Kirby ID Tag Rivet Help Identification?

[chicagomike]

Hello!

I could use some help:
1. Identifying the size/style of rivet needed to fix a Kirby Aluminum/Metal ID tag as a rivet from one of the vacuums I am restoring has broken off.
2. Could you tell me where to buy the rivet too?

See attached picture to help understand my question too.

Thanks!

 

[bikerray]

Kirby has never listed those rivets or the serial number plate. Since that is a 515 you can push the rivet out from inside the fan housing.

 

[bikerray]

Here's a pic

 

[chicagomike]

Thank you, I will see if Fastenal or someone sells them, from the picture it looks like I need something about .20" long and about .10" wide?

 

[bikerray]

length .232" width .070"
or
length 5.9mm width 1.77mm

I think you can also see the spiral in the rivet.

 

[chicagomike]

Thanks so much Bikeray!!! With that info and the picture, I hope to find/buy the replacement rivets somewhere!!