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Jul 9, 2024 | 03:46 AM

71Vette77

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Sunshade and dash protector recommendations

I recently purchased a 1977 Corvette. And I was looking to see if anyone had good recommendations for sunshades and dash protectors. I tried the sunshade from Corvette Central but it was about 4 inches to short in height, and the sun visors barely held it up. I looked around at some auto parts stores and all of the sunshades are too tall to fit. I’m also looking for a dash protector, like the carpeted ones. I saw a company called Cover Kings who does make dash protectors specifically for each vehicle. They also sell sun shades but when I looked at the C3 model there was no cut out for the rear view mirror. I was wondering if anyone had first-hand experience with this company or had any other companies that they would recommend.

Jul 9, 2024 | 04:49 AM

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Seriously, I park mine in a garage without windows.
And those carpet dash protectors are just tacky.

Jul 9, 2024 | 11:09 AM

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I remember seeing a few cockpit covers at Carlisle. Perhaps they were California Pop Top covers? They only seem to sell systems for helicopters, now, and I don't think they ever made one specifically for a C3.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ior-cover.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...using-one.html

With the tops off, and windows down, 100% of the time the car is out of the garage, I'll have to do without.

Jul 9, 2024 | 03:03 PM

71Vette77

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Originally Posted by 4-vettes

Seriously, I park mine in a garage without windows.
And those carpet dash protectors are just tacky.

I also park mine in a garage, but if I take a trip I can’t just transport the garage with me. And I know that the dash protectors may not be the most aesthetic thing but if I can protect the original dash I will.

Jul 9, 2024 | 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 71Vette77

I'm in Arizona and would use one too, some people just think their options come up in a Google search

Jul 9, 2024 | 05:47 PM

DarkKnight1968

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Use 303 (used to be called Aerospace 303) on the dash. It was originally made for marine applications to protect vinyl, etc. from constant sun while on the water. Unless you are parked in the sun all the time it will be just fine.

Jul 9, 2024 | 06:24 PM

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Weathertech sells custom fit sunshades. I just bought one for my '21 Camry SE that fits perfect.

It looks like they also have yours for $55 bucks...

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Aug 1, 2024 | 12:20 PM

MuscleCarDave

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Opinions on which "type" to buy? For example, there are the thin ones that fold up oddly and you carry in a bag like this...

Thin in a bag

Then there are the metallic looking ones you rollup like this one...
Rollup

Then there are foldable ones like these....

Foldable

And I'm sure more types exist...but I think the foldable or rollup ones look the easiest to manage. Interested in hearing what others like. My car will be a fair-weather weekend car only, so I won't use it a lot...but cost, ease of storage, and ease of install would be the most important features to me.