John N. Packard Posted November 20, 2002 Share Posted November 20, 2002 Does anyone have a source for the rivets that hold the hubcap clips to the wheel on 1940 vintage Packards?jnp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 do you know the size of these rivets ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John N. Packard Posted November 21, 2002 Author Share Posted November 21, 2002 Restorer32, After careful measurement, and checking several websites, I came up with the following: the hole in the wheel is 0.205 inch diameter and the clip 0.213 inch diameter. The thickness of the rim and clip, to be joined, is 0.182 inches. Using the guideline that the shank of the rivet should be 1/32 inch or less smaller than the hole and the length 1.5 times the rivet diameter(to form the head) plus the thickness of the rim and clip I came up with a 3/16 inch, flat top, steel rivet 7/16 inches long. Hope that helps!jnp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 I'll try to remember to consult my McMaster-Carr Catalog tomorrow...these should be readily available.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restorer32 Posted November 22, 2002 Share Posted November 22, 2002 Closest I can come are 3/16 by 1/2 flat headed steel. Bad news is you have to order a package of 175. Good news is a pack only costs 6 bucks. If you don't have access to McMaster-Carr, e-mail me and I'll order them for you. I get 1 day delivery, order by 5, the brown truck delivers at 10:30 the next morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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