Temporary rivets

[joea]

What are those temporary pop rivets used to layout and fit aluminum panels called. They have a long stem that sticks up.

[computerworks]

cleckos

[joea]

Yup they are the ones...hopefully I can find them at Summit now! Thanks. I have the fun job of installing my own aluminum trunk panels!

[strictlypersonl]

C-L-E-C-O

Aircraft Spruce

[joea]

Thanks Bob...is it 1/8" fasteners for the trunk panels? Aircraft Spruce is quite a bit cheaper than Summit.

[vettestr]

You can purchase from Eastwood www.eastwood.com cheaper than most locations I have found and then ya get tons of catalogs for life >>>>>>

[rdorman]

Aircraft Spruce is a great resource. Get their catalog. Glad you are getting the Cleco's. Don't try a rivet job without them! Remember, all rivet are not created equal. The all around best used to be the 'cherry' rivets (DON"T go to the hardware store for them). I may have just dated myself with that comment! I am from the school of fastner overkill. AN/MS stuff is just right for me. Lock washers are evil, safety wire is our friend

Rick

[ridelikehell]

You can also get them through Finish Line...or try some of your local speed shops, theres one near me that sells them so you might have some luck with that.

[strictlypersonl]

Originally posted by joea


Thanks Bob...is it 1/8" fasteners for the trunk panels?...

The aluminum trunk panel rivets are all 1/8" diameter. We only use 3/16" (large head) rivets to secure the fiberglass.

[Tinker51]

If you are going to get some clecos don't forget to order the special cleco pliers too.