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"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo) 09/11/2018 at 17:19 • Filed to: None

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I need a plastic clip for the chrome trim on the Sunchaser and cannot find it.

I need to find this

HammerheadFistpunch > ImmoralMinority 09/11/2018 at 17:27

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2 part epoxy time!

1. mix up some 2 part (jb weld or something more pliable as needed)

2. pour into a dixie cup to make a semi thick disc (as thick as you need)

3. trace the old part on new disc

4. cut out with a dremel

5. new part.

vondon302 > ImmoralMinority 09/11/2018 at 17:39

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3d print as a last time consuming resort.

Spamfeller Loves Nazi Clicks > ImmoralMinority 09/11/2018 at 17:47

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DO NOT USE EPOXY!! NO NO NO. WRONG!!!

This is a standard GM body clip. Emphasis on STANDARD. It’s about $2-5 at any parts desk. Go to your GM dealer, have them look it up, bam. New part. Or if you don’t wanna go to the dealer and wait 10 minutes for them to grab it out of the drawer, dig it up here:

https://www.kimballmidwest.com/All-Products/Fleet-and-Vehicle-Maintenance/Automotive-Clips-and-Fasteners/GM-Clips-and-Fasteners/

edit: upon reflection, this may be a Ford or Chrysler. But really, does it matter ? It really is just a very standard body clip. I used to have a pile of these things for all makes and models. Body clips is body clips.

shop-teacher > ImmoralMinority 09/11/2018 at 17:57

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I could 3D print that for you.

JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t > shop-teacher 09/11/2018 at 18:18

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Me too. Use PETG for durability

NKato > ImmoralMinority 09/11/2018 at 18:37

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I see you stole my line. :p

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > ImmoralMinority 09/11/2018 at 18:40

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https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/

In the alternative, do as The Acutual RootWyrm suggests and  visit a body shop. They outght to have the fastner, or something like it that will work.

OPPOsaurus WRX > ImmoralMinority 09/11/2018 at 19:55

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random001 > ImmoralMinority 09/11/2018 at 20:02

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Sounds like a job for a 3D printer, to me.

random001 > ImmoralMinority 09/11/2018 at 20:03

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I got this!

someassemblyrequired > ImmoralMinority 09/11/2018 at 20:41

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If you have an auto body supply store in your area they will generally have those in stock (or several that are  nearly identical).  I might actually stop at the dealer parts counter too, especially if it's a Toyota shop that's been around since the 80s.   You never know what lurks in the back.