Vette essentials
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Melting Slicks
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Vette essentials
I've been away for a while, what happened to VE? They were the best game in town for custom interior pieces. I got my full interior from them back in 2005 or 2006 maybe. Did they change names or get acquired by someone else? I think I saw that Ken passed, but I thought they kept it going??
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I also used them for my original skins and components and the quality is excellent. Unfortunately, they closed the business, however, I noticed that there is a company called Sandyeggo Designs that sell C7 Corvette seat covers that look very close to the original Vette Essentials designs for the C5. I thought Ken had a wife (daughter?) named Sandy so I wonder if they rebranded and started selling covers instead of actual replacements?
https://www.sandyeggodesigns.com
https://www.sandyeggodesigns.com
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After Ken passed away, his wife and son took over the business and carried on for a few years. They eventually decided to close up the business and sell off all their equipment.
I had their products in my '00 and '03 Vettes and the quality was top notch.
I had their products in my '00 and '03 Vettes and the quality was top notch.
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They are sorely missed, they did my entire interior (and I could use some more pieces!)...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...up-beware.html
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Didn't know Ken passed. RIP.
I have a couple of his/their products in my current C5Z (and same in prior C5 'vert). First class materials and workmanship.
I have a couple of his/their products in my current C5Z (and same in prior C5 'vert). First class materials and workmanship.
