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harvsfl · 02-04-2019, 04:48 PM

What is the technique for getting the door panel clips to pop into the holes in the door? Bought new panels and the clips won't go in the holes.

jw hash · 02-04-2019, 05:06 PM

what body are you working on. and what clips are you using. some of the clips that comes with the interior kits, are not very good.

harvsfl · 02-04-2019, 05:46 PM

It's a 30 coupe. I'm using the clips that came with the panels. The wire is the same size as the originals, but maybe a little different form.

jw hash · 02-04-2019, 06:44 PM

they should go in, but they sometime have the tendency to pucker the upholstery. I use some needle nose pliers to help move the clips into place. and get them started in the holes.

Big hammer · 02-04-2019, 08:09 PM

I had problems with new panels those clips were strong! Needle nose pliers to keep the clips straight and a diameter hammer ( big hammer) and pushed them in, the Palm of my hand didn't work. When I removed the panels the clips seamed to have weakened, the install went back much easier the second time. Maybe you can squeeze the clips before the first install to help?

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 02-04-2019, 08:39 PM

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Where did you get the clips? The repo clips do not look anything like what the originals did.

burner31 · 02-05-2019, 02:10 AM

I've used a short length of 2 X 1/2 board covered in cloth, so as to not mar the upholstery, and drive it home with a hard plastic mallet or your hand, #1 thing to do prior to striking is ensure the clip nose is in the hole, if it's not lined up right, you'll know...and it may not be a good thing.
New clips are notoriously stiff.

katy · 02-05-2019, 11:42 AM

It sometimes helps to put a little wax on the clips for a lubricant.

hazelhoff · 02-06-2019, 01:30 PM

Simply Apply Some Grease, makers a 50% differenece.

02-04-2019, 05:06 PM	#2
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,662	Re: door panel clips what body are you working on. and what clips are you using. some of the clips that comes with the interior kits, are not very good.

02-04-2019, 05:46 PM	#3
harvsfl Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ormond beach, fl Posts: 35	Re: door panel clips It's a 30 coupe. I'm using the clips that came with the panels. The wire is the same size as the originals, but maybe a little different form.

02-04-2019, 06:44 PM	#4
jw hash Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn Washington Posts: 2,662	Re: door panel clips they should go in, but they sometime have the tendency to pucker the upholstery. I use some needle nose pliers to help move the clips into place. and get them started in the holes.

02-04-2019, 08:09 PM	#5
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,431	Re: door panel clips I had problems with new panels those clips were strong! Needle nose pliers to keep the clips straight and a diameter hammer ( big hammer) and pushed them in, the Palm of my hand didn't work. When I removed the panels the clips seamed to have weakened, the install went back much easier the second time. Maybe you can squeeze the clips before the first install to help? __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

02-04-2019, 08:39 PM	#6
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,972	Re: door panel clips Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Where did you get the clips? The repo clips do not look anything like what the originals did. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

02-04-2019, 04:48 PM	#1
harvsfl Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: ormond beach, fl Posts: 35	door panel clips What is the technique for getting the door panel clips to pop into the holes in the door? Bought new panels and the clips won't go in the holes.

02-05-2019, 02:10 AM	#7
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,479	Re: door panel clips I've used a short length of 2 X 1/2 board covered in cloth, so as to not mar the upholstery, and drive it home with a hard plastic mallet or your hand, #1 thing to do prior to striking is ensure the clip nose is in the hole, if it's not lined up right, you'll know...and it may not be a good thing. New clips are notoriously stiff. __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

02-05-2019, 11:42 AM	#8
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,716	Re: door panel clips It sometimes helps to put a little wax on the clips for a lubricant. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

02-06-2019, 01:30 PM	#9
hazelhoff Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 387	Re: door panel clips Simply Apply Some Grease, makers a 50% differenece.