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08-30-2008, 08:01 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Lone Jack
, Missouri
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 180
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Rivets-rubber washers or Vulkem?
I'm just getting started on my '57 Flying Cloud and have a question that I could not find an answer for in search function. Would a little gob of Vulkem or whatever the name is now work well enough on the shaft of an Olympic rivet or should one spend the considerable amount more for the rubber washer model? It seems that the goo would work well enough but I'd like the consensus, please.
PS-I have a pickup load of broken linoleum, raggedy carpet, mouse poop, dirt, mouse skeletons, moldy cushions, moldy mattresses, and an old can of pork & beans to go to the landfill. If you are in need or any of the above items, you can have it and help save the environment.
Larry
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08-30-2008, 08:04 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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I think the Vulkem is the preferred method. It's been raised here before, but I can't find the thread that explains why.
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08-30-2008, 08:40 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 22' Safari
Chico
, California
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 178
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Vulkem- rubber will rot away and leave the rivet loose and leaking.
NUTZ
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08-30-2008, 08:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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Vulkem is okay. Many prefer Sikaflex 221 -- skins over dry to touch in a fraction of the time. It is very smooth. Grey is a close match to the color of aluminum.
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08-31-2008, 07:01 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Lone Jack
, Missouri
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 180
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Thank you to all who replied!
Larry
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08-31-2008, 10:38 AM
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2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
Posts: 4,804
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Larry in MO
Thank you to all who replied!
Larry
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One more thing.....Sikaflex hardens very quickly. For large scale work, this could be a problem since once it sets it won't flex into gaps very well. However, Vulkem stays flexible much longer, which is why we prefer it for larger jobs such as skin replacements etc.
Both are excellent products, though.
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08-31-2008, 12:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,707
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Larry in MO
PS-I have a pickup load of broken linoleum, raggedy carpet, mouse poop, dirt, mouse skeletons, moldy cushions, moldy mattresses, and an old can of pork & beans to go to the landfill. If you are in need or any of the above items, you can have it and help save the environment.
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Ohhh!!! Just what I've been looking for! How much for shipping to Colorado?
Shari
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08-31-2008, 01:58 PM
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#8
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3 Rivet Member
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Lone Jack
, Missouri
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 180
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From looking at your restoration pictures, you missed the grand experience of pounds of mouse poop and other junk. I'll spare you the "details".
Larry
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08-31-2008, 05:23 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Florissant
, USA
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,083
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Shari isn't the only one.
I was outside in the cloud tonight and after gutting 95%, I haven't found one mouse turd yet. Looks like you have all the luck.
Steve
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08-31-2008, 05:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Larry in MO
It seems that the goo would work well enough but I'd like the consensus, please.
Larry
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Ah Grasshopper, Yu may get opinions, but never a consensus on the forums. I am not familiar with the rivets with the gaskets but think I would go with goo
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