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Old May 8, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed my experience with Melrose Corvette and what great work they do and their outstanding customer service. I had especially great luck with my C3 headlights and weather stripping kit for the 93.

Keep up the good work
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Old May 8, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon Hekking
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed my experience with Melrose Corvette and what great work they do and their outstanding customer service. I had especially great luck with my C3 headlights and weather stripping kit for the 93.

Keep up the good work
When I grow up im going to buy their LXS swap headers and Smoothflow exhaust.

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Originally Posted by Jon Hekking
I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed my experience with Melrose Corvette and what great work they do and their outstanding customer service. I had especially great luck with my C3 headlights and weather stripping kit for the 93.

Keep up the good work
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Old May 8, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Since this is still alive I've gotta play nit-picker and jump on this one:

Let's say you went to a dealership and told them you want to buy a new C6 without an engine because you have a 283 out of your grandfather's '56 Chevy truck that you want to put in yourself, but you want a full warranty with the car. How far do you think you would get??
If they knew their stuff they'd call because the 283 didn't come out till the '57 year!
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Great business, great quality and very polite
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Old May 8, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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I would think that many 1956 Chevys, and earlier ones, have 283s in them. Just not from the factory.
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Great business, great quality and very polite
Good to know. I'm thinking of getting the glass top on Marco refurbed. I got seriously butt hurt when it developed a large crock on one side.
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Originally Posted by Frizlefrak
Good to know. I'm thinking of getting the glass top on Marco refurbed. I got seriously butt hurt when it developed a large crock on one side.
"A large crock?" Gee Friz......

Joking aside the top is another of those things on the "one of these days" list. Good to know there have been some satisfied customers.
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Originally Posted by Railroadman
"A large crock?" Gee Friz......

Joking aside the top is another of those things on the "one of these days" list. Good to know there have been some satisfied customers.
Absolutely professional in every way, I can't imagine they would have ANY unhappy customers.
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Originally Posted by Railroadman
Since this is still alive I've gotta play nit-picker and jump on this one:



If they knew their stuff they'd call because the 283 didn't come out till the '57 year!
Would you believe my fingers hit 83 instead of 65????? Nah, I didn't think so.
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Originally Posted by Frizlefrak
Good to know. I'm thinking of getting the glass top on Marco refurbed. I got seriously butt hurt when it developed a large crock on one side.
Sounds like there has been alot of Butt Hurt going on lately. My Melrose top has worked flawlessly for 4 years now , great people to deal with selling a great product....WW
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I heard their tops are "The s_hit!"
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Old May 8, 2012 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by WW7
Sounds like there has been alot of Butt Hurt going on lately. My Melrose top has worked flawlessly for 4 years now , great people to deal with selling a great product....WW
The 81 needs new mirror finish T Tops, I know where I'll get them. I really like the way they follow up to ensure I'm satisfied. Let's not forget the confidence of having their stamp on the glass, it means they stand behind what they sell and won't let anything diminish their perceived quality.
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I was getting the new top for my car when the owner showed me his brand new C4 headers. They weren't even on the market yet and I have wanted a set ever since. absolutely beautiful workmanship.
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Originally Posted by Midnight 85
I was getting the new top for my car when the owner showed me his brand new C4 headers. They weren't even on the market yet and I have wanted a set ever since. absolutely beautiful workmanship.
When I had my 383 built I tried to get a set of Melrose headers but they were back ordered, so I bought a set of Ceramic Hookers instead..Now I wish I would have waited for them to get back in stock..The Hookers aren't nearly the header that Melrose Headers are......WW
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My 94 was originally ordered with optional second clear/bronze top. Maybe I can get them to manufacture one so I can get my NCRS certification...
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Originally Posted by Jon Hekking
Absolutely professional in every way, I can't imagine they would have ANY unhappy customers.
There aren't any.
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There aren't any.
I hear they also help many orphanages in there area..What a great company....WW
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Originally Posted by Jon Hekking
I really like the way they follow up to ensure I'm satisfied. Let's not forget the confidence of having their stamp on the glass, it means they stand behind what they sell and won't let anything diminish their perceived quality.
Sounds like you wouldn't be flushing your money if you go with their product!
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I hear they also help many orphanages in there area..What a great company....WW
Not to mention the many contributions to local Humane Societies to help less fortunate dogs and cats.
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