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Nov 14, 2006 | 08:46 AM

seacliffe301

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Best interior vendor

This winters' project is going to include a new leather interior
& new top for my '72 roadster. My question is who is considered
to have have the best product in these areas. Thanks.

Nov 14, 2006 | 08:54 AM

75 Red Vert

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http://www.alknochinteriors.com/

My choice - replaced interior in my now sold C4 Vert - Outstanding fit, finish and support.

Nov 14, 2006 | 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 75 Red Vert

http://www.alknochinteriors.com/

My choice - replaced interior in my now sold C4 Vert - Outstanding fit, finish and support.

Nov 14, 2006 | 10:58 AM

BlueL36

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Al Knoch.

Nov 14, 2006 | 12:39 PM

ZR1Owner

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 75 Red Vert

http://www.alknochinteriors.com/

My choice - replaced interior in my now sold C4 Vert - Outstanding fit, finish and support.

Nov 14, 2006 | 03:54 PM

LittleJake

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If you have unlimited funds I agree Al Knock is the best...
If you are on a budget Willcox is where its at.

Willcox has never let me down.

Nov 14, 2006 | 04:02 PM

7DStingray

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I used a local co. K.E.Binder in westland, MI they did the interior and new top on my 68 caddy

Nov 14, 2006 | 06:18 PM

69FASTFUN

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I have used Al Knoch for my 72. 74 and 69 and will use them on the next one ,what ever year that might be.

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Nov 15, 2006 | 09:40 PM

markdtn

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Originally Posted by BlueL36

Al Knoch.

Very good parts.

Nov 15, 2006 | 10:30 PM

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ksbunting

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That's easy
Al Knoch interiors.
They are the best.
You get what you pay for.
Kurt

Nov 16, 2006 | 07:51 AM

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71rdster

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I know its getting redundant, but Al Knoch is the best.

Nov 16, 2006 | 08:56 AM

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crazywelder

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I bought my first interior from Al Knoch in 1976 for a C1. He's the closest you'll get to OEM quality for seat and door trims.

Nov 16, 2006 | 01:12 PM

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Augie 79

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Wilcox for the carpet. AK for the rest.

Nov 16, 2006 | 04:04 PM

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srs244

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LittleJake

If you have unlimited funds I agree Al Knock is the best...
If you are on a budget Willcox is where its at.

Willcox has never let me down.

personally, i believe that wilcox is the best overall. they will supply products from corvette america and other major manufacterers at great prices. i bought everything (and i do mean everything, wall to wall, ceiling to floor, firewall out) that could be purchased new for my interior restoration which is about to begin from willcox and they were extremely professional, knowledgeable and helpful in my dealings with them.

i was 100% satisfied in every way.

Nov 16, 2006 | 05:40 PM

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CAGregK

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All the other vendors will sell Corvette America parts as there is more profit in it for them. The Corvette America products are good but if you put them side by side with Al Knoch pieces you can tell the difference right away. The Knoch carpet is more dense than ACC carpet and a better sheen, the foam density on the seat covers and door panels is much better on the Knoch pieces. You can push in on the Corvette America door panels and feel the inferior foam, same with their seat covers. They look fine but don't "feel" right. The Knoch pieces "feel" like the OEM parts. Again, without them side by side you probably wouldn't understand.

Greg

Last edited by CAGregK; Nov 17, 2006 at 11:22 AM.