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John Winter (209.179.226.28)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 28, 2001 - 4:30 am: | |
Dear all there to help. I just am getting to the point that I have to remove the sides and aluminum of a eagle bus to add slide outs and other bad aluminum pieces. What does one use to remove the rivets and when completed the bus about how many rivets do I need to buy if I am re-riveting all the sides back on? I am not knowledgeable at all when it comes to the body work on this eagle.
John LA |
Bill Butler (4.4.113.139)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 28, 2001 - 7:46 pm: | |
John, when I removed the panels from my 4905,
I used a cold chisel and sheared them off. If you don't want to scar up the existing skin I would center punch them and then drill them out. I also used my skill saw with a carbide blade, held the guard back with my left hand and chewed them off that way. That is the fastest but scars up the existing and is hard on the eyes if not wearing a face mask. Good luck and the new skins look so nice that its worth the time it takes. |
Steve 80 Crown Atomic (152.163.204.211)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, September 28, 2001 - 11:13 pm: | |
Hi John,
I'm currently working on an article for the Coach-Builder's Bulletin entitled "Surgical Rivet Removal". It will illustrate how to remove various types of rivets without doing any damage to your skins or framework. I have a solid background in riveting and structural repairs to aircraft. If you'd care to proofread and constructively criticize my article, I'll be happy to provide you a first look and answer every question you have about riveting. If you're interested, email me.
Steve
GAU5AA@aol.com |
Steve 80 Crown Atomic (205.188.195.41)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, October 01, 2001 - 11:49 pm: | |
Thanks Guys! I was overwhelmed by the offers to help critique the article, eleven as of this posting. We even had an English major respond! I'll get busy on this one and let folks take a crack at future articles too.
Steve |