What are some hard to find Vette parts?
03-27-2007, 08:09 AM
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03-27-2007, 10:06 AM
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Burning Brakes
03-27-2007, 10:14 AM
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Any early 68 August-Dec 1967 parts are somwhat scarce. Wiper override switch, door handles, conv top corner windshield parts, ect...
03-27-2007, 10:28 AM
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Eckler's has them now..new item...no bladder....About $249 or so...
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http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1280
Rich
EDIT:
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1280
Rich
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03-27-2007, 10:30 AM
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03-27-2007, 12:38 PM
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I bought a repro 68 brake console from Mid-America and one from Dr. Rebuild. It turns out both were made by EC Products. My opinion is that the appearance is very poor. The original external surfaces have a leather like texture imprinted. The EC Products repro has a rough scratch like appearance. I'd really like to get an original umblemished or good quality repro. I was so proud that my original lasted 38 years, until last year, I accidentally placed my elboe on it and pushed to get out of the car....crack!!! Wonder if I can cover my EC Products repro with vinyl plastic sheeting and make it look closer to original.
03-27-2007, 01:03 PM
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70 left & right grills (no visible holes for screws)
70-72 center grill
Shoulder belts in black, seat belts in black, shoulder alone can be $500- if you can find them
Pot metal head light bezzles
storage shelf for removeable rear window
70-72 center grill
Shoulder belts in black, seat belts in black, shoulder alone can be $500- if you can find them
Pot metal head light bezzles
storage shelf for removeable rear window
03-27-2007, 02:20 PM
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Uh-huh. I hear ya. 16" steering wheel in better shape than the one you have; ditto for interior door panels (but those are being repro'd); three piece, smooth, center cluster; late door grab handles; door panel trim spears if your pair are gone; actual '68 windshield post trim; actual '68 radiator support.
03-28-2007, 12:14 AM
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My car is a early 68 so all parts are hard to find.....anything within a week of my build date.
58 vette hood and seat frames and trunk spears.
63 hood plates
68 sun visors
69 side pipe covers
most of this stuff is reproed...and sucks.
58 vette hood and seat frames and trunk spears.
63 hood plates
68 sun visors
69 side pipe covers
most of this stuff is reproed...and sucks.
