I have a problem with the mounting of my door panels on my Sport Coupe. It appears that the upper attachment clips not the same. The rear-upper door clip doesn't seem to match any of the others and consequently the door trim panels don't mount-up right. I was wondering if I can order the correct ones from somewhere or if I have to start searching the wrecking yards?
'69 Door Panel Mounting
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I had the same deal and found the solution was to go to a fastener supply house that deals in automotive clips and gadgets. They provided (for pennies each!) new plastic sockets and the metal clips for a "BMW 7mm". They look alike and fit perfectly.
So it is obvious that late model BMW's have put old Chevelle technology to work for them.
So it is obvious that late model BMW's have put old Chevelle technology to work for them.
Are we talking about the same thing? I am not sure. I am talking about the formed metal clips that bolt-down inside the top of the door next to the window glass. The door panel then pops down over that and the clip is suppose to engage the door-panel at the metal piece of the door panel that the window fuzzies attach to. I suppose this is a plastic piece for some REPO door panel assemblies.
No. I was thinking that you needed the push in type of clip that holds the front and rear edges of the panels. Sorry for the confusion.
I know the pieces that you are talking about.
They are sort of "S" shaped and fasten with a bolt to the top of the inside door frame. The top of the inside door panel should slide between that clip and the window channel. I had the same problem after my car was repainted, seem the body shop took them off and threw them away (only one of a thousand things they screwed up). Anyway, I could not get my door panels to line up either. As I remember, there is one clip at the front of the door and one at the rear, both different. I believe that the rear clip is about twice the size of the front clip. A friend of mine had a door lying around and he gave me a set. You really should try to get the exact right clips. Make sure you don't have two of the same size clips on the other door. I don't think anyone reproduces them so you might want to start looking at the salvage yards. Good Luck
They are sort of "S" shaped and fasten with a bolt to the top of the inside door frame. The top of the inside door panel should slide between that clip and the window channel. I had the same problem after my car was repainted, seem the body shop took them off and threw them away (only one of a thousand things they screwed up). Anyway, I could not get my door panels to line up either. As I remember, there is one clip at the front of the door and one at the rear, both different. I believe that the rear clip is about twice the size of the front clip. A friend of mine had a door lying around and he gave me a set. You really should try to get the exact right clips. Make sure you don't have two of the same size clips on the other door. I don't think anyone reproduces them so you might want to start looking at the salvage yards. Good Luck
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