Wanted: Semi tubular STEEL rivets?

[Alex van de Wetering]

I am looking for an (online?) source for the semi tubular rivets that are used on the gearbox cover in a cab11/12 (around handbrake hole). The same rivets also seem to have been used in the drivers footwell panel (around gas pedal)and possibly also on the inner fenders.

I tried the regular Chev parts suppliers and also tried to find out if the same rivets are used in cab 13's and/or GMC CCKW's, but no luck so far.

Does anyone know a source? I have some split rivets that will probably do the job, but rather have the proper ones if available.

Alex



Head diameter 9,5mm, about 3/8”
Shaft diameter 5-5,5mm, about 0,197-0,217
Shaft length at least 6mm, about 0,236

Steel rivets
Semi hollow/tubular
One piece rivet

[Mike Kelly]

Alex buy yourself a little metal lathe and make them . Mike

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Alex

I got mine at a leather shop....various sizes in lenght and diameter. They also sell the tool to flare up the rivet..... I used pop rivet washers under the flared end so they would hold better. Must be someone in Europe that caters to motor cyclist and leather craft people.....amazing what you can find in those places.

I used them for the canvas attached to the inner fenders near the frame.

But I cheated when I installed the new modern neoprene flap around the emergency brake handle.... I used flat head machine screws and washers and nuts underneath..... in case I ever had to replace the rubber part.

I did done more sin.... in your floor cover where the hole is for the tranny shifter...... I cut out a 1 inch black foam square about 5x5 inches with a circular hole in the middle to fit tight on the shifter tower. Once the floor is screwed in place the foam compresses slightly making a very effective seal from water, dust, engine fumes, etc.

Cheers

[Lynn Eades]

Hi Alex, would copper do? If so, then what about brake rivets? (brass and copper) The ends should form quite well due to the maleability(?) of the copper. You would have to round off the heads. Just a thought.

[Barry Churcher]

Alex, give this company in NY a try. I have used them before and they have nice stuff. Lots of extras like instructions and tools also.
Mvg,
Barry

http://bigflatsrivet.com/semi-tubular-rivets.html

[Jason Linders]

Hi Alex,
have you had a look on ebay, as i found them there a while ago as i was looking for the same rivets , they also fit army landrover door seals.not too sure if they are the same size but their were a few sizes on their

Thanks
Jason

[RichardT10829]

Www.sapphireproducts.co.uk

[Alex van de Wetering]

Guys,

Thanks for all your valuable suggestions. I did look at Leather shops, brake shoe rivets and Ebay, but wasn't able to find the proper size, shape and material yet. To be honest....I was a bit overwhelmed about the number of rivets available, making it rather difficult to find the size and material needed.
With the new leads and ideas you guys gave me, I am sure I can find something suitable.

@Mike; I envy people who can make there own parts on a lathe, but I am not sure that is something for me.
@Jason; do you happen to remember the Ebay sellers ID?
@Richard, Barry, thanks for the links. Barry, that US supplier has some nice stuff, indeed! ...."rivet, rivet"
@Lynn; Yes, brake shoe...that are quite close in shape and size, but I hope I can find Steel rivets. If not, the copper ones seem like a good alternative.
@Bob; it's funny that you mention the seal around the shift tower; I was just looking at this last week. I have seen more CMP's with a seal fitted like you described and I quite like the idea. Any idea if there was a seal fitted originally? I think I have also seen a cab11 with a canvas piece around the lower end of the lever(?)

thanks guys,

Alex

[Jason Linders]

Sorry Alex i cannot remember the seller

[Bob Carriere]

Hi Alex

I have seen the odd canvas bellows added but I have never seen any lsited in the parts book.

Originally they would not have had any seal at all around the tranny tower.....
....however let a few Canadian soldiers freeze afew times during manouvers and some one was bound to come up with something to limit the cold breeze or water splashes from coming in the cabin and as easily as stuffing rags inthe various cracks and opening,

I drive my truck right now without the inside engine cover and I can tell you that the engine fan does blow cold air on your lower body and the windchill goes up and cold very fast.

Cheers
Bob