interior panel opnions
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Burning Brakes
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From: Canastota Ny
interior panel opnions
stock or not? i have the center T-top panel with a slight warp at the back window that sets it off from the rest and maybe the halo panel. My question to all off you is would replacing the ineterior panels with aftermarket still retain the value? i would think no. plus the color would be off (fading dirt etc.)
now question two- would there be a difference in panels from the same year and car part number or manufacturing number / code wise?
Im really on the fence of replacing the interior panels but then again want to keep the originality. opinions?
now question two- would there be a difference in panels from the same year and car part number or manufacturing number / code wise?
Im really on the fence of replacing the interior panels but then again want to keep the originality. opinions?
Le Mans Master
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From: Peekskill NY
How badly warped? You can try using a hair dryer to soften it or place it in the sun first to soften it up a bit, then weight the warped area so it straightens out some. You'll need to let it sit for several days at least. I did this with one of my T-top panels and it helped.
Glenn
Glenn
Drifting
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From: Schererville IN
Are you talking about the center panel between the T Tops?
The one that runs from the windshield to the rear glass?
The one with the dome light in it?
Find a used one in good shape. I found one on Fleabay for like $40.
Perfect shape. My old one was also sagging at the back edge along the glass. The cardboard backer was shot.
You can spray dye these really easy to match your interior.
No one would know any different.
The one that runs from the windshield to the rear glass?
The one with the dome light in it?
Find a used one in good shape. I found one on Fleabay for like $40.
Perfect shape. My old one was also sagging at the back edge along the glass. The cardboard backer was shot.
You can spray dye these really easy to match your interior.
No one would know any different.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Canastota Ny
YEAH I CAN CERTAINLY LIVE WITH IT. HECK ITS 30 YEARS OLD! IM SAGGING TOO AT 38!! lol
but i guess what i was getting at is how many of you had replaced your interior only to look back and say "man why did i do that!"
but i guess what i was getting at is how many of you had replaced your interior only to look back and say "man why did i do that!"
Le Mans Master
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From: Peekskill NY
Like I said before, see if you can fix the warp. Original parts ALWAYS fit best.
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
From what I read new interior trim pieces look nice because they're NEW. But people often say that they don't fit well.
I agree with the thoughts to try repair and use what you have.
Regards,
Alan
I agree with the thoughts to try repair and use what you have.
Regards,
Alan
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