69 transmission cross memember rivets

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  • Ralph A.
    Very Frequent User
    • June 1, 2002
    • 236
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    69 transmission cross memember rivets

    Need some instructions on the best way to put in the rivets for the underbody shield brackets that are riveted to the crossmember for the rear of the trany. There are 2 rivets per bracket and 4 brackets. The ones in there now are pop rivits and do not think they were available in 69. Replacement rivits look to be hard alloy. There is no hole above in inner one to use to press.
    Any ideas welcome
    Thanks
    Ralph Adams
    NCRS: 38137 LA: 112
    Slidell, LA 70461

    1969 350/300 LeMans Blue Conv (restoring)
    1971 350/270 Bridgehampton Blue Conv (top flight)
    1972 350/200 War Bonnet Yellow Conv (restoring)
    2001 Bowling Green Metallic Conv (fun car)
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    • Joe L.
      Beyond Control Poster
      • February 1, 1988
      • 43133
      #2
      Re: 69 transmission cross memember rivets

      Originally posted by Ralph Adams (38137)
      Need some instructions on the best way to put in the rivets for the underbody shield brackets that are riveted to the crossmember for the rear of the trany. There are 2 rivets per bracket and 4 brackets. The ones in there now are pop rivits and do not think they were available in 69. Replacement rivits look to be hard alloy. There is no hole above in inner one to use to press.
      Any ideas welcome
      Thanks
      Ralph-----


      They were aluminum pop rivets. Pop rivets were definitely around in 1969 (check your trim tag if you doubt this). As a matter of fact, the rivets involved here, GM #3828470, were originally released in 1963. Never available in SERVICE, though. No matter; you can get them in any good hardware store.
      In Appreciation of John Hinckley
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        • Ralph A.
          Very Frequent User
          • June 1, 2002
          • 236
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          Re: 69 transmission cross memember rivets

          Thanks Joe, makes my life a lot easier.
          Ralph Adams
          NCRS: 38137 LA: 112
          Slidell, LA 70461

          1969 350/300 LeMans Blue Conv (restoring)
          1971 350/270 Bridgehampton Blue Conv (top flight)
          1972 350/200 War Bonnet Yellow Conv (restoring)
          2001 Bowling Green Metallic Conv (fun car)
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            • Joe L.
              Beyond Control Poster
              • February 1, 1988
              • 43133
              #4
              Re: 69 transmission cross memember rivets

              Originally posted by Ralph Adams (38137)
              Thanks Joe, makes my life a lot easier.

              Ralph-----


              Once-upon-a-time, it made life a lot easier for the folks in St. Louis, too. That was the "genesis" of why it's easier for you today.
              In Appreciation of John Hinckley
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