Hi, The original split rivets were steel as they rusted out and stained the rubber,I used copper, cant remember the length but enough to go through the steel box and rubber with about 3 to 4 mm splayed out each side. Rivet diameter to suit the holes.
Used copper as mild steel ones are rare.
kevin.
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