Topic: FB Decklid Torsion Rod retainer

[jtfx6552]

What type of clip goes on the end? From the picture, it looks like whatever it was left the end of the rod free to get painted.


On the other side, where does the little clipped on piece of steel reside?



I found it interesting that the rod is body color over black, see where the center retainer was.

[rockhouse66]

You need one of these, and if you find two, so do I.

[markb0729]

Here's some good info on the topic.  May be the reason your clip is MIA...

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=11812.msg71479#msg71479

The exact retaining clip is not reproduced.  However, someone sent me a link to a "similar" retaining clip that may be acceptable but for the life of me, I can't find the link.  I never followed through because you had to buy in bulk (60 count?).

[WT8095]

Google "push nut". If someone has measurements they can post, we should be able to find a functional replacement (perhaps not a concours match though).

[J_Speegle]

Google "push nut". If someone has measurements they can post, we should be able to find a functional replacement (perhaps not a concours match though).

They are out there (non correct ones) Have purchased them locally at a hardware store and on Amazon

[rockhouse66]

If you find any with this oversize OD, let me know.  Push nuts like this are easy to find in the wrong diameter.  Not Concours! 

[jwc66k]

This has been covered -
http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=3764.msg20487#msg20487
In the words of my mentor - Jeff - the search feature is your friend.
Jim

[jtfx6552]

No offense, but the search feature here is the worst I've encountered on any major forum.

I did eventually find that thread, and this useful thread http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=6231.0   by searching on google, but not by the search here.

[jwc66k]

I did eventually find that thread, and this useful thread http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=6231.0   by searching on google, but not by the search here.

This has been covered -
http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=3764.msg20487#msg20487

You will find that the results of my research is included in both topics, and the results is - there is no source for an exact replacement retainer. Brant, at Virginia Mustang, is aware of this part needing to be reproduced and he is probably the one to do it, if possible.
And you are correct, the forum's search engine could use some help (hint). I use quotes around two or more words and that does work.
Jim

[67gta289]

No offense, but the search feature here is the worst I've encountered on any major forum.

Constructive criticism like this should never be a problem.  I also took note that you consider this a "major forum", which should be satisfying to those that put it together.

[CharlesTurner]

Regarding the search, I'll be honest and say that we have done very little in customizing the site, mainly keeping it as simple as possible.  In the 6 or so years that we've been running, I can't think of more than a few times we had access issues, which were problems with the provider.

I've personally had good luck with search here.  Sometimes I forget to use it, but the times I do, can usually find what I'm looking for.

Guess I would have to put it this way... for a site with such a vast amount of information, free to anyone and with no advertising, I'd say there is very little to complain about.

[67gtasanjose]

Guess I would have to put it this way... for a site with such a vast amount of information, free to anyone and with no advertising, I'd say there is very little to complain about.

I couldn't have said it any better than that! You NAILED it Charles!

Maybe if folks sent a couple (hundred) bucks regularly to help fund the costs, they might also have other "free" ideas that PREVENT charging people for this awesome service or having to cover the costs by having all of those spamming ads running in the background. If this comment speaks to you...maybe you have a few bucks at least to spare to help out. The times I look at contributions (see "donations" tab above), I rarely see much there. Administrators are probably funding things out of their own pockets and volunteering information ta-boot!

[J_Speegle]

Will say we've had some VERY GENEROUS supporters and want to take the opportunity to thank all that have helped over the years. For those we were here during the San Jose Picture project and helped out there it was a grand success - unlike I've seen any other site attempt and accomplish

There are times when I suggest that rather than have people pay me for something small or difficult to put a value on to instead to join and give a contribution of their choosing to the site but that has been my choice and mine alone

Just wanted to fill in some blanks

As for the search - never found one that works perfectly for me yet on any site. The machine never seems to be able to read my mind and fill in the blanks I've left.

Have found that if I can recall (normally can) who was participating in the discussion/thread that can help narrow things down with a subject.

[jtfx6552]

I think it's a great forum, I do realize how much great information is here. However I do have a lot of trouble finding it. Even when I have found great information I know I'll need to reference later, I've taken to saving as webarchive or .pdf because I have had much trouble finding information a second time.

I'll take Jim's hint about quotes and see how that works.

[J_Speegle]

I think it's a great forum, I do realize how much great information is here. However I do have a lot of trouble finding it. Even when I have found great information I know I'll need to reference later, I've taken to saving as webarchive or .pdf because I have had much trouble finding information a second time

For many other sites I found if I book mark the page, give it a descriptive title and then organize the bookmarks by major subject. Of course this can get overwhelming  after 10 years or so of doing that.  But its a start and figure nothing is as easy as I would like. Think I've for 3-5,000 web pages bookmarked at this point. Who know how many of those sites are still active