how to fix this?????

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81SPIDERMATT
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how to fix this?????

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opened the door and this fell off.....

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looks like it used to be riveted on

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guessing that i should drill out old rivet and use some type of screw... or should i leave the old rivet for "meat" for the new screw.....

i also worry that a screw will hit the windshield edge and crack it
also appears tho have been some type of sealant or glue between... would love some advise on that also
any advise would be appreciated.... thanks... matt
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So Cal Mark

Re: how to fix this?????

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pop rivets
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So Cal Mark wrote:pop rivets

no goop ?? no glue??

dang i was just at the hardware store too.... new pop rivet gun is in my future
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1/8" pop rivets and some seam sealer. Drill out the old rivets with 1/8" drill bit. Seam sealer will help stop it from moving every time you close the door or top. that's why it falls off over time.
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Re: how to fix this?????

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DRUMMOND wrote:1/8" pop rivets and some seam sealer. Drill out the old rivets with 1/8" drill bit. Seam sealer will help stop it from moving every time you close the door or top. that's why it falls off over time.
thanks.... 1/8 and seam sealer.... got it
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