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Does anyone know where this clip goes or what is for? When I was taking this apart I don’t recall this being used for anything, but maybe somebody out there nose, once again, your help is greatly appreciated with this.
Well simple logic tells me it has something to do with the part it is attached to or it wouldn't be there !
So now going one step further - it must hold something ?
What could it hold ?
Look to see where that trim piece came from ?
What purpose could a clip like that perform in that location ?
If there isn't anything loose apparent then look to see where that clip "locates" when the piece it is riveted to is in it's installed position ?
I will let you experience the Eureka moment yourself
There is nothing that appears to attach to this what so ever. Not on the other sections, not on my videos of removal, with that said, I’m not a dumbass, I’m asking because I need to complete a project, I’m on here for help, not some passive aggressive attitude, get it together brother, if you’re here to help, help…if not move on.
There is nothing that appears to attach to this what so ever. Not on the other sections, not on my videos of removal, with that said, I’m not a dumbass, I’m asking because I need to complete a project, I’m on here for help, not some passive aggressive attitude, get it together brother, if you’re here to help, help…if not move on.
Did you look to where that piece came from ??
I'm trying to help you figure it out for yourself.
Let me know if you actually know, I see ehat appears to be a metal piece protruding from the center console brace. This could or might be where it attached to the middle. That’s the only thing in that area.
Let me know if you actually know, I see ehat appears to be a metal piece protruding from the center console brace. This could or might be where it attached to the middle. That’s the only thing in that area.
Thanks.
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Now put two and two together .....................
A clip like that is usually used to retain a panel or piece of trim.
It catch's an opening or a slot in a fixed piece of structure and slides into the opening , slot or protruding "receiving" feature.
If you can not locate something that that clip would catch or hook onto then it could be redundant - probably used with some different option or interior piece - if so then it only exists to confound you LOL
There you have it, my trim piece was obviously changed out, because mine doesn’t have that. Thanks for letting me know, and thanks for the help its much appreciated,
From: Loud, Raw and Dangerous 1968 327 4S in Southern California
Originally Posted by QIK59
Well simple logic tells me it has something to do with the part it is attached to or it wouldn't be there !
So now going one step further - it must hold something ?
What could it hold ?
Look to see where that trim piece came from ?
What purpose could a clip like that perform in that location ?
If there isn't anything loose apparent then look to see where that clip "locates" when the piece it is riveted to is in it's installed position ?
I will let you experience the Eureka moment yourself
Perhaps reading his public profile would help us have some patience.
I’ve had plenty of that, I don’t know who owned this car before me, but this thing has been a real nightmare, I’ve built several cars in the past when I was much more able, but this is insane. I know I’m not alone gin this, I’ve read a lot of horror stories, but slowly but surely I’m getting her back together.