As Jordan mentioned, I re-rivetted mine. Using the standard air chisel to drive the rivets won't be enough. I heated mine up red and then would form them. Often I would have to heat them a second time, and even a third, to get it right. I was working by myself, so I used a bottle jack and approprite extensions to hold the rivet in place. The already formed head of the rivet is on the inside of the carrier; the newly formed head is on the outside. This is true for all but the ones on the rear armor outside edges, where the rivets go in.
Most guys just go with the carriage bolts. You will save weeks of aggravation going this route.
I am about to rivet another carrier this spring. I picked up a bunch of aluminum rivets which I will try. They may be a lot easier. I am not expecting these vehicles to be going over mines anyway.
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23-04-08, 17:54
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