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 Posted - October 21 2014 : 7:27:24 PM
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OK I am stumped, and at the point where I can't see a solution.
I'm trying to remove the metal chassis from a Mantua aluminum passenger car body to repair the paper window inserts that have come loose, as well as one of the light bulbs. I have unscrewed the chassis from the plastic end caps and now the chassis will slide front to rear....but the trucks prevent it from sliding out.
The trucks themselves are riveted in to the chassis. Thinking maybe remove the truck sideframes? But don't see a way to do that except to pry off - and I'm afraid I will break something.
Anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks
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Posted - October 21 2014 : 7:57:46 PM
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Jerry,
Carefully drill out the rivets. By hand if possible. Be sure and count them first OK?
Regards, John
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Posted - October 21 2014 : 9:06:48 PM
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quote:Jerry,
Carefully drill out the rivets. By hand if possible. Be sure and count them first OK?
Regards, John
Originally posted by JRG1951Â -Â October 21 2014Â :Â 7:57:46 PM
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Drill out the truck rivets? There are two 
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 Posted - October 21 2014 : 9:41:20 PM
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Jerry,
Congradulations!
Now you are officially a bonified rivet counter!
Yes then use screws and maybe jb weld to hold a nut.
Regards, John
Edited by - JRG1951 on October 21 2014 10:02:43 PM
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Posted - October 21 2014 : 11:01:53 PM
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quote:Jerry,
Congradulations!
Now you are officially a bonified rivet counter!
Yes then use screws and maybe jb weld to hold a nut.
Regards, John
Originally posted by JRG1951Â -Â October 21 2014Â :Â 9:41:20 PM
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 Funny! Well I strolled right into that one didn't I? 
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Posted - October 21 2014 : 11:48:27 PM
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quote: quote:Jerry,
Congradulations!
Now you are officially a bonified rivet counter!
Yes then use screws and maybe jb weld to hold a nut.
Regards, John
Originally posted by JRG1951Â -Â October 21 2014Â :Â 9:41:20 PM
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Funny! Well I strolled right into that one didn't I?
Originally posted by JNXT 7707Â -Â October 21 2014Â :Â 11:01:53 PM
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I kinda walked into that one too! But I don't have the passenger car in front of me so I thought maybe I was missing something about how it is constructed. Well that's my story and I'm stickin' to it!
Glenn
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Posted - October 22 2014 : 3:44:02 PM
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I'm glad you guys have a sense of humor. After I posted that, I was worried that It may have been considered rude.
Regards, John
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Posted - October 22 2014 : 4:43:06 PM
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quote:I'm glad you guys have a sense of humor. After I posted that, I was worried that It may have been considered rude.
Regards, John
It is only the great hearted who can be true friends. The mean and cowardly, Can never know what true friendship means. <> Charles Kingsley
Originally posted by JRG1951Â -Â October 22 2014Â :Â 3:44:02 PM
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John, I laughed on and off the rest of the night about that, then shared it with my wife - who needless to say loved it too, although I had to explain "rivet counting" to her first
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Posted - October 22 2014 : 5:22:39 PM
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I too, got a kick out of John's "rivet counting" remarks. Knowing him from reading his posts I already knew there was never any malice in his posting.
Thank God for this friendly and kind forum.
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Posted - October 22 2014 : 8:52:17 PM
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quote:I'm glad you guys have a sense of humor. After I posted that, I was worried that It may have been considered rude.
Regards, John
It is only the great hearted who can be true friends. The mean and cowardly, Can never know what true friendship means. <> Charles Kingsley
Originally posted by JRG1951Â -Â October 22 2014Â :Â 3:44:02 PM
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I'm only mad at myself for falling for it!
Glenn
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Posted - October 22 2014 : 9:50:16 PM
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I knew it was only a matter of time before someone pulled that joke
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