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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 05:59 PM
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I want to replace the little plastic triangle pieces right behind the door glass and in front of the sail panel? what are they called? anyone know where i can get them or do i have to go to gm? and how do you remove these? are they bolted? or are they stuck on with adhesive?
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 06:21 PM
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sail panel, stuck on w/ adhesive .
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Thanks.... I always thought the sail painel was the top behind the ttops that stretched from the driver rear quarter to the passenger rear quarter...
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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Searched ebay and a few search sites.... cant find a single place to buy brand new ones... all i see is overlays and crap... anyone know where i can purchase new ones online? or what the gm part number is?
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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heres the "Sail Panel Recall Thread"
https://ls1tech.com/forums/paint-body-work/308546-bubbling-sail-panel-issue-dummies.html

I'm pretty sure you'll find the information your looking for in there....
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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hmm after seeing the above post... perhaps it is. I always considered what they called a "sail panel" as being the roof... and the little triangle being the sail panel b/c it looks like a sail. I dunno though.
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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They're called Sail Panels and go on w/ adhesive. I bought a pair off ebay... we sell stainless covers if you're interested http://store.specializedstainless.co...t/Detail?no=19

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yep those would be what i want toofastz... i seen the stainless ones you have... i want to replace the whole plastic piece cause mine are scratched a bit... but i cant seem to find the just plastic piece....
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