Do replacement interiors fit?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Paducah Ky
Do replacement interiors fit?
I'm replacing my interior with all new corvette america parts and they don't seem to fit properly. I am not sure if its the parts or if the car is tweaked. When I put on the drivers side lower dash panel it pulls the dash pad away from the firewall to the edge of the clips. The screw holes for the rear quarter panels dont line up with the existing clips, etc. Is this normal?
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Longwood Florida
Originally Posted by Garson
I spent 3 months returning lower dash pads and still could not get one to fit. I ended up reskinnig mine. The fit and finish of aftermarket parts does just suck............
Garson
Garson
I have thought about redoing my interior in Red... but I feel that it would be to MUCH trouble...
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Newark DE
Best fit and quality for interior parts for Corvettes come from Al Knoch.
They are the best in the business, Period!
I've seen thread after thread of fit and quality issues from pretty much almost every other vendor but rarely have ever seen any complaints about the AK product. I've seen some good feedback on Wilcox also although I've never used them - I stick with the tired and true AK.
They are the best in the business, Period!
I've seen thread after thread of fit and quality issues from pretty much almost every other vendor but rarely have ever seen any complaints about the AK product. I've seen some good feedback on Wilcox also although I've never used them - I stick with the tired and true AK.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Paducah Ky
Wilcox sells the corvette america stuff. Nice folks to deal with but I am a little frustrated with trying to install pieces that don't fit. I wasn't sure if it was the new parts or if I had somehow twisted the birdcage while doing the frame off.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Ohio
AL Knocks C-3 door panels are very hard to fit most of the time. The lock needs moved on most cars. Corvette america is better on door panels most of the time. I don't know if it is the cars or the panels that change to make some doors take one hour and others six hours to make a new pannel fit.
Pro
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From: Epping NH
I agree
Originally Posted by LYLE
AL Knocks C-3 door panels are very hard to fit most of the time. The lock needs moved on most cars. Corvette america is better on door panels most of the time. I don't know if it is the cars or the panels that change to make some doors take one hour and others six hours to make a new pannel fit.
BTW, their rugs (front and back) were very good. Hit or miss....
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: San diego ca
I've only done door panels - which I got from Wilcox (Corvette america) - they slipped right in and fit perfectly...I've never had the misfortune to have to do a dash thankfully.
Like almost all restoration parts - i think its probably hit and miss...
Like almost all restoration parts - i think its probably hit and miss...
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Ohio
The rugs they sell are the same for 4speed and automatic but on the pasenger side the bodies are not so the fit is not the best but they don't want to deal with different carpet sets. It dosen't suprise me your Corvette amercia door panels fit with little adjustment.