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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott Marzahl
They are cheap to buy, I debated on bending and welding some for myself a few months back but at $35each I figured why bother spending the time.
The best I could find was $40 ea. from Volunteer Vette (a place someone mentioned not to buy from)...can I ask where you found them for $35 ea.?

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When I bought mine, they listed for $37 from Paragon Corvette and with my discount they were less than $35.
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott Marzahl
When I bought mine, they listed for $37 from Paragon Corvette and with my discount they were less than $35.
Yep, still $37...thanks! Any clues on how I can get a discount too?
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by rick1500
Yep, still $37...thanks! Any clues on how I can get a discount too?
Paragon gives a 15% discount on all purchases after you make an initial purchase of $500 or more. You also get the discount on the initial $500 or more purchase.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by NHvette
Installation tips:

Forget the rivets. I used 3/16" stainless pop rivets on my first one.
Then a member clued me in ... USE 1/4" STAINLESS BOLTS. I chose
button heads ... came out great ... and EASY.

Use plenty of adhesive between the steel and fiberglass.
Do not rely on the rivets or bolts alone to hold it tight.
Make it "one" with the body.



I tried fitting 1/4" bolts through my new reinforcements. They didn't fit. I ended up buying a bunch of #10 stainless screws, washers, rubber washers and nylock nuts.
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