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Laughing Gas
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From: Merlin, OR
Holy Cow!!
I got mine from Marti Auto for less than 10 bucks including shipping! These guys are nuts.
73 79 Ford Truck Bronco Door Serial Tag Rivets F100 F350 Ranger XLT Lariat | eBay
73 79 Ford Truck Bronco Door Serial Tag Rivets F100 F350 Ranger XLT Lariat | eBay
Post Fiend
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From: Kasson, Minnesota
The $10 ones look the same and are of the same quality. But, someone is probably thinking that when they bring their truck to a car show and someone is looking at the VIN plate, the owner can say...."hey man, check out those NOS rivets I have there".
Hotshot
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From: Stanley, VA
And IIRC the truly "original" rivets were hollow, not cupped.
I've got two sets of these rivets sitting on the shelf, anybody wants a deal I'll sell the sets for $50 each
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Post Fiend
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From: Kasson, Minnesota
There are parts that the term "NOS" means something and the price should reflect it. However, the same term gets thrown around too much and people start to jack up the price on anything that's NOS, but it's really up to the person who is willing to pay what a seller wants.
Cargo Master
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From: darlington
rivets
I thought this might be appropriate to ask now,what kind of rivet gun puts in these rivets?
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Post Fiend
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From: Kasson, Minnesota
Don't need a gun. You just put the rivets in the hole and then use the right size punch and small hammer and hit the center of the rivet. The backside of the rivet will flare out and hold into place. At least I think that's how I installed mine.
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From: Stanley, VA
Yeah, that's the way these work. If you look close, there are four little slits in the center domed part of the rivet. After you install them you take a 3/16" punch and tap the domed part, this flattens the dome at the same time the four slits split and flare out the internal part of the rivet. This locks the rivet in place.
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The price of these rivets dont suprize me, When I restored my 67 Chevy it cost $40/Rosette Rivet to hold the Vin Plate in the door. Of course if your doing a show quality vehicle whats another $80... Considering the reproduction tags where $200 a piece...
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From: Stanley, VA
EDIT: I checked Marti's website, either my memory is slipping or Marti's priced have dropped. The door tags are $30 and the rivets are $1.50 ea.
Post Fiend
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From: Kasson, Minnesota
And they are an exact replica. I also think mine was $45 too, but cant remember since I needed the vin plate and jamb sticker.
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From: Big Sky Country
That ebay seller must have quite a racket with these "NOS" rivets, he's listed another pair, starting bid....only $25 (last pair sold for $80!!)
73 79 Ford Truck Bronco Door Serial Tag Rivets F100 F350 Ranger XLT Lariat | eBay
73 79 Ford Truck Bronco Door Serial Tag Rivets F100 F350 Ranger XLT Lariat | eBay
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