Original-style rivets

[Grady Cain]

Does anyone out there know of or have a source for the original-style blind rivets that would be used to attach the various brackets to the heater box assembly? I know standard rivets will work but I'm looking to duplicate the exact factory look. Thanks!

 

[chtampa]

Those are not blind rivets, they are called "Semi-hollow Tube Rivets" and they will take special tools to install them. McMaster-Carr, Hanson Rivet and I think Grainger will have both tools and rivets. Even the Ace Hardware in my area carries the rivets. The hand clincher will look like a modified transfer punch and uses a hammer to set the rivets.

 

[Grady Cain]

Those are not blind rivets, they are called "Semi-hollow Tube Rivets" and they will take special tools to install them. McMaster-Carr, Hanson Rivet and I think Grainger will have both tools and rivets. Even the Ace Hardware in my area carries the rivets. The hand clincher will look like a modified transfer punch and uses a hammer to set the rivets.

Thank you very much for your response and the info!