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Source for seat trim rivet clips?
- Thread starter dougmuise
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There's a seat cover how-to in the Tech section. Don't recall if it provides sources though.
I bought these upholstery tack strips on EBay.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-pieces-...700646?hash=item5400bdf026:g:94wAAOSww9xZL3y-
https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-pieces-...700646?hash=item5400bdf026:g:94wAAOSww9xZL3y-
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-4-Count-10-Black-Phosphate-Standard-SAE-Flat-Spring-Nuts/3013177
From Lowes. I'm pretty sure NAPA has them too. Commonly called Push-On Speed Clips. There is a round style that is more common, commonly called Push-Nut or Push-Nut Retainer, or Starlock Washer, etc.
Thumper
geezer
I don't know if they have that exact rivet but I was looking in McMaster Carr for another rivet and they had a pretty good selection.
Most people use machine screws, washers, and nuts.
Yambits in the UK
https://yambits.co.uk/seat-strip-trim-clip-p-51259.html
Seems the pin/ river is out of stock.
https://yambits.co.uk/seat-strip-trim-clip-p-51259.html
Seems the pin/ river is out of stock.
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Good to see this thread.
I've the large trim piece for a '77 seat that needs to be mounted on a fabbed up seat - '78 Special foam and cover on a '77 pan - but I'm a bit short on the clips. Thinking I visited the dilemma some time ago and found that aluminum large headed roofing nails fit the slot and pretty much matched the diameter of the 'pins'. The fly in the ointment was finding the push on pieces.
Farm fixes.
I've the large trim piece for a '77 seat that needs to be mounted on a fabbed up seat - '78 Special foam and cover on a '77 pan - but I'm a bit short on the clips. Thinking I visited the dilemma some time ago and found that aluminum large headed roofing nails fit the slot and pretty much matched the diameter of the 'pins'. The fly in the ointment was finding the push on pieces.
Farm fixes.
I found a set in my 'stuff'. A little rusty, but with rusty clips too. 
I put a set I had from another seat into a small plastic cup with Evap-o rust' to cover them for a few days. Shook them a few times and the will come out very nice.
You're welcome to them for $2.00 (postage).
I put a set I had from another seat into a small plastic cup with Evap-o rust' to cover them for a few days. Shook them a few times and the will come out very nice.You're welcome to them for $2.00 (postage).
If Thumper passes I'll bite.....course I'm a Luddite and the exchange would take a bit of postal time.
nj1639..........Cash is king...
I was really replying the the original poster, dougmuise. so he gets 'em if he wants them.
If he doesn't, jeez, maybe I should start an auction.
I did the same with my seat, put a special cover on a standard seat pan-with special foam. I still haven't decided if I want to put the 'chrome' trim on.
Thumper
geezer
MrBt, I’ll take the rivets and clips if dougmuise passes, or just the rivets if he just wants the clips. PM me for your Ppal. Thanksnj1639..........Cash is king...
I was really replying the the original poster, dougmuise. so he gets 'em if he wants them.
If he doesn't, jeez, maybe I should start an auction.
I did the same with my seat, put a special cover on a standard seat pan-with special foam. I still haven't decided if I want to put the 'chrome' trim on.
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The Special foam and cover on the Std pan looks great and I’d attach the trim.
