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Old Sep 14, 2024 | 04:22 PM
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I'm ordering some new door panels. Is this medium saddle or dark saddle? Thanks...
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I'd say dark brown. What's on the the trim tag?



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1973...
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I'd say dark brown. What's on the the trim tag?


I'm new to C3 ownership. Where can I find the trim tag on a 73?
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Drivers door, inside A piller, below windshield, behind door near upper hinge.
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416 would be Medium Saddle leather, 422 Dark Saddle leather.
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