rivets...

airstreamers · 03-06-2007, 06:36 PM

i'm sure this question is answered her somewhere, but i haven't found it so i'll try this way. one of the items listed as a need to pack item was rivets and a rivet gun. now, hopefully we won't find a need for these, but my husband has both, he just needs to know what size or if they are special rivets we need to get from the airstream dealer. thanks!

InsideOut · 03-06-2007, 06:46 PM

For a permanent fix, use Aluminum Olympic Rivets (washerless). They can be purchased from Airstream or any number of online vendors (Vintage Trailer Supply, Inland RV, Airscraft Spruce, etc.). For a temporary fix...anything will do. The last thing you want is to be dragging your belly pan down the highway.

Shari

airstreamers · 03-06-2007, 06:50 PM

thanks shari. i'll pass the info on to my main riveter! oh, and by belly pan, i assume you mean the rv, it's a little late to worry about my own belly pan, we're leaving on vacation tomorrow! it's been a long. cold winter, what can i say? thanks again!

airstreamers · 03-06-2007, 06:52 PM

oh, ps, is there a particular size we need?

**wahoonc** · 03-06-2007, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by airstreamers

oh, ps, is there a particular size we need?

1/8" medium grip length for interior stuffs and 5/32" Olympics(I think...I will go and look) for exterior. And if you have a belly pan a few of the 5/32" with the oversized heads wouldn't hurt. And a big roll of aluminum tape for temporary patches.

Aaron

airstreamers · 03-06-2007, 07:47 PM

thanks wahoonc, i'll pass the info on to the boss...had to say that in case he came up behind me haha....

Alumatube · 03-06-2007, 08:05 PM

Hey airstreamers, have a GREAT vacation! We'll miss your cheery posts!

I am assuming you are going after your new baby? If so, have a WONDERFUL time, and enjoy the heck out of your trip!!! Don't forget to take lots of pics to post when you return!!

Susan

airstreamers · 03-06-2007, 08:20 PM

hey back alumatube, that was just the sweetest post i have ever read. how kind of you to remember that i am going to pick up our new baby and for me to see it for the first time. you gave me such a big smile and i had to read it outloud to both my husband and then to my son. i will definitely take pictures and may post them on our trip if i get a wifi connection. thank you for making my entire day!

InsideOut · 03-06-2007, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by airstreamers

i assume you mean the rv, it's a little late to worry about my own belly pan, we're leaving on vacation tomorrow! it's been a long. cold winter, what can i say? thanks again!

Oh but of course it's the rv's...I know better than to comment about anybody else's belly pan! Unfortunately, I have padded my own over this long winter ~ let's hope it doesn't drag down the highway!!!

Shari