Dash Rivets

[Rob M.]

I am re-installing the dash in my '65. Are the 5 rivets on the end tabs different between AO Smith and St. Louis bodies? I have heard that the heads are different sizes. I purchased rivets from one of the Corvette shops and they have a 3/8" diameter head. They are black pop rivets. Are these correct for a St. Louis body?

I purchased this car in pieces with the dash out, so I don't have the original rivets.

Thanks for any comments.
Rob

[Wayne W.]

Re: Dash Rivets

I dont remember that they are any different in size, but they are black annodized.

[Jack H.]

My original St. Louis build '65 rivets....

on the trim tab ends measure 0.350" in diameter with a loosely held micrometer.