anyone recently got one? quality all the same? recommendations?

thank you. needing early oyster color 1978 for a 79. big pricing differences, will pay for quality.

THANKS!

 

You have to be more specific, Speedo/Tach surround?, Center Gauges?, or Shift panel?
The only colored item of those 3 is the Speedo/Tach panel...

 

I went with Al Knoch for my 73.
Awesome quality!

 

Let me know if you are looking for door pulls for the car. I picked up a new set from a form member not knowing that there was a difference between 78,79 and 80,81 colors. the 78,79 are brighter. I will let you have them at a damn good price. The miss match is more than I want.

 

thanks all.
ordered .. i hope they get the color right.. had to call website not so good.

 

Rookie question: Is that a "Slip-On" Cover for the E-Brake plastic cover?

 

its like a semi solid molded plastic. Im pretty sure I have to remove sides and screw front and into something and pull the rest, thankfully it has been a while. Also time to fix myclock that finally quit and the second hand fell off lol!

 

That's the parking brake console for 77-82 Corvettes, it's completely different than the hard plastic one used on 68-76's. And before someone asks, it's not possible to use on an earlier Corvette without also replacing the shift plate, the console side panels, the center gauge cluster, etc.

 

Man I was way off from what you were asking for lol...
Remove the 2 extra screws from item #18 (screws 1 each side #19) and pull it, you can then tuck the new cover into the slots much easier...

 

Al’s website isn’t the greatest and I found its best to call and talk with Melonie.
She is great, has been with Al a long time and really knows her stuff.
They also manufacture items that are not shown on their website, so if you don’t see what you’re looking for it doesn’t necessarily mean that they don’t make it.

 

Thought i would share my experience al knoch as i just received.
color seems ok
not happy with the grate supports showing through (not same pattern as OEM) . I know original shows through but thought that happened over time.. thoughts?
also web site USA made.. this is made in taiwan

 

If Al Knoch is starting to sell items that are not made in the USA, then It’s time to find another better source for interior parts.

 

agreed.. and i paid the premium. i may buy from somewhere else and compare..

 

i ordered another from topflight.. confirmed that theirs is made in PA... we shall compare

 

Interesting.
I wonder if it’s made under their Corvette America label?
Let us know!

 

I would contact them and ask them about their claim! There are laws to follow to protect our home grown businesses...

https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidanc...ng/made-in-usa