide/Forum/187005 Brob May 23rd, 02, 11:10 AM Surf this site you will find them. I have to order some myself. My brother inlaw is restoring a 66 Mustang conv he bought the whole car kit. I wish I had done the same. https://www.amkproducts.com/default.htm Old Longboarder May 23rd, 02, 12:52 PM Stainless steel, button head allens with nylon lock nuts work and look great. | ||