Argent Trim Install

[Blasterb]

I'm having trouble installing the rear argent trim on my 70 Challenger. I have the right clips but when I try and tighten the inside bolts the clips come right off. The bottom edge of the trim ends up about 1/3 of an inch from the car. I have 3 different assemblies and they all seem to fit the same way. Any ideas?

[burdar]

Post a picture of the clips you have.

[Blasterb]

Here's the clip

[roadman5312]

There must be a trick to installing these . Had the same problem with an NOS piece.   So I just threw the dang thing away, filled in the holes and painted the tail panel black.   

[cordodge]

installed mine never had an issue, some of the clips were a little loose fitting so i just gave them a little twang to snug them up in the piece. and i just snugged the nuts just a little passed hand tight
hope this helps

bruce

[Blasterb]

installed mine never had an issue, some of the clips were a little loose fitting so i just gave them a little twang to snug them up in the piece. and i just snugged the nuts just a little passed hand tight
hope this helps

bruce

That's what I tried first but then the trunk lock doesn't fit. Must be a trick to it.

[roadman5312]

That's what I tried first but then the trunk lock doesn't fit. Must be a trick to it.

                   The truck lock goes in first, thats what got me. Leaves a space between the panel and lock. But still could not get the lower clips to, well, clip. 

[cordodge]

hmm,i will have to take a closer look at mine it fit great. roadman got me thinking about the trunk lock maybe i installed my lock after the panel cant remember?not home till may 11th though

Bruce

[Blasterb]

                   The truck lock goes in first, thats what got me. Leaves a space between the panel and lock. But still could not get the lower clips to, well, clip. 

Thanks for that tip. I , of course broke the lock putting it in. luckily I have a spare.

[brads70]

   Just learning.... I have one to install too.

[Blasterb]

Thanks for that tip. I , of course broke the lock putting it in. luckily I have a spare.

That's the root of the problem, the clips just don't stay clipped!