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MrGoodpliers · 02-25-2004, 11:37 AM

I need a set of trim clips for upper and lower side trim for '69 short fleet. Bolt-on and push-in type, not the tape type. I have new trim that came with clips, but they are JUNK! Someone please help!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 02-25-2004, 02:01 PM

We have them in stock. Here is where they are located in our website: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...ding_clips.htm WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

MrGoodpliers · 02-29-2004, 07:37 PM

Thanks for the reply, WES. I was hoping some member might be able to help me out with some originals. I've been sifting around the shop and have found a few here and there (even pilfered some off the GMC driver!), so I won't need a complete set of lower but I do need all for the upper. Anyone? Help!

1970blazin · 03-01-2004, 04:02 AM

Okay... what is the difference between the clips you had originally with the trim, and what you got with the new trim. I have seen quite a few guys talk about this, and I am getting ready to put the new trim on my blazer. I want to make sure I get the good clips before I do this

MrGoodpliers · 03-01-2004, 10:22 AM

On the earlier trucks, they used clips all the way. On 71-72's, they thought they'ed save a few bucks and put plastic tabs on the door and bedside pieces with double sided tape and only use clips on the ends. For some reason, they did put clips all the way on the upper front fender piece on 71-72's(?) Anyway, the tape type puts a little bulge in the trim, and when you sight down the side of the truck you can see the tape! The clips pull the trim up nice and snug. PITA to remove, though. The repos include the tape tpye and some horrible bolt-ons for the ends. They are not long enough, and when you try to tighten them they will spin in the trim. So, if you are buying repo trim save some $ and tell them to keep the clips.

Dean · 03-01-2004, 11:11 AM

I wasn't to impressed with the new clips either. I went back to my original ones.

For the record though my new GM trim had the same junky ones in it also.

MrGoodpliers · 03-02-2004, 07:02 PM

A pic for Nevada70Chev:

02-25-2004, 11:37 AM	#1
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	WTB trim clips I need a set of trim clips for upper and lower side trim for '69 short fleet. Bolt-on and push-in type, not the tape type. I have new trim that came with clips, but they are JUNK! Someone please help! __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

02-25-2004, 02:01 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	We have them in stock. Here is where they are located in our website: http://www.classicheartbeat.com/cata...ding_clips.htm WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

02-29-2004, 07:37 PM	#3
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	Thanks for the reply, WES. I was hoping some member might be able to help me out with some originals. I've been sifting around the shop and have found a few here and there (even pilfered some off the GMC driver!), so I won't need a complete set of lower but I do need all for the upper. Anyone? Help! __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

03-01-2004, 04:02 AM	#4
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Okay... what is the difference between the clips you had originally with the trim, and what you got with the new trim. I have seen quite a few guys talk about this, and I am getting ready to put the new trim on my blazer. I want to make sure I get the good clips before I do this __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

03-01-2004, 10:22 AM	#5
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	On the earlier trucks, they used clips all the way. On 71-72's, they thought they'ed save a few bucks and put plastic tabs on the door and bedside pieces with double sided tape and only use clips on the ends. For some reason, they did put clips all the way on the upper front fender piece on 71-72's(?) Anyway, the tape type puts a little bulge in the trim, and when you sight down the side of the truck you can see the tape! The clips pull the trim up nice and snug. PITA to remove, though. The repos include the tape tpye and some horrible bolt-ons for the ends. They are not long enough, and when you try to tighten them they will spin in the trim. So, if you are buying repo trim save some $ and tell them to keep the clips. __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...

03-01-2004, 11:11 AM	#6
Dean Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,492	I wasn't to impressed with the new clips either. I went back to my original ones. For the record though my new GM trim had the same junky ones in it also.

03-02-2004, 07:02 PM	#7
MrGoodpliers Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Gainesville, Georgia Posts: 704	A pic for Nevada70Chev: Attached Images __________________ We made Oklahoma a little after 3, Randy & his brother Bob & my old GMC...



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