49 hudson trim clips

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
does anyone know where to get trim molding clips for my rocker panel trim.I called restoration specialties but they need a sample(which I don't have) and the guy I talked to couldn't be bothered unless I have a part # or sample.thx

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  • hudsonguy
    hudsonguy Senior Contributor
    I know K-Gap sells replacement original-style molding 'retainers', which are basically stainless steel strips that have a '['-shaped cross section. Are these what you need? I know these come in the various sizes used on stepdowns. What car do you have?
  • Unknown
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    49 hudson 2dr brougham .there wasn't any trim on the car when I got it but I was able to buy some
  • bartibog1
    bartibog1 Expert Adviser
    k-gaphttp://www.k-gapstore.com/servlet/Categories?category=Trim+Retainers has them for bottom of rocker panel
  • Walt-LA
    Walt-LA Senior Contributor
    These varied a bit with model year. I was able to get the large trim retainers for the rocker panels on my '51 from Bill Albright in Fontana, CA. Tel. (909) 823-9168... Used, but cleaned up fine. Kgap has the smaller retainers in one foot lengths, which can be used cut in half. Husdson used 5 1/2 inch long strips on the rockers. Walt-LA
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    K-Gap is the answer
  • Unknown
    Unknown
    THE 4L8 THRU 50 TOP ROCKERS HAD RECTANGULAR HOLES THAT AN ALMOST SQUARE 1 AND ONEHALF INCH CLIP POPPED INTO TO HOLD ON THE WIDE STAINLESS. i HAVE SOME USED ONES FOR A PATTERN, BUT NOT A FULL SET. k GAP DOES NOT HAVE THESE. i DONT KNOW OF ANY SUPPLIER THAT DOES, BUT SOMEONE PROBABLY HAS THEM, BILL ALBRIGHT
  • Uncle Josh
    Uncle Josh Senior Contributor
    I cleaned up and saved about half of mine for the Commadore wide trim. Used them judiciously to locate the trim and alternated in between with Restoration Specialties #2356 break-to-fit clips for holding securely.



    Thinking about it now, you could put a washer or square nut around the stud to locate in the square hole, and use them for the whole thing.
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