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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 06:29 AM
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Default Eckler's Wiper Door Kit

i was going to do the electric wiper door conversion using a Miata headlight door conversion and stumbled onto this-
https://www.ecklerscorvette.com/1968...-890335-1.html
Has anyone tried this? Not much information on the site.
Would save time and trouble if it is a true bolt it kit.
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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 08:22 AM
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I have been working on C3s now for 30+ years. bought thousands of dollars in parts from various vendors and I have to say Ecklers is one of the worst. Their customer service is terrible and their prices are not all that good. There are several good ones out there. My go to has always been Zip products. I have used them all and keep coming back to these guys for most things. The kit itself is probably OK but I would look elsewhere to purchase it.
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Old Dec 2, 2021 | 05:32 PM
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i seldom comment on vendors but after buying parts for 35 plus years I was burned by Ecklers. they sent me the wrong parts, refused credit and also wanted me to pay freight in and out even with it being Ecklers mistake, fighting it out with the credit card company but Ecklers customer service is worthless and I would never purchase from them again.
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Look into kits sold by Richard454. He has good stuff, is a great guy to deal with, and a member.
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Old Dec 3, 2021 | 11:11 AM
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I dealt with ecklers back when Ralph Eckler ran the show, somehow he got forced out and everything has gone downhill since. I live 20 is miles from them and use our supporting members. Ecklers is a joke.

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Bad experience with Ecklers here!

I went this route…

7t2vette DYI wiper door conversion
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...onversion.html

Richard454 headlight conversion
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...new-way-5.html

Cheers,
Richard
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I agree. Although I do unfortunately still shop at Ecklers (was there yesterday) it’s only because if I need something quick to finish a project I can order and save the shipping fees and times and just go pick it up. But they do drop the ball and don’t like refunds. Bought a headlight switch from them that would make the high beams flicker. I wanted a refund and all they would do is exchange. I’ll find out today if this new one will do the same as well.
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