Rear Window Trim Clips

[67 Mopar]

Reading through some older posts this morning, and decided to throw this tidbit of information out there.
I know that it's generally considered impossible to purchase the "correct" trim clips for the rear window of these cars. As you know, the rear window utilizes two different clips. One can be found anywhere and everywhere, but the other.. the larger of the two, is not listed anywhere. You will not find them listed from any of the usual sources.
After doing some considerable digging, sending emails, making phone calls etc, I did manage to find these clips in stock at one outfit. This particular clip was not listed in their catalog either, but there was a note stating that not all of their available inventory is shown, and that you should call for more information, which I did.
I initially emailed them the a copy of the first image below; telling them that I was looking for the yellow clip on the left, along with the year, make and model of the car, etc.. I received a reply shortly thereafter asking how many I needed, along with the usual contact information.
This was a 2 or 3 years back, so I can't say whether or not they still have these in stock, but if someone needs them, a phone call wouldn't hurt.

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I think Todd over at Todd's Restorations was working on this issue as well.

 

[snakeoil24]

wow

 

[Dean Prevolos]

What a coincidence, Todd just told me yesterday morning that he has not been able to find a source for the correct sizes. He aslo told me that the correct sizes are as follows:
Vertical clips are 9/16'' height x 7/8" width and the Horizontal clips are 9/16" height and 5/8" wide. I have bought clips from RT Specialists manay times for my 67 Charger that I am restoring and I will call them. I also found a source on Ebay Grandpas.swapmeet and when I asked him for the sizes he sent me the following answer:

"Yes sir, we have both, please go to eBay item number:254889570428 and then see eBay item number:313417446582" So I did that and the description for each clip was NOT A DIFFERENT SIZE. BOTH DESCRIPtIONS SAID THEY WERE 9/16" X 7/8". see link below:

16 VINTAGE NOS WINDOW TRIM CLIPS! FITS: 1965-72 MOPAR PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER DODGE | eBay


What year and model car did you use the clips on , which are in your photo? . I also have a parts book and I found the part number for the moulding clips: 10 clips#6001 492 and 8 clips # 6001 786. Not sure which are vertical or horizontal BUT I trust Todd's Restorations sizes. I'll call RT Specialists and see what they may have .
Thanks for posting the photos.

 

[67 Mopar]

The clips in the photo are the original clips removed from my 67 and the measurements are correct.

Yes, I know Todd was searching once before in the past. He mentioned not finding a source, and when I mentioned having one he never asked or responded. So I assumed he was planning to do his own thing.
The clips sold at the eBay link that you've posted are definitely NOT the right clips
RT Specialties has never carried the larger yellow clips either. At least not in the past anyway.

This is the rear clip sold by R/T Specialties for a 66-67 B-Body (not strickly Charger)... it's the shorter one of the two, as previously mentioned.
This one might be slightly thinner than the original, perhaps the 9/16 Todd mentioned, but it's hard to say without having one in hand to measure. Overall it appears to be correct, just a little more generic, but that's to be expected. Exterior dimensions aren't super important anyway, just a sign of quality, it's the hole and clip locations that are important.

I have the parts catalog as well, but those old dealer part numbers are useless in this situation without a cross-reference.

 

[67 Mopar]

This is the note on the website that I followed up on.
They had a generic image of the 9067 clip (which I believe is the shorter one) with the following note.

Description: Reveal Moulding Fasteners, Send a sample or email a picture to [email protected] We have many sizes and types in stock. 6001648 R/W 1966 Chrysler Products


I sent them the pic, and Clip #9068 matched the OEM example I provided, even the color.

 

[RedBeard]

I have seen this site (Restoration Specialties) before but never looked too close at it since they did not list much for the 66-67 Chargers. Will have to take a closer look thru their catalog.

 

[Dean Prevolos]

The clips in the photo are the original clips removed from my 67 and the measurements are correct.

Yes, I know Todd was searching once before in the past. He mentioned not finding a source, and when I mentioned having one he never asked or responded. So I assumed he was planning to do his own thing.
The clips sold at the eBay link that you've posted are definitely NOT the right clips
RT Specialties has never carried the larger yellow clips either. At least not in the past anyway.

This is the rear clip sold by R/T Specialties for a 66-67 B-Body (not strickly Charger)... it's the shorter one of the two, as previously mentioned.
This one might be slightly thinner than the original, perhaps the 9/16 Todd mentioned, but it's hard to say without having one in hand to measure. Overall it appears to be correct, just a little more generic, but that's to be expected. Exterior dimensions aren't super important anyway, just a sign of quality, it's the hole and clip locations that are important.

I have the parts catalog as well, but those old dealer part numbers are useless in this situation without a cross-reference.

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Your response is proof that there are two sizes and I really appreciate the photo. I left a message at RT Specialists. Iwill email him as well. Thank you for all your help, I appreciate it.

 

[67 Mopar]

I have seen this site (Restoration Specialties) before but never looked too close at it since they did not list much for the 66-67 Chargers. Will have to take a closer look thru their catalog.

Their on-line catalog is chock full of generic hand drawings with no descriptions which makes specific identification all but impossible. The catalog is meant to illustrate the fact that they carry certain items. You still really need to contact them directly for specific parts and to be certain you are getting the right thing. Still, it is an extensive catalog of parts, so I had it bookmarked on my PC for future reference, just in case.

Here's an example page from said catalog.

 

[Dean Prevolos]

Thanks