Re: BigKev's 1954 Packard Clipper Deluxe Sedan
Posted by BH On 2009/2/20 9:32:06
McVey's emblems were the subject of a heated discussion at the AACA Packard DF sometime ago. Someone was flaming them over pink tint in the plastic, but I'd purchased their repro 1953-55 trunk crest and had no complaint.
I've wanted to try the Trico pump kit, but just haven't had time. All you need to set the tube rivets is a punch with the proper shaped tip and something to back up the head. I have a tool set for removing and setting brake rivets that includes such a punch, but the Trico pump may use a smaller size.
Here's an image I Googled up:
The inside radius between the point and the edge is what makes the metal roll over. If you have access to a metalworking lathe, you might be able to make such a punch yourself. As long as the center point fits inside of the hollow of the rivet, it should work. The contours are not that critical; it's the depth of the hollow in the end of the rivet that controls its working range.
If you're worried about preserving the shape of the head of the rivet on the visible side, you'll need a buck that conforms to the head, yet stays clear of the material that you're fastening.
I've wanted to try the Trico pump kit, but just haven't had time. All you need to set the tube rivets is a punch with the proper shaped tip and something to back up the head. I have a tool set for removing and setting brake rivets that includes such a punch, but the Trico pump may use a smaller size.
Here's an image I Googled up:
The inside radius between the point and the edge is what makes the metal roll over. If you have access to a metalworking lathe, you might be able to make such a punch yourself. As long as the center point fits inside of the hollow of the rivet, it should work. The contours are not that critical; it's the depth of the hollow in the end of the rivet that controls its working range.
If you're worried about preserving the shape of the head of the rivet on the visible side, you'll need a buck that conforms to the head, yet stays clear of the material that you're fastening.
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