 66cayne
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11-29-22 06:41 PM - Post#2850720
As the title says, I need stock panels and seat covers for my '66 Biscayne. I've read lead times can be a year or more so thought I better move now. Is CARS still the go to source for these pieces?
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Oshawa65SS
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11-29-22 07:17 PM - Post#2850722
In response to 66cayne
You could try Ciadella also since they're a good source for non SS upholstery.
If you're using original door panel top rails as donors to build your new panels, before you pull things apart, scratch a line on the rail along the panel board edge so the new backer board can be set in the same place.
I ordered the concours weatherstrip kit for my door panels from Cars Inc. and had them install it which was a mistake.
The kit comes with staples as original, but they simply Phillips screwed them on.
Do it yourself and do it right.
Their nail edge bands leave something to be desired too.
The nails at the hinge end all lined up but not the nails at the latch end.
I had to nip them off flush because they were completely out of range of the retainers.
Ryan
65 Impala SS Evening Orchid convertible 283 2V, PG, 10 bolt 3.08 open by PO, originally 3.36
Build date Dec. 21 '64 Oshawa |
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 BigDogSS
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Loc: SoCal
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12-01-22 09:16 AM - Post#2850769
In response to Oshawa65SS
I have had a CARS Inc. interior installed for 15 years and it still looks new. I had a shop install the seat covers and assemble the door panels. No issues with CARS Inc.
1967 Chevrolet Impala SS convertible 327 - Ermine White C1 - VCCA Senior Award
1967 Chevrolet Impala SS Sport Coupe 396 - Marina Blue FF - personal "barn-find" lol
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kingkreeton
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Loc: Nashville TN
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12-03-22 06:58 AM - Post#2850833
In response to 66cayne
As the title says, I need stock panels and seat covers for my '66 Biscayne. I've read lead times can be a year or more so thought I better move now. Is CARS still the go to source for these pieces?
Yes, CARS. I would be curious what they told you about how long it would take to get them to you house. Post that info if you don't mind.
Shane
64 Impala SS:
Chevy Performance 350HO
4 Speed Muncie
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 DHMelton
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Loc: Central Arizona
Reg: 04-10-22
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12-03-22 09:00 AM - Post#2850836
In response to kingkreeton
Who is CARS?
Thanks,
Doug
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 toro455
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Loc: Western NY
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12-03-22 11:09 AM - Post#2850841
In response to DHMelton
An apparently very good company with a way too generic name for modern searches:
https://carsinc.com/1958-1972-chevy-impal a-biscayn...
I haven't used them but I added them to my mental rolodex as people have spoken highly of them here previously.
Scott
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