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1978 SE Tailgate Trim Retainers #2331776
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Hey all, I took the trim off the tailgate of my RC and of course all the plastic retainers are broken.There are 3 different types involved and the parts catalog I have does not call out any of these retainers.LMC shows something in last years catalog, but it is discontinued in 2017.Does anyone have the OEM part numbers for these or a source.I have found the lower body side retainers...expensive but available.Thanks for your help!

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Re: 1978 SE Tailgate Trim Retainers [Re: Mr onetwo] #2334009
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C'mon guys...nothin?

Re: 1978 SE Tailgate Trim Retainers [Re: Mr onetwo] #2334064
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Sorry: Those were hard to find 20 years ago.


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I still have a parts truck tailgate together with the trim and retainers, but I am pretty sure if I took it apart I would be in the same situation you are in. work

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Re: 1978 SE Tailgate Trim Retainers [Re: Mr onetwo] #2334562
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I was afraid that this was going to be a big problem.Does anyone have any ideas about mounting this trim a different way?

Re: 1978 SE Tailgate Trim Retainers [Re: Mr onetwo] #2335061
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I think you could find some of the skinny fasteners. I also have thought about using two thinner clips in place of one wide clip. You know, one at the bottom edge and one at the top edge of the molding. I've never done it but think it would work. I've been lucky enough to salvage enough of the originals to make it work on my last truck of that era.

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Re: 1978 SE Tailgate Trim Retainers [Re: Mr onetwo] #2336692
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www.mopartruckparts.com has them listed.

Re: 1978 SE Tailgate Trim Retainers [Re: Mr onetwo] #2336817
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Thank you ever so much!!!!!For anyone else I have attached a snip showing the parts in question.I am going to contact them and see if I can get ant sort of discount for the whole package.Thanks again for the tip "badeeds"!

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Mr onetwo So did they have all those clips??? I'm getting an SE and will order these just to have them.

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Hey guys....I am still looking for the 6003338 corner retainers with the bolt.Let me know if anyone is looking for them also...I may have found a stash, we'll see.

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Definitely interested in a set if you find some.

Re: 1978 SE Tailgate Trim Retainers [Re: MikeT] #2592226
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Originally Posted By MikeT
Definitely interested in a set if you find some.
Workin' on it Mike.PM me with your contact info.When I get the NOS ones I may pursue the thought of having someone 3D print the plastic part with a separate bolt...we'll see.

Re: 1978 SE Tailgate Trim Retainers [Re: Mr onetwo] #2592228
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Oh, I forgot to mention...I found 4 on a dealers shelf in PA for $2.50 ea ...not too shabby!They were not listed on parts voice...got a tip from a guy on FB

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Sometimes you can find stuff like this at a body shop.
Wont be original but will keep the trim in place.


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I have found sources for 3 out of the 4 clips used on SE tailgates and body lower trim. I am contacting Altha in Florida to see if they want to repop the 6003338 corners I recently found.

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The corners just arrived...here is what they look like.John at Altha fastener down in Florida is going to look and see if he has any in his stash.

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Well , i'll need the clips, plus some of my trim on the tailgate of my trailduster is gone. Keep us posted! par12730@sbcglobal.net


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Re: 1978 SE Tailgate Trim Retainers [Re: hulmule] #2600347
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Originally Posted By hulmule
Well , i'll need the clips, plus some of my trim on the tailgate of my trailduster is gone. Keep us posted! par12730@sbcglobal.net
Waiting for word from John at Altha Fastener.







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