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why are my cat whiskers for ear window NOT fitting?
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:27 pm
by linemup
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?
Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:59 pm
by hmiller79
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.
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:20 am
by AZ-Nick
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
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:24 am
by AZ-Nick
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
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 3:39 am
by Capsule
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!
Capsule
cat wiskers
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 4:26 am
by rr6pak
The kit I bought from AZ-Nick are DEAD on correct!
Could not have been happier
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 7:54 am
by moparmodeler
Nick it seems is the parts GURU.
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:02 pm
by mopar71
I got mine from Nick, and they fit dead on!
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:07 pm
by 1971SSP
I'm sure he feels better selling stuff that actually works. Reputation is everything.
Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 8:50 pm
by linemup
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.
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 1:26 am
by 1971SSP
I don't think anyone is trying to say 'told ya so' or to rub it in
. 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.
Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2008 4:22 am
by rr6pak
1971SSP wrote:I don't think anyone is trying to say 'told ya so' or to rub it in
. 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
Laysons is more into the A body stuff more than anything. JMO