1968 convertible interior pillar post
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1968 convertible interior pillar post
Are the 68 pillar post unique? If so, why? I have what I believe to be my early originals. One thing that I noticed about them is, there is no metal support plate. Is it suppose to be this way?
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Yes, that is how my original pillar post covers look. I guess its another one of those 68 only things. I replaced them with some new covers when I was redoing my interior. The new covers do not fit as well as the originals.
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Originally Posted by 68rdstr
Yes, that is how my original pillar post covers look. I guess its another one of those 68 only things. I replaced them with some new covers when I was redoing my interior. The new covers do not fit as well as the originals.
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Originally Posted by GDaina
68 only, 69 and up will work but you have to change some other parts as well.
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I didn't notice any major differences between my originals and the AL KNOCH reproductions. Both had the metal reinforcements on the underside. I did notice a slight grain difference in the vinyls (I'm sure there was even differences in this as supplied to Chevy back in '67-'68). There was also a difference in the color of the vinyl but some interior spray dye fixed that. The "velcro-like" push in fastener had a different spacing between the pins. I saved my old ones and re-used them instead. I'd have to say that I was happy with my AL KNOCH pieces.
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From: Pensacola FLA
I still have the original 68 covers and they do not have the metal supports. My car has a Nov. 67 build date. The original covers fit the windshield post like a glove. Especially at the top of the post around the convertible top guide pin recievers.
The difference that I see in my originals vs. repo (Corvette America) is the vinyl texture. All of my original interior parts have a smoother grain.
I have noticed that Wilcox has been advertising 68 interior packages for sale with correct vinyl on ebay. I wonder if this is the smoother 68 vinyl?
The difference that I see in my originals vs. repo (Corvette America) is the vinyl texture. All of my original interior parts have a smoother grain.
I have noticed that Wilcox has been advertising 68 interior packages for sale with correct vinyl on ebay. I wonder if this is the smoother 68 vinyl?
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Originally Posted by 68rdstr
I still have the original 68 covers and they do not have the metal supports. My car has a Nov. 67 build date. The original covers fit the windshield post like a glove. Especially at the top of the post around the convertible top guide pin recievers.
The difference that I see in my originals vs. repo (Corvette America) is the vinyl texture. All of my original interior parts have a smoother grain.
I have noticed that Wilcox has been advertising 68 interior packages for sale with correct vinyl on ebay. I wonder if this is the smoother 68 vinyl?
The difference that I see in my originals vs. repo (Corvette America) is the vinyl texture. All of my original interior parts have a smoother grain.
I have noticed that Wilcox has been advertising 68 interior packages for sale with correct vinyl on ebay. I wonder if this is the smoother 68 vinyl?
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by 68rdstr
I still have the original 68 covers and they do not have the metal supports. My car has a Nov. 67 build date. The original covers fit the windshield post like a glove. Especially at the top of the post around the convertible top guide pin recievers.
The difference that I see in my originals vs. repo (Corvette America) is the vinyl texture. All of my original interior parts have a smoother grain.
I have noticed that Wilcox has been advertising 68 interior packages for sale with correct vinyl on ebay. I wonder if this is the smoother 68 vinyl?
The difference that I see in my originals vs. repo (Corvette America) is the vinyl texture. All of my original interior parts have a smoother grain.
I have noticed that Wilcox has been advertising 68 interior packages for sale with correct vinyl on ebay. I wonder if this is the smoother 68 vinyl?
