What type of connection ????

[marxalot]

I have been working on some old Marx equipment and would like to remove a set of car trucks and replace them. The connection that holds the trucks to the car body looks like a hollow brass rivet but of course it is a loose enough connection to allow the trucks to turn. Does this type of connection have a name? I've looked through fasteners on the web and do not find one like this. It really seems to be a fine connection and I can imagine a crimping tool would be needed to install it. Thanks...............

[Big_Boy_4005]

Sounds like it might be an EYELET. There are a couple of types of eyelets, large ones have a front and back that get crushed together. Small ones, like the one you have on that car are one piece, and work just like a rivet. It will require a special tool to crush properly.

[marxalot]

Big_Boy 4005, thanks for the proper terminolgy! "rivets little" wasn't getting it done! Now I see where there are thousands of eyelet sources as they are used in scrapbook making. The $895 eyelet press is a bit out of my price range (remember I'm a Marx guy [:)] ) but there are other tools out there. Thanks again.

[Big_Boy_4005]

Yor're welcome, they are commonly used for joining thin materials, including fabric. You might find a less expensive tool in a facric or craft store, and even some of the presses available for train repairs may be less expensive than that. If you are just doing a few, there are sets that can be done simply with a hammer.