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Old 06-28-2010, 05:29 AM   #9
Stinch
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Default Re: Bucking frame rivets

Great information in this tread. I need to rivet two of my RB brackets back on the frame but have been putting if off. Never thought of standing the frame on it's side with a bucking bar against the floor. Maybe now I can get that finished in the next couple of weeks. BTW, I got my rivets from Big Flats in New York.

I did most of the front cross member rivets last year using the techniques Marco posted. Worked great and had to heat each rivet twice to get the job done. Now I say most of the rivets because I still need to do the two outer rivets of each side of the frame rail. The shape of the X-member prevents a straight line for the bucking bar. Perhaps the bucking bar needs to have a slight angle to it?

Rich
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