[Shiny]

It's awesome Ames has these but it adds up fast for 6 of them.

Anyone know of a less expensive (ie parts store) functional equivalent?

Mike

[Trevor78]

Got a pic?

[Shiny]

Woops, sorry about that... I uploaded last night and today they are gone because I hadn't submitted the post. Noted.

[Stuart]

You could check if https://www.clipsandfasteners.com has something that would work.

[Shiny]

Thanks Stuart

They have these that are inexpensive and might work. I'll have to check clearance above the clip mounting hole:



It also appears late sixties Mustangs had something similar and are likely to cost less than Pontiac parts. AMK has at least one version but they want $30 minimum and shipping costs are significant.



I'll try to find something like these at a local parts store.

Mike

[BB70]

Zip ties with christmas tree molded on. Probably find similar at the parts store.

[Stuart]

You could also try some of the weatherstrip manufacturers, like Steele Rubber or Metro Moulded Parts - I believe they carry a number of universal style clips as well.

[Shiny]

Thanks for the ideas!

I ran into O'Reilly's and they had nothing in stock nor easy for them to find. I will look at their web site as they can get stuff very fast and don't charge me shipping.

The zip-tie with a tree deal looks easy and cheap. Both good things so I'll look for those.

I can get the round one through eBay for a reasonable price too. It is an Auveco part #14531 (1/2") or 14533 (3/4"). I have to look at clearance above the holes in the radiator support before I go for this option.

I'm still trying to find prices and options for those 67 Mustang clips. They are really close to the Pontiac parts.

[bdk1976]

I used black zip ties on mine - not the prettiest, but not really noticeable either.

[Shiny]

Originally Posted by BB70

Zip ties with christmas tree molded on. Probably find similar at the parts store.

Originally Posted by bdk1976

I used black zip ties on mine - not the prettiest, but not really noticeable either.

Thanks to you both. Turns out these are in stock at O'Reilly's:



I found a used hood release rod at Desert Valley Auto. I'll ask if they also have the "correct" clips used. If not, I'll go with these push-ties!

Great to have your help.

Mike

[Shiny]

This:

[Shiny]

The push-in clips worked fine. Thanks again for the ideas.

I actually had 2 originals still intact but they don't hold the wire any better than the zip-ties.

Onward

Mike