Orientation of brass split rivets on top of radiator panal

[island dormy]

Hi Guys

This is a real rivet counter question.
I am finally getting around to installing a new cushioning strip (correctly this time) on top of the radiator support panel. This strip is held on with 10 pretty fancy split brass rivets. I believe the round part of the rivet goes down and the split part goes up and the 2 tangs are bent over to hold the cushioning strip on from the top side. Can any body confirm this?

Thanks Victor 1962 Dormobile

[rayhyland]

I believe mine were opposite. The round head on top.


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[island dormy]

Hello

I posted this also on the series 2 club and received the answer that the tangs are on top. So I guess I will go with that. Those guys seem to know their old series rovers pretty well.

Thanks Victor

[John]

Don't cut the the strip too short - it is supposed to be pinched at the ends between the wing and the front panel. Extra points in the concours if done correctly.

[island dormy]

Hi John

Thanks Matt Mepham also told me this and that's the way I will do it and rivet tails up.

Victor