Sportfire Hood Strap Removal - seeking some advice

[Lake City Machines]

This seems like a simple thing but I do not want to mess it up. What is the best way to remove them and reinstall? I want to remove the two straps from the hood so I can do some body work and repaint the hood. Should I drill out the pop rivot from the back side? and then reinstall with a new rivot? The front side is a large smooth cap so how do I get the original look back again when done? Advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

[harleysportster]

It should be held on by a 1/4 inch bolt.

[jdrob]

I use a dremel tool and cut it off from the back. No marks on the outside. Then bolt them back on.

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[Lake City Machines]

Both my 1983 Sportfire and 1983 Trailfire have pop rivets that attach the hood straps. But now I know what to do - I will grind or drill the back and re-attach with bolts and lock nuts on the back. Thanks for the help guys.