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Old 23-02-09, 12:07 PM   #1
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Default Stubby time! which drill bit and rivets for the job?

want to stubby a viper can but not sure which lenght/width to buy

http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/stainl..._fsubZ16340968

What type of drill bit is best for drilling out those old rivets?

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Old 23-02-09, 01:17 PM   #2
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Default Re: Stubby time! which drill bit and rivets for the job?

I did mine last week. A 3" or 4" metal drill bit would do the job. I suggest using a new one. You don't actually have to drill right through the rivet - just drill till the circle (top part of the rviet comes off), then use a nail to punch the rest of the rivet through for clearance.

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PS. Whereabouts are you, as I could help you, if you want. I'm in Cheshunt.

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Old 23-02-09, 01:40 PM   #3
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Check your units there dude!
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Old 23-02-09, 01:54 PM   #4
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Millimetres, Millimetres, I said!!!

A 3 or 4 inch bit 'would' probaly create new outlets as opposed to stubbying it.

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Old 23-02-09, 09:20 PM   #5
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PS. Whereabouts are you, as I could help you, if you want. I'm in Cheshunt.

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Wow, that would be great, I just have to get the bits together first.

Have you got the tools and spares for the job?

I'm based in Highbury.

drop me a pm

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Old 23-02-09, 10:33 PM   #6
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Default Re: Stubby time! which drill bit and rivets for the job?

I was going to offer the same. Bought a rivetter on eBay for a fiver, not going to use it again so you're free to use it! In Kilburn myself. Stubbied my Viper can not 2 weeks ago.
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I was going to offer the same. Bought a rivetter on eBay for a fiver, not going to use it again so you're free to use it! In Kilburn myself. Stubbied my Viper can not 2 weeks ago.
you got any pics of what your viper can looks like now mate?

Thinking of doing this as well.

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Old 24-02-09, 09:30 AM   #8
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I was going to offer the same. Bought a rivetter on eBay for a fiver, not going to use it again so you're free to use it! In Kilburn myself. Stubbied my Viper can not 2 weeks ago.
sweet, that will be great if I can borrow the rivetter for the wknd

I'm in the area this Saturday to pick up oil etc from Spares Direct on Harrow Road, pm me if you are ok for me to drop by to pick up the rivetter and check out your handy work!

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