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johnciolino(at)comcast.ne
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Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:09 pm Post subject: Question on Rivet for windshield installation

I am replacing my windshield with 3/32 (.90) lexan.  The builder's manual 

(from 1992) gives a Skystar part number for the pop rivets used the hold the 

windshield/skylight to the butt ribs but does not describe the rivets except 

to say they are aluminum.



Aluminum rivets come with aluminum shanks or steel shanks and of course a 

variety of head shapes. I will be using the dome head but I am unsure of the 

type  of rivet I need and the length.  I estimate the lexan, rib cap strip 

and aluminium reinforcement strip are about 1/4 inch in total thickness.



Can anyone advise the rivet length and rivet type I should use for this.



Thanks



John Ciolino

Model IV-1200

N9294Y

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john(at)leptron.com
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Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:48 pm Post subject: Question on Rivet for windshield installation

John,

My fox is also 92 vintage. I used the aluminum rivets with aluminum mandrill

thinking that the steel would pull too hard and cause cracking.



John Oakley



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