Door lock actuator rivet

[Waz900]

I tried looking in the search but didn't see everything that I needed. I need the rivet that attaches to the frame of the door for my drivers side door lock actuator. I was replacing my old actuator when the white clip that it sits in snapped in half, so now i have to have a new one riveted to the door. Does anyone know what size/specification it is and if I can get that rivet locally? Is it a common item that I can find at like a hardware store or is it an actual ford part? I have seen it on ebay and late model resto but it is like a 2 dollar part and like 5-8 dollars to ship it. Also, has anyone ever just bolted the actuator to the door frame? Do I even need the rivet? Thanks in advance. Didn't know if this should be tech or talk, sorry if it is in the wrong place.

 

[HISSIN50]

I broke a plastic actuator holder and simply undid the snap-ring holding the plastic bracket to the rivet, and then removed the plastic bracket.

Otherwise, see JRichker's write-up for the actuator retrofit. Though he had metal brackets (IIRC), he does list a fastener he used in lieu of a rivet as I recall.

Good luck.

 

[Saleen0679]

A catalog I have considers it a specialty rivet. I would think a Ford dealer could supply one.

P/N: N805995-S100 or W701566-S417

Specs: Aluminum
Diameter: 1/4"
Grip: 1/32" - 7/32"
Flange Diameter: 3/4" - Black

 

[93 LX]

Rivets

 

[Waz900]

Thanks a lot guys for the quick responses. This should be the information I need.