1971 Coupe Interior Quarter Panel Trim Question

[Doug J.]

Does anyone know of someone who could recover my ORIGINAL interior quarter panel trim pieces with the correct Dark Saddle vinyl ? Car is a '71 coupe. I just recieved a set from CA and they are horrible. They look good from the outside but chessy inside mounting work, they don't even fit properly. MY first thought was Al Knoch, I called them and they said that they could not do it. Any help or thoughts would be appreciated.

[Steven G.]

Re: 1971 Coupe Interior Quarter Panel Trim Question

There has been listings on e-bay for original trim parts, but probably not the right color, you will probably have to re-paint to match, but original can be found. Also, check e-bay sellers stores, not auctions, corvette mack has been helpful in my search for c-3 parts and there are other corvette parts sellers. Steve

[Alan S.]

Re: 1971 Coupe Interior Quarter Panel Trim Question

Hi Doug,
What about the business called Just Dashes. I believe they can re-skin dash pads and door panels. Maybe they can help you. I believe they're in California.
Regards,
Alan

[Patrick H.]

Re: 1971 Coupe Interior Quarter Panel Trim Question

A couple of thoughts

- dark saddle is a relatively common interior color. I suspect that used originals may be available.

- consider checking local upholstery shops or restaurant seat repair shops

- A company called EC Products (i.e. "Everything Corvette") "used to" make their own hard trim pieces. Many years ago I found them to be better than Corvette America, but I know nothing about their current sourcing. Consider contacting them. http://everythingcorvette.com/catalo...l%20Plates.pdf

Patrick

[Doug J.]

Re: 1971 Coupe Interior Quarter Panel Trim Question

Thank you Alan...Thank you Patrick.....I will check out both places and hopefully one or the other will work out. I have the seats out being done now by a very reputable place called Master's in Newton, NJ hopefully he might be able to do them too.

[Rich G.]

Re: 1971 Coupe Interior Quarter Panel Trim Question

Hey Pat, that everything corvette site looks good. Have you or anyone else used their interior trim pieces?

[Patrick H.]

Re: 1971 Coupe Interior Quarter Panel Trim Question

Hey Pat, that everything corvette site looks good. Have you or anyone else used their interior trim pieces?

I have a fewpieces that I purchased about 8-10 years ago that are set aside for my 71 Corvette. The pieces do look nice, but I know that back then the parts were US made. You might want to check them out by calling the company at this time and see if anything has changed. I did find them better than CA pieces, but a "few" of the CA pieces have been improved over the years. Apparently rear trim is not one of them.

Patrick

[Alan S.]

Re: 1971 Coupe Interior Quarter Panel Trim Question

Hi Patrick,
I just noticed the post count on your last post in this thread. There's a lot of help and a lot of your knowledge in that number. Thank You!!!
Regards,
Alan