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Old January 13th, 2016, 05:54 PM
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Default 62-66 GMC parklight rivets and lenses

So, I'm trying to replace my old park light lenses in the 66 Suburban and I bought reproduction lenses, but look what huge rivets they send you to use - this looks ridiculous compared to the tiny rivets they are supposed to have. I do have smaller heads on some tiny pop rivets, but wanted to see if anyone on here has crossed the bridge of trying to source the correct rivets maybe? these are not going on my truck - pop rivets look like pop rivets is the only problem I see using them - I'd rather have the smooth head of the correct type if they can be had....thoughts anyone?
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1960 1001 Custom Cab short wideside BBW, 305A V6, factory PB, Hood Jet, Radio and Hydramatic.

1962 K1000 4x4 short wideside, BBW, 305D w/ SM420, PTO Winch

1966 1001 Custom Cab short wideside, w/ super rare Sport Trim option interior (bucket seats)
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