To remove several rivets I used a 4 1/2" angle grinder and ground the head
off flush to the frame. I then used a punch and a 20oz hammer to punch it
out. The rivets are in there pretty tight so be prepared to give it a hefty
whack. The holes were fine with no distortion. If you drill them out you
need to drill right down the center so you don't ovalize the hole.
Sorry, I can't help with swapping front clips.
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Perez" <gp670@visi.net>
To: "Ole Trucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2002 9:10 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Trans Crossmember Removal
> Well I'm ready to remove the trans cross member and rear spring mounts
> as well as the the front axle so I can install the new front clip . My
> question is what is the easiest and safest way to remove the large
> rivets without damaging the frame. I was thinking of using a cut off
> tool on the heads that I can get to and punch out the rest of rivet.
> How did you all do it. Is it possible to drill them out? The new front
> clip I 'm going to use is from Chassis Tech (see Oct. 2001 Issue of
> Classic Trucks ) and it requires the aft spring mount rivet holes for
> alignment with bolts before its welded in.. Has anyone used this front
> clip.? I just don't want to screw up the holes. Any advice would be
> appreciated
>
> Thanks
> George
> 55 Chevy TF
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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