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Re: 72 frame rivets?
I have done both, bolts & rivets. But I used wheel studs nut regular bolts. For one the head looks like a rivet, two they are knurled so if you have the correct size they press into the whole making a very tight fit. But they are expensive and you have to get the right ones.
I have also replaced rivets, not easy but can be done. I made a tool to peen & form the back side of the rivet the goes into my pneumatic hammer. The rivet needs to be cut to just the correct length so when peened it fits tight ! The rivet also expands making it very tight. You need to have a way to clamp the rivet in place, heat the back side cheery red and peen it. It may take a few tries to complete but looks original when done. I used ( Still have a box ) of 7/16 rivets, the originals were 11/32 I believe, but very hard to find.
I never had any issues with either !
Hope this helps !
Gary
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