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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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Ok question about restoring my interior...really want to start on interior...door panels, t-top panels, carpet and dash all need replaced or repaired, seat leather isn't real bad but going to do that too...where do I start first? looking to talk to a local shop about the upholstery on seats, if I so that is it going to be hard to match panels say if I buy those from let's say Ecklers?
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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I am right in the middle of doing mine now. I got the panels and all the hardware from Willcox. I got the hardware today and am waiting on the panels (should be here in a day or two) I have gotten plenty of things from Willcox you can't beat their customer service and knowledge! Give them a call they can give you all the info you will need
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Old Feb 4, 2012 | 09:05 PM
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Just checked out their website the other day and saw on the forums that they have forum discounts
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Purchase an interior kit to include almost everything you need. Buying the kit usually ensures you get a good color match on everything. Order the assembly instruction manual (AIM) when you order the kit. Look over the interior assembly diagrams in the AIM (pages of them) before you start our project.

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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
Purchase an interior kit to include almost everything you need. Buying the kit usually ensures you get a good color match on everything. Order the assembly instruction manual (AIM) when you order the kit. Look over the interior assembly diagrams in the AIM (pages of them) before you start our project.

.....Great advise ......
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Originally Posted by rebelee08
Just checked out their website the other day and saw on the forums that they have forum discounts
Rebelee

Just make sure to shop the forum special section first for any items, and make sure to use the sale coupon code.

The items in the forum section are already discounted 10-35 percent and the code will save you even more.

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im redoing mine right now and sem products are really good this is white over black
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I used corvette America because I like there quality and fast delivery. Just stick with the same company for consistancy. As far as where to start I gutted the inside added heat deadner and went from there. All I have left are door panels which I just recieved and seats
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