 |
|
12-21-2010, 09:24 AM
|
#81
|
|
New Member
1972 31' Sovereign
Augusta
, Maine
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 3
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by barbwire
Thanks Peter, that is a great tutorial for someone who has never handled rivets. To bad the shaver is so expensive. You have to admit that it does a perfect job from what I can see.
For those that are looking, the Byler Rivet web page is under reconstruction, but I am sure their toll free number still works. I am going to get some prices from them tomorrow.
Thanks all,
Jim
|
Call me blind, but I cannot for the life of me find out how to link to this rivet installation tutorial! If anyone can tell me how, I'll be forever grateful ...
|
|
|
|
12-21-2010, 12:48 PM
|
#82
|
Rivet Master  
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
|
No, your not blind...
This thread was started back in 2002...it looks like the pictures in the opening post are no longer available. It appears they were reposted in Post #47 though...
Shari 
|
|
|
|
|
08-09-2011, 09:23 AM
|
#83
|
Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,709
|
Do the Olympic rivets come in different lengths? If so, what do I need to replace a missing exterior skin rivet on the side of our 'stream?
__________________
Craig and Carol
1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
|
|
|
|
|
08-09-2011, 09:54 AM
|
#84
|
|
retired USA/USAF
2001 30' Excella
Somerset
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,418
|
Aviator, I'm sorry but I don't know. I'm sure you can purchase them through the Vintage Trailer Supply ( otherwise known as VTS) and I'll bet they can advise you what the best length is. I always find them pleasant and helpful. Good luck. I'm interested in your progress. Down the road I too may be interested in replacing a panel.
Good Luck,
__________________
Roger in NJ
" Democracy is the worst form of government. Except for all the rest"
Winston Churchill 1948
TAC - NJ 18
|
|
|
|
|
08-09-2011, 10:54 AM
|
#85
|
Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Aviator
Do the Olympic rivets come in different lengths? If so, what do I need to replace a missing exterior skin rivet on the side of our 'stream?
|
Craig.
One length does it for any Airstream metal replacement.
Using the standard Airstream length works great.
Andy
|
|
|
|
|
08-09-2011, 12:13 PM
|
#86
|
|
Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
|
As far as I'm aware, Olympics only come in one length and since they are so unique in their construction and function, I don't believe a different length would be cost effective to make. Once you see and use them, you'll see.
Brad
FF
__________________
4CU 2699 / AIR 10 / TAC AZ-1
I'm haunted by aluminum.
Charter Member of the 4 Corners Unit.
|
|
|
|
|
08-09-2011, 12:40 PM
|
#87
|
Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,709
|
Thanks all.
__________________
Craig and Carol
1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
|
|
|
|
|
08-10-2011, 08:39 PM
|
#88
|
2 Rivet Member 
1963 28' Ambassador
1978 28' Ambassador
Boerne
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 43
|
re tutorial pics
I would love to see your pictures but for whatever reason they just show up as red "X"s. Do you know why I can not pull them up? Seriously I need help on the whole rivet thing and I REALLY need to see the pictures.
|
|
|
|
|
08-10-2011, 10:04 PM
|
#89
|
|
Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
|
Go to the top of page three. My pictures are still there that photographically show the whole process.
Brad
FF
__________________
4CU 2699 / AIR 10 / TAC AZ-1
I'm haunted by aluminum.
Charter Member of the 4 Corners Unit.
|
|
|
|
|
10-20-2012, 06:58 PM
|
#90
|
|
bilby05
1962 24' Tradewind
1962 24' Tradewind
Canyon
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 264
|
A very helpful thread. What a wealth of knowledge exists on this forum.
Thanks to all., bill b.
__________________
 1962 Airstream Tradewind
2001 Ford 7.3 Diesel
|
|
|
|
|
11-07-2012, 01:34 PM
|
#91
|
|
New Member
1999 25' Safari
Fresno
, California
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by rluhr
Funny you should bring this up again... my father (an experienced machinist) is making me exactly what shelocta described: a version specifically designed to drill out Airstream rivets.
I won't have it until late spring, but when I get it the plan is to replace a couple of exterior panels with it. I will post here on the results and design of the device at that time. If it works well, I'll investigate having it reproduced by a machine shop.
-- RL
|
Hi, I'm new to Airstreams and would like to know how your tool worked out - any chance you could give me the info - thanks, Andy
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
