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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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Rivets Illegal?

Is it legal to use rivets for patching hole in my Bronco II's floor, I was told it was illegal for road use but I can't see that ebing true.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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Who would check? I wouldnt worry about it. Just put some carpet over it when done.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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Moved to bodywork forum.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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I guess it depend where you are. Here we have people doing this all the time. Cheaper than paying the bodyshops. Most people do not seal or caulk the seam of the metal afterwards.
Think about the metal today that is used for replacements are now being sold with glue that you put the replacement panel over the area and it is glued to the surface then some bondo and and paint it is done.
I find I don't like that mthod, but a lot of people are doing this to make their vehicles look good for selling.
 
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