Hi,
has anyone tried to fix the doorwindows using rivnuts and screws rather than rivets.
I'm concerned with getting the rivnuts installed in the round doorframe metal.
Thanks for the Help,
Tuna
Hi,
has anyone tried to fix the doorwindows using rivnuts and screws rather than rivets.
I'm concerned with getting the rivnuts installed in the round doorframe metal.
Thanks for the Help,
Tuna
I used these sheet metal screws with rubber/metal washers similar to the screws for galvanized roofing. I'm not particularly pleased with the appearance but seems functional. also the tape/gasket was used, I can't remember the name of the product but seems like it was 3M and available at auto parts store. (expensive)
You just screw them into the holes in the doorframe?
Or is there any thread on the frameside?
I used 6-32 screws long enough to go through the frame with acorn nuts on the inside.
When I replaced my door windows I used rivnuts. They worked great.
Steve Wilson
Huntsville, UT
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I used riv-nuts on my doors. If you screw them down too tight, little fracture lines occur. Take the time to ream the holes in the plastic (get rid of sharp edges). I would also include a rubber/plastic washer between the door plastic and the screw head.
Dan B
Mesa, AZ
Last winter I made up these doors for the Vixen. Attached them with automotive self tapping screws and double faced molding tape. Flew all last summer and they worked well.
Reaming the holes is probably important
Don
I used zip ties. Drilled a hole through the lexan on each side of the tubing. Buy the colored zip ties if you want them to match.