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Mon May 15, 2023 4:59 pm |
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I tried searching but didn't find any threads.
Anyone ever tried replacing the rivet/pin that rusts up and causes frames to become tight and eventually broken?
The frame is fixable but if the pin is tight it will eventually break again.
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| 2Dokas |
Wed Jul 05, 2023 12:58 pm |
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Well, I decided to have a go at this with a set from a 59 that I have on hand. I am really just practicing for the rivets on the convertible top.
I drilled out the rivet with a 3/16" bit, punched it out after hitting in the end of the remaining rivet.
As you can see the frame was broken because the hinge area was rusted. I would guess this is very common. Both of mine were broken as well.
I cleaned up all the surfaces and tapped in a short piece of 3/16" rod and welded it to the mounting bracket. It has to have some free play in it of it will bind the hinge.
I then had a neighbor's son TIG weld the frame using a silica bronze electrode. I will file it down a bit.
The other thing you need to keep in mind is there needs to be a gap between the support piece that runs between the two halves of the sides of the frames, or they will bind.
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