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Old Aug 14, 2001 | 01:15 AM
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I need new upper door panels for my 1987 convertible. My panels(the black trim on the top of the door panel)is distorted and looks terrible. I saw a them on a coupe and noticed that they looked like they were made of a harder material. What is the difference between the coupe and convert(aside from material), and can i use coupe trim on my convertible???

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madirect.com has them listed as being different from coupe to conv. 169.99 for conv. 96.99 for coupe that is for each side.
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After looking in the Ecklers catalog, they list a new improved design with unbreakable metal studs for less money. #35094 LH & #35095 RH for $99.99 ea. and yes the conv. is diffferent than coupe. $40 higher.
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I painted mine. They look like new. Guy
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I bought my '87 top panels from Contemporary Corvettes for about $50 each a month or so ago for the GM part. Fast shipping etc. I'm sure their ph# is in the archives, I don't have it handy. Many others have recommended them too. ~Juliet
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Originally Posted by lgaff
I need new upper door panels for my 1987 convertible. My panels(the black trim on the top of the door panel)is distorted and looks terrible. I saw a them on a coupe and noticed that they looked like they were made of a harder material. What is the difference between the coupe and convert(aside from material), and can i use coupe trim on my convertible???

Thanks,
Lgaff
87 convert
90 coupe
73 coupe
I Need on for my 85 coupe and I understand it's a Corvette some parts are going but a cheap *** made strip of plastic trim for the door panel every one that sells wether new or used thinks they are made gold annoying as hell but it is what it is.
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