Corvette Salvage Yard in FL? Replace door?
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Corvette Salvage Yard in FL? Replace door?
I want to pick up a new(used) driver side door for my 1976, as the gap for the window in mine is abnormally tight (narrow). This causes the glass to not align correctly with the window sill gaskets. I rebuilt both electric window mechanisms, greased etc, and could never get the driver side to go correctly (maxed out the adjustment). So as I am approaching a frame off/ls1 swap, I want to just get everything right the first time. Have a few questsions:
1. What year vette doors fit a 76, i believe its 69-82, but just want to be sure.
2. Anyone selling the door without accesories in the SE? (Will take a door with accesories if you are willing to sell at the same price as a empty door.)
3. Anyone know of a reputable corvette salvage yard/ parts dealer in FL where I can get a door from without being ripped off on price?
Thanks ahead of time.
1. What year vette doors fit a 76, i believe its 69-82, but just want to be sure.
2. Anyone selling the door without accesories in the SE? (Will take a door with accesories if you are willing to sell at the same price as a empty door.)
3. Anyone know of a reputable corvette salvage yard/ parts dealer in FL where I can get a door from without being ripped off on price?
Thanks ahead of time.
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I want to pick up a new(used) driver side door for my 1976, as the gap for the window in mine is abnormally tight (narrow). This causes the glass to not align correctly with the window sill gaskets. I rebuilt both electric window mechanisms, greased etc, and could never get the driver side to go correctly (maxed out the adjustment). So as I am approaching a frame off/ls1 swap, I want to just get everything right the first time. Have a few questsions:
1. What year vette doors fit a 76, i believe its 69-82, but just want to be sure.
2. Anyone selling the door without accesories in the SE? (Will take a door with accesories if you are willing to sell at the same price as a empty door.)
3. Anyone know of a reputable corvette salvage yard/ parts dealer in FL where I can get a door from without being ripped off on price?
Thanks ahead of time.
1. What year vette doors fit a 76, i believe its 69-82, but just want to be sure.
2. Anyone selling the door without accesories in the SE? (Will take a door with accesories if you are willing to sell at the same price as a empty door.)
3. Anyone know of a reputable corvette salvage yard/ parts dealer in FL where I can get a door from without being ripped off on price?
Thanks ahead of time.
Frank Yager
Sunshine Corvettes Inc
17951 Us Highway 301
Dade City, FL 33523
352-567-4458
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I want to pick up a new(used) driver side door for my 1976, as the gap for the window in mine is abnormally tight (narrow). This causes the glass to not align correctly with the window sill gaskets. I rebuilt both electric window mechanisms, greased etc, and could never get the driver side to go correctly (maxed out the adjustment). So as I am approaching a frame off/ls1 swap, I want to just get everything right the first time. Have a few questsions:
1. What year vette doors fit a 76, i believe its 69-82, but just want to be sure.
2. Anyone selling the door without accesories in the SE? (Will take a door with accesories if you are willing to sell at the same price as a empty door.)
3. Anyone know of a reputable corvette salvage yard/ parts dealer in FL where I can get a door from without being ripped off on price?
Thanks ahead of time.
1. What year vette doors fit a 76, i believe its 69-82, but just want to be sure.
2. Anyone selling the door without accesories in the SE? (Will take a door with accesories if you are willing to sell at the same price as a empty door.)
3. Anyone know of a reputable corvette salvage yard/ parts dealer in FL where I can get a door from without being ripped off on price?
Thanks ahead of time.
Corvette Shop & Supplies, Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa. Last time I lived there was 5 years ago and they were heavily transitioning to C4/C5 inventory. But, they may have a part you need.
Corvette Shop & Supplies
609 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33609-1244
(813) 872-6907
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Corvette Shop & Supply will probably be your best bet.
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From: Miami Fl
The door hardware locations changed in '78 to be sure. Not sure if '77 are same as '76. Check out some of the corvette catalogs for parts applications (door panel interchangeability).
Corvette Shop & Supplies, Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa. Last time I lived there was 5 years ago and they were heavily transitioning to C4/C5 inventory. But, they may have a part you need.
Corvette Shop & Supplies
609 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33609-1244
(813) 872-6907
Corvette Shop & Supplies, Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa. Last time I lived there was 5 years ago and they were heavily transitioning to C4/C5 inventory. But, they may have a part you need.
Corvette Shop & Supplies
609 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, FL 33609-1244
(813) 872-6907
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I've heard good things about him. 
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