shifter plate rivets

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myaddress2020

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does anyone know how to use the 3 tube rivets and rectangle plates that are for attaching the shifter plate to the floor bourds?
thanx
 
I believe they first go through a rectangular washer. Then through the wood and through the steel bar under the floorboard where they are upset.
 
I have a couple of original floorboards with the rectangular plates still attached. The semi-tubular rivet (with a large brazier type head) is installed from the bottom which then goes through the rectangular metal piece and is rolled over with a tubular riveting tool. I learned a trick from Tom Wesenberg for installing tubular rivets - put a drop or two of oil on the end to be peened. The oil allows the tool/rivet to easily slide and makes a very nice rolled over peen.
Rusty Nelson
 
I know it's not authentic, but I just used pan head sheet metal screws. Tension is easily adjusted, and they are hidden under the floor mat or carpet.

Paul
 
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