Targa quarter window chrome, 69-73

[Rslevin]

I am putting on new window stops on the quarter windows. Does anyone know what is used for the two brass rivets? Any help is appreciated. Thanks -Rich

[howard freeman]

You must be refering to the fixed vent windows. I use my rivit gun & a home made bucking bar that fits in the channel. If you don't have one, take a ride out to a small airport in your area & find a F.B.O. that does maintenance. I am sure one of the A&P's would be happy to work on something different.
Howard

[Rslevin]

I have a rivet gun, but what is a bucking bar? Any photo of what you are referring to? Thanks for the help. -Rich

[howard freeman]

You are going to have to do some double flush riveting. The rivet must be flush on both sides or it will interfere with window operations. I wll take a photo of some rivet sets,the gun & some bucking bars.
Howard

[howard freeman]

Photo of rivet gun,rivet sets a some bucking bars

[howard freeman]

If you haven't done this before,I would suggest getting someone who knows how to do it. You can ruin the window channel and the new parts.
Howard

[RSTarga]

First you have to take the window frame out and separate the quarter window frame from the main frame. Then take it to someone who knows what they are doing

[Rslevin]

So we basically need to crush the rivets flat. I talk to may local machine shop guys. Thanks for the help guys.

[RSTarga]

pretty sure the conical rivet head goes towards the main window channel and then you flatten it on the quarter window side. I did it some time ago and the pictures I took are blurry along with my memory. Make sure and adjust your top stop so you don't have to do this again.