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Feb 14, 2005 | 02:45 PM

dfellinger

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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.

Feb 14, 2005 | 02:49 PM

DropTopBigBlock

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i've had really good luck with van Steel, VB&P, and Ecklers--these are the only ones i've used.

. . . ibtl?

Feb 14, 2005 | 06:05 PM

blkshrk81

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I've used Ecklers in the past and would definitely recommend them.

Feb 14, 2005 | 06:07 PM

74FLCONV

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From: Manalapan FL

Great service from Corvette Central and Paragon recently called me to make certain I realized the part I ordered was not specified for my year.

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Feb 14, 2005 | 07:18 PM

mooneyd

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They are all good (have not used Riks) I would also recommend Wilcox.

Feb 14, 2005 | 08:29 PM

redcorvette80

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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.

Feb 14, 2005 | 08:35 PM

71redskin

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From: wash. dc

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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....

Feb 14, 2005 | 10:28 PM

62fuelie

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Originally Posted by redcorvette80

It seems that Wilcox's prices are cheap and so are their products.

Wilcox sells interior parts from Corvette America. There are only a couple of manufactures of these products, and all the rest of the vendors sell someone else's stuff.