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[ACademic]

Looking fantastic! So what's the secret to fastening rivets on painted surfaces without boogering up the finish or cracking it? I highly doubt we are looking at the faux rivets that you see on other replicas.

[cobrakiwi]

Originally Posted by ACademic

Looking fantastic! So what's the secret to fastening rivets on painted surfaces without boogering up the finish or cracking it? I highly doubt we are looking at the faux rivets that you see on other replicas.

The rivets are real
it's a nervous job for sure
I use a aluminum shank rivet and a tool I made on the back side of the hood panel so the rivet won't pull the hood skin down.
My help (son) holds the tool on the back side of hood while I pop the rivets.
I also pull up on the rivet gun as I do this so it puts minimum pressure on the paint surface.
Seems to work well for me thus far

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Diff mounts back from powder coating, looking pretty

This wraps up the rear end, just need to add oil.

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Covered the rear bulkhead panel and inner rear fenders.
Got them installed,

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Roll bar installed.

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A little more progress, carpet in

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It was a busy week gone by, lots of parts added to this build.
Just about ready to start the fuel system and wiring.

Windscreen mounted along with the hood latches / handles etc.