OEM Waterfall for Coupe
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OEM Waterfall for Coupe
Can anyone tell me what modifictions (if any) are necessary to install an OEM waterfall from a convertible, into a coupe? I know there are leather versions out there, but I like the OEM, painted waterfalls from a convertible.
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My '02 Z came with one already installed. It is the only one I've ever seen and since it came from a dealer, I never spoke the the PO to find out what all he did to install.
I can tell you it was done with a great finish. There are aluminum "L" brackets rivited to the waterfall and to the trim area in and around the FRC window. They also used black silicon to close the seam between the waterfall and the trim. It looks very clean.
I've had comments pro/con about it, but I'll be removing it pretty soon; just a matter of preference. I intend to try and photo it before I remove it, but it will be hard to ft my body in the trunk, let alone try and get pics just so I can keep documentation on the car.
I can tell you it was done with a great finish. There are aluminum "L" brackets rivited to the waterfall and to the trim area in and around the FRC window. They also used black silicon to close the seam between the waterfall and the trim. It looks very clean.
I've had comments pro/con about it, but I'll be removing it pretty soon; just a matter of preference. I intend to try and photo it before I remove it, but it will be hard to ft my body in the trunk, let alone try and get pics just so I can keep documentation on the car.
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Yes, I have seen it done on a 2000 Red coupe. It came out very well, couldn't tell the vert from the coupe installation. He is in the WSCC Corvette association, Santa Clara Corvette club (Nothern Cal.) HIs name is Dave Jacobsen. I will try and get an e-mail or phone number for you to get the details on the install. He has the Bright Red color matching going on in his Interior, Radio Bezel, lwr counsol, grips, and the waterfall as well. I'll see what I can find out...
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Thanks Canyon! Looks great! 
I will take it ... where can I send the check!?
Do you mind if I ask what was involved in the process, and/or the skill level (aside from paint)?
Steven
I will take it ... where can I send the check!?
Do you mind if I ask what was involved in the process, and/or the skill level (aside from paint)?
Steven
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Hi Steven,
thanks, I would say Im a decent body guy and it wasnt all that difficult to make, however, after seeing the one that Autobuffs offers, I would buy theirs next and modify it for drinkholders
thanks, I would say Im a decent body guy and it wasnt all that difficult to make, however, after seeing the one that Autobuffs offers, I would buy theirs next and modify it for drinkholders
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Yes, I saw theirs, but didn't think the larger upper piece was the proper look for my car. I like yours ... with or without the cupholders. So, I am guessing a layman would have issues ... but a bodyman would treat this as a weekend project?
Hmmmm ... looking at yours again, in detail. So the pieces behind the seats in your creation are in a different color. I *like* that.
Hmmmm ... looking at yours again, in detail. So the pieces behind the seats in your creation are in a different color. I *like* that.
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