Cowl grille rivet replacement options.

Jose A. · 06-04-2012, 03:50 AM

http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd-rec-...stic-rivet.cfm

the dreaded cowl grille rivets

the catch: you have to buy a rivet setter tool.

anybody done any mods in this area? I want a removable cowl grille. Yes, screws, but what size and type?

**BrooklynBay** · 06-04-2012, 09:23 AM

Get a few packs of black plastic license plate screws from Autozone. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...questid=755494

Jose A. · 06-04-2012, 10:37 AM

I have to go there and I'll check them, but where do those nuts go??

**BrooklynBay** · 06-04-2012, 10:40 AM

The bolts are used without the nuts. It's recommended to use a metal screw first to make the thread before you use the plastic screws. They are fragile, and break easily if you try to force them in.

Jose A. · 06-04-2012, 10:44 AM

got it, thanks for the explanation.

teedub127 · 07-15-2012, 02:10 PM

Here in Washington we have a place called Wesco Autobody http://wescopbe.com/. They have a complete lint of fasteners including nylon replacement rivets and other options. google or check your phone book for autobody paint and supply for an auto body shop near you. T

Jose A. · 07-15-2012, 04:20 PM

thanks for the link, I wanted to get away from those rivets, so I used plastic anchors and screws to be able to remove the cowl grille whenever it needs cleaning or any service to the wiper motor.

06-04-2012, 03:50 AM	#1
Jose A. Wannabe Elite Explorer Florida 1997 Aerostar XLT 4.0 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 144 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Cowl grille rivet replacement options. http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd-rec-...stic-rivet.cfm the dreaded cowl grille rivets the catch: you have to buy a rivet setter tool. anybody done any mods in this area? I want a removable cowl grille. Yes, screws, but what size and type? __________________ 1997 Aerostar XLT 4.0 (purchased 5/2012) 1992 Aerostar XL 3.0 (sold 3/2012) 1986 Aerostar XL 3.0 (traded 1999 for 1992 above) 1984 Jaguar XJ-6 4.2 (owned since 1990) 1965 Jaguar S Type 3.8 (owned since 2004)

06-04-2012, 09:23 AM	#2
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,813 Vehicle Specs	Get a few packs of black plastic license plate screws from Autozone. http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...questid=755494 __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

06-04-2012, 10:37 AM	#3
Jose A. Wannabe Elite Explorer Florida 1997 Aerostar XLT 4.0 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 144 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I have to go there and I'll check them, but where do those nuts go?? __________________ 1997 Aerostar XLT 4.0 (purchased 5/2012) 1992 Aerostar XL 3.0 (sold 3/2012) 1986 Aerostar XL 3.0 (traded 1999 for 1992 above) 1984 Jaguar XJ-6 4.2 (owned since 1990) 1965 Jaguar S Type 3.8 (owned since 2004)

06-04-2012, 10:40 AM	#4
BrooklynBay Aerostar Forum Moderator Brooklyn, NY 88 89 93 95 96 Aerostars Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 45,813 Vehicle Specs	The bolts are used without the nuts. It's recommended to use a metal screw first to make the thread before you use the plastic screws. They are fragile, and break easily if you try to force them in. __________________ My list of useful threads. My photo gallery. My product reviews. My list of items for sale. Aerostar owners thread. Aerostar parts work in Explorers, Rangers, and Bronco II thread. History of the Aerostar thread. Aerostar Forum. New Members Forum. Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Forum.

06-04-2012, 10:44 AM	#5
Jose A. Wannabe Elite Explorer Florida 1997 Aerostar XLT 4.0 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 144 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	got it, thanks for the explanation. __________________ 1997 Aerostar XLT 4.0 (purchased 5/2012) 1992 Aerostar XL 3.0 (sold 3/2012) 1986 Aerostar XL 3.0 (traded 1999 for 1992 above) 1984 Jaguar XJ-6 4.2 (owned since 1990) 1965 Jaguar S Type 3.8 (owned since 2004)

07-15-2012, 02:10 PM	#6
teedub127 Wannabe Elite Explorer Edmonds, WA 1994 Aerostar Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 4 Vehicle Specs	Here in Washington we have a place called Wesco Autobody http://wescopbe.com/. They have a complete lint of fasteners including nylon replacement rivets and other options. google or check your phone book for autobody paint and supply for an auto body shop near you. T

07-15-2012, 04:20 PM	#7
Jose A. Wannabe Elite Explorer Florida 1997 Aerostar XLT 4.0 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 144 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	thanks for the link, I wanted to get away from those rivets, so I used plastic anchors and screws to be able to remove the cowl grille whenever it needs cleaning or any service to the wiper motor. __________________ 1997 Aerostar XLT 4.0 (purchased 5/2012) 1992 Aerostar XL 3.0 (sold 3/2012) 1986 Aerostar XL 3.0 (traded 1999 for 1992 above) 1984 Jaguar XJ-6 4.2 (owned since 1990) 1965 Jaguar S Type 3.8 (owned since 2004)

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