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DougClink Samba Member
Joined: August 14, 2006 Posts: 93 Location: Fremont, Michigan
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Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 7:34 pm Post subject: Z-bed rivets? |
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I have searched on line and my local Ace hardware but have not had any luck finding a replacement large brass rivet that holds my z-bed mechanism together. Can anyone point me in the right direction? My bus is a Sportsmobile. _________________ Air-cooled Preservation Society
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Wasted youth Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2012 Posts: 5134 Location: California's Hot and Smoggy Central Valley
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Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:34 pm Post subject: Re: Z-bed rivets? |
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Are you talking about the Z-Bed kit that converts the stock rear bench seat into a fold-out bed, or are you talking about the Westfalia mustard yellow cushioned plywood box seat/bed? |
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aeromech Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2006 Posts: 16926 Location: San Diego, California
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Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 9:47 pm Post subject: Re: Z-bed rivets? |
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Rivets are generally used in manufacturing because they are cheap. A bolt can replace a rivet _________________ Lead Mechanic: San Diego Air and Space Museum
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alman72 Samba Member
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Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2017 3:25 am Post subject: Re: Z-bed rivets? |
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Ace is better than big box store, but I think My Gil Roys has a better fastener selection. Or go mom and pop, if there are any left around. And as wasted youth pointed out, I am pretty sure you are talking about folding bed hinges. Sportsmobilers unite! |
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DougClink Samba Member
Joined: August 14, 2006 Posts: 93 Location: Fremont, Michigan
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Posted: Sat Sep 23, 2017 5:06 am Post subject: Re: Z-bed rivets? |
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Yes, probably folding bed hinges. I will get some photos to better explain, but a nut and bolt wont work in this case as there is no clearance. _________________ Air-cooled Preservation Society
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