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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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Here is mine. I used a compound mitre saw to make the cuts (super clean) and then used plastic Rivets. They are solid. I love the look. I was thinking of getting a whole new front bumper for a winch, but I think I will just keep modding this one.
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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Pictures of my handy work. Got it REAL stubby.





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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 03:02 PM
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I am in the process of making my stubby and was wondering where to purchase the black pop rivets. I have searched the local hardware stores but they didnt have any. Where did you guys get the black rivets?
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 08:01 PM
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Looks great, thanks for the write up!
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by kenct4
I am in the process of making my stubby and was wondering where to purchase the black pop rivets. I have searched the local hardware stores but they didnt have any. Where did you guys get the black rivets?
I am in Canada and got mine from Princess Auto. Not sure about the states.
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by kenct4
I am in the process of making my stubby and was wondering where to purchase the black pop rivets. I have searched the local hardware stores but they didnt have any. Where did you guys get the black rivets?
Not sure if these are the ones your looking for..... Got them at Lowes in the specialty fastener section (nut/bolt isle).
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 05:07 AM
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There plastic rivets that require a plastic rivet tool. Bought everything off Amazon.. look it up. I got rivets and the gun for under 30$.
They WILL NOT work in a reg rivet gun... trust me.

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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:37 AM
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Originally Posted by rinkishJK
There plastic rivets that require a plastic rivet tool. Bought everything off Amazon.. look it up. I got rivets and the gun for under 30$.
They WILL NOT work in a reg rivet gun... trust me.

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I saw the plastic rivets on amazone. How are they holding up? Are they strong?
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 04:42 AM
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Yes very strong. Its as strong if not stronger than stock.

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