Buck Rivets or Olympic Rivets

[halimer]

Our AS got hit pretty badly by the 1 Aug 2011 hail storm that struck Long Island. I need all 3 front nose panels and the rear center panel replaced
I realize the factory uses buck riveting when the AS was made. Is there any major disadvantage if Olympic rivets are used?

Mark

[wkerfoot]

Unless you take the inner skin off, Olympics are your only choice.

Bill

Originally Posted by halimer

Our AS got hit pretty badly by the 1 Aug 2011 hail storm that struck Long Island. I need all 3 front nose panels and the rear center panel replaced
I realize the factory uses buck riveting when the AS was made. Is there any major disadvantage if Olympic rivets are used?

Mark

[pgr32e]

Olympics require a bigger hole and are not as strong a fastener as a properly bucked solid rivet. The one main advantage though is you don't need access to the back side of the panel for the olympic......Phil.

[halimer]

The inner skin(interior) will be taken off.

mark

[wkerfoot]

Then use buck rivets.

Bill

Originally Posted by halimer

The inner skin(interior) will be taken off.

mark

[Frank's Trailer Works]

olympic rivets are notorious leakers. Avoid using them for what you plan on doing.