Clips for side panels

[produceguy]

Hello again all. I'm redoing my upholstery and wondering where I can find clips to place on the back of the side panels that will snap into the sides of the hull so I don't see or have to drill holes into the new upholstery?

 

[dozerII]

Re: Clips for side panels

Good clips can be real tough to find and hard to install. I drill mounting matching holes through the side panels and gunwales prior to upholstering which allows you to position them exactly where you want. Then install Stainless steel 10-24 T nuts and bolts through the side panels with a little re Loctite. Upholster the side panel and install with SS star washers and nuts.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Re: Clips for side panels

are you refering to the christmas tree clips?

Beacon Fabric & Notions

Plastic clips, push-in and snap-in including canoe clips, Stalok fasteners and Pine Tree Clips from ITW Fastex

Amazon.com: 25 Double End Xmas Tree Retainers Clips 11/32" Stem Diameter: Automotive

 

[produceguy]

Re: Clips for side panels

Good clips can be real tough to find and hard to install. I drill mounting matching holes through the side panels and gunwales prior to upholstering which allows you to position them exactly where you want. Then install Stainless steel 10-24 T nuts and bolts through the side panels with a little re Loctite. Upholster the side panel and install with SS star washers and nuts.

COOL.Thanks for the tip.

 

[produceguy]

Re: Clips for side panels

are you refering to the christmas tree clips?

Beacon Fabric & Notions

Plastic clips, push-in and snap-in including canoe clips, Stalok fasteners and Pine Tree Clips from ITW Fastex

Amazon.com: 25 Double End Xmas Tree Retainers Clips 11/32" Stem Diameter: Automotive

Yup, that would be it. THANK YOU.

 

[lokonn]

Re: Clips for side panels

I drilled holes prior to upholstering, epoxied plastic toilet t-bolts in my side panels and used stainless wing nuts. Worked out well, easy install and un-install if needed.