SWPruett 83 Report post Posted December 26, 2022 Hello all! I am looking for a pair of the steering column lower trim clips as shown. Daniel Carpenter has evidently abandoned the effort to supply these with their new column trim even though they still show them in their product description on many sites. Anyone out there have a set they are willing to let go of? Please let me know and thanks in advance! S. Pruett Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smh00n 87 Report post Posted December 28, 2022 AMK might have them? I just realised my repop only came with one. Dammit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted December 29, 2022 19 hours ago, smh00n said: AMK might have them? I just realised my repop only came with one. Dammit Tried AMK and they do not make them unfortunately. I have ONE original and I pucker every time I think about removing it from the cracked column cover to move it to my new one. So close! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted December 29, 2022 Have you checked with West Coast Cougar Classics? 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted December 30, 2022 On 12/28/2022 at 10:50 PM, Midlife said: Have you checked with West Coast Cougar Classics? Yessir. That's where I got my latest repop steering column cover and we went round a bit over the lack of clips even though they still show them as included. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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kblagron 20 Report post Posted January 27, 2023 Probably not exactly what you want, but Kentucky Mustang has the Lower Steering Column Cover and the photo includes the two clips you need. ($44.95) https://www.kentuckymustang.com/interior/steering-column-related-parts/lower-steering-column-cover-w-tilt-1970-dynacorn.html If you go that way, I would probably call them to make sure the clips come with the cover. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted January 27, 2023 13 hours ago, kblagron said: Probably not exactly what you want, but Kentucky Mustang has the Lower Steering Column Cover and the photo includes the two clips you need. ($44.95) https://www.kentuckymustang.com/interior/steering-column-related-parts/lower-steering-column-cover-w-tilt-1970-dynacorn.html If you go that way, I would probably call them to make sure the clips come with the cover. Thanks for the response! LOL! Unfortunately, that is the way this whole adventure started! Daniel Carpenter was supplying these clips with their repro column trim and suddenly quit supplying them. Problem is, several distributors (like Kentucky Mustang, WCCC, etc.) still show the exact same picture in their catalogs and/or online. So basically, we’re all back to square 1 when trying to find these clips now. Grrrrr……. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kblagron 20 Report post Posted January 30, 2023 On 1/27/2023 at 3:20 PM, SWPruett said: Thanks for the response! LOL! Unfortunately, that is the way this whole adventure started! Daniel Carpenter was supplying these clips with their repro column trim and suddenly quit supplying them. Problem is, several distributors (like Kentucky Mustang, WCCC, etc.) still show the exact same picture in their catalogs and/or online. So basically, we’re all back to square 1 when trying to find these clips now. Grrrrr……. I am a bit away from the install on that, and when I purchased my car, it came in pieces - about 5 one gallon coffee cans of bolts/nuts/etc. So I have the cover, but have no idea whether I have those clips. Exactly what do those clips do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted January 30, 2023 Keep a sharp eye out for them as they are very small and easily missed! Basically, these little clips keep the upper edge of the column cover from flopping around where it meets the steering column collar. They clip to the under-dash structure and often get yanked off and lost during disassembly (ask me how I know)! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted January 30, 2023 Did ya check with Daniel Carpenter to see where they sourced them when they were supplying them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted January 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, RPM said: Did ya check with Daniel Carpenter to see where they sourced them when they were supplying them? Not directly. Worked through WCCC and the feedback from Daniel Carpenter was that “supply chain and manufacturing issues” made them unavailable and not ETA when/if they would ever be back in stock. That said, my personal experience in contacting Daniel Carpenter directly has been…..underwhelming. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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kblagron 20 Report post Posted April 15, 2023 I finally purchased my steering column cover for my 1970 tilt column, and the cover included the clips. I have attached a photo and a link, but it looks like I purchased the last one at Kentucky Mustang. The label on it says Corvex. https://www.kentuckymustang.com/lower-steering-column-cover-w-tilt-1970-dynacorn.html 1 SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted April 15, 2023 10 hours ago, kblagron said: I finally purchased my steering column cover for my 1970 tilt column, and the cover included the clips. I have attached a photo and a link, but it looks like I purchased the last one at Kentucky Mustang. The label on it says Corvex. https://www.kentuckymustang.com/lower-steering-column-cover-w-tilt-1970-dynacorn.html THIS is the most encouraging news on this I have seen yet! THANK YOU! Not sure I want to have to buy another column cover to get the clips quite yet, but at least you have helped identify a legit source! Thanks! 1 kblagron reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kblagron 20 Report post Posted April 16, 2023 I got it installed, and it fit very good. I am still not sure on the purpose of the clips, but they are on there. I read somewhere that they prevent squeaking noise from the cover touching the steering column. I Guess I will have to believe that, but from what I can tell, you could probably leave them off and possibly not have an issue. 1 SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted April 16, 2023 Many thanks for the update! Indeed, these clips probably aren't a big deal, but they do tighten up the fit enough to keep the rattles somewhat under control. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted April 18, 2023 I used adhesive backed closed cell foam (strategically placed) on one of my cars with broken clips to stop the rattle. 1 SWPruett reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted April 18, 2023 13 hours ago, aslanefe said: I used adhesive backed closed cell foam (strategically placed) on one of my cars with broken clips to stop the rattle. Yessir! That will always be the Plan B and probably works a lot better than the clips anyway! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
