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Old Jul 30, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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Default Eckler's Lock Pillar Trim

I got sick and tired of looking at my missing lock pillar trim, and even though everyone's complained about the Eckler's product I figured I'd give it a shot.

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First thing I had to do was get out the old Dremel Rotary Tool and cut off the bizarre flange on the bottom:



Then I had to use the Rotary Tool and sanding drum to get rid of the excess "lip" inside:



Finally it was ready for install:



The finished install:




Overall - I think its a huge improvement over the way it used to look.

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Good job!
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I'm missing that piece to, only on the pass. side. it's on my to-do list, i also need the weatherstrip piece that go's under it in the front
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I'm missing that piece to, only on the pass. side. it's on my to-do list, i also need the weatherstrip piece that go's under it in the front
Yeah, I was missing the weatherstrip as well. I got that at Corvette Central - cheaper than ecklers
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Big improvement
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