trim clips

[pola 1964]

Hello,

I'm new here,my car is a 1962 Dodge Dart,318 engine and I've nearly finished restauration. Now there is a a big problem. I can't get clips for the long rear fender trim goes from taillight to rockers.Also I need rocker clips.
I'm located in Germany and it is impossible to get parts here.

Thank you all

Hans

 

[ilm65]

I ran into the same problem with my rocker moldings--after exhausting my search, I made my own out of stainless steel--carefully measured, drilled the stainless where appropriate, inserted spring clips through the holes and pressed the moldings in place. Works great with no looseness or rattles.
Good luck;
Bob

 

[Photon440]

You could, of course, just update your fastener method and do what new car makers do; use two sided foam tape. No rattles and very secure. You may have to double up for thicker air gaps.

Some cons - not exactly original, even if nobody can see it.
- could be difficult to remove if needed in future, the tape could be so strong that you bend the metal if not careful.
- you'll need a masking guide or some method of ensuring that it's aligned exactly where you want it, to avoid having it stuck out of place since you're not relying on clips in holes to place it for you.

-=Photon440=-

Oh, and by the way...hello Hans from Germany! Let us see what you're restoring!

 

[HitIt]

You should be able to find the original style clips at http://www.rtspecialties.net
The site is a little rough and it seems best to call them from my experience. Good luck!

 

[pola 1964]

Thank you all, I'll try my best.Hans

 

[62MAX]

You may have better luck here !



http://www.restorationspecialties.com/Products.html

 

[mr. b]

i got the clips for my 63 plymouth at restoration specialties there web address is www.restorationspecialties.com hope this helps