quarterlight catch pins/rivets

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AdrianH
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quarterlight catch pins/rivets

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I need to replace a quarterlight catch pin/rivet but cannot find any supplies - the VW Beetle and campers ones are way too small although some claim they are good replacements?
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It may be easier to just fit another quarterlight. These guys may well have one: https://minorpartsofoxford.co.uk/catego ... -for-sale/
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For over 30 years my quarterlight catch pin was actually a bolt until I found a decent second hand quarterlight and catch.

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Yes, there must be plenty of old quarterlights knocking about. The catches do become brittle over time. I had one break on my car several years ago, but luckily had a spare quarterlight in the garage.
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