1955 Victoris SS moulding clips

[48 fordor]

Need Help. I am pulling off all the SS trim getting ready for paint. The trim has every type of clip every where. No two pieces left or right the same. there has been a lot of shade tree work don on this car. Looking at replacing all the clips I am at a loss, Any one has input on what clips go where would be really appreciated.

[mercman from oz]

Concours Parts in Carson City Nevada sell the retaining clips for these Fords. You can download the Catalog which give Part Numbers. The Factory Shop Manual would also be a good reference book. http://concoursparts.com/catalogs/

[mercman from oz]

48 fordor, Another source to try would be Hot Rod Reverend at:-https://www.hotrodreverend.com/singl...n-Blog-Part-28

[Sid]

Contact Dennis Carpenter. In their catalog for 55 parts in the back section they show where all the different clips go.

[48 fordor]

Very Good, Great info from both of you. I think I have all I need to order the right clips to replace all the old rusted clips. SS removed and now on to prep tor paint.

[bobss396]

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Concours, C & G and Carpenter had them wrong for the '59. At least some were right, they list one P/N for the rear fin trim, actually there are 3 types.

The Hot Rod Reverend is a good source, he's had his car down to the bare bones. The only correct reference I've seen for my car was the Jim Osbourn trim & sealant manual. It clearly shows what goes where.

Jeff at Restoration Specialties is good too, he came up with everything for my car.

[KULTULZ]

Unless the info comes from the year correct FORD MASTER PARTS CATALOG, any info will not likely be accurate.

I found (hidden deep within the bowels of my old computer) the 49/59 and 60/64 MPC's I have on .pdf.

Interesting as I was thumbing through, FORD had a molding attaching parts listing that showed the PN and contents of the attaching parts package included with the moldings. You could either source them by this method or individual clips as they were shown in the EXTERIOR MOLDING SECTION along with the molding PN and ID.

[48 fordor]

This has been very helpful. I have identified all the moulding clips I need but two. There is a small spring style clip (kind of like the door panel clips) that are at the very front of the quarter body top SS trim where it ties into the rear window trim. Mine are very rusty. I guess I could use them if I have to but don't want to. Any body have an idea?

[dmsfrr]

Originally Posted by 48 fordor

This has been very helpful. I have identified all the moulding clips I need but two. There is a small spring style clip (kind of like the door panel clips) that are at the very front of the quarter body top SS trim where it ties into the rear window trim. Mine are very rusty. I guess I could use them if I have to but don't want to. Any body have an idea?

If you can post a photo of the rusty ones you have / are looking for
it might jog someones memory.

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[KULTULZ]

Here is a good aftermarket source for automotive hardware-

https://www.auveco.com/product/auto.html

[48 fordor]

I think I attached 3 pictures of the two clips and where they go.

[frank long island]

as mentioned before restoration specialties is a great source for our old cars

[48 fordor]

I have looked all through their products and have not found anything similar. Still waiting for a response from their "Contact Us" site.
I am wondering if the clips I am looking for were not on the original trim by Ford and done by "Shade tree Body Work"

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by 48 fordor

I am wondering if the clips I am looking for were not on the original trim by Ford and done by "Shade tree Body Work"

I would try to find a comparable nylon clip to use on exterior moldings. The metal ones rust over time and can lead to panel rust.

You say it is a 55 VICTORIA. Do you have a BODY CODE NO? You are describing the rear glass reveal moldings?

[48 fordor]

Body code is 60B. I am addressing the SS moulding trim that is on top of the rear quarter and runs from the tail light to the rear window SS trim. There was a clip that went into that small hole seen in the picture.

[KULTULZ]

47 fordor

My 49/59 MPC is on a dead computer. Let me see if I can draw it out tonight and I will post the info.

[48 fordor]

Many thanks

[KULTULZ]

OK...

1955FAIRLANE VICTORIA 60B

Came to find out the 49/59 MPC MOLDING ILL is not as detailed as the later year issues.

The MLDG ILL shows the molding but does not show ATTACHING PARTS. The actual retainers are listed within the Basic PN Text of the subject molding. It does not give placement detail (as does later year cataloging) but just quantity used on the particular molding.

The actual detail you are looking for may be in the 1955 FORD SERVICE MANUAL or a VEHICLE ASM MANUAL was issued for assembly plants. I have seen these on EvilBay.

EDIT

This is an interior trim panel retaining clip-



Somebody flat-rated at some point.

The TEXT shows two different retainers for that particular molding. One PN calls for two pieces so I am thinking what you are looking for has a FORD P&A No. - B5A 6029180-A

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Shots below. Get back if need more help.

[48 fordor]

OK, Problem solved. I did get in contact with Restoration Specialties and had luck. Jeff had me send in the picture of the clip and he said that he had some. They are not in their catalog but he knew where they were. I now hace two clips, identical to the ones I needed. He said they were from a late 50's ford . . Again, thanks for all the help.

[fordor41]

Originally Posted by 48 fordor

I think I attached 3 pictures of the two clips and where they go.

My local auto paint store has a huge drawer unit with all kinds of trim clips.