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Old May 7, 2013 | 12:56 AM
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My recently purchased 89 hatchback has wooden inserts. Each door has one, the dashboard has 3 and the center console has 2. I have to replace the water damaged center console unit. they are all very well done, as they look like Burl Maple with thick varnish. Would anyone know if these are still produced today.
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Old May 7, 2013 | 02:55 AM
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Hatchback ?
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Old May 7, 2013 | 05:10 AM
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try 3m di noc
lots of colors, easy to work with
i did mine in carbon fiber look

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Old May 7, 2013 | 06:02 AM
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On pp 65 of my MAM catalog is listed Burlwood kits for '84-'89 Vette; doesn't look like they sell just the console inserts.
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Old May 7, 2013 | 06:22 AM
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di noc has wood grain too
you tube di noc, lots of vids out there
its a cheep fix, you can always heat it back up and rip it off
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Old May 7, 2013 | 06:32 AM
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I spray painted mine with a good plastic primer and black paint. It came out great.

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Old May 7, 2013 | 06:35 AM
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i try to paint mine, back came out great
on the front i forget about the 20 years of armor all, paint screw all up
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Old May 7, 2013 | 10:54 AM
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It is a Hatchback, Paxton Supercharger to a tuned up 350 CID and the 6 speed manual.
In excellent condition, stored for 18 years in a heated garage and local car shows through out the years, mileage is under 78,000.
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I'll check it out.
3M Di noc ?
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Old May 7, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 89blueride
It is a Hatchback, Paxton Supercharger to a tuned up 350 CID and the 6 speed manual.
In excellent condition, stored for 18 years in a heated garage and local car shows through out the years, mileage is under 78,000.
I think most C4s came with that funny glass hatch.
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Old May 7, 2013 | 11:27 PM
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Most did, that is true. However, I do not think the convertibles had the fully glass hatch.
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However, I do not think the convertibles had the fully glass hatch.
True but some came with that funny rounded plastic top...
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