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Topic: Where do I find hard to find parts?

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Where do I find hard to find parts?

Posted: 2/27/05 11:45am Message 1 of 11
sugar_daddy
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Vette(s): 1975 Stingray Convertible

I have a '75 Stingray.  The door hinge bushings are a little off and I am getting those fixed soon.  Because of this, the door pins and housings are worn.  I haven't been able to find the pin and housing to replace them.  Does anyone know where I could find them?

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Where do I find hard to find parts?

Posted: 2/27/05 12:59pm Message 2 of 11
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 If you're looking for used parts, I've had good look with these people. Seem to have a lot and are easy to deal with. http://www.corvetteusa.com/


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Where do I find hard to find parts?

Posted: 2/27/05 2:07pm Message 3 of 11
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I would'nt replace used ones with used ones, Mid America has the complete set,bushings and pins for$14.99,everything you need,or they have the complete hinges if you want to go that route,plus they have door springs too OOPS ,never mind I read it wrong,you are looking for the striker bolt and latch ,right?Let me check my other catalogs and get back with youRon 7838410.5907638889


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Where do I find hard to find parts?

Posted: 2/27/05 2:40pm Message 4 of 11
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The striker bolt for the door? Try Paragon. Part no.6953K. Pair with washers("service replacement")$10    They also list the door latch mechinism but as "vintage(used)originals". p.n. 9718280U RH and 81U LH.(GM part nos)  "call for price"    Mike  mkapp787938410.624849537


Where do I find hard to find parts?

Posted: 2/27/05 4:00pm Message 5 of 11
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Try this for the striker bolts. The latches in the door are probably used only, maybe N.O.S. somewhere. Adams' Apple38410.6678819444


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Where do I find hard to find parts?

Posted: 2/27/05 4:31pm Message 6 of 11
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Vette(s): 1975 Stingray Convertible

No not the striker bolts.  It is about 1' above the striker bolts.  The door has a wedge (pin) that slides into a sheath (housing) on the body.  These are the part numbers from the Corvette Assembly manual pin -3977875-6.......housing-3977877.

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Where do I find hard to find parts?

Posted: 2/27/05 4:50pm Message 7 of 11
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You must have a convertible, no? The conv. was the only ones that had the 'wedgie', unless someone swaped doors! Paragon has these, also, I believe.
http://www.corvette-paragon.com/catalog/Product.aspx?id=DB04 0E55-831F-455A-BFE9-62D1EE05EA91
The reciever is pt. # 2240
http://www.corvette-paragon.com/catalog/Product.aspx?id=B532 8A41-05CF-45B3-8387-4AB42A5424CB Adams' Apple38410.7099189815


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Posted: 2/27/05 5:17pm Message 8 of 11
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Yes!  I didn't think it would be convertible exclusive.

That is what they are.  Whew!!!   PRICEY!!!  $250 for those four little pieces. 

Thanks, Adam!

John

 




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Where do I find hard to find parts?

Posted: 2/27/05 6:22pm Message 9 of 11
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[QUOTE=sugar_daddy]

Yes!  I didn't think it would be convertible exclusive.

That is what they are.  Whew!!!   PRICEY!!!  $250 for those four little pieces. 

Thanks, Adam!

John

 

[/QUOTE]

 

Welcome to the wonderful world of Corvette rebuilding.

Paragon is one of the best for NCRS cars so they can be expensive.




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Posted: 2/27/05 8:15pm Message 10 of 11
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Vette(s): 1970 Conv. 350/350, Wht./Blk.,P/W P/B,P/S,TT, 4 Spd.

Try Wilcox,

 

They but their parts from Paragon and pass some of the discount on to you!

I have had excellent experiance with Wilcox

 

Bill




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