Wanted: Semi tubular STEEL rivets?

[Alex van de Wetering]

I am looking for an (online?) source for the semi tubular rivets that are used on the gearbox cover in a cab11/12 (around handbrake hole). The same rivets also seem to have been used in the drivers footwell panel (around gas pedal)and possibly also on the inner fenders.

I tried the regular Chev parts suppliers and also tried to find out if the same rivets are used in cab 13's and/or GMC CCKW's, but no luck so far.

Does anyone know a source? I have some split rivets that will probably do the job, but rather have the proper ones if available.

Alex



Head diameter 9,5mm, about 3/8”
Shaft diameter 5-5,5mm, about 0,197-0,217
Shaft length at least 6mm, about 0,236

Steel rivets
Semi hollow/tubular
One piece rivet

[Mike K]

Alex buy yourself a little metal lathe and make them . Mike

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Alex

I got mine at a leather shop....various sizes in lenght and diameter. They also sell the tool to flare up the rivet..... I used pop rivet washers under the flared end so they would hold better. Must be someone in Europe that caters to motor cyclist and leather craft people.....amazing what you can find in those places.

I used them for the canvas attached to the inner fenders near the frame.

But I cheated when I installed the new modern neoprene flap around the emergency brake handle.... I used flat head machine screws and washers and nuts underneath..... in case I ever had to replace the rubber part.

I did done more sin.... in your floor cover where the hole is for the tranny shifter...... I cut out a 1 inch black foam square about 5x5 inches with a circular hole in the middle to fit tight on the shifter tower. Once the floor is screwed in place the foam compresses slightly making a very effective seal from water, dust, engine fumes, etc.

Cheers

[Lynn Eades]

Hi Alex, would copper do? If so, then what about brake rivets? (brass and copper) The ends should form quite well due to the maleability(?) of the copper. You would have to round off the heads. Just a thought.

[Barry Churcher]

Alex, give this company in NY a try. I have used them before and they have nice stuff. Lots of extras like instructions and tools also.
Mvg,
Barry

http://bigflatsrivet.com/semi-tubular-rivets.html

[Jason Linders]

Hi Alex,
have you had a look on ebay, as i found them there a while ago as i was looking for the same rivets , they also fit army landrover door seals.not too sure if they are the same size but their were a few sizes on their

Thanks
Jason