replacement door panels
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,339
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From: Hampton Georgia
Re: replacement door panels (wadey)
They usually dont fit exactly like the old ones ,but if you buy their installation kit(the metal clips that go on the outer edges ,you should have no problem. :cheers:
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: GA
Re: replacement door panels (wadey)
I replaced mine in my 81 with the ones from Corvette America and didn't really have any problems other than the usual scared feeling of having to cut on a brand new $200.00 part :cry but it turned out fine in the end . Just make sure you measure at least 3 times.
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 26,563
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From: Northridge California
St. Jude Donor '14
Re: replacement door panels (wadey)
this place is close to my house...earlier this week i sent an email to get a price quote but i still haven't recieved a reply. still might be an option for you...i am curious if it would be cheaper than getting new door panels. here is the link. check it out...
http://www.justdashes.com/
http://www.justdashes.com/
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: San Francisco, CA
Re: replacement door panels (wadey)
Yes!!! The passenger side fit ok but the drivers was not shaped correctly ( too much bend in it). I had to cut a bunch of plastic from the back side to get it to sit flush against the door (still not a great fit). I tried a heat gun and all manner of other stuff before resorting to removing all that plastic. I used new clips but the part needed lots of work. I found the Corvette America interior parts in general to vary in degree of fit. I also have window pillars that required coaxing and a dash pad that fit great. Good luck. Post or e-mail if you are havinmg trouble :cheers:
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 3,943
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From: Florham Park NJ Port Credit Ontario
Re: replacement door panels (R. Bruno)
I dont know who manufactured my panels, but I bought them @ Bairs and they fit great :yesnod: http://www.bairs.com
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 235
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From: York pa
Re: replacement door panels (wadey)
I bought 2 Ready to Hang panels from them a number of years ago. They did not fit. Even called to send them back and they GAVE me some suggestions. Tried them and still did not fit. Tried to send them back and was told "Sorry can't give full refund because you cut/ defaced them now :mad. My wife called and discussed the matter with the lady President at the time and managed to full refund for one and half price for the other.
Bought 2 from GM and 10 minutes both were on. Rather expensive but worth it.
A friend bought some other interior parts from them and they did not fit.
Bad thing is I think they supply a number of suppliers with the interior parts
Bought 2 from GM and 10 minutes both were on. Rather expensive but worth it.
A friend bought some other interior parts from them and they did not fit.
Bad thing is I think they supply a number of suppliers with the interior parts
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