The 1953-1982 Corvette Aero-Rivet Tool is the ultimate solution to the rivet setting dilemma for 1953-1982 Corvettes. The Aero Rivet setting tool allows for the precision setting of steel, aluminum, brass tubular and semi-tubular rivets used on Corvettes such as those found on re-bound straps, window channels and heater boxes, without damaging the material being riveted. It is CNC machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum and uses high grade steel components. Its overall size is 4″ x 3″ with a 2″ x 2″ throat opening. The rivet tool is supplied with two depth adjustable rivet head bases, one for truss head rivets and one for flat head rivets and two interchangeable rivet setting/fold-over tips, one for large rivets and one for small rivets. The rivet setting tips are hardened for greater durability and longer tool life.
1953-1982 Corvette Aero Rivet Setting Tool
Today’s Corvette technical question comes from a 1970 Corvette owner:
How do you remove the wiper arms from a 1970 Corvette?
Answer: Original Corvette Wiper Arms are pressed on to a shaft, often referred to as a transmission that projects through the cowl of any 1956-1982 Corvette. The fit is very tight and over time, the wiper arms can really become “stuck” to these transmissions. Removal is not difficult, if you have the correct tool. Many Corvette owners have found themselves on the short end of a nasty paint scratch while trying to remove the arms from the transmission with a common screwdriver. The process can
Wiper Arm Removal Tool
be done, but is not worth the risk just because you want to save a few dollars by not purchasing a Corvette wiper arm removal tool. With this tool, your wiper arm removal will be quick and easy without risking damage to your Corvette. The tool simply hooks on to the bottom of the wiper arm elbow. Grab in one hand the wiper arm and tool handle, squeeze together and pull straight up. The tool creates the correct alignment of the elbow in order to bypass an inner spring clip. Once correct alignment is received, the arm pulls off with ease.
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