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#1332231 11/02/2019 12:36 AM
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Anyone know of a source for this clip that holds one side of the defroster ducts to the dash?

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Derek,
Go to your local Ace or any full service hardware store and look for a S-style cage nut also called Clip-On Enclosed Hex Nuts. I have attached a photo so you can see what it looks like. You may find one you could modify (remove the nut) and use on your vents.
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Thx Harold! The clip I’m looking for is shown in my photo. It is an S-style clip but it clips over the end of the duct and then onto the dash...no fastener needed on this side if the duct.

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Go by and visit with the manager of your local Paint and Body Shop. Bet they have a supply on hand or can point you in the right direction.🛠


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Derek,
I know the clip you are looking for. That is why I suggested picking out the S-style cage nut close to the size you need & remove the nut and adjust the openings to fit your vents.
You can contact Advance Components, (972)446-5500. They have the clip in the photo. They may have the size you need.

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Thx Harold. I did go to Advance Components and found this one! Doesn’t look like the same size but may be good enough!
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That looks like the clip that goes on the bottom of the fan shroud on some 60's 70's trucks. They are available at the specialty suppliers.
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Yeh it’s real similar. The fan shroud clip is square and flat. This clip is more round on top and longer on top than bottom.


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