Drill Bit Sizes: - Small is 5/64. - Large is any bit that’s wide enough and shallow enough to take off the head of the rivet without cutting into the plastic base.
When I was little I didn't have power tools so I just used a butter knife and then pushed the bent parts back good as new once the top was on a different frame. haha
Okay...I'll start to pimp my diecast cars now. RUclips wants me to do it! :D Thank you for your video. I'm an absolute beginner and every help is useful. I'll start with tires, i guess. Some of my Hot wheels and Matchbox cars need better shoes! ;) Greetings from Germany! ✌
Do you have videos on how to replace the axles like what sizes to use and wheel size if I needed to replace the wheel also? I'm thinking about restoring a couple old hotwheels cars
Wouldn't it make life easier if they came screwed to begin with lol. Im thinking of Having a go and doing wheels swaps probably as far as i would fare go 🤣
can you do this even on a diecast car that has relatively tiny rivets and posts? looking to customize one but the rivets (and assuming the posts as well) look much smaller in comparison to the other diecast cars i've seen. thank you for this video!!
I tried this and ended up breaking the drill bit from the tap. It wasn't really cutting into the rivit so i tried more force and it snapped. Any idea why it wasn't going in?
@@RustBeltDiecastRacing oops sorry forgot to reply! It was from the kit. I rewatched the video and I used a regular drill bit to start with instead of the one from the tap. Does that make a difference? Could it be that I didn't drill far enough initially?
Ohhhhhhhhhh no no no I see what I have done! I used the tap in place of the drill bit after the car is apart. I saw someone else use a drill to get the tap in, so I combined the 2. Oops....So I was trying to tap when the hole was nowhere near deep enough!
Is there a way to put the car back together that doesn't involve screws? First time doing this and want to see if its something i like before buying a bunch of stuff. Would superglue work?
@@RustBeltDiecastRacing Sweet! Thanks man I appreciate the quick response! I got my first rotary tool yesterday and I've been struggling like hell, your video absolutely helped!
You can use any size really. As long as it’s a shallow point so it removes just the head of the rivet and not the plastic. The point will then give you a starting position for your tap.
i just did this u left out how much of a nightmare putting it back together it was the plastic breather and the lining it up and the 2mounts at the front of the engine just be ready for the put back..
I have two Hot Wheels cars, one a used 1967 Chevelle Hot Wheels car and the other is a used 1968 Barracuda fastback Hot Wheels car, each of which have straight bodies, still-intact interiors, still-intact windows and straight chassis, the Chevelle's somewhat-weathered-chassis is plastic and the Barracuda's somewhat-weathered-chassis is metal, their bodies need new paint, their windows need to be cleaned up as do their chassis and their wheels do need to be switched out, albeit my hands are not fully capacitated due to various health issues from over the years and so, here's my question: Would you know of anyone out there who does clientele repair work on any such Matchbox/Hot Wheels cars? If yes, please, let me know, I really would appreciate it, thanks.
I use 2/56 x 1/8 long screws. The drill bit is a wire size 50. The Allen head is a .05 inch size. Some of the older vehicles have a smaller post so a 1/72 tap and screws should be used. I am not sure what size the drill bit it is, but the Allen head is the same size. Brightvision makes the handle to hold the tap, and also sells kits.
There is no such thing as a rivet in the post. It's just a post that is formed and then when the car is assembled the end of the past is crushed, basically you're drilling out that crush.
Let's start with *post. You're sort of correct it's not crushed the posts are spun. That's why if you find an error it's called an unspun car. Most people in the diecast world do call it a rivet because well it looks like a rivet.
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putting my boyfriends shelby cobra on a keychain for him so this video was super helpful!
@@RustBeltDiecastRacing Fr man
I do wheel swaps and repainted custom cars. I like to drill pilot holes for screws to reassemble them afterwards.
Drill Bit Sizes:
- Small is 5/64.
- Large is any bit that’s wide enough and shallow enough to take off the head of the rivet without cutting into the plastic base.
You talk too much
@@irinap4019 I agree
@@irinap4019disagree. it was fine for me. (what an ingrate 🙄)
@@RustBeltDiecastRacing😂😂
@@RustBeltDiecastRacingwhat size screws? Same as bit?
I'm gonna try this with my cars, they should start freaking out😁 great video anyway, it's so helpful for rookies like me, thank you so much!
Very good directions and information.
Cool video .
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When I was little I didn't have power tools so I just used a butter knife and then pushed the bent parts back good as new once the top was on a different frame. haha
Very nice. Just getting into this hobby. Cheers!
thank god for this i watched a lot of other videos and it didnt say how to put them back together
good vidio, I've never used lube and never had a problem
great video you make it look easy
One thing you should mention is patience as you displayed here. Most of us don't lol.
What an Awesome Video!
Lot of help thanks
Would you recommend self tapping screws after drilling the hole?
nice job, Thanks.
Okay...I'll start to pimp my diecast cars now. RUclips wants me to do it! :D
Thank you for your video. I'm an absolute beginner and every help is useful. I'll start with tires, i guess. Some of my Hot wheels and Matchbox cars need better shoes! ;)
Greetings from Germany! ✌
Have fun with it!
