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Front end cap [message #304893]

Thu, 04 August 2016 13:51

indymac

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Registered: August 2013
Location: Decatur, IN

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What screws held up the front end cap? I failed to bag and label mine, I thought they were pop rivets, but it looks like riv nuts on the body. I can't find any thread pattern that seems to work.

Simple question, but it's driving me nuts! Has anyone found a better way to attach the front end cap, not much of a fan of pop rivets.

I vaguely remember two wood screws holding up the mirror base, and of course the visor nuts.

Thanks,

Jim McConnell
77 Palm Beach
Decatur, IN

77 Palm Beach 403 Decatur, IN TZE167V101738

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Re: Front end cap [message #304896 is a reply to message #304893]

Thu, 04 August 2016 14:07

77Royale

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Registered: June 2014
Location: Mid Michigan

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Mine had a mix of large screws with finish washers, and then some large Pop Rivets. When I took the cap town I replaced everything with large rivets, so they all matched up. Just be careful as the rivet gun likes to walk a bit when you clamp down on it for the last time before snapping the stud. I nearly smashed the inside of the windshields.

77 Royale, Rear Dry Bath. 403, 3.55 Final Drive, Lenzi goodies, Patterson carb and dizzy. Mid Michigan

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Re: Front end cap [message #304914 is a reply to message #304896]

Thu, 04 August 2016 20:24

JShot

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Registered: October 2006
Location: NW Ohio

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Jim,
There should be 10 'riv nuts' in the top windshield frame for the front cap screws, 5 on a side. I believe they're #10, but don't remember if a 24 or a 32 thread.
I can take one out and let you know tomorrow morning if you want.

John Shotwell
Ridgeville Corners, OH
78 Royale Center Kitchen

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Re: Front end cap [message #304937 is a reply to message #304914]

Fri, 05 August 2016 08:37

indymac

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Registered: August 2013
Location: Decatur, IN

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Thank you, and don't bother. It's starting to look like there was sheet metal screws into the riv nuts. I vaguely remember screws and pop rivets, and cannot get any thread pattern to match the riv nuts. I'll try your guess. I read where the pop rivets can cause the cracks especially without washers. I was going to use self tapping screws but was a little worried about going into fiberglass instead of metal. Looks like either some riv nuts popped out, or they used pop rivets in some spots for some reason.

77 Palm Beach 403 Decatur, IN TZE167V101738

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