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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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Are these repro grab inserts all made by one manuf ??

I just purchased one for my '63 and the color is off, the dimensions are off, and the hole placements are off.

Anyone know where to get a "good" one ??

My car is about 95% original. I don't know how people restore these cars as I find most all the repro items have major issues.

I bought a set of sill plates 30 years ago and they are not correct either.

Anyone know where to get a correct set of these ??

On a positive note I just received a '63 glove box door and it looks close to perfect.
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Originally Posted by C6 Z06
Are these repro grab inserts all made by one manuf ??

I just purchased one for my '63 and the color is off, the dimensions are off, and the hole placements are off.

Anyone know where to get a "good" one ??

My car is about 95% original. I don't know how people restore these cars as I find most all the repro items have major issues.

I bought a set of sill plates 30 years ago and they are not correct either.

Anyone know where to get a correct set of these ??


On a positive note I just received a '63 glove box door and it looks close to perfect.
Got mine from Zip and it fit perfect and blends well, I have never had an original so do not know what to compare it too, but looks good to me.
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I'm looking for a dark blue grab insert. The one I received is maybe a medium blue at best.

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Where did you get your glove box door? I am in the market for a 63, but want it as true as possible....
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Originally Posted by DucatiDon
Where did you get your glove box door? I am in the market for a 63, but want it as true as possible....
Trim Parts is the manufacturer of the reproduction '63 glove box door.
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Originally Posted by C6 Z06
I'm looking for a dark blue grab insert. The one I received is maybe a medium blue at best.

Larry
Larry, I bought interior dark blue touch up paint from Long Island Corvette and painted all metal and plastic trim pieces with it. Test out a rattle can and I think you'll be happy with the shade of the dark blue.
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Originally Posted by DucatiDon
Where did you get your glove box door? I am in the market for a 63, but want it as true as possible....
As JohnZ noted the '63 glove box doors are made by Trim Parts. I purchased it from ZIP.

Larry.
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