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The Cars => 1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR => Topic started by: Peter L. on April 12, 2021, 11:37:28 AM

Title: 1968 VIN and apron rivets.
Post by: Peter L. on April 12, 2021, 11:37:28 AM
  Time to put the dash VIN plate and fender apron plate back on my July built KR ( they were already removed when I got the car ).
I've checked in the search feature to determine the correct rivets for each. Having a little trouble. Some posters say to use a plain generic aluminum pop rivet, and others say to use a 'rosette' type rivet. Not sure which is correct. Would really appreciate any input.
   Thanks, Pete.
Title: Re: 1968 VIN and apron rivets.
Post by: Royce Peterson on April 12, 2021, 11:58:22 AM
I would find someone who had a car with similar build date and original stuff. Then copy that. Lots of internet experts can't compete with real original stuff.

My own documentation shows scores of Dearborn 1968 cars that have screws securing the VIN plates to the dash but it seems like San Jose more likely used rivets that year.



Quote from: Peter L. on April 12, 2021, 11:37:28 AM
  Time to put the dash VIN plate and fender apron plate back on my July built KR ( they were already removed when I got the car ).
I've checked in the search feature to determine the correct rivets for each. Having a little trouble. Some posters say to use a plain generic aluminum pop rivet, and others say to use a 'rosette' type rivet. Not sure which is correct. Would really appreciate any input.
   Thanks, Pete.
Title: Re: 1968 VIN and apron rivets.
Post by: Peter L. on April 12, 2021, 12:41:17 PM
  My car is a New Jersey built car.  8T02R......
Title: Re: 1968 VIN and apron rivets.
Post by: Bob Gaines on April 12, 2021, 01:00:02 PM
Quote from: Peter L. on April 12, 2021, 11:37:28 AM
  Time to put the dash VIN plate and fender apron plate back on my July built KR ( they were already removed when I got the car ).
I've checked in the search feature to determine the correct rivets for each. Having a little trouble. Some posters say to use a plain generic aluminum pop rivet, and others say to use a 'rosette' type rivet. Not sure which is correct. Would really appreciate any input.
   Thanks, Pete.
Plain generic aluminum pop rivet is typical for 68 Shelby.
Title: Re: 1968 VIN and apron rivets.
Post by: Peter L. on April 12, 2021, 01:26:01 PM
 Thanks again Bob!