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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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Default Replacing window striping and interior carpet?

So my girl got a 99 FRC about 6 months ago, and she notices it leaks when its washed or rains. The headliner gets wet, as does the carpet...

How hard and how much should we be looking at to change the moldings to keep the water from dripping and getting inside the car, and how much to change the headliner and carpet if necessary.

I think she wants to change all of it, but I have no clue what to expect for pricing? The car is really cherry except for this problem. Any help would be appreciated.
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Unless the weather striping is in really bad shape, try tilting in the windows first. http://www.theredlion.us/TipIn.htm

Replacing the carpet is pretty straight forward but unless you can find some carpet in good shape in the Parts section be prepared to lay down some pretty serious cash. http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-2-51-7489.html

Good luck
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