Can somebody point me in the right direction for the plastic clips that attach the bottom of the plastic rocker panel to the metal body near the coolant tubes, thanks.
I used Pop Rivets, but the problem I had is that they wouldn't expand enough to grab onto the pinch weld. My solution was to use some aluminum washers on the backside. The center of the washers was just large enough to slip over the rivet so the rivet would expand and grab it. I have also used the nylon pop rivets on one car. Bought them at Fastenal. I've even used the ribbed push-in type fasteners. As long as the panel is properly attached in the sill, they hold very well and are easily removed if needed. The problem with the fasteners going in the sill is that the head is usually too large a diameter and must be trimmed down so they will fit down into the trim plate slot. Slotted push-ins work well for this area, also.
[This message has been edited by fierofool (edited 04-28-2021).]
That added diagram is a little deceptive in its appearance because it's a ghost image, showing the lower flange through the side of the rocker panel. It looks like the rivets (#3) go up in the side of the panel rather than on the extreme lower lip.
That added diagram is a little deceptive in its appearance because it's a ghost image, showing the lower flange through the side of the rocker panel. It looks like the rivets (#3) go up in the side of the panel rather than on the extreme lower lip.
Agreed, the diagram is an optical illusion, had to stare at it full a full minute to process.
