Parts Help for 81 Corvette
Thread Starter
2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Parts Help for 81 Corvette
I seem to be missing the trim parts that cover the lock pillar post on my 81 corvette. The carpet was replaced by someone else and it is simply tucked behind the flange, so when I close the door there is bare metal showing. Can someone please send me a pic of what this should look like and also a part number would be helpful. Thanks
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 8,837
Likes: 1,028
That is correct. That fiberglass area was painted body color, and you don't notice it with the door closed. Carpet tucked behind is correct.
Mask and paint it black if you wish, but that's the way it came factory.
Mask and paint it black if you wish, but that's the way it came factory.
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 76,656
Likes: 1,853
From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
The 1980-1982 cars all tucked behind the rear filler panel, 1978-1979 cars had a different design and had a welting that clipped over it to cover that edge finished out with some Velcro. But.. and someone correct me if I'm wrong, the inner edge of that panel (the white in your picture) was supposed to be painted the interior color and not the exterior color.
Willcox
Willcox
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 8,837
Likes: 1,028
The 1980-1982 cars all tucked behind the rear filler panel, 1978-1979 cars had a different design and had a welting that clipped over it to cover that edge finished out with some Velcro. But.. and someone correct me if I'm wrong, the inner edge of that panel (the white in your picture) was supposed to be painted the interior color and not the exterior color.
Willcox
Willcox
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,992
Likes: 56
From: Antioch IL
edge color
The 1980-1982 cars all tucked behind the rear filler panel, 1978-1979 cars had a different design and had a welting that clipped over it to cover that edge finished out with some Velcro. But.. and someone correct me if I'm wrong, the inner edge of that panel (the white in your picture) was supposed to be painted the interior color and not the exterior color.
Willcox
Willcox
I had never noticed it until i saw this post. I had to go out and take a look at mine see the picture below.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 1,206
Likes: 365
From: The Motor City
I seem to be missing the trim parts that cover the lock pillar post on my 81 corvette. The carpet was replaced by someone else and it is simply tucked behind the flange, so when I close the door there is bare metal showing. Can someone please send me a pic of what this should look like and also a part number would be helpful. Thanks
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 6,664
Likes: 162
From: columbia city in
I seem to be missing the trim parts that cover the lock pillar post on my 81 corvette. The carpet was replaced by someone else and it is simply tucked behind the flange, so when I close the door there is bare metal showing. Can someone please send me a pic of what this should look like and also a part number would be helpful. Thanks
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
