Important! Hood,Bumper,Parts...OH-MY!

[PAULIE B]

WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO GET THE PARTS NEEDED FOR MY VETTE? 1987 COUPE

WENT ONLINE TO MAM/ECKLERS/CC :confused
SHOULD I BUY FROM THEM OR NOT?

1. HOOD
2. FRONT BUMPER W/TRIM
3. RT TURN LIGHTS (FRONT/SIDE
4. RT HEADLIGHT HOUSING
5. ETC.ETC.ETC...

ANY INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

P.S. THINKING OF NOT PAINTING THE ENITRE CAR JUST THE HOOD AND BUMPER. BUMPER RED. HOOD MAT BLACK WHAT DO YOU THINK?

PAUL

 

[rlg]

Parts

There are plenty of good used parts out there.

Check the parts for sale section on some of the web sites.

The trim for the front bumper is hard to find in any decent shape. It took me several to get a couple that I would use.

 

[boomdriver]

WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO GET THE PARTS NEEDED FOR MY VETTE? 1987 COUPE

WENT ONLINE TO MAM/ECKLERS/CC :confused
SHOULD I BUY FROM THEM OR NOT?

1. HOOD
2. FRONT BUMPER W/TRIM
3. RT TURN LIGHTS (FRONT/SIDE
4. RT HEADLIGHT HOUSING
5. ETC.ETC.ETC...

ANY INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

P.S. THINKING OF NOT PAINTING THE ENITRE CAR JUST THE HOOD AND BUMPER. BUMPER RED. HOOD MAT BLACK WHAT DO YOU THINK?

PAUL

J&D Corvette in Ca makes all the body parts at their shop. They have rubber, or fiber glass bumpers, many different hood styles, with updates or stock, and many other body upgrades. I have known a couple people that bought hoods there and were very pleased. They will be cheaper than Eck or MidAm and have more options. Look them up online.

 

[G Winter]

I had the rear qt repaired on my red 90, if you don't blend you will see it. When they repaired mine they did blend but there were issues later that had to be repaired again. It wasn't blended the second time. Not good. Because the front of the car isn't all that great looking I am not to concerned about it at this time. Full paint job may be in the future.

Glenn

 

[93Rubie]

Heck, the guy who hit you is paying right? Paint the whole car!!!

 

[Txbobcat]

PM sent

 

[PAULIE B]

Hey paul,

Heard stories about those parts. They don't fit properly. My body shop guy doesn't want to fool around with those parts because they have make them fit! Let me know.


Thanks,
paul

 

[PAULIE B]

DON'T COUNT ME OUT YET!!!! I'LL BE IN TOUCH.

INSURANCE ADJUSTER COMES IN ON THURSDAY. WILL LET ALL KNOW WHAT THE OUTCOME IS.

 

[Yoda]

PAULIE B, check out our C4 section: C4 Corvette Parts

Paul,

Have y'all considered becoming a "Supporting Vendor"? Just thought I'd ask.

If memory serves this ole boy correctly y'all used to be

Bud Dougherty
Forums Administrator

 

[Yoda]

Yes, we were. But we had to cut a lot of costs over the past couple of years in order to stay competitive. The ROI was just not worth it. I'm hoping one day we will be able to again.

Yea that Return On Investment is a killer

Bud

 

[PAULIE B]

Read the "ouch" post.