windshield molding clips

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4 speed

Discussion Starter · Oct 18, 2001

the windshield molding on my 67 is very loose fitting(lost top piece).
I replaced the top molding and the cilps,but it is so loose you can pop it off weith one finger!

the clips don't seem to have an edge to grip the molding .is there different types of clips for different years.I bought the molding and clips from the same camaro supplier(classic muscle).

any help???
thanks!!!!

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jrager

· #2 · Oct 18, 2001

I had the same problem with my 69 Convertible. The molding strip at the top of the wind shield blew off one day while driving. When I replaced it the new strip snapped on to the clips but just did not feel strong enough.
I put a bead of silicone behind it and have not had any problems.
At over $100 I did not want to lose this piece again.
Maybe someone else out there has a better way to keep it down.

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gheatly

· #3 · Oct 18, 2001

Several companies are selling clips that don't work. I bought a set and didn't figure it out until after the W/S was installed and I got urethane sealer all over them. Classic Industries sells the corect clips. The incorrect ones I bought were green colored and the CI ones that worked were red.

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choptop

· #4 · Oct 18, 2001

Gheatly is correct, I too had this problem (lost my top piece at 70 mph...thought I threw a belt- lost some paint too

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The clips holding all my trim on the windshield were stainless and had a rounded edge. I could easily pop the trim off with my fingers. My best guess is these are cheap generic clips with an incorrect design for holding Camaro/ Chevy trim.

I bought the red primer ones also, but from Rick's. They fit properly and hold the trim very firmly. They also fit very differently (slide on horizontally) than the incorrect ones (slip on vertically).

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whitey

· #5 · Oct 18, 2001

Are you guys serious about the green clips?!! I've had a h*ll of a time trying to get my moulding to stay on. Im gonna look into this a little further.

VINTAGE CAMARO

· #6 · Oct 19, 2001

I also experienced this problem and rectified it with the red clips. However I purchased mine from an automotive paint supplier store at fraction of the "leading suppliers" price. Good luck

4 speed

Discussion Starter · #7 · Oct 19, 2001

thanks! for the info guy's !!!

love this site!!!

we need some shirts and/or jackets !

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lil_beast_67

· #8 · Oct 21, 2001

i just had this problem last night. the "rear" type molding clips are pretty worthless. the "front" type are either painted or powdercoated red, and they work well. I'd recommend buying two sets of front clips if originality isn't a concern. even if it is, I don't kow who would pull windshield molding to check something like that. I also scratched my paint (grr) when I tried using the back clips.

4 speed

Discussion Starter · #9 · Oct 21, 2001

yeah! chipped mine to on the frt roof line

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whitey

· #10 · Oct 21, 2001

Chipped mine too.
So theres different clips for front AND back?

asumtoy540

· #11 · Oct 23, 2001

******,Yes there are different clips for front and rear.Second gen camaros use four different clips.Some good auto parts stores sell them all,found one here in michigan that stocks them.They also sell a neat rivet kit that replaces the small pins that hold the clips in place,instead of using screws.

Brian Weil

302XRAM

· #12 · Oct 23, 2001

69 Coupe clips are ALL the same...except front lower molding.
AL.

4 speed

Discussion Starter · #13 · Oct 24, 2001

classic Ind. sent me the green ones,that all they have.
call rick's now!

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camaro's for ever!!!

67 327 11:1 4spd.
70 454 400thm 10 posi
my camaros

lil_beast_67

· #14 · Oct 24, 2001

call NPD, they sold me the good ones. ask for the front clips for a 67, they work!

whitey

· #15 · Oct 24, 2001

I've got the rear trim off now so I'll try giving Rick's a call. I had to tweak green clips to get the trim on in the first place - a real PTA!

4 speed

Discussion Starter · #16 · Oct 25, 2001

just got the infamuos red clips from rick's along with a nice color catalog,I'll try them tonight and let you guy's know.

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camaro's for ever!!!

67 327 11:1 4spd.
70 454 400thm 10 posi
my camaros

4 speed

Discussion Starter · #17 · Oct 25, 2001

ATLAST!!!!!!!!!
The clips from rick's worked great (red ones).
nice and tight ,the green clips don't have enough edge sticking out.so they're pretty much useless in my case.

thanks for the good info guy's!!!!!!

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4 speed

Discussion Starter · #18 · Oct 26, 2001

now if that would have been from lil_beast_67 it would hae been scary

OOPS!!! WRONG THREAD!

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70 454 400thm 10 posi
my camaros

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