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TrevS · 25th July 2010, 09:09 AM

Hi all

I am trying to fit one of the aluminium panels to my car but when its pressed into place the panel doesn't sit flush and one of the edges is alway trying to push out and requires some force to get all edges against the rails.

The question I have is if I rivet it into place using my aluminium rivets will the panel hold into place ok or will it cause pressure on the rivets which overtime could pull through?

Here is a video showing the issue
YouTube - GT40 Wheel arch panel pushing away from chassis

As I am new to rivetting and panel fitting I don't know how strong they are and whats acceptable amount of strain to put on them

Thanks

Trevor

25th July 2010, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
TrevS trevorsummers 8 Tenths Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: England GT40: Tornado TS40 Posts: 893	Wheel arch - will rivets hold it!!! Hi all I am trying to fit one of the aluminium panels to my car but when its pressed into place the panel doesn't sit flush and one of the edges is alway trying to push out and requires some force to get all edges against the rails. The question I have is if I rivet it into place using my aluminium rivets will the panel hold into place ok or will it cause pressure on the rivets which overtime could pull through? Here is a video showing the issue YouTube - GT40 Wheel arch panel pushing away from chassis As I am new to rivetting and panel fitting I don't know how strong they are and whats acceptable amount of strain to put on them Thanks Trevor __________________ ----Trev---- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. google_ad_section_end -->