Interior question
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Interior question
Hi, I recently replaced my coupe with another just like it only to find out that I can't stand it's interior color. I would like to completely change it from the color it is now (dove grey) to the light oak color my previous car had.
My basic problem is that I can't find vendors who sell all the stuff you would need. For instance, vette essentials has complete interiors for vettes but not the c5. I'm not interested to go the carvaggio route, I just want a stock light oak interior. I also wouldn't mind getting some of the torch red panels etc for some accenting, but for the most part I want to change everything from the carpeting to the seatbelts.
Has anybody done this, and more importantly, done this on a budget?
Many thanks,
Chris
My basic problem is that I can't find vendors who sell all the stuff you would need. For instance, vette essentials has complete interiors for vettes but not the c5. I'm not interested to go the carvaggio route, I just want a stock light oak interior. I also wouldn't mind getting some of the torch red panels etc for some accenting, but for the most part I want to change everything from the carpeting to the seatbelts.
Has anybody done this, and more importantly, done this on a budget?
Many thanks,
Chris
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When I bought my silver vert with the grey interior, I am ashamed to say I had never even seen the color in the car before. When the car arrived I don't think I could have chosen a better color. I realize everyone has different tastes, but I love the grey interior.
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Yeah I know what you mean. I feel the same way about the light oak. It's a subjective thing...
The problem is that I didn't have a whole heck of a lot of chioce in picking my replacement car (Nassau Blue) and the interior I have now is kinda beat. I _really_ liked the way the light oak panels looked with the red interior door lights. The inside of the car felt much brighter than with the grey interior I have now.
I just can't believe that there isn't a vendor who does complete interior kits. I can find them for almost every other car out there.
The problem is that I didn't have a whole heck of a lot of chioce in picking my replacement car (Nassau Blue) and the interior I have now is kinda beat. I _really_ liked the way the light oak panels looked with the red interior door lights. The inside of the car felt much brighter than with the grey interior I have now.
I just can't believe that there isn't a vendor who does complete interior kits. I can find them for almost every other car out there.
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If you don't have any luck going the boneyard route. It looks like Ecklers might have what you want. (I can't comment on the quality or how the price stacks up, I've never seen them in person)
The complete oak carpet set:
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?d...JMHVFRATGHFVFE
The Door panels and trim
http://www.ecklers.com/dept.asp?dept...JMHVFRATGHFVFE
It looks like the dash and other trim pieces may be harder to come by. You could try the C5 parts section with a "wanted to buy post"
Paul
The complete oak carpet set:
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?d...JMHVFRATGHFVFE
The Door panels and trim
http://www.ecklers.com/dept.asp?dept...JMHVFRATGHFVFE
It looks like the dash and other trim pieces may be harder to come by. You could try the C5 parts section with a "wanted to buy post"
Paul
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Originally Posted by DocToss
When I bought my silver vert with the grey interior, I am ashamed to say I had never even seen the color in the car before. When the car arrived I don't think I could have chosen a better color. I realize everyone has different tastes, but I love the grey interior.
Wasn't too crazy about shale at first but like it now.
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Originally Posted by chrislee2
For instance, vette essentials has complete interiors for vettes but not the c5......
Has anybody done this, and more importantly, done this on a budget?
Many thanks,
Chris
Has anybody done this, and more importantly, done this on a budget?
Many thanks,
Chris
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Check out Ecklers or the KarShop for these items. Corvette America may also have what you are looking for. Good luck.
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Originally Posted by fdxpilot
As far as I know, Vette Essentials only sells interior pieces for C5s. Although, if your trying to do this on a budget, VE is not the place to go. If you do want custom red accents, they are the place to call. For stock interiors, used, check Gene's; new, try Corvette America.
Stupid me! You're right, I was thinking of Corvette America who has the full interior kits.
