C3 interior
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C3 interior
I have looked at a C3 thats for sale & it needs a new interior(door panels,seat covers & carpet).....etc
Do you all have a favorite place to buy these items. I looked at one Corvette parts supplier that is close to me, but his prices seemed extremely high.
Can you recommend a place that sells these items at a discounted price.
Thanks Donnie, Florida
Do you all have a favorite place to buy these items. I looked at one Corvette parts supplier that is close to me, but his prices seemed extremely high.
Can you recommend a place that sells these items at a discounted price.
Thanks Donnie, Florida
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Most of the major Corvette aftermarket providers offer discounts on interior packages. Check Willcox, ZIP Products, Corvette Central, and Eckler's. Compare products and prices and take your pick.
Eckler's is at Titusville and probably the closest to you. Picking your parts up at the store would save you shipping.
Eckler's is at Titusville and probably the closest to you. Picking your parts up at the store would save you shipping.
Last edited by Easy Mike; May 4, 2011 at 02:06 PM.
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I have found Willcox's carpet price to be the best so far in my research. I haven't checked on complete packages.
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I have not bought one yet. The Doc just said I can now drive. The most interesting one I talked to the owner about is a 78 Pace Car.
It's needs a lot & the price is high. I like it, but common sence tells me to keep looking.
Don
It's needs a lot & the price is high. I like it, but common sence tells me to keep looking.
Don
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Thanks for your reply. I wish you well in your search.
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Hi Donnie,
The interior of the 78 was quite different than the 68-76 years before it. The dash, door panels, and PC seats changed.
So when you're comparing prices make sure you're comparing the proper parts.
Also, there are relatively few interior manufacturers, but MANY vendors selling their parts. When you compare price you need to know what manufacturer's parts you're buying.
Regards,
Alan
The interior of the 78 was quite different than the 68-76 years before it. The dash, door panels, and PC seats changed.
So when you're comparing prices make sure you're comparing the proper parts.
Also, there are relatively few interior manufacturers, but MANY vendors selling their parts. When you compare price you need to know what manufacturer's parts you're buying.
Regards,
Alan
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My opinion is that the Al Knock interior seems to fit best and come closest to original.
Try and support one of the sponsors here. I believe that most vendors can provide either Corvette America or Al Knock.
Bill
Try and support one of the sponsors here. I believe that most vendors can provide either Corvette America or Al Knock.
Bill
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We are currently running all items on the site on sale, the details can be found in the current sale thread. The packages are included in this sale
Below is a link to all items with special prices for forum members:
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...rds=&x=72&y=10
And here is a link to the packages. You can narrow the search by entering the year, selecting forum special in the middle box and then searching "Package"
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...ywords=package
Willcox
Below is a link to all items with special prices for forum members:
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...rds=&x=72&y=10
And here is a link to the packages. You can narrow the search by entering the year, selecting forum special in the middle box and then searching "Package"
http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...ywords=package
Willcox
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I'm putting in Al Knoch carpet and it looks great. Last night I did the carpet over the wheel wells, and it only took about 20 minutes per side with minimal trimming. The fit is excellent. I've had Knoch seat covers for quite a while and those are top quality as well. For other stuff, my last two orders went through Willcox and they shipped the orders out immediately.
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i bought everything wall to wall, carpet, seats, panels, dash etc from wilcox and was more than extremely pleased. great prices and fantastic customer service. i have used them for other things since i bought all the interior parts and they continue to please. i wouldn't go anywhere else if i had to do it all over again.
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a. $50. DIY. Remove and clean all panels, patch any minor damage, re-dye the interior components with $30 in vinyl dye (fluid dye bought at a pro auto body paint supply store) and $10 in Pre-Val bottle/gas canister sprayer with 2 extra gas canisters. The other $10 is for a tube of polyester spot putty for filling minor cracks/pits and for gas to and from the store.
b. $1500-1800 all new components except for visors and dash pad; $2000 if new dash pad required. DIY assembly.
c. $3500-4000. Al Knoch parts installed by Al Knoch.
b. $1500-1800 all new components except for visors and dash pad; $2000 if new dash pad required. DIY assembly.
c. $3500-4000. Al Knoch parts installed by Al Knoch.
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I am in the process and prob approx 3k in to it, wilcox is very easy to work with and seatbelt sol. will handle those for you. Gather as many parts before you are ready the small BS you need is crazy $$$ redie your parts and save $$
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a. $50. DIY. Remove and clean all panels, patch any minor damage, re-dye the interior components with $30 in vinyl dye (fluid dye bought at a pro auto body paint supply store) and $10 in Pre-Val bottle/gas canister sprayer with 2 extra gas canisters. The other $10 is for a tube of polyester spot putty for filling minor cracks/pits and for gas to and from the store.
b. $1500-1800 all new components except for visors and dash pad; $2000 if new dash pad required. DIY assembly.
c. $3500-4000. Al Knoch parts installed by Al Knoch.
b. $1500-1800 all new components except for visors and dash pad; $2000 if new dash pad required. DIY assembly.
c. $3500-4000. Al Knoch parts installed by Al Knoch.
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Replaced my entire interior a few years ago and sent the seat frames back to Pennsylvania for restoration and then reupholstered with 100% leather. Spent about $2500 for new door panels, carpets, rear compartment door assy, pillars and the seats. Ordered from Eklers and when it arrived, all the boxes had Corvette America printed on them. 
