Source for '59 fleetside spear trim clips?

[Ratpin]

I know these are super rare but does anyone know a source for the clips that hold the trim pieces onto the fleetside bed spears? Or one that will work in it's place?

These:

The holes are 5/16" in diameter. The clips are 1.5" long and 5/8" wide.

[OrrieG]

Measure the width of the trim profile it needs to go into and head to a auto paint and body supply place. I know the one I go to has a couple of display racks with hundreds of different trim pieces. That is what I did for some of my 64 Chevelle trim pieces.

[dwcsr]

try
http://www.restorationspecialties.com/
http://www.obschevy.com/
http://www.vapinc.com/

you have to call this one they haven't reached 2014 yet or maybe 1954, They have an email but they but I don't think they know to look at it.

http://www.antiqueautosupply.com/

[Ratpin]

Thanks

I may have to get on the horn to find these. I was really hoping someone with a delux fleetside had already found a source to save me the foot work.

[Ratpin]

Still no luck with these. I wonder what others are using. The factory clips are extremely brittle and many broke when the trim came off.

[Russell Ashley]

You should be able to find what you need at Restoration Specialties. If you can reach the rear side of the bed I'd use the type clips that have a threaded stud and use a nut to hold them on. Those push-in style clips will scratch the paint of off the edge of the hole when you insert them.

[Ratpin]

Te problem with RS is they list no size specs in their catalog. I agree about the screw on clips but I only have rear access to about half of the holes.

[OrrieG]

Lack of response is because of the rariety of the trim. I have been looking for a good relatively inexpensive set for 20 years. They are now repoped but still out of my budget. next time I have some time running around I will take the dims and go by the paint store, it is close, and see if I can match it up. I need to see about some color options anyway.

[Ratpin]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Lack of response is because of the rariety of the trim. I have been looking for a good relatively inexpensive set for 20 years. They are now repoped but still out of my budget. next time I have some time running around I will take the dims and go by the paint store, it is close, and see if I can match it up. I need to see about some color options anyway.

Cool thanks!

I put as mic on the clip yesterday and the interior trim width direction is actually .770" and needs to snap into a 5/16" hole in the fender.

[Ratpin]

Well I'm pretty confident I found the clips I need. Now I just need to order them and keep my fingers crossed.

By all the specs I've gotten talking to a guy holding one, it seems like these should be a perfect match......

Clips

[HiRMKin]

Try here

http://www.billstruckshop.com/55-59.html