40 Ford hood center trim installation problem update
 

Thought I would up-date my April center trim installation post that some of you had replied to. After several tries using my slightly modified clips with no success, and after I had opened up the slots with a small file, I took a break and went on to other issues with the fresh built '40.


I got tired of the car without the hood's center trim and decided to get it done. After consulting with a fellow '40 owner, we figured there was too much movement between the outer wire of the modified clips and the trim's lower channel, allowing clip upward movement while pushing down on the prongs.



This time, and with new Bob Drake clips, I did not try to reshape them to fit easier into the trim piece, but just carefully installed them, making sure the prongs were carefully aligned and in place. With help from my '40 buddy, we finally got the clips locked in place and trim installed. What a pita, but it's done! Some of the simplest jobs on this build have been the most trying!

Re: 40 Ford hood center trim installation problem update
 

Well done. Persistence pays off.
Remember to be very careful if you ever have to remove those clips
so as not to "kink" the trim piece.

Re: 40 Ford hood center trim installation problem update
 

I always also wipe some light oil on the prongs with a paper towel right before pushing them into the holes. You can feel the difference.

Re: 40 Ford hood center trim installation problem update
 

deuce roadster makes a great point.
One has to remember to slowly "push" the clips into the hole, NOT hit it in with your hand.