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Old May 23, 2014 | 05:27 PM
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Behind the interior the door handles on both doors of the '02 convertible I recently bought there are three small oval holes in the side panel that appears to be mounting holes where something was once attached (maybe some sort of scuff plate to prevent damage from fingernails?). Having bought it used, I have no idea what was once there. Can someone enlighten me? Thanks.
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Old May 23, 2014 | 06:40 PM
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It's a little cover that seems to fall off a lot of them. Corvette Central or about any vendor sells them.
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Old May 23, 2014 | 06:56 PM
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bought new ones for my car at the dealer for like 5-6 bux ea.

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Old May 23, 2014 | 11:42 PM
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They are available at the dealer.

Door Panel Trim Piece (behind door pull): Part # 10279471 (PLUG FRT SD) $2 at dealer.
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Old May 24, 2014 | 01:54 AM
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They are available at the dealer.

Door Panel Trim Piece (behind door pull): Part # 10279471 (PLUG FRT SD) $2 at dealer.
Thanks for the responses, guys.
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Old May 24, 2014 | 07:44 AM
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I got mine on E Bay. Cheap with free shipping.
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Old May 24, 2014 | 09:41 AM
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When I was looking to buy a C5, every single one of the cars I saw were missing at least one of those! The car I bought was also missing one, then I broke some of the tabs on the other when I was replacing the stereo system. Now I now what they are called so I can buy some, thanks!
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Mine was missing both when I bought it.
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