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Loose side snaps [message #256320] Wed, 23 July 2014 21:33 Go to next message
thorndike is currently offline  thorndike   United States
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Several of the snaps that hold my wheel and windshield covers are loose or missing. Is there a suggested way tighten them up? I assume I would have to drill them out and re-rivet them.

For the missing snaps, is there a source for them or can I buy them at a fabric store?

Robert Peesel 1976 Royale 26' Side Dry Bath Conifer, Colorado

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Re: Loose side snaps [message #256324 is a reply to message #256320] Wed, 23 July 2014 21:45 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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thorndike wrote on Wed, 23 July 2014 19:33
Several of the snaps that hold my wheel and windshield covers are loose or missing. Is there a suggested way tighten them up? I assume I would have to drill them out and re-rivet them.

For the missing snaps, is there a source for them or can I buy them at a fabric store?



You should be able to find the snaps at a hardware store. I would re-attach them with Stainless Steel Rivets. When I installed my Guskie windshield cover, I had to buy a pop rivet gun with a 'snout' on it in order to get it in the snap. They are all nice and tight. If you find that the holes are wallowed out, you might have to fill them with epoxy and re-drill them.

Carl Stouffer '75 ex Palm Beach Tucson, AZ. Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member

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Re: Loose side snaps [message #256326 is a reply to message #256324] Wed, 23 July 2014 22:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
thorndike is currently offline  thorndike   United States
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Thanks. That's what I figured.

Robert Peesel 1976 Royale 26' Side Dry Bath Conifer, Colorado

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Re: Loose side snaps [message #256350 is a reply to message #256326] Thu, 24 July 2014 08:24 Go to previous message
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Go to West Marine and look at their stainless marine snaps. No rust is a very attractive option, plus they are made for a rougher environment than run of the mill from the sewing store.
Tom, MS II

2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552 KA4CSG

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