Thanks guys; I'll look into some alternative clips. I agree with both of you; my first choice was to eliminate the molding. The problem is on the 46-48 Plymouth, the molding comes down 1" past the rocker and lines up the bottom edge of the front and rear fenders. Without it, the edge of the fenders stick down an inch below the rocker. I talked to a few others who have modified the fenders to fit and both said looking back they would have stuck with the molding.