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Roll up door rivets

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by jmegar324, Jan 13, 2020.

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  1. Jan 13, 2020 #1
    jmegar324

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    This is probably not the right place to post it, but i'm guessing someone on here knows the answer to my question. I have a medium duty box truck with a roll door and was wonder if I can hand rivet the hinges on the roll up door or is that something that uses a stationary machine. Also if someone knows where I can buy said handheld riveter.
     
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  3. Jan 13, 2020 #2
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    buddyd157

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    many times, nuts, bolts, washers are used. that's how my last employers repair vendor took care of our roll up doors.
     
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  5. Jan 13, 2020 #4
    Goodysnap

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    Elevator bolts can be used as @buddyd157 says above is the rivetless method. If your panels have wear and are older you are better off due to you can tighten infinitely.

    Factory rivets are usable and are much smoother for a factory finish look. The grip range is limited to new parts fitment though.
    Air hammer bit and 2 guys to run peen them over.

    rivet tool.jpg
     
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    BoxCarKidd

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    I buy bolts from Great Dane. Similar to a carrage but the head is about an inch in diameter and flat. Nuts go on the inside.
    Anyone that is a Todco or Whitton dealer can supply these. It is easy peasy and no special tools.
     
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    Raffito

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    That's the way to go.. No need of special tools, just a 7/16" socket and rachet.
     
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  9. Jan 14, 2020 #7
    jmegar324

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    Yes we currently use Elevator bolts and nuts, but they run a little long and I don't want to have to get smaller ones. The issue with the longer ones are due to the fact that we move furniture and sometimes the screws damage the furniture. I just think riveting seems like it wall be a cleaner option.
     
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  10. Jan 14, 2020 #8
    jmegar324

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    I am beginning to understand why I should continue to use the elevator bolts. I used to do riveting at my last job and I do remember now how they said it is best to have perfect fits, which usually can only be done with new parts.
     
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    Goodysnap

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    After tightening. Cut off the threads sticking out with a cutoff wheel......sand them flush.
     
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  12. Jan 14, 2020 #10
    jmegar324

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    Yeah sound like a good option I just didn't want to do all the extra work, but it seems like the best option.
     
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