Installing rear side panels question

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Steven Stacy
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Installing rear side panels question

#1 Post by Steven Stacy »

Hello Fellow 356r's,
I am restoring now a 1965 C coupe-back from paint, just finished the headliner, and ready to install the carpet kit.
Ready to put in the rear side panels and thinking I am missing a clip on the backside of my side panels.

Ron Roland quote "These cars also have a sheet metal lip spot welded at the top of the side panel. There are large, U-shaped clips that hold the upholstrey and backing to this lip."

I think I can fabricate some clips to do the job and glue them onto the rear side panels-
Does anyone have a picture of these clips?

Not alot out there when it come to this.

Thanks for input.
Steven
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Bill Waite
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#2 Post by Bill Waite »

I have attached a couple of photos showing the clip in question. Fortunately, I still have the original side panels and clips from our 356C coupe. There is just one (1) clip per side. If you no longer have them, you can probably find a suitable one at your local auto parts store (usually stock a variety of trim clips). You need one large enough to snugly accommodate and secure the thickness of the hardboard panel plus the metal "lip."
CLIP FOR SIDE PANELS 2.JPG
The "lighter color" on the backing is the witness mark for the metal tab affixed to the top of the inner side panel.
CLIP FOR SIDE PANELS3.JPG
We are at the same place... recently got our 356C back from paint and Paul Hatfield will soon have "Miss April" back, too. It is good to be able to compare notes and get questions answered.
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#3 Post by Dan Epperly »

I found something at the local Ace Hardware that was similar.

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#4 Post by Steven Stacy »

Thanks Bill for taking the pictures, much appreciated. Looks like one panel has the bend over on the top of the clip, and the other one at the bottom,?
Are my eyes telling me correctly?
Have you found the steps to installing carpet kits?

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#5 Post by Steven Stacy »

Dan, Thank you for the info.

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#6 Post by Bill Waite »

No, Steven... those two photos are actually of the same clip, just from a different angle.

Although I have received the carpet kit from Autos International, I have not found any instructions yet. I do, however, have a lot of photos that I took as I was tearing the old interior out. I imagine that using the search function on the forum may result in finding some tips.
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#7 Post by Bill Waite »

A few photos.
The attachment 356C SIDE PANEL CLIP A.jpg is no longer available
356C SIDE PANEL CLIP B.jpg
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356C SIDE PANEL CLIP E.jpg
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#8 Post by Steven Stacy »

Thank you Bill Waite- perfect, now I can make them if I can not find them.
I have fiends at the Toy and Lit show looking for them now, I passed on your GREAT photos.
I appreciate your taking the time and effort to make the photos.
Regards,
Steven Stacy
Albuquerque, NM
My list of 356's
1953 Coupe outlaw, 1955 Speedster restored, 1958 Speedster under restoration, 1960 Coupe Sonauto Paris restored,1963 Coupe restored, 1965 SC restored, 1965 C being assembled

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#9 Post by Sean M Rooks »

I just installed new side panels and rear panel in my car over the last few weeks. The old panels and vinyl were sketchy at best, and I had no clips.

I drilled two small holes and ran sheet metal screws through the metal lip. I left some material long enough to wrap over the metal lip and glue to the back for even more security.

Totally not original, but the screws were also suggested by Mr. Roland in lieu of finding the clips. They're well-hidden by the garnish rail.

Much respect for doing it right!

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#10 Post by Steve Proctor »

[quote="Steven Stacy"]
I have fiends at the Toy and Lit show looking for them now, I passed on your GREAT photos.

There were fiends all over the place, not sure which ones were yours!! :wink:
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