ian r

can i still get them from ford if so does anyone have a part number pls

MikeyXR2i

6158750

rs-cab

you can get them on ebay

Rick

clinch nut is the way to go

ian r

whats that

Rick

it works just like a rivit. You use a gun, but instead of punching in a rivit, you punch in a threaded insert. You then use a threaded screw to secure the kit. It's good as you can easily take the kit on and off for cleaning etc.

SafeChav

I believe those are also known as rivet nuts.

But indeed, they are far superior. And you can get them in stainless - no rusting either

Series1Dry

Know anywhere that sells them rivet nuts ?

Turbo-Beal

Yep those rivit nuts are Iv used them all over my car for various jobs. You should be able to buy one of those at your local fasteners shop. They have Got them at mine

vroooom ptssssh

Sounds good, can u get them in white I presume they dont look too diss-similar?

Turbo-Beal

As mentioned above they are an insert which you rivit to the bodywork and then use a regular metric course screw. ie 4mm, 5mm etc to Secure the kit. This means that you dont have to drill out the rivits if you ever need to remove them again. You could buy some button head A2 grade stainless steel screws then just touch them up in white to match the car. Just remember that you would have to drill out the existing popped rivited hole bigger to exept the new inserts. This could cause a problem around the wheel arches where you dont have much of an edge to drill bigger. Just thought i would mention this before you get too carried away. Might not be a problem but worth mentioning.

vroooom ptssssh

cheers mate, cant you get smaller ones to fit tho so as not to drill out the existing holes bigger?

SafeChav

You should be able to get them in pretty much any size.

The closest thing will be button head stainless ones, but stainless only comes in stainless

If you really want them white you could just get regular rivets and dust them over with a can of white. I dont think painting bolts will look too fantastic.

Both have their pros and cons

vroooom ptssssh

ah so they look like bolts when their on?

SafeChav

The rivet nuts are simply a thread that can be locked into sheet steel, so yes yoiu use normal metric bolts/screws.

Far better than rivets, with the only minor flaw being the visual appearance

Series1Dry

I would call that a major flaw

SafeChav

Just aswell i'm not you then

Rivets are shit things, you will never get the end out of the sill once you have drilled it out If you were to use button heads there wouldnt be that much visual difference

Rick

polished stainless look mint.

Series1Dry

I was under the impression they looked like bolts lol
Dunno where i got that from

So they look like buttons then do they ?

SafeChav

I would have to go with brushed stainless myself

SafeChav

Lol, you got that idea from that plank Davvy

Button heads are quite subtle and low profile. Have a look on the site that advertises on here, they show button heads

Rick

you could put allen head bolts in, would look like rivets if ur that anal. You can get white plastic caps too.

Series1Dry

All is now clear

SafeChav

Series1Dry

If you could send the written apology to.......

Series1Dry

Soon as a find a pen. . . . until then please excuse my muppetry