What are some hard to find Vette parts?

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12-05-2007, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Maine Vette

For the past two months I've been looking for replacement lower corners for my windshield frame. Nobody makes them and all the parts cars that they would come off from all have rusted out lower windshield corners.

I had a link for them, I'll look for it but they were expensive. They were NOS

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02-19-2008, 12:36 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.

Try Al Knoch Interiors ... I understand they are offering the console covered with vinyl like some of the other interior parts. Al told me this himself over the phone, but I'm stubborn and haven't ordered one from them yet. I want to repair my original (very damaged) console. So far I have fiberglassed the entire backside, but still need to figure out how to get that leather like texture back where I had to sand the fiberglass repair on the outside. Any ideas?

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02-19-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by matthud

I am compiling a list of some of the hard to find Vette parts. List some parts that are hard to find or not reproduced.

I'm new here, and just love this forum! I'm trying to find the seal strip (not the weatherstrip) that is attached to the front edge of the T-top stainless trim located above the windshield. No one makes a replacement seal (I've heard that the entire stainless strip is available). My seal is dried out and falling off in pieces ('70 Coupe). Wondering if I should try coating the seal with black silicone ... any ideas?

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02-19-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by seventysixvette

Vert deck lids and hinges. They're not re-popped. You can find 'em, but the price is drifting upward every time one sells.

The polished stainless steel trim along the top of the windshield for a vert. I've bid on two on e-bay, and have been honestly and fairly outbid on both. I'm about to

watching what these bring the few times they're listed....
John

been bidding with you with no luck. Very hard piece to find there a shop on the that has one buy it now for $500 i'll live with my old one for now.

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02-19-2008, 01:35 PM

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78-82 Fuel tank

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Originally Posted by carguy4sure

78-82 Fuel tank

I have one with the sending unit and straps from a '79 on a shelf in my garage!!!!!

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02-19-2008, 01:38 PM

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'78-'82 rear window trim

I have this on a shelf too!!!!

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02-19-2008, 01:41 PM

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70 /71 / 72 windshield washer jusg extension neck used on cars w/o A/C

The bracket is available but not teh plastic extesion.

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02-19-2008, 01:51 PM

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1100950 alternator

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02-19-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ikesterx

78-82 rear window shade. I've been wanting to replace mine for years...every time I see a used one for sale its in worse shape then the one I have. Maybe I'll just take mine apart and replace the shade with something other than that factory cheesy lawn chair vinyl.

Got one of these with all the mounting hardware on a shelf also!!!!

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02-19-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 70Yellowbird

I have these NOS, which side do you need?

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02-19-2008, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by early shark

I have these NOS, which side do you need?

I need both the left and right sides ... just to be sure we're on the same page, would it be inconvenient for you to send me a photo? What are you asking for them? Thanks.

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