MK1 Brodie advice on keeping original rivet

[Scurra]

A recent acquisition of mine. Has a lot of its original paint and would have been a fine example if it still had it's original liner and chinstrap. My question is, I'd like to keep the original pad and rivet, that's when I decide to add a repro liner. Any ideas on how I can safely remove the rivet? So I can use it to fix the new liner?

[Jerry B]

Why do you want to add the repro liner?

My advice would be to leave it as it is.

[Scurra]

Hi Jerry
I like to have helmets complete, but I do understand what you mean. I've got mannequin heads to display my helmets on.

[Composite]

I'd defo NOT fiddle with it...it's nice enough as it is....... BUT it's your helmet and your call......it'll just mean one fewer "right" pieces survives.....

[Scurra]

You've both got me 50/50 now. I just prefer complete pieces. I paid next to nothing for this, so if I bought a liner, it would still be well within my budget.

[CBH]

I would simple buy a chin strap and use padding to make it sit right on your mannequin.

I would think it would hurt the value if you attempted to restore it.

[Scurra]

Thanks for your advise guys.