Door panel fasteners
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Wait! I found something you didn't? Again, my ears still ring - chugalug. 
I found it in Illustrations in the Interior Trim Section Page 13. That diagram is for 80/86 F100/F350 Regular Cab models, so I knew I didn't need to go to the text side to check for application.
I found it in Illustrations in the Interior Trim Section Page 13. That diagram is for 80/86 F100/F350 Regular Cab models, so I knew I didn't need to go to the text side to check for application.
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Wait! I found something you didn't? Again, my ears still ring - chugalug.
I found it in Illustrations in the Interior Trim Section Page 13. That diagram is for 80/86 F100/F350 Regular Cab models, so I knew I didn't need to go to the text side to check for application.
I found it in Illustrations in the Interior Trim Section Page 13. That diagram is for 80/86 F100/F350 Regular Cab models, so I knew I didn't need to go to the text side to check for application.
I looked in the illustrations section just to find any occurrence of that number, then had the computer search through the Text section... it found ONE occurrence, and *it* didn't specify applications.
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Wait! I found something you didn't? Again, my ears still ring - chugalug.
I found it in Illustrations in the Interior Trim Section Page 13. That diagram is for 80/86 F100/F350 Regular Cab models, so I knew I didn't need to go to the text side to check for application.
I found it in Illustrations in the Interior Trim Section Page 13. That diagram is for 80/86 F100/F350 Regular Cab models, so I knew I didn't need to go to the text side to check for application.
Be careful doing that. It can lead you astray.
For instance the comon part number, 40700, for a tailgate will get you more than one tailgate that will fit most everything.
Doesn't mean all 40700s are interchangeable. 
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Thanks for telling/reminding me, as I certainly had forgotten. 
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It's worth adding that if you have a good junkyard in your area, you can find the push pins 
on most junked trucks. I've found several where the panels had already been pulled to get to the door innards, and they were available by the handful... one of those things we don't often think of when rooting around for parts, but always nice to have plenty of spares.
on most junked trucks. I've found several where the panels had already been pulled to get to the door innards, and they were available by the handful... one of those things we don't often think of when rooting around for parts, but always nice to have plenty of spares.
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It's worth adding that if you have a good junkyard in your area, you can find the push pins on most junked trucks. I've found several where the panels had already been pulled to get to the door innards, and they were available by the handful... one of those things we don't often think of when rooting around for parts, but always nice to have plenty of spares.
on most junked trucks. I've found several where the panels had already been pulled to get to the door innards, and they were available by the handful... one of those things we don't often think of when rooting around for parts, but always nice to have plenty of spares.But 90% of the ones I see in junkyards are worthless; many/most of the little plastic wings have been stripped off, rendering them virtually useless.
I now consider them single-use items.
They can be found in blister packages in auto parts but they're exceedingly expensive that way.
Here are three sites that sell 'em in packs of 25 for ~$5 + shipping:
ClipsAndFasteners.com - Automotive Retainers,Clips and Fasteners
The Cliphouse Nationwide
Auto Body Clips - Auto Body Clips
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Yes, they're available.
But 90% of the ones I see in junkyards are worthless; many/most of the little plastic wings have been stripped off, rendering them virtually useless.
I now consider them single-use items.
They can be found in blister packages in auto parts but they're exceedingly expensive that way.
Here are three sites that sell 'em in packs of 25 for ~$5 + shipping:
ClipsAndFasteners.com - Automotive Retainers,Clips and Fasteners
The Cliphouse Nationwide
Auto Body Clips - Auto Body Clips
But 90% of the ones I see in junkyards are worthless; many/most of the little plastic wings have been stripped off, rendering them virtually useless.
I now consider them single-use items.
They can be found in blister packages in auto parts but they're exceedingly expensive that way.
Here are three sites that sell 'em in packs of 25 for ~$5 + shipping:
ClipsAndFasteners.com - Automotive Retainers,Clips and Fasteners
The Cliphouse Nationwide
Auto Body Clips - Auto Body Clips
My brother gave me a handful for my truck when I re-did my door panels and fixed the electric motors.
He does upholstery work and gets them in bulk...
I will check with him also for the supplier...Trav..
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Yes, they're available.
But 90% of the ones I see in junkyards are worthless; many/most of the little plastic wings have been stripped off, rendering them virtually useless.
