Removing rivets

[EastCoastCB]

Originally Posted by Brewerbob

Those are the only two that the Horrible Fright had. Maybe I need to try another. Or did you order online?

got mine in the air tools section of HF.

[Brewerbob]

The one I was at was a little ghetto so I'll try one in a fancier hood.

[tobeamiss]

Originally Posted by Brewerbob

Good to know. I'm going to go the air chisel route. It's an excuse to buy another tool. It's almost Father's Day and Horrible Freight has a 20% off coupon already printed up for Father's Day. Air hammer, chisel, rivet gun, ... not sure what else I'm going to grab. I need to get started on a list!!

I already have a compressor.

You better get over there...parking lot sale today!!



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[chev49]

I drill out the center, then use air chisel... fwiw, the sides of the bus look so much better without the rails...

[Brewerbob]

Originally Posted by tobeamiss

You better get over there...parking lot sale today!!

Yeah, I went. Got an electric tin snip. Doesn't work so well cutting metal out of the floor. It's supposed to handle 14 gauge. I tried it in a couple of spots without any luck. Went back to the cutting wheel. Easier and faster.

If you text 222377, they will send you a code for a 20% coupon. Since I didn't have any flyers with me (usually included in all their ads), I got one. Bought the pneumatic riveter, had my daughter do it too. Went back the next day for the snips. Today I have the flyer coupon. I think the next most "expensive" thing is the air hammer at $14. Still need to to get a second angle grinder, chisels for said hammer, contour gauge, and a set of sheet metal vice grips. It's going to be a busy weekend shopping.

I have two routes on the drive home. One of those takes me past the cheap gas station and HF. I wouldn't go out of my way for 20% off of $15.

Originally Posted by chev49

I drill out the center, then use air chisel... fwiw, the sides of the bus look so much better without the rails...

Pics? I like the rub rails I think. I've not seen a skoolie in person without them.

[Tango]

Be advised that the "rub rails" are also structural. Primarily designed to add side impact resistance, they also stiffen the panels and tie the ribs together all along the length.