Good information! 😃
I too like to scratch the paint on the wooden table as I'm drilling the rivets
We’re not so different you and I…
Damn this vid really helped
Do you have videos on how to replace the axles like what sizes to use and wheel size if I needed to replace the wheel also? I'm thinking about restoring a couple old hotwheels cars
I don't but that's a great idea! I just might make that video
nice one
Saved 😁
Wouldn't it make life easier if they came screwed to begin with lol. Im thinking of Having a go and doing wheels swaps probably as far as i would fare go 🤣
Right?? Make it easy for us, Hot Wheels! 😂
Awesome
can you do this even on a diecast car that has relatively tiny rivets and posts? looking to customize one but the rivets (and assuming the posts as well) look much smaller in comparison to the other diecast cars i've seen. thank you for this video!!
Yes you can but just make sure the bit is perfectly straight so you don’t drill through the side of the post.
1/16 drill bit and a 1-72 button head screw.....do not tap...no need to
Let's hope this works with ERTL Thomas models. Only 2 of them have Philips screws, the rest have standard divets like here.
Yeah I don’t see why it wouldn’t. As long as there’s something to drill into like a stud or solid metal.
Nice video!
Are you using a tapered tap or a bottom tap?
That’s a tapered tap
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I tried this and ended up breaking the drill bit from the tap. It wasn't really cutting into the rivit so i tried more force and it snapped. Any idea why it wasn't going in?
It might’ve been too dull. Was it the boy from the kit or one you already had?
@@RustBeltDiecastRacing oops sorry forgot to reply! It was from the kit. I rewatched the video and I used a regular drill bit to start with instead of the one from the tap. Does that make a difference? Could it be that I didn't drill far enough initially?
Ohhhhhhhhhh no no no I see what I have done! I used the tap in place of the drill bit after the car is apart. I saw someone else use a drill to get the tap in, so I combined the 2. Oops....So I was trying to tap when the hole was nowhere near deep enough!
@@wcdc-worldcupofdiecastracing haha oh man yeah that would do it hahaha
Is there a way to put the car back together that doesn't involve screws? First time doing this and want to see if its something i like before buying a bunch of stuff. Would superglue work?
No super glue but you can use JB Quick or hot glue
Do Rotary tools work well?
Yes, actually a rotary tool with a carving bit (ball) works well to take off the rivet head.
@@RustBeltDiecastRacing Sweet! Thanks man I appreciate the quick response! I got my first rotary tool yesterday and I've been struggling like hell, your video absolutely helped!
@@percyvoss8943 that’s great to hear! Keep at it!
@@percyvoss8943I bought a tapered drilling tool instead that works well for any size rivets that works well
What size drill bits exactly were used to remove the rivets?
You can use any size really. As long as it’s a shallow point so it removes just the head of the rivet and not the plastic. The point will then give you a starting position for your tap.
@@RustBeltDiecastRacingIt always seems like the drill bit is either too big or not enough for the rivets. I prefer to drill them out for screws after
Can you pls post screws and bits sizes ?? TiA
Can u buy the screws like at home depot or ace hardware cuz no one seems to have them. Tried looking for them yesterday
I’ve only seen them on Amazon or eBay. Maybe a hobby store?
There is no need to tap these posts, other than that youre using a tried and true method
Curious to why you don’t use a dremel to file it down?
Sometimes I do but if you drill it out just right, the flare causes it to snap back into place when you’re re-assembling it which is is best feeling.
What size are the drill bits?
You can use any size as long as it’s shallow enough to take off the top of the rivet without removing the plastic
Bro I just wanna take apart my hot wheels
Have at it bro
Mine isn't working
Where can I buy the screw at
I get them on Amazon and eBay
What’s the screw size??
2-56 1/8” long
i just did this u left out how much of a nightmare putting it back together it was the plastic breather and the lining it up and the 2mounts at the front of the engine just be ready for the put back..
Wait a second, I didn’t come here to skim a cat 🤨
I have two Hot Wheels cars, one a used 1967 Chevelle Hot Wheels car and the other is a used 1968 Barracuda fastback Hot Wheels car, each of which have straight bodies, still-intact interiors, still-intact windows and straight chassis, the Chevelle's somewhat-weathered-chassis is plastic and the Barracuda's somewhat-weathered-chassis is metal, their bodies need new paint, their windows need to be cleaned up as do their chassis and their wheels do need to be switched out, albeit my hands are not fully capacitated due to various health issues from over the years and so, here's my question: Would you know of anyone out there who does clientele repair work on any such Matchbox/Hot Wheels cars? If yes, please, let me know, I really would appreciate it, thanks.
Unfortunately I don’t but I’ll keep an ear out for someone.
Awesome video. What size drill bits did you use.
I’ve recently started using a 1/16 but and it’s worked great
Can someone send me the sizes for all the screws and stuff so I can screenshot? Plz
I use 2/56 x 1/8 long screws. The drill bit is a wire size 50. The Allen head is a .05 inch size.
Some of the older vehicles have a smaller post so a 1/72 tap and screws should be used. I am not sure what size the drill bit it is, but the Allen head is the same size.
Brightvision makes the handle to hold the tap, and also sells kits.
@@johnson9195 where do you get the screws?
@@manthony225 I got them on Ebay.
There is no such thing as a rivet in the post. It's just a post that is formed and then when the car is assembled the end of the past is crushed, basically you're drilling out that crush.
I’m gonna drill out your mom’s crush.
Let's start with *post.
You're sort of correct it's not crushed the posts are spun. That's why if you find an error it's called an unspun car. Most people in the diecast world do call it a rivet because well it looks like a rivet.
Is there really no tool that can remove the rivets without damaging them?