how to attach rocker moldings?

[rattyrat]

I have a pair of these ready to go on my 2 door. I have the spring clips and bolts too. There seems to only be a bolt hole on the front fender area both on the car and on the trim. There are no holes elsewhere on the trim pieces or on the car. Is it literally a case of just sticking them on with adhesive? What purpose do the spring clips provide?

 

 

 

[datzenmike]

The Feb '72 and on molding has the two threaded fasteners and needs two holes. If you have an earlier sedan it probably won't work. Rather than drilling holes in the body just use automotive two sided tape.

[rosso]

Both old and new style moldings use the clips and bolts as in the diagram below. If your car does not have 4 or so holes for the spring clips, maybe someone filled them in.

 

 

[datzenmike]

Bugger me. I forgot to check the qty of clips. Yes 4 per side so four holes.

[thisismatt]

6 total mount points. 

 

Edited June 24, 2023 by thisismatt

[datzenmike]

My parts call out are for 8 clips.

[thisismatt]

1 hour ago, datzenmike said:

My parts call out are for 8 clips.

Yeah, 6 mount points per side.  4 clips, 2 bolts, per side.

[datzenmike]

Ahhh now it's clear.

[rattyrat]

shoot...they must be filled in then because the only holes are on the front fenders..i guess i'll leave the trims for now, kinda like the clean look anyway