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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 10:29 PM
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Anyone installed armrest covers? Do they look good? Saw them in one of the magazines. They fasten with double sticky tape to hide the cracks. My panels are good just a few cracks on the armrests.
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 10:38 PM
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They're sometimes called "panel patches" by vendors. Look decent and are a much less expensive alternative to replacing the door panel.
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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 10:43 PM
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I installed them on mine.They do what they are advertized to do which is cover cracked armrest leather.I like them alright till I can install new door panels.
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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I've used them on several cars if the rest of the door panel is good. They almost look like original equipment and most people can't tell they are a repair piece. They usually fit well and stay in place. It's a good repair for the dollars spent.
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 02:49 AM
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I've used them on several cars if the rest of the door panel is good. They almost look like original equipment and most people can't tell they are a repair piece. They usually fit well and stay in place. It's a good repair for the dollars spent.
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i had em on my old panels and liked em so much i put em on my new panels to protect em, nobody ever notices em including me
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I have used them a time or two and they look like they belong on the door panel. As long as the rest of your door panel looks good, they save having to buy new door panels.
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What years do they fit also does anyone have a link.
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What years do they fit also does anyone have a link.
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1662
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As several said look original & allow the "armrest" to be used.
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What years do they fit also does anyone have a link.
68-77
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i installed a set on my '73 to hide the cracks. hardly noticeable. easy install.

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My car has the original interior and I used them. I think they look pretty good and nobody has ever noticed them.
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Old Feb 11, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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Thanks for the great feedback. Gonna order me a pair.
Keep'er to the floor!
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