MilesA Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 Sometime shortly, I am going to install a firewall in my 6 in place of the piece of plastic sheet roughly held in place by some ageing gorilla tape. I have gathered together my old metal snips, assorted pliers and hammers, hand-held riveter, masking tape, box of assorted rubber grommets (for the loom), some cardboard for "CAD" purposes, a cartridge of intumescent sealant, and to minimise the potential for a cock up, a pre-shaped aluminium firewall and 'ears' bought a well-known supplier in Somerset (that I know I will have to fettle). Proposing to rivet the finalised aluminium pieces to the steel bodywork. So, ali' or steel rivets or doesn't it matter on this kind of job? Thanks as ever. Miles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 I’d use Ali rivets Miles. easier and just as functional. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 Paint the rivet holes to slow down corrosion and consider dipping the rivets in Waxoyle before fitting to coat them against corrosion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 I used aluminium, for no specific reason. Use thin aluminium, max 1 mm, it is easier to work with and will not add too much extra material; together with the thicker card boards it can become a very tight fit for the rear hood rail. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MilesA Posted November 11, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 Thanks chaps. Good, practical advice as ever. Miles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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