known source for Newport vinyl clips

[Mike McGuire]

Hello C body folks,

Can anyone in the knowledge pool kindly direct me to a reliable source for these vinyl top clips?
They are for a 68 Newport.

Thanks and Happy motoring.

Mike

 

[FURYGT]

eBay or R/T Specialties or NAPA.

 

[CBODY67]

Probably available from a vendor "Auveco", or similar. A somewhat common item years ago. Held outer metal moldings onto exterior body panels. Hence the "gasket" on them to decrease water intrusion. Different sizes, too.

CBODY67

 

[Mike McGuire]

These are rather tricky to locate......
No luck on ebay, R/T specialties Napa or Auveco.
Although I haven't given up the ghost yet.

Best I could find was from Roseville Moparts for a Charger, see pic. The rectangular part on the original, photo at top of thread, is made of felt, while these new ones are foam.
Doesn't really matter, as they are hidden from view. (although $60 yikes), will keep poking along.

 

[Big_John]

Here's 7 of them: Parts

Double check the number. 6002293, but I believe that's correct.

 

[Mike McGuire]

Update, The ones I previously pictured above from Rosevillemoparts.com has 'some' clips, in the pictured 'front' bag that are the right size, 4 to be exact, (you require 10 in total, 5 for each side).
When asked for more of just the smaller ones, they deferred to Vans Auto. 920-324-2481, must be their supplier. After a little while Van's agreed to sell me some more of just the smaller clips.
I'm not sure if they are going to create a C body part number, but if you need them for a slab Newport sort of car, this is at least 1 possibility.

Happy motoring!