NZdodge Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Hi All My fast four aft mounts on the front spring are loose in the chassis. The rivets have stretched. Have people come across this problem before? What is the best solution to fix this problem? Many Thanks Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Seems to be quite a common issue, hardly surprising with 90 odd years of abuse. My chassis had them replaced at some stage and they were bolted in. Options are to reattach with new rivets or attach with bolts. If you use bolts they should be hi tensile and a tight fit with the chassis and mount. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZdodge Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 Thanks for that, Do you know where I could get new replacement rivets from? I have had a look on a number of sites but can't seem to track any down. Cheers Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 McMaster-Carr may have them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayG Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Check the Model A suppliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I got some from Big Flats in the US - http://www.bigflatsrivet.com/ and some from a very helpful forum member based in Oz. Big Flats also do a setting tool that fits an air hammer which makes them much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZdodge Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Thanks for Big Flats web site, have just looked at it. The air hammer sounds the way to go. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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