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234 months ago

Gina W   asked this question:

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234 months ago

Susan Murray   wrote:

door clip

My comment:

I've used this in the past for similar work.
Google "door clip" automotive and you get some good examples

My references:

Automotive supplies for early model GM, Ford and Chrysler, replacement parts, ... Moulding Clip, Hood clip, Door Clip, Body Side Moulding ...
www.rjlautofasteners.com

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234 months ago

Susan Murray   wrote:

door fastener

My comment:

can also be translated as "door stapler". "agrafeur" actually means "stapler"

My references:

www.orthomed.fr/produits/genou.fr.htm

234 months ago

Isabel Ruivo   wrote:

stapler

Comments by other colleagues on this answer:

234 months ago

Jennifer White   wrote:

How can you have a stapler on a car door? They're generally used for paper etc.

234 months ago

Jennifer White   wrote:

How can you have a stapler on a car door? They're generally used for paper etc.

234 months ago

Isabel Ruivo   wrote:

eye (of hook and eye)

My comment:

In Kettridge's French/English Technical Dictionary, porte d'agrafe=eye (of hook and eye)

Comments by other colleagues on this answer:

234 months ago

Jennifer White   wrote:

But Barbara - this is all about cars! A hook and eye is on a dress, not a car door!

234 months ago

Jennifer White   wrote:

If you check it out, you'll find that "hook and eye" also has industrial uses other than in the manufacture of clothing.

234 months ago

Jennifer White   wrote:

Yes, for chains and fishing etc. Not cars though.

234 months ago

Jennifer White   wrote:

Did a Yahoo search, and in the field of automotive suspension engineering there is indeed an "eye of the spring" or a "spring eye."

234 months ago

Jennifer White   wrote:

Yes, for chains and fishing etc. Not cars though.

234 months ago

Jennifer White   wrote:

But Barbara - this is all about cars! A hook and eye is on a dress, not a car door!