Rocker panel push-pin clips (Page 1/2)
Skybax APR 27, 09:52 PM
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.
Patrick APR 27, 10:03 PM

An alternative is to use short bolts (and nuts/washers of course). I've done it this way to several Fieros, and it works just fine.
Skybax APR 27, 10:44 PM
Thanks for suggestion... I'm trying to keep it stock / original.
Patrick APR 27, 10:47 PM

No problem, I understand. To me it isn't as critical, especially in a location that no one will ever notice.
fierosound APR 27, 11:55 PM
Molding clip and plastic rivet kits.
https://www.fierostore.com/...rowse.aspx?d=308&p=1

Plastic rivets are across the bottom in what looks like the "pinch weld".
https://www.harborfreight.c...ly-rivets-97757.html





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Patrick APR 28, 12:00 AM

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Tony, just out of curiosity... where in that diagram are the rivets that the OP is referring to?

[EDIT] Ah, that added diagram does the trick!

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fierofool APR 28, 08:32 AM
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.

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fierofool APR 28, 08:36 AM
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.
Skybax APR 28, 08:20 PM
Thanks for the replies, I looked at Fiero Store before posting topic and they didn't have them.

In both diagrams shown above neither one shows the rivets at the bottom of the rocker.

I might have found a few, still waiting to hear back from them...
Patrick APR 28, 08:50 PM

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Originally posted by Skybax:

In both diagrams shown above neither one shows the rivets at the bottom of the rocker.



As has already been pointed out by fierofool, #3 in the second diagram posted by fierosound are the rivets you're referring to.