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Old 12-05-2020, 08:04 PM   #8
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Default Re: 55 Ford Data Plate mounting???

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Originally Posted by 40cpe View Post
Looking at post # 2 photo, it appears that the flanged end of the rivet will be on the outside when installed and a tool has to pull the spherical portion out to expand and catch the body. I could be wrong.
Yes the flange is to the outside to hold the data plate on. I believe you insert the rivet into the data plate and door post holes (or firewall for T-Birds) then when it's in position push or tap in the center dome, which expands the back side of the rivet, fastening it in place.
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