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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 12:04 AM
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Hey, does anyone know anyone in NC that does this type of work, them having the parts and all? I have been looking forever to no avail in trying to get a black 01 vette with light oak interior. I think my only option now is to get a black on black and swap out the interior parts. I'm only worried if the end result will be "perfect".

ANYway, if anyone knows a good shop OR a good member who is up for this task, please post away.

Thanks in advance.
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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tan interior is somewhat rare, the swap is very simple, carpets, seats, door panels, lower column dash panel, glove box, sill covers

i'd say a 2 hour job, maybe 5 if you need to swap seat skins

your first step would be locating the tan interior, most likely someone would be willing to trade: tan for black
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For all the components you listed (carpets, seats, door panels, lower column dash panel, glove box, sill covers) are they mostly screws and bolts or do I need specialized tools.

Also, I was def. planning on swapping out the seat skins, how difficult are they to get on/off?

Thanks for your help.
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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If you want perfect you may want to take alook at carvaggio in Ontario.
All it takes is time and money!

http://www.caravaggiocorvettes.com/DEV/home.html

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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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check out www.vetteessentials.com... Here's a link to the install for everything!

The carpets are just put in place, nothing holds em down but other stuff like the seats or velcro!

http://www.vetteessentials.com/instr...structions.htm
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 10:08 AM
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in a couple of months i will be starting on my 99 coupe and the entire interior is going to come out. i am going to be fiberglassing and a lot of other crazy stuff so the original color wont matter to me. depending on when i get started and how soon you want the tan we might be able to trade. ive got racing seats in it now so i wont need black seats.
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