Thread: Hood Rivets
View Single Post
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 02-28-2013, 02:06 PM
A98Coupe's Avatar
A98Coupe A98Coupe is offline
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cleveland, UK
Cobra Make, Engine: #535 Kirkham 427, 427 Side Oiler
Posts: 157
Not Ranked     
Default
1985 CCX
Thanks for your suggestion. I did think about making a forked wedge to sit either side of the rivet before snapping the mandrel. The wedge could then be easily removed afterwards. My car is a brushed finish and I'm trying to get it looking as close to a comp car as possible, so I guess some distortion is OK, but just don't want to completely ripple the hood skin. Need to give it some more thought before taking the plunge!
Reply With Quote