Purchasing Options
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Instructor
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Chardon Ohio
Purchasing Options
Newer Member and am about to make some rather major purchases and would like some input as to which of the following suppliers have the best reputations for product as well as service:
Zip Products
Ecklers
Mid America
Corvette Central
Corvette America
Rik's
I am not concerned as much about pricing as they are all pretty comparable on what I am purchasing (majority of which will be interior components and exterior body trim). My main concern is with quality of product (carpeting, trim panels, chrome pieces, seat restoration, chambered exhaust, door panels, shift consoles, etc) particularly color continuity in the interior. Any input would be appreciated.
Zip Products
Ecklers
Mid America
Corvette Central
Corvette America
Rik's
I am not concerned as much about pricing as they are all pretty comparable on what I am purchasing (majority of which will be interior components and exterior body trim). My main concern is with quality of product (carpeting, trim panels, chrome pieces, seat restoration, chambered exhaust, door panels, shift consoles, etc) particularly color continuity in the interior. Any input would be appreciated.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 111
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From: Kannapolis NC
I've ordered from Mid America, Eckler's, Corvette Central, and Zip and never had a problem. I have however had a few problems with Wilcox. My new seat covers are ripping, and 2 of the inner door rubber peices weren't the correct lengths (ended up having to ship them back and get another set). It seems that Wilcox's prices are cheap and so are their products.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 977
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From: wash. dc
purchasing options
i recently did a spreadsheet of the parts i wanted/needed for my 71 of the first five companies on your list... almost across the board zips had the best prices but i've gotten the best service and support from corvette central and parts from corvette central seem to arrive the quickest. just installed a chambered exhaust from mid america that worked very well ans sounds very nice... that rumble of power if you know what i mean....
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2001
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From: Pleasant Grove AL
Originally Posted by redcorvette80
It seems that Wilcox's prices are cheap and so are their products.
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