Installing factory-type rivets in A-arms [Archive]

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Born30YrsLate

09-28-2011, 04:53 AM

Looking to install rivets back in 69 Camaro A-arms (ball joints) as part of a resto...what is the best way to go about doing this? Is there a place that does this, preferably in the Midwest?
Thanks guys

ORIGLS6

09-28-2011, 06:06 AM

Where's Rick Nelson? <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/headbang.gif

SS427

09-28-2011, 03:43 PM

Thanks Dennis. I have a jig that I can do them individually. Chris White has a jig that can do all four at the same time and because of that his are a little more uniform than mine. Though mine are nice I still need to come up with a better jig head to make the tops look more uniform. If you are not in a hurry I can help you but not until after November.

Born30YrsLate

09-28-2011, 07:23 PM

NICE...thanks guys!...Rick I'll be in touch.

RPOLS3

09-28-2011, 07:51 PM

I used these when I did mine several years ago:

http://www.ss396.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Sc...ct_Code=DRVT-33 (http://www.ss396.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=chevellecamino &Product_Code=DRVT-33)

Realize they are not actual rivets but for what I have they are fine........no special tools either.

FWIW - if I knew at the time Rick did them I probably would have sent them to him!

Jake