stainless trim clips '36 grille

[36tbird]

I am putting the stainless on a '36 grille not previously drilled for the trim. I think that rather than use the original spring type clips, I would like to secure the trim with those universal trim clips that have the 10-32 stud and rectangular flat metal top that can be trimmed down to fit inside the s/s trim. I can find batches of them on the 'bay, but wondering if anyone in Fordbarn world has a good source for them. Or, other suggestions for securing the trim to the grille would be appreciated. Thanks.

[41PICUP]

Try looking at part number 40-8200-HK from Bob Drake.
1934 grill trim hardware kit.
I used them on my 36 for both the grill trim and the spare tire trim.
Worked well.

[36tbird]

Thanks, 41. After looking at them, could it be that they are just small carriage bolts?

[deuce lover]

The problem with those nut plates is in certain areas you can't get a wrench or socket on the nut.I used the repo clips and they worked out fine.I got my clips from The Early Ford Store in CA

[36tbird]

Just did a search of 10-32 carriage bolt dimensions. The square shoulder is .185 to .199 and measuring the inside slot of the s/s it looks like about .200. I think 41 may have given me a great idea to use the carriage bolts.

D.L., that's why we have drills to put holes where Henry should have.

[mrtexas]

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Macs sells little square headed bolts for fasteners. I used them. You must have the grill off to put the trim on and they are difficult to use but work. I had to make my own fasterners for the center grill piece. The Macs wire fasteners are junk, way to stiff and a bigger guage wire than the originals.

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