1968 Grille rivet tool and rivets

[lnevill]

Hey guys, long time no post but I'm always lurking around!!

When I restored Bonnie and Clyde 5 years ago I went to great lengths to make the repro grille look just like an original (sorry Ricky, it is a repro but with the original fog lamp supports and really nice rivets!!). I purchased a tool and the correct rivets and the when I was done I offered them to the board for others to use. Last I saw the tool and rivets had been used by several members and were last forwarded to "SJACKS" by "Cool Manchu".

I've had another request for the tool and rivets and was hoping someone on the board knows where they are and could offer them up to the next person who needs them.

Thanks!
Lee Nevill

 

[Ricky Knapik]

Imagine my surprise when I saw the scoop come up on a post! LOL! No worries Lee, it's beautiful! I hope you find the tool.

 

[whodat]

I'd sure like to use it myself.

 

[franklinair]

Anyone got a photo of rivet installation?

Neil

 

[lnevill]

Rivet Photos

Neil,

Not sure what you mean by photo's of rivet installation (you put the rivet in and smack the tool with a hammer!).

Here are a couple photo's of B&C's grille with the correct rivets.

The tool and a bag of rivets are out there, just need the last user to step up and offer it to the board....

Lee

 

[Ricky Knapik]

Lee, I'm really considering going back to the Marchals. What ya think?

 

[lnevill]

Waste of money.... you ask!

 

[Ricky Knapik]

LOL! Honesty! I did ask.

 

[Tequila]

Hi, does anyone know where I could find the top brackets as shown in Post #5 by Lee.

Thank you.

 

[Ruppstang]

I may have a pair on a old grill.

 

[Tequila]

Marty,
Thank you so much. I will send you a PM.

Reggi

 

[CaliStang68]

Does anybody where the correct rivets can be purchased?

Thanks
Rick

 

[Ruppstang]

AMK automotive harware

 

[robert campbell]

Waste of money.... you ask!

Personally I prefer the Marchal look. They sit more centered in the grill mount area up and down. Marchal's look more like a factory installation IMO. I always felt the Lucas fog light looks more like an "ad on" back in the day. I put a round fog light set on my first Mustang, a 1967 Fastback. Mounted similar to a Lucas light.

My "2 cents"...…

Rob

 

[CougarCJ]

x2, the 'floating look' of the Marchal fog lights in the grille, is more pleasing from a design stand point.