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Offline 1970GranCoupeConvert

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Barracuda Gran Coupe Rocker Molding Clips (AGAIN)
« on: October 05, 2013 - 02:52:56 PM »
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Oh great...this topic !!!AGAIN!!!???

Yes I am still beating this dead horse and I am trying to figure out the best way to mount my gran coupe rocker moldings onto the car.

I just discovered today that the sun visor installation and the rocker moldings are the FINAL items of my restoration (started TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO) so I am making a big push to get these last two items completed so I can start the restoration all over again.

Anyhoo...has anyone discovered a source for the rocker molding clips?  I know another post showed some alternate plastic clips being successfully used however a part number of those alternate clips would be greatly helpful.

THANKS AGAIN!!!
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible
First Car (purchased in October 1985)
Drove it throughout high school and early college (still do)
Full Frame off (K frame off) Rotisserie Restoration completed in 1991
Originally (and still is) a Rally Red, Black top with Charcoal/Silver Interior
340 CID with Holley Pro-Jection 4Di
LA 727 GearVendor  Overdrive
390:1 8 3/4 Rear end
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Re: Barracuda Gran Coupe Rocker Molding Clips (AGAIN)
« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2013 - 11:51:46 AM »
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I've got two sets of those rockers and no clips.

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Offline 1970GranCoupeConvert

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Re: Barracuda Gran Coupe Rocker Molding Clips (AGAIN)
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2013 - 08:25:11 PM »
I bought a set of generic plastic clips and they look like they can be modified to work.  When (if) I ever get around to installing my moldings I'll document the experience with pictures.
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible
First Car (purchased in October 1985)
Drove it throughout high school and early college (still do)
Full Frame off (K frame off) Rotisserie Restoration completed in 1991
Originally (and still is) a Rally Red, Black top with Charcoal/Silver Interior
340 CID with Holley Pro-Jection 4Di
LA 727 GearVendor  Overdrive
390:1 8 3/4 Rear end
Rally Rims (color matched)

Offline drewcrane

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Re: Barracuda Gran Coupe Rocker Molding Clips (AGAIN)
« Reply #3 on: October 14, 2013 - 10:00:21 AM »
I bought a set of generic plastic clips and they look like they can be modified to work.  When (if) I ever get around to installing my moldings I'll document the experience with pictures.

Yes that would be great, hope it goes well, I/WE NEED SOMETHING TO REATTACH THESE COOL ROCKERS :2thumbs:

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Re: Barracuda Gran Coupe Rocker Molding Clips (AGAIN)
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2013 - 11:29:39 AM »
You might have already seen these, but if not, here is a pic of an original clip.  These are the factory style mounting clips (spring steel with the foam seal around the center).  I have not found these in reproduction anywhere yet, probably because very few of us are going to reinstall these moldings.  I want to install my moldings, but I'm hesitant to use these clips because they are one-time use only; they break when removed; I know, I tried one!  It seems impossible to compress the center portion in order to remove it and that was without the molding in place, just the clip.  The plastic ones might flex outward a bit too much, but let us know how they work out!

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Re: Barracuda Gran Coupe Rocker Molding Clips (AGAIN)
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2013 - 10:11:46 PM »
Ok,Ok,
The Don Garlits Mopar show is just around the corner.  I will try to locate the vendor I bought the plastic clips from and get the part/product number!!!

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Re: Barracuda Gran Coupe Rocker Molding Clips (AGAIN)
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2013 - 04:55:01 AM »
Guys, have you seen these? Some universal clips that might work.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190668799378?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
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Re: Barracuda Gran Coupe Rocker Molding Clips (AGAIN)
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2013 - 12:16:59 PM »
Those look like the ones that i bought!  I had to do some trimming (see the other thread-->  http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=90631.0  ), but i don't see a part #.
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Re: Barracuda Gran Coupe Rocker Molding Clips (AGAIN)
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2013 - 08:22:01 PM »
Yep, have seen your thread.
Those plastic clips are not that pricey so i will give it a try.

Those look like the ones that i bought!  I had to do some trimming (see the other thread-->  http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=90631.0  ), but i don't see a part #.
72 Challenger, 440 stroker, 727 (70 clone)
70 Barracuda Gran Coupe
And on the side:
67 Pontiac GTO
63 Lincoln Continental

Offline 1970GranCoupeConvert

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Re: Barracuda Gran Coupe Rocker Molding Clips (AGAIN)
« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2013 - 08:43:32 PM »
Well...I think we are all on the same track with these clips.  I simply have not had the time to work on that project
1970 Plymouth Barracuda Gran Coupe Convertible
First Car (purchased in October 1985)
Drove it throughout high school and early college (still do)
Full Frame off (K frame off) Rotisserie Restoration completed in 1991
Originally (and still is) a Rally Red, Black top with Charcoal/Silver Interior
340 CID with Holley Pro-Jection 4Di
LA 727 GearVendor  Overdrive
390:1 8 3/4 Rear end
Rally Rims (color matched)

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Re: Barracuda Gran Coupe Rocker Molding Clips (AGAIN)
« Reply #10 on: October 28, 2013 - 07:17:03 AM »
i'll try to get the vendor's name and part number when i go to the Don Garlits show.  Have you posted any pics of your car/project?  Its nice to see another Gran Coupe!!