Looking for some help with this part....

[Lidio]

Hey every one


I was looking for a little help trying to hunt down the little clip shown in the Pic I attached.

This clip is used to retain the gauge pod in the Marauder consol. Every other time we take one apart this little clip brakes, cracks, becomes stressed or gets loose or lost.
Up until now I had extras that I don’t know where I got over the last few years. But about a month ago I wasted a day trying to hunt one of these down from the Ford dealers and small OEM parts venders locally and got no where.
Now I’m out of them and going be hurting the next time we need one. The one pictured is not exactly like the stock one on a MM but they work perfect and I had several of them new from Ford some how. So the one pictured is some kind of available replacement I’m thinking.

I thought I’d get lucky posting it here and maybe one of the members might know something about it or a part number. My local dealers and suppliers are awesome till this came along.


Thanks in advance if any one can help.

[TAF]

Lidio,

Contact Logan...according to him, in this thread HERE (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6377)

...they're a dime a dozen...or more appropriately...$2 for 10.

[martyo]

Hey Lidio, if you can pry them out of Logan's hands, I need two also. I am more than willing to pay for them.

For some reason Logan can't hear me. Or, he is just ignoring me like my ex-wife.....

[RF Overlord]

Speaking of clips, does anyone have availability/part number for the plastic screw-in/push-in thingies that hold the radiator support cover in place?

[TAF]

They're available RF...they come 4 in a pack. I've got 3 if you need some. I got them through the parts counter at the Ford Dealer...like $6.

[RF Overlord]

Thanks, dude!!!

Reason number 1,771,561 to love this site....:D :D :D :D

[01True BlueGT]

The part # for the upper radiator cover clip is W706519-S300.
This is a Ford #.

[Dr Caleb]

Originally posted by RF Overlord
Thanks, dude!!!

Reason number 1,771,561 to love this site....:D :D :D :D

I got that one. Tribble breeder indeed. :lol:

[woaface]

I recognize that thing...it popped off in my eye when I was showing my brother somethin.

[Zack]

Please post the exact part # because my dealer said they could not get them, and they never say that.

[CRUZTAKER]

Of all times I'm NOT in michigan....I have some of those in the toolbox. Sorry man.

Barry

[01True BlueGT]

OK, I spend the better part of the afternoon, looking for the gauge clips. I work for a L-M parts departmant, and they just don't list the attaching parts. I looked in one of our suppliers(S & R fastener) hardware parts books and couldn't find it there either.
I wish I could help ya. I'll check with my Body shop Monday and see if they have anything.

[67435animal]

Those suckers are the same ones that hold the trim fill piece above the door panel (opposite the mirrors). They tend to fall inside the door and rest at the bottom until rescued with a magnet.

I need a couple too.

Bob

[Lidio]

Thanks for the help so far. A part number would do the trick when and if some one can.

TAF... If you want to, drop one or two in an envelope, that would be great. PM me for some kind of payment method for parts/shipping.

Thanks

[RCSignals]

Has anyone checked any other fastener sources, like Auveco?
(I think that's how it's spelt)

[RCSignals]

Here is a link to auveco

There isn't much they don't have.

http://www.auveco.com/

[martyo]

Anybody?

[TAF]

Originally posted by Lidio
TAF... If you want to, drop one or two in an envelope, that would be great. PM me for some kind of payment method for parts/shipping.

Thanks

Lidio,

I was responding to RF's question on the "push/pins" that are used on the front radiator cowl...I don't have the "alligator" clips...
Maybe Logan should use his sources and put those in the "Store".

[67435animal]

Guys, I sent an e-mail to Auveco aksing them about this infamous PITA clip. I will let you know what they say.

Bob

[martyo]

Originally posted by TAF
Lidio,

I was responding to RF's question on the "push/pins" that are used on the front radiator cowl...I don't have the "alligator" clips...
Maybe Logan should use his sources and put those in the "Store".

I like that idea!

[RCSignals]

Originally posted by martyo
Anybody?

What was my post about auveco? Chopped liver? :)

BTW, they also have the "push pins"

[Warpath]

Did you try Murray's, Pep Boys, or Autozone? I know they carry some other stuff like the x-mas trees. I thought I may have seen these clips at Murrays. But, since I didn't need them, I am not sure what I saw.

We always called them Jesus clips because when you pulled the part off, they would shoot off and ricochet in the door or dash and you would scream out Jesus!

[Lidio]

My Local Ford dealer pulled through for me after leaving a PIC of the clips with them for a few days.

They came in a bag of four and was about $4.00.


The part number on the bag is: W704021-S309


Thanks every one.

[RCSignals]

LML, add that part number to the list!

[67435animal]

Originally posted by Lidio
My Local Ford dealer pulled through for me after leaving a PIC of the clips with them for a few days.

They came in a bag of four and was about $4.00.


The part number on the bag is: W704021-S309


Thanks every one.

Thank you!!!

I just ordered two bags of the darn things!

Bob

[Ambitious1]

So I am looking for some Gauge Pod Clips. The original Ford Part Number is W704021-S309. It is currently obsolete from Ford and I haven't had any luck finding any on eBay, Amazon or aftermarket.

Has anyone have any leads or willing to sell me a couple?

[Marauderjack]

Let me see if I have any!!

How many ya need??

[gdmjoe]

Ambitious1 - So I am looking for some Gauge Pod Clips. The original Ford Part Number is W704021-S309. It is currently obsolete from Ford and I haven't had any luck finding any on eBay, Amazon or aftermarket.

Has anyone have any leads or willing to sell me a couple?
For your listening pleasure and reading enjoyment .....

[RubberCtyRauder]

To add to the above post from gDMJoe

https://www.clipsandfasteners.com/Ford_Front_Door_Scuff_Plate_Re tainer_p/a19421.htm

[marauderrocks51]

ford told me that they only came with the console , which as we all know is discontinued . REALLY ?????

[Marauderjack]

This is all I have left...at least all I could find!!:(

Zack said he had a bunch of Gauge Pod clips......where'd he go??:confused:

[Landbt15]

Hi guys, I had the same issue a few weeks ago and finally found these on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018YPFROG. They look identical to the clip that I still have on-hand from my gauge pod.

Let me know if you need photos.

[Marauderjack]

Did you buy any??:confused:

[Landbt15]

Did you buy any??:confused:

I should have been more clear - yes. They work great.

[tbone]

Well crap. I will cancel my order with Tasca.

[Landbt15]

Well crap. I will cancel my order with Tasca.

If you look at Marauderjack's photo, these would be the ones on the left side.
These worked fine on my gauge pod, but I'm not sure if it's the "correct" one. His photo looks like there's some heavier duty clips as well.

[tbone]

As long as it holds the gauge pod firmly and I have extras for when they disappear every time you take the thing off, I'm happy.