67-68 Grill Trim Clips Install - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

cancar · 09-22-2010, 04:58 PM

Can someone please help me on how to install the grill trim molding clips. I have already broke one!!!!!

mo1968 · 09-29-2010, 11:23 AM

I would also like to know pics appreciated.

**LockDoc** · 09-29-2010, 09:41 PM

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Well, I took a bunch of pictures when I put mine in but I think I ended up deleting them. I had to cut off part of the retainer that fits down inside the trim. If I can find a picture of the clips I can show you what I had to trim.

LockDoc

mo1968 · 09-30-2010, 09:02 PM

The part you cut off, was it the paper clip sort of shape side or the straight piece side. Thanks.

**LockDoc** · 09-30-2010, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mo1968

The part you cut off, was it the paper clip sort of shape side or the straight piece side. Thanks.

Yes, it was the one with the sharp bend. I didn't cut the whole thing off though. Then I had to twist it a little so it would go into the deep part of the trim...

LockDoc

1BMF67 · 12-19-2014, 12:28 AM

Anyone have helpful info/pics for installing these dang clips? Thanks!

mo1968 · 12-19-2014, 03:40 AM

I had brand new aluminum trip pieces. After cutting and installing the clips they pushed out. Some pierced the aluminum.

They have since gone to scrap. I just resused the clips on the original steel trim no problem, guess Im happy. Sorry no good advice here.

**DaHos** · 12-19-2014, 11:56 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=588591

Saclandman · 12-19-2014, 04:03 PM

I just did mine, but I didn't take any pictures. The old ones were pretty much rotted and twisted up from removing the hoops earlier. I had to give one of the tines a slight bend close to the base to get the clip to stay in place inside the molding. There was a lot of cussing involved before that.

Sammy · 12-19-2014, 06:07 PM

When I did mine I swore the whole time. Can't believe no one came up with a easier solution to dealing with them. I also broke a couple during the install. But didn't trim them at all. Best advice I received was to mark the hoop with tape for locations then convince the clips to sit flush and in the correct spots. Then take plenty of patience dealing with them.

Orangetonicclicc · 12-20-2014, 08:11 AM

I haven't tried it yet. But a few months ago, I saw a thread where a forum member took epoxy and and put it on the clips in the inside of the molding to secure the clips. I thought that was ingenious! It would take some precise marking, although there is a small slot in the grill area for adjustment. Like I said it will take sometime, but no more time than it takes if you do it the factory way! I feel your pain bro!

09-22-2010, 04:58 PM	#1
cancar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 8	67-68 Grill Trim Clips Install Can someone please help me on how to install the grill trim molding clips. I have already broke one!!!!!

09-29-2010, 11:23 AM	#2
mo1968 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 34	Re: 67-68 Grill Trim Clips Install I would also like to know pics appreciated.

09-29-2010, 09:41 PM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,891	Re: 67-68 Grill Trim Clips Install - Well, I took a bunch of pictures when I put mine in but I think I ended up deleting them. I had to cut off part of the retainer that fits down inside the trim. If I can find a picture of the clips I can show you what I had to trim. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 12-19-2014 at 12:37 AM.

09-30-2010, 09:02 PM	#4
mo1968 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 34	Re: 67-68 Grill Trim Clips Install The part you cut off, was it the paper clip sort of shape side or the straight piece side. Thanks.

12-19-2014, 12:28 AM	#6
1BMF67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 5	Re: 67-68 Grill Trim Clips Install Anyone have helpful info/pics for installing these dang clips? Thanks!

12-19-2014, 03:40 AM	#7
mo1968 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 34	Re: 67-68 Grill Trim Clips Install I had brand new aluminum trip pieces. After cutting and installing the clips they pushed out. Some pierced the aluminum. They have since gone to scrap. I just resused the clips on the original steel trim no problem, guess Im happy. Sorry no good advice here.

12-19-2014, 11:56 AM	#8
DaHos Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Owosso, Michigan Posts: 2,860	Re: 67-68 Grill Trim Clips Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=588591 __________________ 1967 C10 SWB Owner - Rustbelt Restorations

12-19-2014, 04:03 PM	#9
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: 67-68 Grill Trim Clips Install I just did mine, but I didn't take any pictures. The old ones were pretty much rotted and twisted up from removing the hoops earlier. I had to give one of the tines a slight bend close to the base to get the clip to stay in place inside the molding. There was a lot of cussing involved before that. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

12-19-2014, 06:07 PM	#10
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: 67-68 Grill Trim Clips Install When I did mine I swore the whole time. Can't believe no one came up with a easier solution to dealing with them. I also broke a couple during the install. But didn't trim them at all. Best advice I received was to mark the hoop with tape for locations then convince the clips to sit flush and in the correct spots. Then take plenty of patience dealing with them. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

12-20-2014, 08:11 AM	#11
Orangetonicclicc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 744	Re: 67-68 Grill Trim Clips Install I haven't tried it yet. But a few months ago, I saw a thread where a forum member took epoxy and and put it on the clips in the inside of the molding to secure the clips. I thought that was ingenious! It would take some precise marking, although there is a small slot in the grill area for adjustment. Like I said it will take sometime, but no more time than it takes if you do it the factory way! I feel your pain bro! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ban+Retro:fro:



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