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Old 03-01-2006, 09:20 PM   #1
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Any Velo Yello dash trim parts released?
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Old 03-02-2006, 02:10 PM   #2
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I don't think GM fas released them yet but Ecklers has a dash trim set for the C6 in VY. They probably had someone paint it for them.
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Thanks, I'll check it out.
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Old 03-02-2006, 08:22 PM   #4
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I have talked to GM and the Yellow interior kit is not even in the works as of the middle of February.

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PartsBob:

I do see that aftermarket companies (Ecklers) are selling the trim kit in colors. Do you think these are OEM parts that are painted? If so, why wouldnt I just buy a std silver set and paint them on my own? How much is a std color trim set?
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Old 03-03-2006, 11:41 AM   #6
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Hey Bob,

Why aren't YOU offering the interior trim kits in the colors not offered by GM.

I know that you have had many, many, many items painted in the past for customers.

It looks like there is a market for these items.

Post the prices here of the items in color that are not offered by GM.

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Old 03-03-2006, 11:52 AM   #7
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Hey Bob,

Why aren't YOU offering the interior trim kits in the colors not offered by GM.

I know that you have had many, many, many items painted in the past for customers.

It looks like there is a market for these items.

Post the prices here of the items in color that are not offered by GM.

Ken
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I cant believe that no one but Eckler's has figured this out! This mkt should be a home run for any dealer willing to go the distance of painting OEM parts! If GM cant or wont take the time to service this mkt, others will (as evidenced by Ecklers)! I just spoke with Ecklers and they ARE painting OEM parts and selling them. Let us know what your prices would be and I'm sure you will have buyers lining up at the door.....I am interested in this product for my (on order) 2006 Velocity Yellow coupe scheduled to arrive early April. PM me or post here and I'll compare to Eckler's. I've purchased many items from you in the past for my 2005 (Rear lic plate frame, Corsa exhaust and GMPP). I like dealing with you so come up with a fair price (remeber I will need another GMPP ).....
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We tried this once last year, having a body shop paint the stock bezels.
WHAT A NIGHTMARE! The one body shop we could trust took three tries to get a quality paint match. The paint materials and labor bill alone was more than the cost of the the kits from GM. We were politely asked to NOT bring them any more of these pieces to have painted. I will look into it again and see what we can come up with.

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Ecklers must have figured out how to do it at a reasonable cost. I guess I'll buy it through them.
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