Rich,
I was recently faced with the same dilemma. I couldn't find rivets that
matched the originals, although I suspect they must exist somewhere. Further,
I
was concerned about my ability to re-rivet the joint correctly. I.E. replicate
the look & structural integrity. This particular joint needs to be very
secure because of the load imposed on the windshield from the convertible top
&
also when a passenger uses the windshield as a grab handle to get in & out. I
left the two parts attached & sent them off for plating. At that time, I
didn't realize that the stanchions were stainless steel. The plater reported
that
they were stainless, but only after he had replated them. They came back
looking just fine, but to this day I don't know if he plated over the
stainless
or somehow mask off the stainless, or perhaps stainless won't take chrome
plating.
The plating was done in Kansas City, but an intermediate party dealt with
the plater for me so I don't have a direct was to verify how the job was done.
It would probably be best to discuss this with your prospective plater.
Gary Hodson
In a message dated 9/30/2008 8:48:25 A.M. Central Daylight Time,
richchrysler@quickclic.net writes:
Hello all,
I have a complete set of BJ8 windscreen frame parts that require rechroming.
I
was able to get everything apart, but am extremely reluctant to drill out and
remove the rivets that fasten the left and right posts to their stainless
steel mounting stanchions.
Has anybody done this successfully, found identical rivets and reassembled
after chroming?
I would prefer to leave these assemblies intact if a chroming shop can work
around them. Any voices of experience out there?
Rich Chrysler
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