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skway riveting

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oberonspacefruit:
I reckon i could fabricate a pretty good copy from mild steel, but i couldnt do the thread.

dirtskirt:



What bleech did you use dirtskirt? I read the thinner the bleech the better? And for how long, and any pre bleech cleaning or scuffing before hand?

Thanks
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I just used lidl's bleach, 2 big bottles of the thick one I think? I had to add some water to get the whole wheel submerged. Gave it a slight scrub prior with warm water & washing powder & rough cloth.
Left it the bleach for a couple days I think.
Definitely need a heavy coat of Vaseline on the flanges tho to protect them, a good 10mm layer all over should do the job.

84freestyler:
thanks Dirtskirt.. If I can sort out the hub riveting I,ll bleech them without the hubs on the wheels..i Just need a good rear hub now? Got a post in the wanted section, anyone??

oldschoolace:
There is a much easier way of getting a convincing looking finish to the original skyway rivets without the huge outlay or machinery.

Just get hold of some blind rivets




Then holding the correct size bolt in a drill, grind the desired shape for the head (this took seconds and with a bit of work with some wet or dry looked ace)



Tighten the two together with decent pliers with a small bit of leather/rubber protecting the heads against the teeth and with a drop of thread lock its job done  :daumenhoch:

bobbbbsy:
waza group deal ??

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