Seat clips
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Seat clips
Does anyone know who sells the seat clips that secure the seat bottom cover to the frame. These are the one's that attach around the edge of the frame. I've looked everywhere and can't seem to fine them.
Thanks
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Burning Brakes
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Ecklers sells an installation kit that includes the clips. #A1739. Problem is you're paying $33 for some stuff you probably don't need....hooks, hog rings, etc. Try checking out an upholstery shop....chances are they will have them.
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Originally Posted by goinbroke
Ecklers sells an installation kit that includes the clips. #A1739. Problem is you're paying $33 for some stuff you probably don't need....hooks, hog rings, etc. Try checking out an upholstery shop....chances are they will have them.
I ordered a installation kit, but not enough clips came with the kit. Does anyone know what those clips are called. like s-clip j-clip etc.
I can't seem to find a source for them. Don't really want to order another kit for a few clips.
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I had the same problem.....not quite enough clips and hog rings. My local upholstery shop gave me a handfull of each. I wish I'd known this before I ordered them from a catalog.....oh well. I'm not sure what the proper name is for them.....I just took one down and showed it to the guy. How many do you need?
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Originally Posted by goinbroke
I had the same problem.....not quite enough clips and hog rings. My local upholstery shop gave me a handfull of each. I wish I'd known this before I ordered them from a catalog.....oh well. I'm not sure what the proper name is for them.....I just took one down and showed it to the guy. How many do you need?
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Ohhhh...OK....you need enough for a complete seat bottom. I only had 2 clips left over. I used 3 clips per side and 1 clip at the front rounded corners for a total of 14......that's actually how many were on it originally. Find a place down there that does auto interiors and seats and tell (or show) them what you need. The Willcox instructions I think called them "S" clips. There's only one upholstery shop here in Ennis and the guy knew exactly what they were.....in fact.....he had just done a set of seats on a 73. Finding them in Houston should be no problem....but....If by some chance you come up empty give me a shout and I'll see if I can help out.
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Originally Posted by carl a
i know who has them at vette fest , i could pick them up saturday or sunday for u if you want----if so send a pm --------
I was going to order a pack (10 to a pack) from zip, 7.50 for a pack then 6.50 to ship
May have to use them as a last restort.Thanks again Carl for you help, I'll pm you and let you know.
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i set up vette fest today, going there in morning(sat) ill go see the guys in the interior parts before the show opens and see if i can get a hand full ,,,last time i needed them for my 73 the same guy (he also does bloomington/pheasent run in june) GAVE!! me 15 or 20 of them ,if all you need is 10 that should be no trouble, ill find out first thing when i walk in and re post when i get home ard 7 pm tomorrow,,IF NOT I KNOW I GOT SOME LAYIN IN THE GARAGE,THEY SHOULD GET TO YOU WITH A .39 CENT STAMP!!!
