Yep, I don't have a pop rivet gun that will work with plastic, so I had to improvise. I DO have a standard pop rivet gun, but it won't work with the larger plastic pop rivets. I've tried to make an adapter out of a brass fitting, but haven't perfected it yet. Think I'll just give in and get one that is made for that. I've got a bad habit of making do with what I've got and it ain't always easy. Not too happy with the plastic pop rivet job, so I will be redoing it. But here it is, for now.


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5137/5457062840_59434c7a5c_b.jpg

looks good bill

Nice job, looks real good.

Bill you can pick up a plastic pop rivet gun for about $10 at harbor freight

Bill you can pick up a plastic pop rivet gun for about $10 at harbor freight

Thanks Landon, I've looked at our local store and didn't see it, but maybe I need to ASK, as I MIGHT have over looked it. I know they had rivets and thought for sure they would have them too. Appreciate it! ;)

looks good bill

Nice job, looks real good.

Thanks, I appreciate it. Been a little bit since I've done much to the Charger and I didn't want it to feel neglected. ;)

Looks great, you did a great job even without the right tool.

Looks great, you did a great job even without the right tool.

Well, thank you, much appreciated. I have to admit something now, AFTER I worked to get that ON there, I had to go to Fort Smith this evening to get mu Daughter and decided to leave a little early and go by Harbor Freight and ask about the pop rivet tool. Well, it seems that our store DID have them! Only thing is they weren't even close to where the rivets themselves were. I call myself looking all over the place, for that thing and completely overlooked it. It was in the are where pliers were. Makes NO sense to ME at all, bur what do I know? :rolleyes: So, tomorrow, I'll redo the diffuser and put it up a bit tighter. ;)

Looking good like my car is Bill.................LOL!!!!:D:D

Looking good like my car is Bill.................LOL!!!!:D:D

Nothing like a little conceit, huh Aleshia? :D LOL BTW, Thanks for the compliment though. ;) Have to say, the Big Orange One IS a looker!

Looks great Bill!! :)

looks good bill............

that looks great Bill.... oh and heres the info on harbor freight :D
Harbor Freight
3400 Rogers Ave Unit 100
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 783-8090

here you go Bill just what you need and its only 4.99 :)
http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-riveter-set-38353.html

Looks great Bill!! :)

looks good bill............

that looks great Bill.... oh and heres the info on harbor freight :D
Harbor Freight
3400 Rogers Ave Unit 100
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 783-8090

here you go Bill just what you need and its only 4.99 :)
http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-riveter-set-38353.html


Thanks guys, I DO like the way it fits in. :cool:

And Terrence, thank you, but I know where Harbor Freight is and already have a Pop Rivet set similar to that one that I bought years ago (back in 1971, when I worked for VW in Little Rock. The one I was needing (And found out After the install, that They DID indeed have it on hand).

Here is the one I was needing (thanks for your efforts though) And it came with 40 riviets for $14.49

http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/370x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_3951.jpg

Thanks guys, I DO like the way it fits in. :cool:

And Terrence, thank you, but I know where Harbor Freight is and already have a Pop Rivet set similar to that one that I bought years ago (back in 1971, when I worked for VW in Little Rock. The one I was needing (And found out After the install, that They DID indeed have it on hand).

Here is the one I was needing (thanks for your efforts though) And it came with 40 riviets for $14.49

http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/370x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_3951.jpg

hahaha oops well i wasnt to sure boy dont i feel dumb lol

hahaha oops well i wasnt to sure boy dont i feel dumb lol

Not a problem Terrence, any input is always appreciated.

Bought one like this, back in the early 70's, from Snap On and it is still working well. It REALLY isn't even broken in, as I didn't need it often, but when working on VWs and the AC ducts and such, never knew when you'd need one.

Well, by golly, that diffuser is REALLY properly installed NOW! I just came in from using my new (Plastic type) pop rivet tool. Wasn't as easy as I thought it would be though. Of course it didn't help when I went to drill out some the of the rivets I had previously installed and the battery went down on my cordless drill. So, I got out my air drill and found out that the air pressure was too low. So then, I went to reset the breaker on my compressor and had to mess with IT! The Extension (w/about 6 outlets) that I use, has a weak breaker. I need a H.D. one. So, I managed to get the air pressure I needed and then I had to remove the 2 mounts off of the right resonator, to get it done. I finally got that done, put all of the tools up that I had drug out for this small task and took a break. But, it was worth the effort AND I feel much better about that. ;)

Looks great Bill! A nice addition to the Indian

Looks great Bill! A nice addition to the Indian

Thanks alot. I THOUGHT it would add to the look of it and it really looks better than I thought it would. :cool: I AM quite proud that I finally got one of those. ;)