I now consider them single-use items.
They can be found in blister packages in auto parts but they're exceedingly expensive that way.
Here are three sites that sell 'em in packs of 25 for ~$5 + shipping:
ClipsAndFasteners.com - Automotive Retainers,Clips and Fasteners
The Cliphouse Nationwide
Auto Body Clips - Auto Body Clips
But 90% of the ones I see in junkyards are worthless; many/most of the little plastic wings have been stripped off, rendering them virtually useless.
I now consider them single-use items.
They can be found in blister packages in auto parts but they're exceedingly expensive that way.
Here are three sites that sell 'em in packs of 25 for ~$5 + shipping:
ClipsAndFasteners.com - Automotive Retainers,Clips and Fasteners
The Cliphouse Nationwide
Auto Body Clips - Auto Body Clips
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Yes, they're available.
But 90% of the ones I see in junkyards are worthless; many/most of the little plastic wings have been stripped off, rendering them virtually useless.
I now consider them single-use items.
They can be found in blister packages in auto parts but they're exceedingly expensive that way.
Here are three sites that sell 'em in packs of 25 for ~$5 + shipping:
ClipsAndFasteners.com - Automotive Retainers,Clips and Fasteners
The Cliphouse Nationwide
Auto Body Clips - Auto Body Clips
But 90% of the ones I see in junkyards are worthless; many/most of the little plastic wings have been stripped off, rendering them virtually useless.
I now consider them single-use items.
They can be found in blister packages in auto parts but they're exceedingly expensive that way.
Here are three sites that sell 'em in packs of 25 for ~$5 + shipping:
ClipsAndFasteners.com - Automotive Retainers,Clips and Fasteners
The Cliphouse Nationwide
Auto Body Clips - Auto Body Clips
Still need to repaint the dash.
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Welcome.
I purchased 100 of these things from Clips and Fasteners; I used some on my brother's 1993 Taurus SHO, the others are for my DD 1986 Tempo and 1981 F350:
Door Panel Retainers Ford
Hmmm.... a fair number of people here have done that, and I did it for the first time this past summer to the Taurus.
Preparation is key... Some links for ya:
Em and her truck:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...b-edition.html
My project this past summer, my brother's Taurus:
I agree with the book, this is best done with two people - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum
Door Panel Retainers Ford
Hmmm.... a fair number of people here have done that, and I did it for the first time this past summer to the Taurus.
Preparation is key... Some links for ya:
Em and her truck:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...b-edition.html
My project this past summer, my brother's Taurus:
I agree with the book, this is best done with two people - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum
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I have 25 coming from clips and fasteners. Shipping was about the same as the clips...i hate that 
. Oh well, still only $8 bucks for them and I can put my nice new looking (almost) door panels back on.
Ctubutis, Em's rebuild thread is what I gave me the idea to redo everything. Just gotta figure out how to get the last 4 bolts out of the dash. The ones on the sides by the doors. BTW, that Taurus looked like a nightmare to do.
. Oh well, still only $8 bucks for them and I can put my nice new looking (almost) door panels back on. Ctubutis, Em's rebuild thread is what I gave me the idea to redo everything. Just gotta figure out how to get the last 4 bolts out of the dash. The ones on the sides by the doors. BTW, that Taurus looked like a nightmare to do.
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Yeah, the Taurus was a summer-long project, and I don't really get into the A/C and other mechanical things in that thread (seeing as how the forum is for interiors & aesthetics and such).
As for the dash bolts, the 10mm things on the edges? I don't recall having problems with them....?
As for the dash bolts, the 10mm things on the edges? I don't recall having problems with them....?
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Yeah, the Taurus was a summer-long project, and I don't really get into the A/C and other mechanical things in that thread (seeing as how the forum is for interiors & aesthetics and such).
As for the dash bolts, the 10mm things on the edges? I don't recall having problems with them....?
As for the dash bolts, the 10mm things on the edges? I don't recall having problems with them....?
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Huh.... I don't remember encountering Phillips-head screws there... I wonder if it's something a PO enhanced for you....
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Door Clips arrived and fit perfectly..woohoo. Door panels are back on. Just had to reverse my wood grain panels where the window crank is. Switched mine from right to left on accident. They are not interchangeable like I thought. lol.