[Mike K]

I have not tried hot rivetting , but I have been told it's a skill that needs much practice to achieve good results .

A friend here tried the hot rivetting process on a 1/2 ton Dodge chassis replacing a crossmember , he had some success but it was only after many failed attempts . The problem is keeping the rivet hot enough - once it's in the chassis , the heat is sucked out of it quickly .

Most restorers these days use high tensile bolts and this seems to work OK . I guess you could also weld where it is not seen .



mike