Parts back from chrome plater

[1937 LaSalle coupe]

Hi everyone. Just got my '37 LaSalle vent window back from the plater. He had to remove the upper bracket that the window pivots on. Can someone share their successful way of re-revitting or screwing the bracket to the frame? Thanks... John Lehman... CLC # 26365...

[Brad Ipsen CLC #737]

Solid aluminum rivets work good for putting all of the hardware back on these vent window frames. They are shinny and don't rust.  I don't remember where I bought them.  At the time I got a selection of sizes.  Maybe McMaster-Carr or Restoration Supply Co., CA.

[Don Boshara #594]

Restoration Specialties www.restorationspecialties have a good selection of tubular & split rivets on page 197 of their catalog. www.restorationspecialties.com/2009%20Catalog%20ebook/2009%20Catalog%20ebook.pdf

[ccp49]

Just got my window frames back, too.  Same issue - what type of rivets to use in putting the frames back together, and where to get them.  Also, should I be looking for a rivet tool or use an anvil and drift to pean the rivets into place. 
Have you had any luck with your lasalle windows?

Dan Barbieri

[Don Boshara #594]

Also, if you're near a good hardware store they might have nickel plated rivets that will work. I've seen them at my local Ace.

[1937 LaSalle coupe]

Hi Dan and Don. I did get my rivets from ACE Hardware. Just clamped my center punch in vise and with a drift was able to seat the rivet very tight. Probably tighter than original rivets. It does take 2
people to do this job. I am happy with the way they turned out.... John Lehman... CLC # 26365...