Box Grand Marquis Trunk Lip Molding Trim Clips

[slack]

When removing my trunk trim to do some rust repair, all but two of the molding trim clip's little springs snapped off on me. They're technically I guess still usable without the spring, but it's a nightmare trying to line them up and bolt the thing back on.

I tried searching eBay and the closest I found were these: https://www.ebay.com/itm/197116215779

But they're a little bigger than the ones I took off.

Here's an example of one that didn't break:


Any idea where to buy them or ideas on making the ones without the spring stay in place? I was thinking to just put a dab of RTV or glue or something just to hold them in place so I can start threading them... but ideally, new ones would probably be better.

Thanks!

[Tiggie]

You gotta have the little spring. I went through this on the wagon. They just don't work well without it.

You can usually run a slightly wider clip if needed.

I ended up sourcing some clips from https://www.amkproducts.com/bulk-fas...forlookup=8220. I also sourced some NOS others from Green Sales Company. I'll try to get you a part number in the morning.

[Tiggie]

The original part number is E0MY-5442533-B. Green Sales has the part if you want the exact clip. They usually get $2 a clip but I think there is a minimum order of $20, plus shipping. They are old school and you have to call to order.

http://www.greensalescompany.com

The aftermarket wider ones will likely do the job.

[slack]

Awesome thank you!!

Just gave them a call and ordered 10 of them just have some extra on hand.

[slack]

I received the package from Green Sales today...

Unfortunately, the part number must have not been correct. The clips came with the E0MY-5442533-B part number but they're the wrong ones. The threaded part is the right size and I thought maybe I could work them in a way that would work but no. It doesn't look like these will work at all. Bummer.



This is what these clips look like:




Comparison:



I'm going to try ordering the ones from eBay and drill out larger holes in the deck lid.

Btw, anyone know what trim these clips are to?

[Tiggie]

The master parts catalog lied to me! I apologize. That is a very unique clip.