C3 - 1973 Door Alarm Rivets

[Ron J.]

Can anybody help me with the rivets that attach the alarm switch to the door jam? I'm not sure what size, composition, etc. to use.

Thanks,
Ron

[Harmon C.]

Re: C3 - 1973 Door Alarm Rivets

Ron The metal plate is attached with 3/16 X 1/4 or 3/8 what ever is needed. If both rivets are broken you must work thru the #3 body mount hole. Enlarge the hole inside so the metal part will slip thru. String a clothes line rope thru the holes put the part on the rope and tie a knot now pull it thru and with the rope and hold it up against the back side while you rivet it from the front. Lyle

[Ron J.]

Re: C3 - 1973 Door Alarm Rivets

Thanks, I got lucky when I broke mine...I was able to catch the metal part with a coat hanger before it dropped.

[Harmon C.]

Re: C3 - 1973 Door Alarm Rivets

Ron I think it will be very hard to drill it out for new rivets in position. I would remove it by opening up the round hole inside #3 body mount. Make the rivets fit easy and reassemble as described. Lyle