I bought a new rear filler panel from OPG. The panel is great but is lacking the little studs for the clips that hold the chrome on. Can you buy replacement studs and weld them on?

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Maybe the place that sells the clips has the studs also.

You can get replacement studs that are the self tapping type that don't require welding

Mike S

Thanks Mike, Do you have any idea who sells them?

If you can't find the studs (like I couldn't at glass or body shop supply places), I used small stainless phillips head sheet metal screws. The key is getting the right size head screw to properly fit the trim clips. I kept the old panel so I could match the location and height of the old studs. I drilled pilot holes in the correct locations and used red Loc Tite on the screw threads just for insurance. Worked fine.

i got mine at fastenal they are built by au-ve-co. stainless steel flathead tapping screws #4-24x3/8 inch. part number 9877 they are very cheap. fastenal had to order mine i paid more shipping than the screws cost. they come 100 to a box. good luck

try your local g.m dealer #4492963 they use a hollow stud and tiny screw looks like original or find a stud welder weld on studs are available at body shop supply stores

Get the screw on studs and weld them from the back, then install the panel.

i replaced the same panel on my 69' i marked the location using the old panel and used stainless steel pop rivets.worked great for me.gary :eek:

Darren,
I'm currently preparing to replace the filler panel between the rear
window and the trunk on my 69 Chevelle. I'm a little confused as to how to
salvage and reuse the under side and the trunk seal lip. Do you have any
pics other than the ones on your web site that can help me with this. Also
any tips you could offer would be great.

Thanks,
Trooper