I am needing one stupid clip that hold my console to the roof of my truck, not the front ones that the screw goes into but the rear ones that just push in.

I went to the dealer and they ordered the wrong one first, then found out I have to buy the whole overhead console to get one metal clip. Cant see paying $45 for a $2 clip.

I have tried body shops and parts stores, all that is left is seeing if a salvage yard has one they would pull but seems kind of a hassle. Does anyone know of a online source for specialty clips? Thanks

 

Not knowing what the clip looks like, I have found numerous clips, doohickeys, watchamacallits, and thingamajigs at my local Napa store. Check the racks that usually have little packages called HELP! These are the clips and other shhhhstuff that drive us home mechanics insane when we break them.

If the clip you want isn't there, and it probably won't be, check the HELP! catalog to see if they have it.

Then, actually talk to the parts swami behind the counter and see if Napa makes, or markets, one. You'd be surprised at the amount of stuff they have access to that isn't in stock but can usually be had within one or two days at the outside.

 

I'll give them a try, heck half the body shops just looked at it, and said dumbfoundly, what the heck does that go to. But hey never know. Thanks

 

ive seen the thingamjigs at napa... but last time i went there they were outa doohickys and whatchamacallits were on backorder.. my napa sucks.. lol

 

Call Auto Fasteners at 636 939-0555. They are a supplier of automotive clips, fasteners, etc. to local shops. Located St. Peters, MO. They sell retail also. I don't know if they have a website....

 

Shott!!! You're killin' me dude! LOL all the way to work!

 

I'll give them a try, just hate taking apart a good one at a salvage yard for one stupid clip. I'll see if I can find a web site for them. Thanks for the info.

 

try another dealer, i work at a few bodyshops,and thats horse****..
find another dealer.. call as if yoru from a business.... " this is Mike from Dockside Upholstery.. I need priace and availability for a part... its a 98 Dodge ram, 1500... I need price and availability for the retaining clips for the upper center console..... the rear most reatingin clips.........." talk it JUSt liek that, use your name a fake business name from a few towns over and the right year of the truck, its ALWAYS " I need to check price and availability"...not " do you have..."

 

that fastner place is a good idea... i contacted one just like it but in ny for special clips hard to find for my old chevy ( i know dont laff .. it was nice.. for a while...i was young and stupid still in highschool) and got a BUTTLOAD of clips for cheap too.. goodluck!!! dealerships will usually charge you more..ive found that out pretty much anything you buy from them...shop around and im sure you can find what you rlooing for!

 

Thanks for the tip. I have to run to the city in the next couple days, I am gonna check there also, bigger source of places to check. Thanks for all your imput.