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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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Hi guys, I have a question, and bare with me on this. Is there any where at all I can find like the rivet bolts that are in fender flares, except flat? Like just the top part, not with the screw part. I want some to JB weld onto parts of my truck to give it that more "custom" look. Any suggestions?
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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Not entirely sure if I get what your saying, you want just the heads from the bolts and weld them onto your flares?
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Almighty
Not entirely sure if I get what your saying, you want just the heads from the bolts and weld them onto your flares?
Im sorry if it sounded weird. Yes I just want the heads of the bolts to weld to the grill, rims, etc.
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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Go gets some small bolts with the rounded heads, cut the head off, make it flat on the back and glue them where you want them. It'd be a lot of work but if you want the custom touch you gotta take some time.
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BrowningSCrew
Go gets some small bolts with the rounded heads, cut the head off, make it flat on the back and glue them where you want them. It'd be a lot of work but if you want the custom touch you gotta take some time.
Ok, I take it just the heads arent available to buy. Im ok with taking time WHat would be the best tool to cut the small bolt off?
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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depends on how thick the bolts are anything from a hack saw to dremel to plasma cutter lol
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 05:59 PM
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How would I hold them down to cut them?
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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Put the threads in a vice and cut the heads off with a hacksaw, you could use a dremel but the heat may make the metal discolor
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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Ok thanks guys, ill have an update tomorrow
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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 01:55 AM
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Success. Im going to do my rims next (they have little slots that the bolts fit in perfectly)

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