Split rivets for switch panel cover plate

[Steve Swan]

I've been looking on the internet for split rivets like original to attach my cover plate to my switch panel cover and have not been able to find any. I'd appreciate suggestions where i can look or where i can source them. attached is a not the best picture of the original rivets. The dimensions are:

Head width - 5/32" (truss type head)
Length - 3/16"
Diameter - .086" = #44 drill

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[ihrescue]

Steve -

First stop for me was McMaster - Carr but I didn't see the right size there. This company appears though to have a variety of split rivets.

https://www.rivetsonline.com/rivets/...cated-rivets#1

Mike Love

[Steve Swan]

Steve -

First stop for me was McMaster - Carr but I didn't see the right size there. This company appears though to have a variety of split rivets.

https://www.rivetsonline.com/rivets/...cated-rivets#1

Mike Love

Thanks Mike ! I looked at this website earlier, before i had the actual dimensions. I will look at them again and see what they have.

[camsaure]

Maybe Big Flats Rivet Co?

[Steve Swan]

Maybe Big Flats Rivet Co?

Thanks Cam! I will put Big Flats in my files. I just compared my old rivet to the rivets on https://www.rivetsonline.com/rivets/...cated-rivets#1 and it appears they may have what i need. I just sent them an email and will report back when i hear form them.

[jellywrestler]

bifurcated rivet is the correct term might help in your search

[Rooster]

Also check at Hanson Rivet.

http://www.hansonrivet.com

[Steve Slocombe]

I have them in stock. They are tough to find and not cheap.

[harleytoprock]

Steve, Try Guardian rivet.

http://www.guardianrivet.com/

[JD Brad]

Hi Steve,

once again i know theses are old posts, did you find a suitable brass rivet for your brass dash plate.

regards Brad

[Steve Slocombe]

Both the rivets and the plates are nickeled. I'm using aluminium bifurcated rivets to simulate the original flat nickel finish. Still in stock.

[JD Brad]

Thank you Steve,

I'll be in touch

Regards Brad

[Chris Haynes]

I don't remember where I bought my repop ignition and light plates. The rivets came with them.

[Acace]

I've been looking on the internet for split rivets like original to attach my cover plate to my switch panel cover and have not been able to find any. I'd appreciate suggestions where i can look or where i can source them. attached is a not the best picture of the original rivets. The dimensions are:

Head width - 5/32" (truss type head)
Length - 3/16"
Diameter - .086" = #44 drill

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Steve - I have a bunch of these rivets left over from doing my switch plate. PM me your address and I'll send you a set and some extras

- Keith

[scooterwrench]

If these ever dry up let me know,I can reproduce them.
I can nickel plate as well!