[ROVERNET - UK] Hubcaps and rivets

[James Dean]

     The original factory 3500S  moulding clips are a unique plastic  item 
that has a plastic tapered pin you drive in to hold them . Nothing else 
really works or is the same . Contact me directly; I may have another set of 
NOS originals; I sold some to Albert.I think a 1/8 inch bit will drill them 
out, without enlarging the hole,as it may be slightly larger . You may call 
me tollfree 1 877 524 7278, or dial  1954JAGUARS. email is 
jaguru at bellsouth.net  . I will put these on my eBay store, Old English Motor 
Company, with photos when I find them.
     I always use hammerite, or actually hammered finish black, by 
Rustoeleum, which I buy from Home Depot. not original, but always looks 
better.It is useful on many things, as its' texture hides flaws, and it 
remains semi-glossy for a long time. I use silver hammered, on silver items, 
same reason.  James Dean, Ft. Lauderdale
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lance La Certe" <lacpsyd at earthlink.net>
To: "Rovernet" <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 5:26 AM
Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] Hubcaps and rivets


>I would appreciate any feedback on two issues.
>
> 1) Can someone tell me if the original black paint on those 'beautiful'
> Federal 3500S hubcaps is gloss black, semi-gloss, satin, or flat?
>
> 2) I'm having a hell of a time with the rivets holding the metal strips to
> which the rubber weather stripping is affixed on the door and body panels.
> I need to know the correct size drill bit to drill them out and the corect
> size replacement rivets.   Any tips on this job (I have new rubber from
> Scott's) would be much appreciated
>
> Thanks in advance
>
>
> Lance La Certe, '70  3500S
> lacpsyd at earthlink.net
> EarthLink Revolves Around You.
>
>
>
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