Wanted: Semi tubular STEEL rivets?

[RichardT10829]

Www.sapphireproducts.co.uk

[Alex van de Wetering]

Guys,

Thanks for all your valuable suggestions. I did look at Leather shops, brake shoe rivets and Ebay, but wasn't able to find the proper size, shape and material yet. To be honest....I was a bit overwhelmed about the number of rivets available, making it rather difficult to find the size and material needed.
With the new leads and ideas you guys gave me, I am sure I can find something suitable.

@Mike; I envy people who can make there own parts on a lathe, but I am not sure that is something for me.
@Jason; do you happen to remember the Ebay sellers ID?
@Richard, Barry, thanks for the links. Barry, that US supplier has some nice stuff, indeed! ...."rivet, rivet"
@Lynn; Yes, brake shoe...that are quite close in shape and size, but I hope I can find Steel rivets. If not, the copper ones seem like a good alternative.
@Bob; it's funny that you mention the seal around the shift tower; I was just looking at this last week. I have seen more CMP's with a seal fitted like you described and I quite like the idea. Any idea if there was a seal fitted originally? I think I have also seen a cab11 with a canvas piece around the lower end of the lever(?)

thanks guys,

Alex

[Jason Linders]

Sorry Alex i cannot remember the seller

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Alex

I have seen the odd canvas bellows added but I have never seen any lsited in the parts book.

Originally they would not have had any seal at all around the tranny tower.....
....however let a few Canadian soldiers freeze afew times during manouvers and some one was bound to come up with something to limit the cold breeze or water splashes from coming in the cabin and as easily as stuffing rags inthe various cracks and opening,

I drive my truck right now without the inside engine cover and I can tell you that the engine fan does blow cold air on your lower body and the windchill goes up and cold very fast.

Cheers
Bob