Posted By: mopfried
69 Dart GTS tail panel clips - 10/02/13 07:52 PM
Anyone know of a good source? I'm not even sure how many I need. The trunk lid I have needs drilled.
69 Dart GTS tail panel clips
Posted By: Rhinodart
Re: 69 Dart GTS tail panel clips - 10/03/13 12:03 AM
Not an easy part to find, I hoard them with impunity! 
There are other clips that can be used but don't work as well as the originals. 
There are other clips that can be used but don't work as well as the originals.
Posted By: mopfried
Re: 69 Dart GTS tail panel clips - 10/08/13 11:36 AM
Anyone else know of where I can find some? Im getting really close to paint and I don't want to have to drill and trial fit on new paint. Please help.
Posted By: Rhinodart
Re: 69 Dart GTS tail panel clips - 10/08/13 02:39 PM
I have not found but a couple of the clips at this point. I did check two trunk lids and recorded the measurements, but of course it is more complicated to explain than I thought. I started from the left top corner and measured to the right. They are 1/4" holes and the first one starts 5/8" from the edge and 1-1/2" down. The next one down is 4-7/8". The top row from the first hole is 4-5/8", 9-3/4", 9-3/4", 9-3/4" and the last hole is also 5/8" from the top right edge with the hole below it at 4-7/8". The bottom row holes from the left bottom hole is 9-1/4", 7-3/4", 10-3/4", 7-3/4", and 7-3/4". Of course you can approximate and check the hole spacing by turning your panel over and reversing the dimensions. Not to worry, I was a Mechanical Designer in a previous lifetime and double-checked my findings. I will see if I can dig-up more of the clips. 
I will see if I can dig-up more of the clips.
Posted By: mopfried
Re: 69 Dart GTS tail panel clips - 10/08/13 05:29 PM
Thanks for the info.... I have worked in the metal working industry for over 30 years... enough to know that
Mechanical Designer in a previous lifetime and double-checked my findings. Don't give me a lot of assurance!! lol just having fun... Really thanks a lot for that info. Let me know if you find some more clips. I did look at FOR A BODIES ONLY and found a link for some for a barracuda they say will work. I don't even know what the correct ones look like...
Heres the link.
http://www.buymetroparts.com/item/a-body/plymouth-rear-finish-panel-att/lid=18080013
Mechanical Designer in a previous lifetime and double-checked my findings. Don't give me a lot of assurance!! lol just having fun... Really thanks a lot for that info. Let me know if you find some more clips. I did look at FOR A BODIES ONLY and found a link for some for a barracuda they say will work. I don't even know what the correct ones look like...
Heres the link.
http://www.buymetroparts.com/item/a-body/plymouth-rear-finish-panel-att/lid=18080013
Posted By: 68GTS383
Re: 69 Dart GTS tail panel clips - 10/08/13 07:18 PM
Posted By: mopfried
Re: 69 Dart GTS tail panel clips - 10/08/13 07:30 PM
Have you used them?
Posted By: Rhinodart
Re: 69 Dart GTS tail panel clips - 10/09/13 03:04 AM
Quote:
Thanks for the info.... I have worked in the metal working industry for over 30 years... enough to know that
Mechanical Designer in a previous lifetime and double-checked my findings. Don't give me a lot of assurance!! lol just having fun... Really thanks a lot for that info. Let me know if you find some more clips. I did look at FOR A BODIES ONLY and found a link for some for a barracuda they say will work. I don't even know what the correct ones look like...
Heres the link.
http://www.buymetroparts.com/item/a-body/plymouth-rear-finish-panel-att/lid=18080013
69 Barracuda and Dart are the same clip, and equally as hard to find.
Posted By: Rhinodart
Re: 69 Dart GTS tail panel clips - 10/09/13 03:06 AM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/121019447089?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
These are on ebay
They do look REAL close to the originals, but ALOT longer studs!
At least there are 14 of them, the same number needed for you panel. Price is kinda high, but if you need them you need them.
Posted By: kentj340
Re: 69 Dart GTS tail panel clips - 10/09/13 10:12 AM
Original 69 Barracuda clips: 14 pieces #10-24 x 7/16. Pea soup green color, maybe an epoxy paint?
Came from the factory with 6 stamped sheet metal nuts on one side and 8 Huglok nuts with an internal nylon ring on the other side.
The stamped sheet metal nuts are the same as part B-12980 on page 69 here: http://www.amkproducts.com/Catalog_PDF/56-73.pdf
The holes in the trunk are notorious for water entry and trunk lid rusting. A formed donut of rope caulk in the depression of the sheet metal nuts will help make a seal.
