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01-02-2018, 03:09 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
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Help: Rivet - Factory Blind Rivet
I need the actual rivet that the busses came from the factory with. I need to redo some areas and want to use the structural stuff. Does anyone have the part number or what they are called. I thought they were Monel but couldn't find Monel for steel application.
Thanks
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01-02-2018, 03:32 PM
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Bus Nut
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Serengeti
I need the actual rivet that the busses came from the factory with. I need to redo some areas and want to use the structural stuff. Does anyone have the part number or what they are called. I thought they were Monel but couldn't find Monel for steel application.
Thanks
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Contact the manufacturer...
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01-02-2018, 03:36 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jdawgsfanasty
Contact the manufacturer...
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Lol....yeah....they are about as helpful as a boat anchor
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01-02-2018, 03:36 PM
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Bus Geek
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Serengeti
Lol....yeah....they are about as helpful as a boat anchor
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The manufacturer of your bus SHOULD be able to give you the rivet info.
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01-02-2018, 03:51 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Serengeti
Lol....yeah....they are about as helpful as a boat anchor
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Is it a Thomas? Here's a local dealer's number...ask for parts...713-580-8600
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01-02-2018, 03:57 PM
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Traveling
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I used these bad-boys. Very happy w/ quality.
Huck Magna Bulb
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01-02-2018, 05:32 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2017
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Originally Posted by Rusty
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Thanks. You wouldn't happen to have a picture of your installation? Just curious to see the finished work.
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01-02-2018, 06:08 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
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Update: Found the correct stuff on www.boltdepot.com. What you want is an Interlock(structural) Dome head rivet, Zinc plated steel mandrel
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01-02-2018, 06:23 PM
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Bus Geek
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Don't know that they actually used the zinc plated? The plating actually crushes as the rivet is pressed and still leaves you with black steel that the rivet it made of originally.
Not saying it won't work but paint isn't going to stay on the galvanized for very long.
Wipe it with vinegar and you can get 5-6 years(guestimation) without it 1 but that's about the same as a true steel rivet without a good primer and coat of paint.
Just an opinion?
Good luck
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01-02-2018, 06:53 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jolly Roger bus 223
Don't know that they actually used the zinc plated? The plating actually crushes as the rivet is pressed and still leaves you with black steel that the rivet it made of originally.
Not saying it won't work but paint isn't going to stay on the galvanized for very long.
Wipe it with vinegar and you can get 5-6 years(guestimation) without it 1 but that's about the same as a true steel rivet without a good primer and coat of paint.
Just an opinion?
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I am going to scuff the area with a scotch brite pad anyway, so primer should stick well
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01-02-2018, 07:14 PM
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Bus Geek
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They make a special primer for galvanized surfaces. It even comes in a spray can. It's supposed to stop the paint from pealing. I'll let you know if it works in 5 or 6 years.
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01-02-2018, 10:32 PM
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Bus Geek
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Serengeti
Update: Found the correct stuff on www.boltdepot.com. What you want is an Interlock(structural) Dome head rivet, Zinc plated steel mandrel
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Pricey little buggers aren't they. You could easily go through $100 worth of rivets in no time.
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01-02-2018, 10:37 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
Pricey little buggers aren't they. You could easily go through $100 worth of rivets in no time.
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Yeap. I am using them in addition to glue for the side skin. I raised my roof so need them for endcaps as well.
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01-02-2018, 10:46 PM
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Traveling
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Serengeti
Update: Found the correct stuff on www.boltdepot.com. What you want is an Interlock(structural) Dome head rivet, Zinc plated steel mandrel |
Those are a pretty good price.  Half the strength of the ones I listed, but it probably won't ever matter.
https://www.boltdepot.com/Product-De...?product=15411
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