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Old Nov 3, 2018 | 08:15 PM
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The drivers side pillar post molding has cracked, 1: Who would sell this part, Chevy or aftermarket dealers??
2: Any body change one of these,or have tips to change it .? Manuals, videos, anything... Thanks .
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Old Nov 3, 2018 | 08:24 PM
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Marc at vettenuts should have one, if not maybe ebay or the classifieds... they are just clipped in with clips from hell, start at the top and just pull out slowly and firmly and work your way down as the clips release... I believe there are 3 total, when reinstalling make sure the pillar is seated all the way down into the dash and the clips are lined up with the holes they go into before you press it on... if you don't line the clips up they will snap off when you try to press the pillar on
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One of the forum's used parts vendors should have what you are looking for. Try Northern Corvette, VetteNuts or aescorvetteparts.
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Old Nov 4, 2018 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by dmday316
The drivers side pillar post molding has cracked, 1: Who would sell this part, Chevy or aftermarket dealers??
2: Any body change one of these,or have tips to change it .? Manuals, videos, anything... Thanks .
PM me. I think I have what you are looking for.
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Old Nov 4, 2018 | 12:18 PM
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Default Pillar Post molding

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PM me. I think I have what you are looking for.
Hello I failed to mention this molding has a vent in it,right about in the middle of the post.. Sorry about this,if you can still help,that would be great.thanks..
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Old Nov 4, 2018 | 01:53 PM
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This site has them, just bought two and they have another set in stock https://corvettesalvage.com/?product_cat=&s=pillar+post&post_type=pr oduct.

Last edited by Z06Berlin; Nov 4, 2018 at 05:35 PM. Reason: Wrong company
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Thanks for the info.
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 11:04 AM
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You need to remove the pin & trim piece pictured, the trim piece has one clip that's similar to the pillar trim clip as pictured, sit in the seat and grab the pillar trim at the top & pull it down & angled towards the inside of the car, there are 3 clips as pictured that snap into the A pillar, the pillar trim portion that goes next to the dash board & towards the windshield you just slide it back after releasing the 3 clips, you can also adjust the tightness of the clips if needed.






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Hello thanks for the install info, it helps alot.Again thanks...
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