Back in 2005 when I was searching for clips the vendors all had clips that fit, but were to big on the clip end and the wire gauge was to big. This caused the clip to punch a dimple in the SS molding when pushing the clip in. So I found a spring manufacture and had them make 4000 of these clips. The Filling Station bought me out the first year I took them to the Hershey Swap Meet. They have since sold out of what I had made and I hear they may have found another source to re-make them...give them a call.
You also might try Classic Parts of America, I sent them samples of my original clips a few years ago for them to use to have a batch made...don't know if they did or not...give them a call to see.
Note, the original size clips will not work on the reproduction moldings without using a thin plastic shim (1-gallon milk jug side cut into little strips) to keep the clip centered. The reproduction moldings are a little wider and have a smaller flange for the OEM clips to lock onto. Since I did this things may have changed...repo moldings might be the correct size now and or the clips may have been made to fit them...don't assume anything!
Don't forget to put a thin roll of seam sealer around each clip before installing to seal the hole up.
Mike B
