How to I get the front and rear window trim to clip in place?

[BuickMike]

I put in new clips (from gbodyparts) and was unable to get my trim to clip in place. A couple snapped in, but that's it. Most of them just would not hold. What am I doing wrong?

 

[turbo nasty]

Make sure the trim isnt deformed. Also, what kinda of clips? metal or plastic?

 

[highboostgn]

and make sure the clips are tight and not spread out loose.

 

[BuickMike]

Clips are the OEM plastic ones, brand new from gbodyparts. I'm thinking that maybe my issue is the trim and not the clips.

 

[highboostgn]

try calling around to some windshield replacement companies in your area, or some that do tinting...I got a whole box of metal ones for under 20 bucks

 

[asto-t]

Check the clips again. You may have the wrong ones. Look at the original clips and compare.

 

[BuickMike]

Original clips are long gone unfortunately. I bought the new ones off of gbodyparts and assumed they were correct. I think something is up with them. My glass guy made a comment that he hates the plastic ones and typically uses the metal ones on the G bodies. I will just get the metal clips from him and give those a shot.

 

[asto-t]

They sell these at any auto body supply company. This is the same clip I used. They are a little taller. Go to a supply house and compare.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-GM-AMC-Windshield-Moulding-Clips-9731301-4005540-/400297716419

 

[BuickMike]

Wow. I feel like I got ripped off now. Mine look a little different.

 

[highboostgn]

Wow. I feel like I got ripped off now. Mine look a little different.

But make sure u go metal for sure

 

[SIXBANGR]

I used the plastic ones on my last car, they worked fine. I just got new ones for this today. Be sure they are for '79 and newer. What do the ones you have measure?

 

[Paul Lohr]

The window trim clips sold by gbodyparts.com were wrong for my application too. They stated the clips fit a 1978 Malibu. The clips are too short. I will try a window replacement shop.

 

[BuickMike]

Yeah, the clips were wrong for sure. When this happened, I dug through a box full of misc clips and found the correct ones. They were plastic and looked similar, but were a hair taller and the center tab was a little offset. Too bad I believed gbodyparts at the time and destroyed some of my trim to get it in with the wrong trim.

 

[GNICETRY]

They sell these at any auto body supply company. This is the same clip I used. They are a little taller. Go to a supply house and compare.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-GM-AMC-Windshield-Moulding-Clips-9731301-4005540-/400297716419

So you are saying these aren't exactly the same clips but they work? Are they metal or plastic?

Does anyone have the GM part# for the original clips?

 

[Buhog]

Napa has correct clips. I'll post the correct part number when I get to work tomorrow

 

[usetaboost]

I got mine at arnolds motor supply. They stock a lot of that stuff. Unfortunately they are local based. Fastenal may be able to get them. Got enough to do front and back windows for 15 bucks. If installed ccorrectly they should snap right in. Be careful though so you don't scuff the paint like I did getting in a hurry

 

[Buhog]

NAPA part number 665-1120. 14 per pack so 2 packs