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Ruptured Duck



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PostPosted: Wed May 12, 2010 8:17 am    Post subject: Bright work ... Old on newer question Reply with quote

Does anyone know the correct hole size for for the trim clips used on 66 and earlier bugs? .. We are putting the wider early trim on my sons bug and I ran into some issues last night. I'm having a heck of a time getting these things locked in place. The rear section at the back of the c-pillar is really screwing with me. I have no way to reach in and pull the clip-rubber boot too lock into place???
Any suggestions? What size should the hole be for the early bugs?

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Clyde



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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2010 9:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

The hole needs to be 8mm or 5/16" according to the CIP1 catalog. Jam the boot through the hole with a dull phillips screwdriver, then install the clip.
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Ruptured Duck



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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2010 10:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Clyde wrote:
The hole needs to be 8mm or 5/16" according to the CIP1 catalog. Jam the boot through the hole with a dull phillips screwdriver, then install the clip.


Thats the hole size I have... I think I need to go back and clean the back sides of the holes better. After drilling the hole I hink I have extra material folded behind the hole opening that is making the hole thicker and not letting the clip lock into place. Most of them i had to pull in from the back side but can't get to the back of these holes.
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Adams77



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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2010 10:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Clyde wrote:
Jam the boot through the hole with a dull phillips screwdriver


I love the technical terms............

and that is the way I installed mine too.
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Ruptured Duck



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PostPosted: Thu May 13, 2010 11:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Adams77 wrote:
Clyde wrote:
Jam the boot through the hole with a dull phillips screwdriver


I love the technical terms............

and that is the way I installed mine too.


LOL... I used a tire repair kit reamer...... Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Fri May 14, 2010 10:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The chrome on mine needed to be tweeked a little near the rear to stay with the body. The clips will not hold the chrome if it dont fit the body.
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Ruptured Duck



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PostPosted: Mon May 17, 2010 7:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cave Man wrote:
The chrome on mine needed to be tweeked a little near the rear to stay with the body. The clips will not hold the chrome if it dont fit the body.


Tried working it the best I could without it buckling. Got the cheap stuff and will look for better quality later down the road. Screwed up the hood pcs as it was the first one I tried to put on. Lesson learned.

Any suggestions on where to purchase better quality trim (pre-67)?
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