Door panel clips

[Caberocks]

One more question for you folks who have done this. Gonna change out the door panels in my 1973 Dart Swinger, the old clips are probably still under the old panels, but I thought I might change them out anyway for new stronger clips. I'm seeing different styles of clips, I assume they both will work, but which ones are best and easiest to work with?

 

[Sedanman]

#2 is the factory clip I think

 

[Caberocks]

Thanks Sedanman!

 

[Sedanman]

The only thing to look for is the gap size where it slides over the panel. Also see if the protective plastic sheet behind the panel is in good shape,if not replace it. It keeps the moisture off of the back of the door panel

 

[Sedanman]

The clips don't really lose their tension and I have never had an issue reusing them.

 

[RedFish]

Stronger clips ? You hide drugs in the doors ? LOL The plastic feathered shank push pins used on modern panels make future services ( or getting to your dope ) a LOT easier. The stronger the fastener the more apt to damage the panel board.