Trim Clips

[Boogeyman Con Carne]

I need a good source for 1/2" universal trim clips. These are the ones with a screw post, flat top and a "grasshopper leg" wire. "Cheap" and "in bulk" are important keywords here. I'll post a pic in a few if I can...

[Boogeyman Con Carne]

Pics as promised...

[cean]

hell , those are all over ebay I think I saw a large bag of old cadillac nos parts and they had those. I seem them on ebay alot here you go he has more as well.....http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1956-...Q5fAccessories

[cean]

here are some more...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-...Q5fAccessories

[cean]

some more as well....http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/55-56...Q5fAccessories.......hell I just typed in cadillac trim clips and there are 4 pages of them on ebay

[northgahearse]

http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/default.asp

try this as well

[Boogeyman Con Carne]

I found those, but I am hesitant to spend $40 on 50 of them, as I need more than that. Most trim clips can be had for around 20-30 cents apiece. My budget will only go so far...

[Creepy Cruiser]

I bought a box of them at my local upholstery shop for like $25. I don't remember how many was in the box though.

[Venom]

those type clips...

http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Universal_Moulding_s/94.htm

looks like this one may be it....

http://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Universal_Moulding_Fastener_10_24_X_3_4_Bolt_p/a19627.htm

Moulding Fastener
#10-24 x 3/4" Bolt
Plate Length: 1"
Plate Width: 1/2"
Replaces Ford: 358560; Chrysler: 1560058, 6010029; GM: 568792, 574355, 1165051
15 Per Package
$15 for 15 with a good pic and measurements so you get the right size

[Abnorml]

There was only one set of clips I couldn't find locally. Ended up buying from Restoration Specialties & Supply, Inc. He is the website, restorationspecialties.com They were not cheap, but I needed them. The clips I needed ended up being for a Chrysler. If you have a Fastenal close check there. Also check Carquest and NAPA.
If this is the clip you need pm me, I have some extra ones. I got some for my hearse there.http://www.fastenal.com/web/products...0162645&ucst=t

[Boogeyman Con Carne]

Went to Fastenal 3 miles from my house, bought the box of 50 ($35 PLUS tax PLUS shipping?!?!?!?! I walked into the freaking store and paid almost $3 SHIPPING!?!?!?!) Got them home, and they don't fit. The little tang under the spring curve (see pic below) makes it too wide to fit in the trim underside channel.



CRAP!
CRAP!
CRAP!
CRAP!
CRAP!
CRAP!
CRAP!

[Guest]

hmm. that sucks. well i tried getting some trim clips for the windshield online, and they took forever to process the order. so i went to napa and they were able to get them the next day.

[cean]

wait can you use a dremel tool and grind down that side just a little, to get it to fit in the trin piece? a little modify perhaps?

[Abnorml]

The man that painted my hearse used the clips for my hood molding. He said he had to cut them down some to make them fit, but they worked.
Did you ask at the Fastenal if they had a smaller size?

[Boogeyman Con Carne]

I haven't found any smaller than the above 3/4" X 5/16" plate (which is a LIE because of the tang). The tang is the issue here. I COULD modify these, but I would rather have the right parts. Also, you may see that these replacements have the spring bent back around, as opposed to "straight" out to the side...