Re: 51Packard's....51 Packard

Posted by Charles On 2013/6/25 17:46:04

6-25-13

Thanks guys! Larry51, you are saying the second from the front bracket is welded on yours? That is the one that is only attached on mine with 4 rivets.

I plan on getting some POR-15 to cover the top and bottom of the floors when they are done. Maybe paint inside the doors with it too. Some kind of oil concoction sounds good for the concealed areas.

I finally got the replacement bracket removed from the cut out frame section. My first two drilling attempts were off center. I found that if I drilled right through the waffle pattern on the rivet, it will center my drill bit pretty good.

The rivet shank is larger than any available bits I have that fit my drill. Ended up using a 1/4" when I think a 7/16" would take care of the shank. May have to buy a new bit with a smaller shank to fit my drill.

After using the smaller bit to drill through, I used an old broken screwdriver that I ground the end flat to hit against the rivet. Still no go.

Ended up using a cold chisel in a gap between the bracket and frame. This broke through the remaining rivet pieces and separated them. Had to hammer the bracket ends flat again, but no big deal.

The rivets on the car will be harder. Plan on drilling through the waffle section to center bit with a larger bit and hope it will pop through this time. If not, maybe use the cold chisel to remove bad bracket. They may leave enough rivet sticking out to hit with a hammer and push it in if it does not collapse on itself. We will see. Still not looking forward to it.