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  • GREGG PLAPAS

    C3 INTERIOR SEAT SHIMS

    Can anyone here tell me where I can aquire the shims for the seat rails that would have come with my 73 coupe from the factory? I will need the bag and string as well.

    thanks in advance,
    GREGG
  • Patrick H.
    Beyond Control Poster
    • December 1, 1989
    • 11643

    #2
    Re: C3 INTERIOR SEAT SHIMS

    Corvette Central has reproductions at $19.95.

    Sal Carbone also has them for sale (likely he has original and reproduction). I do not know what he charges, or if either is "more correct" than another.

    Patrick
    Vice-Chairman (West), Michigan Chapter NCRS
    71 "deer modified" coupe
    72 5-Star Bowtie / Duntov coupe. https://www.flickr.com/photos/124695...57649252735124
    2008 coupe
    Available stickers: Engine suffix code, exhaust tips & mufflers, shocks, AIR diverter valve broadcast code.

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    • GREGG PLAPAS

      #3
      Re: C3 INTERIOR SEAT SHIMS

      Patrick,

      How do I contact SAL?

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      • Gary S.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • July 31, 1992
        • 1632

        #4
        Re: C3 INTERIOR SEAT SHIMS

        Gregg, I have been looking for these too but find that mostly you will have to try repro units. Since I don't know if it is our policy to allow me to recommend someone on the DB, email me offline and I will tell you who I have seen that has very nice examples of repro seat shims. The vendor even had a used, original set, in the original bag at Carlisle and I was able to compare them side by side.

        I was lucky enough to have a set but they have some pitting and heavy oxidation on them. When I compared mine to my neighbor's I was a little put off since his even have the original finish on them. His sat in his garage for over 20 years and never saw daylight. The finish is a dark (gray?) phosphate finish.

        Gary

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        • Gary S.
          Extremely Frequent Poster
          • July 31, 1992
          • 1632

          #5
          Re: C3 INTERIOR SEAT SHIMS

          Sal Carbone
          RPOVette@aol.com
          Restoration Parts Outlet
          (860) 649-2241

          Gary
          I was indeed talking about Sal.
          Gary
          nice guy to talk to, also.

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          • Harmon C.
            Extremely Frequent Poster
            • August 31, 1994
            • 3228

            #6
            Re: C3 INTERIOR SEAT SHIMS

            Gregg The originals may cost a lot more for a point or two. I seen a set at a big corvette meet priced at $300 before the repops came out. Also I hear their are some very good repops out their but haven't seen them.
            Lyle

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            • Chuck G.
              Extremely Frequent Poster
              • May 31, 1982
              • 2034

              #7
              Re: C3 INTERIOR SEAT SHIMS

              Hi Gregg. I believe that in 73, these shims are like/similar to the ones for my 69. They are not used on the seat rails. They are placed under the seat bottom "bumper" and seat bottom "catch" to raise the angle of the seat back. I have a set from Sal, in the "correct" bag. Nice items. Chuck
              1963 Corvette Conv. 327/360 NCRS Top Flight
              2006 Corvette Conv. Velocity Yellow NCRS Top Flight
              1956 Chevy Sedan. 350/4 Speed Hot Rod

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