Date:         Tue, 1 Mar 2011 08:55:37 -0600
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: An easy fix for broken grill clip mounts
Comments: To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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---- Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> I say clip mounts... I don't know what they are actually called but
> they are the tabs along the bottom of the upper grill that catch
> inside the upper radiator opening. They are often missing, I notice,
> and the outer two were broken off of my 83 westy grill.
>
> A couple of days ago I was going through my parts and noticed that
> similar clips on the bottom grill would, if removed from that
> easier-to-find part, epoxy right into the molded channel that was part
> of the original piece before it broke off. If you are looking at the
> upper and lower grill off the car, you will easily see what I mean. I
> cut the donor pieces to shape with an exacto hobby saw and then glued
> them into place. The whole operation took less than ten minutes and
> works great, no doubt stronger than before.
>
> I took pictures for those interested.

I just used plastic screws that are large enough to engage the body metal.  The grill is solidly in place.  Picked up the screws at a parts house from a display of generic body fasteners.  Might loosen up eventually, but the screws were cheap.  mcneely