Re: spring clips

Posted by HH56 On 2013/5/5 9:30:49

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Dell is the person who replied in post #4. He mentions a possibility and if Max or he does not have the correct item, I would download the restoration specialties catalog.

Look thru starting around page 121 and keep going for a few stragglers ending about page 151. If you see some likely candidates, print that page. It should come out actual size so measure or if you have an old clip lay it on top of the illustration to see if it works. You can contact them to verify if it is still available.

Restoration had a large supply but since those style clips haven't been used by mfgs for years, if the old stock is gone or Auveco has stopped making them, there are not many options. You might be able to find an unrusted used one or use a universal type with a nut holding it on if you can access the body behind the molding. Packard used both types and frequently had a few spring types followed by a nut type to secure the molding from sliding or draw it in tighter at a curve.