70-71-72 Tire Tool Trunk Mounting Clips

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Old May 23, 2020 | 03:50 PM
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70-71-72 Tire Tool Trunk Mounting Clips

I need a pair of the clips that hold the tire tool to the trunk floor. These clips were used for cars with a "specialty wheel", SSI / SSII / SSIII. Thanks!


Old May 23, 2020 | 04:59 PM
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Try Fusick: http://www.fusickautomotiveproducts....p?number=LWC66
Old May 23, 2020 | 05:59 PM
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Thanks jharsh! I don’t know why I didn’t check Fusick. I guess I was surprised that Inline Tube didn’t have them and didn’t go further.
Old May 23, 2020 | 06:24 PM
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Inline has them part #11122, $18.50 set
Old May 23, 2020 | 07:10 PM
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There are a few right ways to mount these and a few wrong ways depending on year and plant of manufacture.

Which specific year are you looking for and which plant did it come from?

Someone will need to post a good pic with measurements for the year of your car.
Old May 23, 2020 | 07:24 PM
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My car is a ‘71 Convertible, built at Lansing. The assembly manual gives location specs, but I’ve heard that they’re somewhat random in exact spacing. I do have a question about the small tab on the end of the clip ... does it require an additional hole to be drilled? I assume it’s there to help keep the clip straight.
Old May 28, 2020 | 01:13 PM
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Good question.
In my 68 I drilled one pilot hole for each sheet metal screw. Applied some grease to prevent rust and tightened them down with light torque. I don't remember the locating tabs being present on these clips.
I think/thought there were subtle indents in the trunk pan to act as drill locators just for the screws. I doubt the factory would have spec'ed open holes in the pan, at least I don't see it on 68s.
Old May 28, 2020 | 02:59 PM
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Thanks for the advice!
Old May 28, 2020 | 03:48 PM
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I have two if needed. Make offer and yes not repo.
Old May 28, 2020 | 06:39 PM
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I have the original clips and trunk floor from Lansing built car that I can verify type and location for you if needed?
Old May 28, 2020 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by scrappie
I have the original clips and trunk floor from Lansing built car that I can verify type and location for you if needed?

Hi scrappie - if you could post a few photos, like to to see if mine are in the right location. Thanks
Old May 29, 2020 | 02:51 AM
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Here is a shot, maybe this helps?


Old May 29, 2020 | 05:49 AM
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Yes it does thank you, helps me to confirm location.
Old May 29, 2020 | 09:54 AM
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Thanks scrappie … huge help!
Old May 29, 2020 | 11:30 AM
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100% factory original setup. Can get you the hole locations/distance apart for the mounting screws if you need them.
Terry
Old May 29, 2020 | 02:23 PM
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Just another shot of trunk after I replaced. Holes look to be 5" apart. No secondary holes for tabs. And pretty sure my original clips dont have tabs but I'll check next time I think about it.




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Thanks so much for taking the time to provide this … big help!
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