C2 original vs. CC replacement

[Gene T.]

I have noticed a couple of differences between my original sun visors on my '65 cpe and the new set that I bought from CC. <br />
First the CC version doesn't have the fastener near the pivot arm like my original. Secondly the metal clip is a different length. Should I install the CC replacement or search for exact design or install the fastener and install it ?

[Michael M.]

Re: C2 original vs. CC replacement

What color sun visors do you have? I would try to locate an original pair of sun visors if your originals are not in good condition.

[Gene T.]

Re: C2 original vs. CC replacement

Bright blue. I have a photo but haven't learned how to post it. My pic has the original beside the CC version.

[Leif A.]

Re: C2 original vs. CC replacement

Gene,
Are you sure they sent you coupe visors and not convertible visors? They are completely different. See below.

Coupe visors:


Convertible visors:

[Gene T.]

Re: C2 original vs. CC replacement

Lief, I compared my original visors and the repro from CC. The repro is shaped like the pic you sent me. My concern is that the CC repro is not really a correctly detailed as the original.

[Patrick H.]

Re: C2 original vs. CC replacement

I have yet to see any sunvisor from any source that is correctly done for any Corvette.
That's a broad statement, but from the cars I have seen seems to be correct.

[Gene T.]

Re: C2 original vs. CC replacement

Patrick, I know that i am picky in most areas but if a company is going to repro an item and especially us NCRS guys that they would go extra steps to design them exactly to original. Just my 2 cents

[Patrick H.]

Re: C2 original vs. CC replacement

Patrick, I know that i am picky in most areas but if a company is going to repro an item and especially us NCRS guys that they would go extra steps to design them exactly to original. Just my 2 cents

I would agree. Getting a part right really doesn't take that much extra effort most of the time.
The problems is that "us NCRS guys" are a small part of the market.
Most people seem to just be happy that they can get "a" replacement even if not completely correct.

[Kenneth B.]

Re: C2 original vs. CC replacement

Patrick, I know that i am picky in most areas but if a company is going to repro an item and especially us NCRS guys that they would go extra steps to design them exactly to original. Just my 2 cents

But most would not pay the huge extra cost to be a perfect reproduction.