I'm planning a project to modify my type 56-2 in the near future. The plan is to swap out the horribly heavy folding stock that doesn't fold (button needs to be hammered to fold everytime) with an M4 style stock. However, in order to do that, I need to drill out the rivets holding the folding stock in place and replace it with a rear stock trunnion (the part where the stock screws on to). I presume modifying the trunnion will be straight-foward as long as I can sand it down enough so it won't obstruct the internals. Also, I have found a polymer M4 buffer tube being sold that I presume can also be modified to fit with no problems if necessary. However, the hard part is the rivets.
http://www.akparts.com/akinfo7.html This page tells me how to drill out rivets, make a rivet tool with the small end of a lawnmower crankshaft, heat the shank using a propane torch, etc. I have no idea what all that means, and now it feels like I'm banging my head against a wall. :banghead:
Any input is very much appreciated.