Original wire routing clips

[Lynn]

Anyone know where to get these?

They are either black or brown (my harness has some of each). Disregard the green tint in pic 3, as it is just a reflection fromt he green protector on the table.

No one seems to make an exact repro (big surprise).

The numbers don't matter. One of mine has 7 and 9. Another has 2 and 4.

I only need 3. The closest to original ones I have found are in China. I have to buy 1000. I would do it if they were exact.

Resto houses have the offset one, but I don't need any of those.
If anyone has old harnesses with one or two originals in them, I would certainly be interested.

Have a discussion going here: http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=4303.0

and here: http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=216311

[Lynn]

Came up with my own solution. A little labor intensive, but stuff like this keeps me out of trouble.

Started with a later model clip, Auveco number is A14546. I bought them from clips and fasteners.com.

That is the first pic.

Trimmed it down.

Took the trimmed down clip to the bench grinder and grooved the back side for a cleaner fit.

Removed the old clip. Tried to save the staple. Some survived, but replaced those that didn't with a common office staple.

Drilled two small holes in the new clip to match up with the staple.

Attached to the inner retaining sleeve with the staple.

Put a very small wrap of electrical tape very tightly around the stapled area just for insurance.

Wrapped the entire harness with new non-adhesive vinyl wrap in the correct width.

Looks pretty darn factory.

These new clips are VERY tough. Although they trim easily with a fresh razor blade, they can take a twist and pull and remain intact.

I bought 75 of them, because in bulk they are unbelievably cheap.
If you need some, PM me your address and twll me how many. As with the pay it forward classifieds, I assume this will be for your own vehicle.

[Salvatore]

I think I have some. I will look Tomorrow. Gotta dig them out.

[Lynn]

Sam:

Thanks for the effort, but... If you do have some of the originals, pass them on to someone else.
I have already rewrapped the entire harness.
These came out close enough I don't plan to unwrap just to replace them.

[Salvatore]

OK, I do have some nice originals but it looks like you got it under control Lynn. Pictures of your projects are in order!