ebinmaine 62,959 #1 Posted November 25, 2018 I don't know what these are called or where I could find them. Could someone lead me in the right direction? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,035 #2 Posted November 25, 2018 what were they originally for ? pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,959 #3 Posted November 25, 2018 1 minute ago, peter lena said: what were they originally for ? pete They clamp to the sheet metal and hold wires for things such as lights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,864 #4 Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) Amazon.com Search: Red Hound Auto Trailer Wiring Clips - Package of 25 Edited November 25, 2018 by rmaynard 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 7,772 #5 Posted November 25, 2018 Oh yah, I need some of them too. I think they are called clippy thingees 😂 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,035 #6 Posted November 25, 2018 I could not see the detail in the clips, no problem, I usually protect my wiring with pneumatic tubing , that totally eliminates chafing and wear. good pick up by rMaynard, your answers are on this site, pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,959 #7 Posted November 25, 2018 19 minutes ago, rmaynard said: Amazon.com Search: Red Hound Auto Trailer Wiring Clips - Package of 25 Thanks Bob !! 21 minutes ago, c-series don said: Oh yah, I need some of them too. I think they are called clippy thingees 😂 Hehehe I used the name and searched Amazon and fleabay and found these... Ordered 2 for under $11 each with free shipping. https://www.ebay.com/i/153065318121?rt=nc&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20161006002618%26meid%3D571f557583ba468981cc543845792772%26pid%3D100694%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D11%26sd%3D332686081242%26itm%3D153065318121 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #8 Posted November 25, 2018 These are 304 stainless - good sized wiring hole for harnesses and already designed for 1/8" metal to clip onto - .300" harness size, plenty for restorations in which you're adding a separate ground wire versus using chassis grounds. https://www.amazon.com/Heyco-S6445-Sunrunner-Cable-Package/dp/B00DOGJHU6/ref=pd_sbs_263_21?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00DOGJHU6&pd_rd_r=523a4344-f0ca-11e8-b188-2fb63616cf11&pd_rd_w=uhBjS&pd_rd_wg=HB4om&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=7d5d9c3c-5e01-44ac-97fd-261afd40b865&pf_rd_r=5ZBBGKXVA3NBY8QFFY26&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=5ZBBGKXVA3NBY8QFFY26 Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,864 #9 Posted November 25, 2018 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: Thanks Bob !! Hehehe I used the name and searched Amazon and fleabay and found these... Ordered 2 for under $11 each with free shipping. Better deal. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,959 #10 Posted November 25, 2018 49 minutes ago, rmaynard said: Better deal. I'm kinda Chee.... Uhh.. frugal. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Razorback 1,032 #11 Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I'm kinda Chee.... Uhh.. frugal. There is a difference between cheep and frugal. I tell people about me and my dear wife, "I'm frugal, she's cheap!" (Quite a problem for a husband to have, huh? ) Edited November 25, 2018 by Razorback 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,690 #12 Posted November 26, 2018 Thanks Sarge ...I have a stainless fetish... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,333 #13 Posted November 26, 2018 Thank you all! I need some of those thingies myself. 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #14 Posted November 27, 2018 Most of the imported clips that are made of steel will easily rust out inside the package - the black oxide or silver/gold zinc coatings are not a truly hard oxide and it holds moisture and will rust at the drop of a hat. Also, they are not made of a harder spring steel, so they don't stay on the frame metal very well at all - a little vibration and they loosen up and fall off. I've tried several brands and any made from stainless are far better - the ones from the older US manufacturers that supply trailer parts are all quite good and will last. Be careful how they fit the harness/wires - cheap ones can have a nasty burr on the inside from when they were punched out prior to being formed - it will cut through the insulation in short order and ruin your wiring. The mesh type harness sleeves are a great idea if it's more than just a couple of wires as well. I do prefer to run separate grounds to all lamps/accessories - it prevents having to rely on the chassis ground on a piece of equipment that moves/vibrates constantly. Sarge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1940willys 96 #15 Posted November 27, 2018 Aah, those clips..... ya blow out your finger nail or cut yourself trying to remove them. Or work around them for that matter! Ya think they'd have some sort of rubberized protection for the wires that run through them to prevent shorts! Anybody find a better option? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 62,959 #16 Posted November 27, 2018 Just now, 1940willys said: Aah, those clips..... ya blow out your finger nail or cut yourself trying to remove them. Or work around them for that matter! Ya think they'd have some sort of rubberized protection for the wires that run through them to prevent shorts! Anybody find a better option? There are bolt-on eyelets that have a rubber coating or insert in them. You could also do as stated by Peter above and put them inside of another piece of tubing. Another thing I have done is to put a piece of heat shrink tubing at the contact point to give it another layer of protection. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge 3,462 #17 Posted November 28, 2018 On harnesses that were too large to fit into the clips with a protective sleeve, I have added dual wall shrink boot w/adhesive anywhere there is questionable contact against the wiring's insulation. Best option, really, in those areas is to use harness tape, not regular electrical tape or even self-adhering silicon repair wrap. Just be aware, if you have to remove that silicon wrap - you'll cuss the idiot that used the stuff. Tesa harness tape Stainless harness clamps Here's the better grade of split - braided loom - split braided loom Del City also carries all of this stuff and more, albeit a bit higher priced at times. Sarge 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
