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 Posted: Feb 24, 2019 06:19AM
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Kimstone is a spammer.

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"Hang on a minute lads....I've got a great idea."

 Posted: Mar 7, 2017 11:10AM
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Update, I was able to repair my broken clips, silver soldered on some home made ss tabs that had failed on several clips, I now have a full set. Bresco does sell a clip REF # 37151P that I think might be right, short the tab that slides left or right in the 7mm hole. you would need to measure the molding flange gap to be sure its 8.8mm. Then you still need to make and spot weld, or other, the tabs on. When using the clips every other one is reversed in the hole to lock the trim in place, so it cannot slide back and forth. I found 3M VHB tape at Uline for $60.00 a 5 yard roll, 1.6mm thick x 12.7mm, I suppose, is about right. My guess is that the tape is only used on the 1/4" wide flat area under the trim and not out to the edges.

 Posted: Mar 3, 2017 11:51AM
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I have a first quarter 62 997 Cooper that lost it's original doors along the way. I now have a pair of really rotted 1st quarter 62 doors with the ss trim and most of the clips (pictured) needed to correct my rust free doors. Thinking of drilling the 24 holes, but only have 18 good clips. I do like this method as it's period correct, and allows for a little miss alignment as the clips can move in the holes some. Are there any out there? or would 18 be enough, perhaps with some 3m tape, and by the way, is that the solid rubber black or spongy foam gray emblem tape?

 Posted: Jan 16, 2016 10:50PM
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I was also going to suggest double sided tape. 3m vhb  would be perfect I'm not sure id call it a cheat job might be better than clips they just didn't have it back then. 3M VHB  tape is used in stuctral bonding those cargo trailers you see without screws or rivets  the metal siding on most is bonded with VHB tape. using a adhesion promoter on the trim would be a good idea if you go that route. The clips however might be cheaper the tape is $145 per roll.

 

 

 Posted: Jan 16, 2016 10:41AM
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Originally Posted by Spitz

Thats a great "temporary" idea John.  It will also cover the holes.  If it sticks so well, I'd be a little worried about paint coming off with it.

It would suck, however, if driving down the hwy and the tape lets go....bye bye trim

It's a cheat job for sure and I'm not proud ... not so proud I havent reversed the install either. This is the same stuff used today by the factories for emblems, body side moldings and such. Nothing that is going to fall off or damage the paint unless it's boarderline already. Like I said 10yrs and holding strong on our Mini.

 Posted: Jan 15, 2016 01:04PM
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Thats a great "temporary" idea John.  It will also cover the holes.  If it sticks so well, I'd be a little worried about paint coming off with it.

It would suck, however, if driving down the hwy and the tape lets go....bye bye trim

 

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 Posted: Jan 15, 2016 10:32AM
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Rushing to get our 64 Cooper ready for a show I cut corners and used some 3M doublesided emblem tape for the door trim. The plan was to do the job correctly after the event. 10yrs later and the 3M product is still holding the trim in place. Not concourse by any means however I'm the only one that knows (until now anyhow).

John

 Posted: Jan 14, 2016 07:05PM
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So I went and pulled the trim off one of my doors on my late 62 997 , it has the later , small clips. Was hoping to pull an early clip off and post a picture ,oh well Maybe the other door....... Mousy

 
 
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Mousy may be correct. My 62 997 Cooper has those large holes. 

 Posted: Jan 14, 2016 04:34PM
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Originally Posted by Jemal

I had the same suggestion as minimans, and I did go measure the rivet 13H743 and as I guessed it only needs about a 1/8th" hole.  I think mousy may have the right answer though.... Early 997 Cooper probably had different clips.... maybe try a full service paint store with automotive section.... check the little kiosk with all the trim clips... I bet something will jump out at you that you can make work!

You might just plug the holes with some of these little rubber or PVC 'plugs':

//www.minimania.com/part/GMT541/Plug-Pvc-Grommet-1-4-Od

I will order the Trim kit tomorrow, and take it to an bod sho supply store to see if i can find somethin that will work.

i also have another idea tha may allow me to use the standard rivets.  

I was thinking of making a bunch of sheet metal rectangular plates (7 mm x 12 mm) with the 1/8" rivet hole.  I could use one on the back side and one on the front, the rivet would have a dual purpose... Hold the plates and the trim... I will try this out if I can't find proper clips.

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 Posted: Jan 14, 2016 04:21PM
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Originally Posted by oldminimover49
Or just go back to your Australian doors, you will thank yourself in the August heat Big AL

I may prep both sets of doors so I can switch  them up at will

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 Posted: Jan 14, 2016 03:37PM
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I had the same suggestion as minimans, and I did go measure the rivet 13H743 and as I guessed it only needs about a 1/8th" hole.  I think mousy may have the right answer though.... Early 997 Cooper probably had different clips.... maybe try a full service paint store with automotive section.... check the little kiosk with all the trim clips... I bet something will jump out at you that you can make work!

You might just plug the holes with some of these little rubber or PVC 'plugs':

//www.minimania.com/part/GMT541/Plug-Pvc-Grommet-1-4-Od

 Posted: Jan 14, 2016 02:46PM
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Aren't they the same as convertible top snaps ? A friend of mine was so scared of bending a trim he siliconed his on and they are still holding years later.

If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.

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 Posted: Jan 14, 2016 02:03PM
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Or just go back to your Australian doors, you will thank yourself in the August heat

Big AL

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 Posted: Jan 14, 2016 01:09PM
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I like MiniMan's suggestion.  It will be a lot easier to make new holes than come up with clips for the ones that are there.  

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Minimans suggestion sounds good.

I was going to suggest some sort of rivet nut that would allow the fitment of the more recent style rivet. That may stick out above the surface too far though.

Terry

 Posted: Jan 14, 2016 12:26PM
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Why not drill smaller hole for the later rivets next to the large holes? The holes will be hidden by the trim and some butyl strip to seal the large holes?

Mini's are like buses they come along in a bunch

 Posted: Jan 14, 2016 12:09PM
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notabmw:

Part number 13H743, or small snap fasteners as used on clothing with small pop rivets.

Russ

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The doors you have are very early , 61-62 maybe. I have seen those LARGE clips used on 2 -997 coopers. Good luck trying to find them though ... Maybe Bresco Vehicle services in the UK might have them.

Bresco.com

Mousy

http://www.bresco.com/

 
 
 Posted: Jan 14, 2016 12:02PM
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Originally Posted by tmsmith

Thanks for the picture... I am looking to see if there is a solution to this without having to weld up the holes

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