Came from the factory with 6 stamped sheet metal nuts on one side and 8 Huglok nuts with an internal nylon ring on the other side.
The stamped sheet metal nuts are the same as part B-12980 on page 69 here: http://www.amkproducts.com/Catalog_PDF/56-73.pdf
The holes in the trunk are notorious for water entry and trunk lid rusting. A formed donut of rope caulk in the depression of the sheet metal nuts will help make a seal.
Posted By: Rhinodart
Re: 69 Dart GTS tail panel clips - 10/09/13 03:00 PM
Quote:
Original 69 Barracuda clips: 14 pieces #10-24 x 7/16. Pea soup green color, maybe an epoxy paint?
Came from the factory with 6 stamped sheet metal nuts on one side and 8 Huglok nuts with an internal nylon ring on the other side.
The stamped sheet metal nuts are the same as part B-12980 on page 69 here: http://www.amkproducts.com/Catalog_PDF/56-73.pdf
The holes in the trunk are notorious for water entry and trunk lid rusting. A formed donut of rope caulk in the depression of the sheet metal nuts will help make a seal.
Dart used 10 stamped steel nuts and 4 Huglok nuts for the ends.
Posted By: kentj340
Re: 69 Dart GTS tail panel clips - 10/10/13 01:06 AM
Cool. I'll bet my Barracuda shoulda been like that but was obviously assembled on a Monday morning.
Not only that, but the factory didn't drill, didn't attach the "340-S" emblems to my front fenders. Took me quite a long time to find out they should have been there - nearly 40 years.
Not only that, but the factory didn't drill, didn't attach the "340-S" emblems to my front fenders. Took me quite a long time to find out they should have been there - nearly 40 years.
Posted By: Rhinodart
Re: 69 Dart GTS tail panel clips - 10/10/13 02:03 AM
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Cool. I'll bet my Barracuda shoulda been like that but was obviously assembled on a Monday morning.
Not only that, but the factory didn't drill, didn't attach the "340-S" emblems to my front fenders. Took me quite a long time to find out they should have been there - nearly 40 years.
So you had A53 on your fender tag? In 69 they made 340 Barracuda's without being Formula S's.
Posted By: kentj340
Re: 69 Dart GTS tail panel clips - 10/10/13 05:36 AM
Yep, I ordered the car with A53, and it's on my fender tag and window sticker, and I paid $132.00 for it ($186.30 MSRP).
The
"HIGH PERF. ENG./340 CID/,
DUAL EXHAUSTS & CHROME EXH. TIPS,
H.D. SUSP. PKG., FIRM RIDE SHOCK
ABS., RED STREAK TIRES, FORMULA S
MEDALLION, ENGINE PLAQUE, RADIATOR
GRILLE-BLACK, HD. WHEELS, REAR DECK
APPLIQUE-BLACK."
are all there (except I ordered white streak tires), but no front fender emblems, which were not listed in this A53 description. The 69 sales brochure only said, "...and Formula "S" body trim." So I never knew the emblems were missing until I started recently to restore the car and found out the emblems were for sale.
The
"HIGH PERF. ENG./340 CID/,
DUAL EXHAUSTS & CHROME EXH. TIPS,
H.D. SUSP. PKG., FIRM RIDE SHOCK
ABS., RED STREAK TIRES, FORMULA S
MEDALLION, ENGINE PLAQUE, RADIATOR
GRILLE-BLACK, HD. WHEELS, REAR DECK
APPLIQUE-BLACK."
are all there (except I ordered white streak tires), but no front fender emblems, which were not listed in this A53 description. The 69 sales brochure only said, "...and Formula "S" body trim." So I never knew the emblems were missing until I started recently to restore the car and found out the emblems were for sale.
Posted By: Rhinodart
Re: 69 Dart GTS tail panel clips - 10/10/13 02:55 PM
My 69 Dart GTS had a GT SPORT stripe on one side and a DART SWINGER stripe on the other, so I am not surprised! 
Posted By: Part_Stalker
Re: 69 Dart GTS tail panel clips - 10/10/13 04:08 PM
There is currently one on the Seattle CL. Maybe he would be willing to seperate what you need unless you wanted the whole thing. Search using Dart GTS or the heading in his ad is Mopar Parts and Goodies. Saw it quickly when he was unloading a 340 for me and it didn't look bad. He also had the hood, doors and some other pieces. Hope this helps.