I just drilled out the rivets. I don't think the glass extends that far
up. But you shouldn't have to drill but the very top surface of the
rivet with a 1/8" drill bit to get it to release. The problem I had is
that the clips are each held by two rivets but the one rivet is deep in
the clip such that my rivet gun had a problem extending deep enough. I
finally used a small sheet metal screw for that one.
When you drill out the rivets and remove the old clips, you will get a
better view of the hole and what you are dealing with.
David Councill
67 BGT
72 B
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Emjaxfl@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, March 02, 2005 8:50 AM
To: mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Sun Visors
Hello Listers,
I have a 1974 MGB. The sun visor clips have deteriorated due to age and
exposure. I have the new ones to install.
These are riveted in place. Can the old rivets be drilled out and
replaced
without removal of the top piece of the windshield frame? It seems that
the
glass must be behind the rivets and I don't want to break the glass. Are
standard
rivets used or something special?
Thanks in advance.
Eric in Florida
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