wickford90
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Been looking at snap tool to refit bonnet frame, can't find any info on how too use them don't really want to use pop rivets any info would be a big help
yellow90
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I aint got a clue either
the only thing I can think of is snap-tool followed by broken-knuckles
Use the inverted dome tool on the outside, insert the rivet into a countersunk hole( all sides of holes - gives more grip) then using a small hammer on the protuding section work in circular motion to peen it fully down, once tight heat anneal as it will crack in use without doing that
wickford90
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thanks I assumed that was the method, didn't realise about the annealing bit.
only needs a blowtorch to anneal them - it is easy once you get the hang of them
wickford90
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Thats what my search came up with, but this is what i mean.
Land rover series 1 2a 3 solid aluminium rivet kit 3/16 & snap punch tool. | eBay
jamesmartin
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i used to do a lot of solid riveting ,fastening on combine knife sections
owl
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I did the bonnet on mine, I actually took the frame out to save weight and like you didn't want pop rivets. It was a straight forward job the hardest part was holding the bonnet and reaching both sides, I put the snap in the vice pointing up and rested the bonnet on it then hammered the inside. The snap and rivets were of ebay.
wickford90
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thanks for all the info, maybe it won't be the mare of a job i thought.
