I am taking Jos advice, using #12 self tapping sheet metal screws with neoprene washers. Probably 3 in each wheel well, bottom back, bottom front, top center.
Super VXer
I am taking Jos advice, using #12 self tapping sheet metal screws with neoprene washers. Probably 3 in each wheel well, bottom back, bottom front, top center.
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Yah, I replaced a few of the hex heads in my wheel wells with pan heads. I won't go drilling out rivets though until I need to.
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Put a smiley after you say that Bub.
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Great advice guys, thanks
Remember, I am one of the weird ones who does NOT take the VX off road. Mine is more of a show vehicle (a pretty boy), but your ideas made me realize something else I can do. I purchased boxes of all of the Clips, Fasteners, Grommets, etc. that you need for both interior and exterior, including the tire well areas.
For my particular purpose I think I'm going with, NOT replacing the rivets, and instead drilling the hole a bit larger (8mm) and use the black fasteners that are used in the tire well area. This will keep the cladding up and keep the look I'm going for.
I really didn't know if the rivets were overkill or not, but apparently after seeing what you guys are saying, it definitely is....
So now I have 15 Blind Rivets I ordered from Merlin that I don't need lol :/
but
THANK YOU guys, I really appreciate you all
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Ty
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