[updated:LAST EDITED ON 07-Jan-03 AT 04:22 PM (EST)]Got my vent window gaskets and am trying to install them. The old ones are riveted. The gaskets I got did not come with the rivets. Does any one know what size and type these rivets are and where to purchase them? That way when I go to get them I can sound halfway like I know what I'm talking about! My experience with riveting only goes as far a blind rivets and those will not work in this case due to clearance limitations.
Russell
1968 F250 LWB 300-6

FORD=First on Race Day
THE 2003 LINEUP
#88 Dale Jarrett-UPS-Robert Yates Racing
#38 Elliott Sadler-M&M's-Robert Yates Racing
#97 Kurt Busch-Sharpie/Rubbermaid-Rousch Racing

 

[updated:LAST EDITED ON 08-Jan-03 AT 05:22 PM (EST)]Would black RTV work for this instead of rivets?
Russell
1968 F250 LWB 300-6

FORD=First on Race Day
THE 2003 LINEUP
#88 Dale Jarrett-UPS-Robert Yates Racing
#38 Elliott Sadler-M&M's-Robert Yates Racing
#97 Kurt Busch-Sharpie/Rubbermaid-Rousch Racing

 

I don't know the size but a good nut and bolt supply should have what you need.

 

bump
Russell
1968 F250 LWB 300-6

FORD=First on Race Day
THE 2003 LINEUP
#88 Dale Jarrett-UPS-Robert Yates Racing
#38 Elliott Sadler-M&M's-Robert Yates Racing
#97 Kurt Busch-Sharpie/Rubbermaid-Rousch Racing

 

There is a photo series in the back of Dennis Carpenter's catalog that outlines this procedure........

He also states that his kit includes the correct rivets.....

Check with him....

good luck

 

Thanks man. I have that catalog in PDF format but never noticed that particular article. I bought mine from someone that doesn't support this site and they were $25.00 dollars cheaper than DC's so I figure if the rivets are less than $25.00 than I saved a little $$$.
Russell
1968 F250 LWB 300-6

FORD=First on Race Day
THE 2003 LINEUP
#88 Dale Jarrett-UPS-Robert Yates Racing
#38 Elliott Sadler-M&M's-Robert Yates Racing
#97 Kurt Busch-Sharpie/Rubbermaid-Rousch Racing

 

I use the DC set. Fits perfect and do not have to bother with rivets. For the money it is difficult to justify the extra time involved in riveting the seal. I replace the vent window rubber, window wiskers and window roller as well. Do it once, do it right and forget about it. There was discussion a while back about installing these rivets, semed to be a real PITA to me. The DC division bar set is chrome as well. IMHO!
William in Atlanta

 

If you don't rivet it how does it hold in place?
Russell
1968 F250 LWB 300-6

FORD=First on Race Day
THE 2003 LINEUP
#88 Dale Jarrett-UPS-Robert Yates Racing
#38 Elliott Sadler-M&M's-Robert Yates Racing
#97 Kurt Busch-Sharpie/Rubbermaid-Rousch Racing

 

All you need is a pop rivet gun and some rivets. The rivet gun will cost you anywhere from 10 to 20 bucks. I found brown/ black headed rivets at one of the Home Depot/ Menards type stores so you can't even tell they have been replaced. It is very easy to drill out the old rivets and put the new ones in. As I recall, the rivets I used were a little long so I had to use the grinder to shorten them after they were installed. I don't think black rvt or weatherstrip adhesive would work.

Jerry




>If you don't rivet it how does it hold in place?
>Russell
>1968 F250 LWB 300-6
>
>FORD=First on Race Day
>THE 2003 LINEUP
>#88 Dale Jarrett-UPS-Robert Yates Racing
>#38 Elliott Sadler-M&M's-Robert Yates Racing
>#97 Kurt Busch-Sharpie/Rubbermaid-Rousch Racing