BE/A and PG Classics

[krigel]

Hi, I was under the impression that these two companies were dealing the same parts. I talked with Mike on Friday at BE/A, and he says they aren't affiliated. Any insight?

[Mopar Nut]

 

[Ghoste]

It could be that they get parts from the same source?

[polywideblock]

pg classic parts come straight from factory in china when I order parts online   

[Ghoste]

All of the BEA stuff is properly licensed with Chrysler logos and part numbers on them.  PG Classics parts seem to often be the same as BEA but without logos and part numbers.

[E5 Charger]

I'm sure I read a few posts that they work together. Here is one I found.
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,45743.msg501111/topicseen.html#msg501111

[Troy]

Um, not sure why he'd say that exactly. Unless things have changed dramatically in the last couple of years, the parts come off the same production line (at least the large majority of them do unless there's something that BE&A has an exclusive on). They are technically different companies but have a business arrangement (PG owns the manufacturing facilities). BE&A goes through the extra step of licensing their parts with Mopar (and paying the associated fees) while PG either has no part number or grinds it off to avoid legal issues.

Troy

[Ghoste]

Maybe he was just trying to keep people from going to the cheaper source?

[chargerperson]

I am looking for a dash pad for 67 charger.  Strangely enough, BEA is cheaper by about 20% for the same part based on the above

[Ghoste]

So much for that theory then.

[chargerperson]

I just spoke to Mike, the owner of BEA, and he is very helpful.  Good knowledge/experience of first generation Chargers.

[E5 Charger]

Did you ask about his relationship with PG Classics?

[gtx6970]

I am looking for a dash pad for 67 charger.  Strangely enough, BEA is cheaper by about 20% for the same part based on the above

Save your money,,its doesnt fit right.
I tried one in a 1967 Coronet RT ,,,gave it back to BEA last summer at Carlisle . We dyed an NOS tan one black and in the car it went

[chargerperson]

Did you ask about his relationship with PG Classics?

I did not, but he touched upon it.  Seemed to suggest that PG Classics and even Herb's and himself have collaborated in the past on production runs.  I didn't get into it as he was cheaper for PG classics for the same part.  He asked where I had bought some parts - believe a dash bezel which I had bought from Herb's and he said that he likely drop shipped the part.

[chargerperson]

I am looking for a dash pad for 67 charger.  Strangely enough, BEA is cheaper by about 20% for the same part based on the above

Save your money,,its doesnt fit right.
I tried one in a 1967 Coronet RT ,,,gave it back to BEA last summer at Carlisle . We dyed an NOS tan one black and in the car it went

Thank you.  but yikes, I already ordered it this morning.  How bad did it fit?  I figure I can give it a shot since it is already on the way.  Should the Charger one not fit as well I presume I will have a reason to go to Carlisle

[E5 Charger]

Did you ask about his relationship with PG Classics?

I did not, but he touched upon it.  Seemed to suggest that PG Classics and even Herb's and himself have collaborated in the past on production runs.  I didn't get into it as he was cheaper for PG classics for the same part.  He asked where I had bought some parts - believe a dash bezel which I had bought from Herb's and he said that he likely drop shipped the part.

That totally makes sense. They are separate companies but join forces to bring down the production costs by ordering larger numbers.

[gtx6970]

I am looking for a dash pad for 67 charger.  Strangely enough, BEA is cheaper by about 20% for the same part based on the above

Save your money,,its doesnt fit right.
I tried one in a 1967 Coronet RT ,,,gave it back to BEA last summer at Carlisle . We dyed an NOS tan one black and in the car it went

Thank you.  but yikes, I already ordered it this morning.  How bad did it fit? 

It bolts up fine across the top edge. The issue shows up when you go to attach the ends where they roll down the ft of the frame.
When you attach the ends , its pulls the top away from the frame causing a major gap between the pad and the metal frame. Not easly seen,until you look thru the windshield then it sticks out in a bad way

[chargerperson]

GTX6970 thanks for your note.  We'll see soon enough as my car comes back together as it is currently being restored and just finished paint. The old dash frame will probably be replaced so we thought we could/should consider a new pad. Will possibly recycle the old one as it was in fair shape though it has been so long (10 months) since i saw the car together i can't fully remember

[6bblgt]

'66-'67 Charger dash pad is different than other b-bodies  hopefully the Charger pad has a more accurate fit.

[Ghoste]

The frame and shape and basic mounting dimensions are the same though, its just the depth of it thats different I think?  The Charger pad sticks out much further.  Yet one more example of why 66-67 Charger is a Coronet with a fastback thinking is goofy.

[A383Wing]

Everyone that I know that ordered a dash pad for the first gen Charger had no issues at all with fit and finish

[chargerperson]

I am looking for a dash pad for 67 charger.  Strangely enough, BEA is cheaper by about 20% for the same part based on the above

Save your money,,its doesnt fit right.
I tried one in a 1967 Coronet RT ,,,gave it back to BEA last summer at Carlisle . We dyed an NOS tan one black and in the car it went

Thank you.  but yikes, I already ordered it this morning.  How bad did it fit?  I figure I can give it a shot since it is already on the way.  Should the Charger one not fit as well I presume I will have a reason to go to Carlisle

To close this out, at least for my car, the dash pad did fit for my 67 Charger

[chargerperson]

I am looking for a dash pad for 67 charger.  Strangely enough, BEA is cheaper by about 20% for the same part based on the above

Save your money,,its doesnt fit right.
I tried one in a 1967 Coronet RT ,,,gave it back to BEA last summer at Carlisle . We dyed an NOS tan one black and in the car it went

Thank you.  but yikes, I already ordered it this morning.  How bad did it fit?  I figure I can give it a shot since it is already on the way.  Should the Charger one not fit as well I presume I will have a reason to go to Carlisle

To close this out, at least for my car, the dash pad did fit for my 67 Charger

Here is a picture of the dash pad on the car

[Mopar Nut]

Here is a picture of the dash pad on the car

I sure like that color on your car!

[chargerperson]

Here is a picture of the dash pad on the car

I sure like that color on your car!

Mopar Nut
Thanks!