They seem to be spring steel. Care must be taken when attempting to bend them.
The 55.2 through 59 only came with 3 clips, so if your caps seem to be secure enough, I would leave the clips alone. You already have twice as many clips than the later models.


1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission