Door sill clips

[naasaa]

I am refurbishing the birdcage in my 68 convertible.
Hence I noticed that there is supposed to be 3 clips each side at the door sill reinformenct channel.
Marked #5 in attached drawing.
I only have one clip each side up front. What is the purpose of these clips, and do I need them?

 

[BBShark]

Good question. My 68 has these and I always thought they were to fasten the trim panel. I just checked and the holes don't align with the trim panel holes. Maybe for side pipes? Not sure side pipes were available in 68 but I can't imagine what would mount there.

 

[naasaa]

I dont think that they are or side pipes, as this was not an option for the 68 model.
Are these clips, or brackets, not attached to anything on yours?

 

[rtj]

The chrome rocker side piece attaches to them. It might be poorly drawn. Or, I’m completely off base.

 

[naasaa]

Becoming more strange about the purpose for these brackets is
The molding is attached to the fiberglass rocker channels.

 

[rtj]

Ok, scratch that idea.

 

[BBShark]

This is a C2 but is at least similar. I don't have a 69 AIM. The 68 AIM page shows the 68 only (2 piece) molding too. The molding on mine was attached to the fiberglass but is a later model molding.

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[naasaa]

I just saw underneath af year 1975.
There is none of these brackets

 

[BBShark]

I'm not sure but I think 69 is the only year for factory side pipes.