COWL TAG RIVET

$10.95

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Fits:
Chevrolet Nova 1962-1979
Packaging
PAIR
SKU/Part#
83169

Description

NOVA NOTE:

Trim Tag Rivet Installation

These instructions are for trim tag rivet installation only. There are two methods to install the rivets:

1.) The easiest way is to merely epoxy the rivets in place (do not use super glue). Put a small amount of epoxy around the barrel part of the rivet and push the rivet through the trim tag into the firewall/cowl. Let the epoxy set and the tag will look like it was installed at the factory. No one can see behind the firewall/cowl tosee that the rivet was not crushed against the back. As an extra precaution, I would suggest putting a dab of the epoxy on the back of the trim tag.

2.) If you can get to the back of the firewall or cowl you can actually make a simple tool toinstall the rivet like GM did. Get a 3/16″ bolt about 5/8″ to 3/4″ long, two washers and a nut. Put the first washer on the bolt. Push the bolt through the rivet. The rivet is designed to break open. Insert the bolt through the rivet. Push the bolt and rivet through the firewall or cowl. From the back side put the other washer on the bolt and then the nut. Tighten the assembly as hard as you can. This will crush the rivet against the back side of the firewall or cowl. Remove the assembly and do the same exact thing on the other side. In addition, I would still dab some epoxy around the barrel part of the rivet to ensure that it will never loosen up.

Note: We strongly suggest you use method number 1 above. This method will ensure that you do not mess up the rivets or the trim tag. Also, note that most tags had Black Body Sealer (caulk) pushed into the hollow part of the rivet after installation.

Do not use a washer with a larger diameter than the ring of the rivet. If you use too large of a washer, you may flatten some of the alpha/numeric stampings.

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