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Old 07-24-2017, 10:15 PM
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A while back there was a vendor that was rebuilding sun visors in leather. You sent them your visors they recovered them and sent them back. Who is doing this work now? I want to get my c5 done and dare I say it, a 2006 gto.

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You can buy a set of reproduction visors that are a perfect and exact replacement for OEM for 129 dollars + 8.99 shipping ( both ).they even have the factory sticker.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2004-C5...3D152483388719

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I sent mine to Dennis at DD Mods. Excellent work.
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Those Custom Vette Creations units are the prettiest visors I have ever seen. I just got a set of reproductions from Ecklers, and have to ponder whether to install them or sell them to someone else...
Can't help but notice the last posting (from February) has never been replied to.
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Those Custom Vette Creations units are the prettiest visors I have ever seen. I just got a set of reproductions from Ecklers, and have to ponder whether to install them or sell them to someone else...
Can't help but notice the last posting (from February) has never been replied to.
Note that his Member name to the left now says "former vendor", so not sure he can conduct business on the forum even if he is still making the visors. I would be interested if he still is.
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Wow, those are real nice but looks like they aren't around anymore...

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You can buy a set of reproduction visors that are a perfect and exact replacement for OEM for 129 dollars + 8.99 shipping ( both ).they even have the factory sticker.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2004-C5...3D152483388719

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Originally Posted by biggrizzly
I sent mine to Dennis at DD Mods. Excellent work.
I've got a damaged drivers side visor in black on Anne's 2001.
It's coming apart and the cardboard inside is bent/damaged.

What did it cost and what kind of a turn around time on a rebuild or replace? Thanks.

Anyone have any ideas, thanks.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Jean
I've got a damaged drivers side visor in black on Anne's 2001.
It's coming apart and the cardboard inside is bent/damaged.

What did it cost and what kind of a turn around time on a rebuild or replace? Thanks.

Anyone have any ideas, thanks.
Just contact Double D Mods directly and get a quote. Dennis will treat you right.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Just contact Double D Mods directly and get a quote. Dennis will treat you right.
I've never dealt with him, but my buddy Mr. Bill (R.I.P.) had and had good things to say.
I was thinking he's closed today and hoping to hear from someone who has sent one in already. Thanks

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last i talked with dennis, it was 2 months.
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I got reproductions (mine are from Ecklers) and they really do look indistinguishable from original, and took about 3 days to get.
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It appears the turn around is 6-8 weeks or a couple of months and i still don't know the cost after shipping both ways.
I'm trying for something quicker, as she drives it daily and it's falling apart now.
I may just have to order the ebay deal they have posted above, we'll see.

I'll have a search/peek at the Ekler site though and see what appears to work best for me. Thanks for the PM's and replying and information guys.

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Update

Ecklers site shows this: "$89.99 ea. Out of stock"
Doesn't help to have a sale and nothing in stock, now does it?.

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Just called my local Chevy dealer for prices on one and to see if they had the clips in stock, for when I break one.

Holy moly, $264.04 total, if I bought just ONE visor from them and it's not in stock either.

Guess I'll be going on Ebay to order the $140.00 set of 2.

They do have the clips, so I can get another if I break it when attempting to remove and install the new one though.

Update: ordered and should be here Friday. Thanks again.

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I just got mine back from the vendor who is no longer a supporting vendor.


I had mine done a couple of years ago - with the Homelink device I had and the illuminated mirrors. Fast forward to present, the shitty covers on the mirrors both broke off, leaving the lights on all the time. I contacted the vendor and I had him re-do the visors and eliminate the mirrors - which is what I should have done from the beginning.

Turn around was about 6 weeks - workmanship is excellent. The vendor kept me updated with status and is very easy to work with.

I can be PM'd if anyone is interested in the contact information. I can't list that information as he is no longer a supporting vendor - forum rules.
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Old 08-15-2017, 10:52 AM
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My Visors still look like new, but I would like to add "Homelink" to mine.
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I just picked some visors up for my C5Z from Vette Villains on Facebook.

They use original visors and deletes the mirror from them so to avoid the common issue of the mirrors continually falling out of them. They matched my interior great and are perfect. I never asked, but I am sure if you wanted, they could do them in Leather as well.

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That is the sweetest looking visor on the planet. I will be PMing.


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