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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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Quick question, how much would you expect to pay for a pair of doors for a 77 coupe in reasonable condition? and are there many around?

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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 08:42 PM
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Send these guys a E-mail they are good folks with reasonable prices but I dont know if they deliver to the U.K.
http://www.contemporarycorvette.com/
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Old Apr 13, 2008 | 05:50 AM
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Thanks for the link i'll have a look and contact them, was there a change in door dimensions between 77 and 79? i think the later C3 had small changes to the chassis dash etc, but did the door spec/size change?

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Old Apr 18, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Do 78 doors fit a 77???????????????????????????????
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Do 78 doors fit a 77???????????????????????????????
Should fit. Internal mechanisms are different, but may be swappable.
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Thanks for the help
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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a 78+ door will work with some modifications to the door handle attachment area. Some holes also need to be drilled.The previous owner of mine replaced my 78 door with an earlier model. During restoration, I cut out the door handle area and fabbed a new one up like the 78's should be. It took me around 2 hours to do.

Doors are plentiful and fairly cheap. I just let an empty 77 door shell go for $50 and it was in excellent condition. Your major cost is going to be the shipping of it overseas.
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I just called the guys at the website above, they tell me they have no shells in good condition, any other offers please?

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I have a drivers side shell that I would sell. The metal frame is very good. There may be some pitting in the upper corner where the weather strip attaches but the lower corners are perfect. I thought about using it on my 81 but don't feel like fixing the few minor flaws in the skin. UPS cracked the skin in a few places but nothing major. I needed the passenger side and the damage to it was much worse.

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I have a drivers side shell that I would sell. The metal frame is very good. There may be some pitting in the upper corner where the weather strip attaches but the lower corners are perfect. I thought about using it on my 81 but don't feel like fixing the few minor flaws in the skin. UPS cracked the skin in a few places but nothing major. I needed the passenger side and the damage to it was much worse.

PM me if you are interested and I will get you some pics and a price (cheap).
Thanks for the offer Kev, but im really looking for a pair, thanks to the guys above for teh links, im just not very lucky at the moment as all leads seem to be either non available at this time or just sold !

Any other links appreciated as this is holding up my project now and im eager to get her back in shape.

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