why are my cat whiskers for ear window NOT fitting?

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why are my cat whiskers for ear window NOT fitting?

Post by linemup » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:27 pm

I just got in the new cat whiskers from Paddock and the smaller rear ones are not even close..............they don't curve as they should............haven't even tried the door pieces.I thought I remember someone on hear MODIFYING them to work.I The outer piece isn't chrome for the rears either...................where have you guys bought yours and did they fit correctly?
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Post by hmiller79 » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:59 pm

I had the exact same problem with some I bought on ebay, they were PUI brand. I called the paddock yesterday to ask if the ones they had were the same brand, but he wouldn't tell me. According to the catalog the paddock rear quarter felts are supposed to have the chrome inserts. R/T Specialties is supposed to have a correct fitting and looking kit, but they have not emailed or called me back as of yet.
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Post by AZ-Nick » Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:20 am

Jerry - that is what I tried to tell you when we talked, the other cheaper brands are not correct for the 71-72 B's ..... Nick
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Post by AZ-Nick » Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:24 am

hmiller79 wrote:I had the exact same problem with some I bought on ebay, they were PUI brand. I called the paddock yesterday to ask if the ones they had were the same brand, but he wouldn't tell me. According to the catalog the paddock rear quarter felts are supposed to have the chrome inserts. R/T Specialties is supposed to have a correct fitting and looking kit, but they have not emailed or called me back as of yet.
email me when you are ready to purchase the correct set for your 71-72.
As I told Jerry last week there is only 1 company that makes them correct..... Nick
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Post by Capsule » Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:39 am

The cat whiskers from the Paddock is PUI brand, or at least they were when I bought their kit 1½ years ago! I had the same problem with the rear windows, got Paddock to send me 2 pieces of straight cat whisker that I could then bend to fit myself. (this will probably be a difficult job!)

In the end I desided to buy the kit from AZ-Nick and it fits great!

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Post by rr6pak » Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:26 am

The kit I bought from AZ-Nick are DEAD on correct! :D
Could not have been happier
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Post by moparmodeler » Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:54 am

Nick it seems is the parts GURU.
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Post by mopar71 » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:02 pm

I got mine from Nick, and they fit dead on! :beer:
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Post by 1971SSP » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:07 pm

I'm sure he feels better selling stuff that actually works. Reputation is everything. :D
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Post by linemup » Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:50 pm

Okay, okay.................I am learning about everyone as we go. I have kicked myself in the butt enough the past few days. I thought the generic ones would at least fit ..............clip wise.Nick, I sent you a PM.........we will go ahead and get those.
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Post by 1971SSP » Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:26 am

I don't think anyone is trying to say 'told ya so' or to rub it in :pity: . I think we have all been there before. I ordered something from Laysons a few years ago, and I was very disappointed. If you ever buy from them, do it at a swap meet like the nationals, where you SEE what your buying. I know I'm not the only one who feels like this.
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Post by rr6pak » Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:22 am

1971SSP wrote:I don't think anyone is trying to say 'told ya so' or to rub it in :pity: . I think we have all been there before. I ordered something from Laysons a few years ago I was very disappointed with. If you ever buy from them, do it at a swap meet like the nationals, where you SEE what your buying. I know I'm not the only one who feels like this.
I have many friends who bought things from Laysons and they wont go back. They say the customer service sucks and they miss up your order. One friend in particular sent in some arm rest bases to be re-chromed, Laysons lost one :mad: Laysons is more into the A body stuff more than anything. JMO
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