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Welting Fastners

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by willow green, Feb 7, 2018.

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  1. willow green

    willow green Member

    Does anyone know what type of fasteners were used for welting on top of the radiator support on mid 60's cj5's?
    The reason I am asking,is that my jeep has wire clips that push through the welting and into holes in the support, they look like exterior trim clips for chrome or stainless, not split rivets like in my welting kit. (could these be original?)
    Vince
     
    willow green, Feb 7, 2018
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  2. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    I vote Yes. The replacement kids seem to come with rivets.
     
    Focker, Feb 7, 2018
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  3. willow green

    willow green Member

    Thanks Focker, I've not seen these clips on welting before. Never paid attention to where you are from, only about 80 miles from Yak!
    vince
     
    willow green, Feb 7, 2018
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  4. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    What was on my 2A and what I continue to use to this day.
    From Jeep, no longer available.
    IMG_1099.JPG
     
    jpflat2a, Feb 7, 2018
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  5. Steve's 70-5

    Steve's 70-5 Active Member

    My 69-70 had them. There was a thread, where a vendor was found that still offers them.
     
    Steve's 70-5, Feb 7, 2018
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  6. willow green

    willow green Member

    So I guess can say they are original. None are broken, so I'll be careful removing them. I ran across a company in Yakima that said they can get these clips or darn close to them, so I'll be talking to them soon.
    Vince
     
    willow green, Feb 7, 2018
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  7. willow green

    willow green Member

    Found a company in Oregon that sells the 1/2" size, the same size that is on my jeep for about $7.50 for a box of 100 ea. (1-800-652-5202) Company name is " PERFECT FIT UPHOLSTERY "
    Could not come up with company in Yakima.
    Vince
     
    Last edited: Feb 7, 2018
    willow green, Feb 7, 2018
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  8. Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

    (y)
     
    Focker, Feb 7, 2018
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  9. Kz400

    Kz400 Member

    Mine has them too, I got a box from auveco. Part number 11406.
     
    Kz400, Feb 8, 2018
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  10. willow green

    willow green Member

    AUVECO I believe is the same company, as their catolouge says Perfect fit, so thanks!
    I'll probably buy a box, although I don't know what I'll do with 100!

    Vince
     
    willow green, Feb 8, 2018
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  11. Kz400

    Kz400 Member

    While we're on the topic of welting, did the welting on the winshield rests use these clips originally 0r dis they use split rivets?
     
    Kz400, Feb 8, 2018
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  12. willow green

    willow green Member

    My 1967 was without windshield rests probably removed by po. I purchased a pair, painted them black, and attached welting with split rivets and they look very nice, the rivets give a nice finished look. (I know this didn't answer your question, just thought I would let you know what I did for mine)
    Vince
     
    Last edited: Feb 10, 2018
    willow green, Feb 9, 2018
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  13. Don X

    Don X The Prodigal Moderator Staff Member 2023 Sponsor

    Resurrecting this so I don't start another thread.

    The grill welting on my 53 M38A1 was attached with split rivets. After some google time it looks like I'll need a special rivet tool to attach the new welt. I'm not familiar with the clips but might me interested if it will be easier. The existing holes on the top of my grill look like they are too small to fit the clips through. Does anyone have a pic of the grill holes for comparison? Also, a pic of the clips installed?
     
    Don X, Aug 19, 2019
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  14. Greevesman

    Greevesman Member

    Same on my 65. I will take and post pictures.
     
    Greevesman, Aug 19, 2019
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  15. Howard Eisenhauer

    Howard Eisenhauer Administrator Staff Member

    Try these guys for different sizes-

    Wire Clips
     
    Howard Eisenhauer, Aug 19, 2019
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  16. Buildflycrash

    Buildflycrash More or Less in Line. 2024 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    I borrowed the "special tool" from a member here. (i don't remember who). It wasn't necessary as you can split them fairly easily with pliers.

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    Buildflycrash, Aug 19, 2019
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  17. baldjosh

    baldjosh Member

    Just installed my grille welt over the weekend...used split rivets that I found at ace
     
    baldjosh, Aug 19, 2019
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  18. Greevesman

    Greevesman Member

    This is what my 65 has. IMG_20190821_112927433.jpg
     
    Greevesman, Aug 21, 2019
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  19. PeteL

    PeteL If it wasn't for physics, and law enforcement... 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    My stock '56 has bi-furcated (split) rivets as OEM for both the hood and the w/s rests.
     
    PeteL, Aug 21, 2019
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  20. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    McMaster-Carr
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    And I had a broken nipper I converted to split the rivets.
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    duffer, Aug 21, 2019
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