CUTLASS Windshield and Rear Window Trim Clips

[old80cs]

Are the windshield and rear window trim clips the same on an '80 Cutlass?

The clips I bought just don't hold the A-pillar trim down and pop as soon as I try and attach the top molding. Is there any better alternatives, OEM? These NAPA (found them in another thread on the board) items? Or metal clips I see listed on web search engines? Any help is appreciated, and part numbers!

Thanks,
Mike

 

[88AZSS]

I used the metal ones that are spec'd for an A Body. I had the same problem with those plastic ones, never sat right and never grabbed the trim to hold it down. Got tired of fighting them and got the metal ones and they worked great, no issues at all. In Arizona, anything plastic, especially something exterior, was not long for this world so metal was the way to go.

Edit: Heres the link to the ones I used:

1965-1972 GM A BODY Rear Glass Window Front Windshield Molding Trim Reveal Clips | eBay

They secure the trim molding to the car. Width: 11/16".

www.ebay.com

 

[old80cs]

I used the metal ones that are spec'd for an A Body. I had the same problem with those plastic ones, never sat right and never grabbed the trim to hold it down. Got tired of fighting them and got the metal ones and they worked great, no issues at all. In Arizona, anything plastic, especially something exterior, was not long for this world so metal was the way to go.

Edit: Heres the link to the ones I used:

1965-1972 GM A BODY Rear Glass Window Front Windshield Molding Trim Reveal Clips | eBay

They secure the trim molding to the car. Width: 11/16".

www.ebay.com

Thanks for the link, appreciate it!

 

[RICKDIZZLE]

Are the windshield and rear window trim clips the same on an '80 Cutlass?

The clips I bought just don't hold the A-pillar trim down and pop as soon as I try and attach the top molding. Is there any better alternatives, OEM? These NAPA (found them in another thread on the board) items? Or metal clips I see listed on web search engines? Any help is appreciated, and part numbers!

Thanks,
Mike

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The Napa ones didnt work? Dang man. I'm sorry. Mine worked great! Good solid "snap" or pop in place and the A-pillar trims are locked in. No movement at all on em when I did the top trim.

 

[old80cs]

The Napa ones didnt work? Dang man. I'm sorry they didn't work for you. Mine worked great! Good solid "snap" or pop in place and the A-pillar trims are locked in. No movement at all on em when I did the top trim.

I checked my local Napa for that bag of clips and they aren’t available. I used some other clips I bought at some point, I can’t recall where I got them. I’ll try the metal ones suggested above.

 

[RICKDIZZLE]

I checked my local Napa for that bag of clips and they aren’t available. I used some other clips I bought at some point, I can’t recall where I got them. I’ll try the metal ones suggested above.

Ahhh gotcha. If you get stuck and end up needing the Napa ones..just drop me a message. I can pick them up and mail them to ya.

 

[old80cs]

If you get stuck and end up needing the Napa ones..just drop me a message. I can pick them up and mail them to ya.

Thank you, I just ordered the metal ones above a few minutes ago. I will keep your offer in mind if they don’t do the trick. 👍