Correct Hood Insulation Clips

[holanae]

I need the correct hood insulation clips for my 68.  The ones that came with the insulation from Classic Industries do not fit.  They're the stainless steel clips with the rectangular head.  The pin head is slightly larger than the holes.  I could always drill out the holes a bit to allow them to fit, but really don't want to do that if I can find the correct ones.

Correction:  I got them from DMT

[ODZKing]

http://www.megapartsusa.com/proddetail.asp?prod=105-HPC101

Detroit Muscle has them too and these are 100% correct
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DMT-MOPAR-66-71-Blk-Coated-STAINLESS-STEEL-Hood-Insulation-Pad-Clips-25pcs-NEW-/361450351925?hash=item54281ead35:g:Fd4AAOSwk1JWcOHL&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOPAR-1966-1971-METAL-HOOD-PAD-CLIPS-PACKAGE-OF-TEN-/141977435272?hash=item210e83bc88:g:4O8AAOSwE6VXJRQx&vxp=mtr

[charger chris]

I have some off a 69.

[holanae]

http://www.megapartsusa.com/proddetail.asp?prod=105-HPC101

Detroit Muscle has them too and these are 100% correct
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DMT-MOPAR-66-71-Blk-Coated-STAINLESS-STEEL-Hood-Insulation-Pad-Clips-25pcs-NEW-/361450351925?hash=item54281ead35:g:Fd4AAOSwk1JWcOHL&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOPAR-1966-1971-METAL-HOOD-PAD-CLIPS-PACKAGE-OF-TEN-/141977435272?hash=item210e83bc88:g:4O8AAOSwE6VXJRQx&vxp=mtr

Those look just like the ones I have, but they won't pop in.

[Charger-Bodie]

Original hood or amd?

[charger chris]

I have OE ones if u want PM me and I send u pics. Your box is full. I can't box u.

[69bfan]

That is a known problem with all of the reproduction hood pad clips.  There has been at least three different manufactures of the clips and they are all a bit too tight when you attempt to push them into the hole.  I do not know how the DMT clips fit, but the last run of clips I bought did not have the issue.  If you are able to get them into the hole, there is the chance that they will pop back out as the car runs and vibrates.  I have had customers take and slightly file the mounting tabs and this seems to help so that they will fit.  The molded hood pads are so fragile that they can be easily broken as you try to push the clips into place.

[BrianShaughnessy]

I bought them off Vans and they didn't fit my AMD hood.        So for temporary use I got a bag of 25 of the plastic GM type for $5... they don't fit much better but I got most of them in for the time being.

Let us know how you make out.

[Moparparts]

If charger chris don't get you fixed up i have originals PM or e-mail me

[holanae]

I ground down the sides of the pin on one, and it still didn't go in correctly.  Since I damaged the pad trying to install the pins, I will be calling DMT for a full replacement or refund.

[ODZKing]

I ground down the sides of the pin on one, and it still didn't go in correctly.  Since I damaged the pad trying to install the pins, I will be calling DMT for a full replacement or refund.

The DMT ones didn't fit ... I am surprised.  He is usually quite particular about making his items fit before he sells them.
I do know mine were quite tight and a little spray with WD40 helped.

[Charger-Bodie]

The holes on the amd hood are far too small. The clips fit way too tight on original hoods ,but you have to drill the holes on an amd.

[holanae]

I contacted DMT, and they quickly offered up a replacement.  They know about the issue, and are making a gauge for their manufacturer to use.  After restoring my car, I had completely gave up on vendors standing behind their products.  I got so many excuses for why they couldn't accept the return of a defective product.  The one that took the cake for me was when AMD blamed metal warpage from the sun.  No bs

[BrianShaughnessy]

The holes on the amd hood are far too small. The clips fit way too tight on original hoods ,but you have to drill the holes on an amd.

Old rotted hood went to metal pile years ago so I don't exactly know the 'stock' measurement...  and I'm slightly hesitant to drill out 20+ holes in a freshly painted hood now      

[gtx6970]

After breaking almost half of the metal hood insulation clips trying to install them on the past 3 or 4 cars ( all original hoods btw )  ,,,,,or damaging a brand new hood pad trying to install said clips,,,,,,, I went to the plastic ones and never looked back .

I'll be honest,,,most shows nobody knows the difference

[charger chris]

I contacted DMT, and they quickly offered up a replacement.  They know about the issue, and are making a gauge for their manufacturer to use.  After restoring my car, I had completely gave up on vendors standing behind their products.  I got so many excuses for why they couldn't accept the return of a defective product.  The one that took the cake for me was when AMD blamed metal warpage on the sun.  No bs

metal war page from the sun.

[holanae]

metal war page from the sun.
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I meant that AMD blamed the sun for the poorly stamped 68 rear tail panel I bought from them.  Stated that I left the metal in the sun, and it caused it to deform.  Went with Goodmark for all my panel needs with exception of the tail panel & rear lower corners.  I only had trouble with the AMD pieces.  Go figure.