[Tom Bishop]

We used 3/16" and !/8" pop rivets extensively on major frame components this year. The frame was put together first with bolts to get the alignment just right, then we replaced each bolt with a rivet. We also used washers to give the rivets some extra holding power.

We also used aluminum bolts with standoffs for the drive modules.

We never had any problem with rivets, and they are quite easy to drill out and replace if the need should arise.