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Old 02-09-2012, 08:36 PM   #1
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I'm not a happy camper right now!!!

JUST BOUGHT AN NOS 1981-1991 BRUSHED ALUMINUM DASH INSERT FROM VPI ( VINTAGE PARTS INC.) AND THE THING CAME IN WITH THE BRUSHED ALIUMINUM PEALING OFF THE BACK AND ONE OF THE MOUNTING STUDS BROKE OFF. TRYING TO GET THE MATTER RESOLVED FROM A BUICK PARTS MANAGER THAT'S BEEN HELPING ME LOCATE PARTS. I AM PRETTY STEAMED!!!
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Old 02-09-2012, 08:39 PM   #2
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Re: I'm not a happy camper right now!!!

Are there any perfect dash inserts left in the world!!!! Lol
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Old 02-09-2012, 08:40 PM   #3
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Re: I'm not a happy camper right now!!!

Are there any perfect dash inserts left in the world!!! This is the first big obstacle i have come across on this resto i am doing
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Old 02-15-2012, 06:10 PM   #4
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Re: I'm not a happy camper right now!!!

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Are there any perfect dash inserts left in the world!!!! Lol
The one in my Suburban. But its woodgrain
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Old 02-15-2012, 07:01 PM   #5
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Re: I'm not a happy camper right now!!!

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JUST BOUGHT AN NOS 1981-1991 BRUSHED ALUMINUM DASH INSERT FROM VPI ( VINTAGE PARTS INC.) AND THE THING CAME IN WITH THE BRUSHED ALIUMINUM PEALING OFF THE BACK AND ONE OF THE MOUNTING STUDS BROKE OFF. TRYING TO GET THE MATTER RESOLVED FROM A BUICK PARTS MANAGER THAT'S BEEN HELPING ME LOCATE PARTS. I AM PRETTY STEAMED!!!
Either you or the person helping you call VPI, if they have another in stock they will send it out, they're very good at helping to fix issues.
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Old 02-16-2012, 07:20 AM   #6
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Re: I'm not a happy camper right now!!!

I agree,contact VPI and straighten it out with them
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