Re: Spear trim clips?
Posted by HH56 On 2012/5/11 21:33:51
A few months back dallas had a supply of wire clips for sale. I don't remember which molding they were for but maybe a possibility.
If no luck there or with packards1, then think your best bet will be to download the Restoration Specialties catalog and print the page or two of wire clips. Pull one of your old and lay it on the print to match or find the closest you can. If nothing in the ready made spring type works, then the universal clip has been used by many. Have to break off the edges until you get the proper width. Downside to those is the need to have rear access for the nuts -- same as you do for the retainer and stud Packard went to in 53..
Another option for spring push in types might be the push in style twist retainers if the spring part would fit the holes and are wide enough overall to snap in. As long as a clip fits the width of molding and body hole, it doesn't have to be the exact same type.
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If no luck there or with packards1, then think your best bet will be to download the Restoration Specialties catalog and print the page or two of wire clips. Pull one of your old and lay it on the print to match or find the closest you can. If nothing in the ready made spring type works, then the universal clip has been used by many. Have to break off the edges until you get the proper width. Downside to those is the need to have rear access for the nuts -- same as you do for the retainer and stud Packard went to in 53..
Another option for spring push in types might be the push in style twist retainers if the spring part would fit the holes and are wide enough overall to snap in. As long as a clip fits the width of molding and body hole, it doesn't have to be the exact same type.
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