Help With Door Panel Purchase
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Racer
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From: Annandale Va
Help With Door Panel Purchase
Looking to replace door panel on my 70 vette is there a difference other that price from these suppliers.
1970-75 Deluxe Door Panel Pair
(pair)
Mid America 799.99
Wilcox 591.90
Corvette Central 778.00
YearOne 572.00
Ecklers 779.98
1970-75 Deluxe Door Panel Pair
(pair)
Mid America 799.99
Wilcox 591.90
Corvette Central 778.00
YearOne 572.00
Ecklers 779.98
Melting Slicks
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Corvette America as well. Them and Al Knock are the only manufactures of the door panels that I am aware of. The others guys are just reselling CA and AK's products.
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You can also save some bux by buying the bare panels and re-using the original hardware. Thats what I did....Transferring the old hardware was easy, I repainted the black areas, polished up the chrome...they look awesome!
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Racer
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From: Annandale Va
thanks one more question
If all of the above companies buy from Corvette America or Al Knoch and resell them why are some prices $200 cheaper. Are they selling seconds or what.
That is a considerable difference in price for what appears to be the same product if you are right and they but from the same companies.
Am I not seeing something that should. It would seem that if they are all pretty much the same product that it would be wise to go with the cheaper price from someone like Wilcox. Wilcox seems to have a good
rep with most on the forum.
Thanks for your imput.
That is a considerable difference in price for what appears to be the same product if you are right and they but from the same companies.
Am I not seeing something that should. It would seem that if they are all pretty much the same product that it would be wise to go with the cheaper price from someone like Wilcox. Wilcox seems to have a good
rep with most on the forum.
Thanks for your imput.
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I bought several things from several different vendors based on prices. Most all of the interior pieces came from Corvette America ultimately. When it came time for carpet, door panels, and convertible top, I bought from Al Knoch.
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Racer
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I guess what I trying to say is, if they are made by the same company but sold by a different retailer, why should I pay $200 more for the same item. Not trying to beat a dead horse but I don't understand. Is there a reason to buy from Al Knoch if another seller is selling his doors for $200 cheaper, which if what everyone is saying that most door panels are made by him or mid america, why wouldn't I want to pay the lower price. I must be missing something here and it's probably me but I'm confused.
Thanks as usual for all your help.
Thanks as usual for all your help.
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by vette70
I guess what I trying to say is, if they are made by the same company but sold by a different retailer, why should I pay $200 more for the same item. Not trying to beat a dead horse but I don't understand. Is there a reason to buy from Al Knoch if another seller is selling his doors for $200 cheaper, which if what everyone is saying that most door panels are made by him or mid america, why wouldn't I want to pay the lower price. I must be missing something here and it's probably me but I'm confused.
Thanks as usual for all your help.
Thanks as usual for all your help.
I believe Al Knock sells his own door panels while most others sell Corvette America door panels. Al is known for his quality. I purchased door panels from a vendor here on the forum which were made by Corvette America. I am very pleased with their fit and overall quality and had no problems installing them.