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What parts you wish were reproduced for your '68-69 charger?

Started by cavemanno1, January 18, 2016, 06:34:11 PM

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cavemanno1

Searching for parts i always came across 4-5 vendors for the same part!
Is there anything that is not being reproduced by anyone?I was told the buddy seat brackets aren't available.
Is there anything that would be nice to have remade ?
Like the grills.Couple of years ago they weren't available and there were a lot of people needing it.


Pat1973charger

Well there are grills for 68 and 69 now. Some of the inner structure for the roof would be nice. I think I have a buddy seat bracket, rusty bit there lol

Brock Lee

We are at a point where most all you need is reproduced, but some of it could use some improvement. AMD makes great sheetmetal, but it certainly isn't 100%. Would love to see that stuff refined.

JB400

Maybe original appearing dash pads.  I don't think seat frames are reproduced yet.

Mopar Nut

Quote from: JB400 on January 18, 2016, 06:55:55 PM
Maybe original appearing dash pads.  I don't think seat frames are reproduced yet.
I believe Tony's parts are reproducing the lower ones.
"Dear God, my prayer for 2024 is a fat bank account and a thin body. Please don't mix these up like you did the last ten years."

68RT440

Is anyone reproducing the correct radiators with the part numbers on the tanks? Or do we still have to find ones in decent shape with good tanks and have them re-cored?
1968 Charger R/T, matching numbers 440/727, black with green top and interior, currently getting restored by me

tan top

 all the repop parts  , to be made exactly  to  OEM  specs  ,   with 45 years advance in  technology  , even the cheapest  made  repop parts   should , !be superior to the OEM stuff  , & the companys still turn a profit  , but they are not   :Twocents:

second   ,  OEM Look  cast iron  440 &  500 inch   cross  bolt  blocks ,  full water jackets , not siamese

third   ,  OEM  Look  , cast iron  hemi blocks  in various bore sizes , full water jackets , not Siamese

should of bought a few of these blocks when mopar started  selling them  , never figured they would stop , after they started casting these    

fourth ,  440 source stealth heads in cast iron

 fifth     edelbrock   heads for a 440 , to look more OEM & be in  cast iron

;D

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tan top

Quote from: 68RT440 on January 18, 2016, 08:34:16 PM
Is anyone reproducing the correct radiators with the part numbers on the tanks? Or do we still have to find ones in decent shape with good tanks and have them re-cored?

yes have a look here  :2thumbs:

http://www.restorationradiators.com/products.asp?cat=1
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

Lennard

Quote from: tan top on January 18, 2016, 08:46:23 PM
Quote from: 68RT440 on January 18, 2016, 08:34:16 PM
Is anyone reproducing the correct radiators with the part numbers on the tanks? Or do we still have to find ones in decent shape with good tanks and have them re-cored?

yes have a look here  :2thumbs:

http://www.restorationradiators.com/products.asp?cat=1
Holy s**t!  $1200 for a radiator!  :eek2:

c00nhunterjoe


cavemanno1

Quote from: c00nhunterjoe on January 19, 2016, 12:13:32 AM
Prices equal to that of chevy parts would be nice.

Yeah,why are mopar parts more expensive?They made out of the same stuff as the other brands.
Is it the manufacturers and vendors push it higher or what is it?

1974dodgecharger

Quote from: cavemanno1 on January 19, 2016, 05:47:17 AM
Quote from: c00nhunterjoe on January 19, 2016, 12:13:32 AM
Prices equal to that of chevy parts would be nice.

Yeah,why are mopar parts more expensive?They made out of the same stuff as the other brands.
Is it the manufacturers and vendors push it higher or what is it?


Because mopar sold less cars than chevy/ford for example a 68 charger sold only I think estimate 95k or 96k cars vs say a ford mustang sold 450k....they know the population will need more ford parts so price is reduced. 

myk

Quote from: cavemanno1 on January 19, 2016, 05:47:17 AM
Quote from: c00nhunterjoe on January 19, 2016, 12:13:32 AM
Prices equal to that of chevy parts would be nice.

Yeah,why are mopar parts more expensive?They made out of the same stuff as the other brands.
Is it the manufacturers and vendors push it higher or what is it?


Mopar markup, brother.  Anything Mopar automatically means more money...

garner7555

Trim on the rear body panel that goes around the tail lights. 
69 Charger 440 resto-mod

BLK 68 R/T


RallyeMike

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68RT440

Quote from: tan top on January 18, 2016, 08:46:23 PM
Quote from: 68RT440 on January 18, 2016, 08:34:16 PM
Is anyone reproducing the correct radiators with the part numbers on the tanks? Or do we still have to find ones in decent shape with good tanks and have them re-cored?

yes have a look here  :2thumbs:

http://www.restorationradiators.com/products.asp?cat=1

Wow!  :eek2:
1968 Charger R/T, matching numbers 440/727, black with green top and interior, currently getting restored by me

six-tee-nine

Greetings from Belgium, the beer country

NOS is nice, turbo's are neat, but when it comes to Mopars, there's no need to cheat...


Brock Lee

Quote from: cavemanno1 on January 19, 2016, 05:47:17 AM
Quote from: c00nhunterjoe on January 19, 2016, 12:13:32 AM
Prices equal to that of chevy parts would be nice.

Yeah,why are mopar parts more expensive?They made out of the same stuff as the other brands.
Is it the manufacturers and vendors push it higher or what is it?


Like posted above, a lot has to do with fewer cars..fewer cars means they don't sell as many. Also, most GM parts are made with tooling that is either the original tooling, or copies of the original tooling. Chrysler destroyed all the tooling. Everything we have is reverse engineered..which is why so much of it sucks. But it takes a lot more money to even get started...

Mike DC

 
I remember reading years ago that it takes most of a million dollars to create tooling for stamping a fender.  The front grille plastic is at least $50k, maybe more. 

They have to sell A LOT of these parts to recoup the cost.  It's a direct ratio.  Fewer cars produced = higher prices required to pay for tooling.


jaak

Quote from: tan top on January 18, 2016, 08:44:29 PM
all the repop parts  , to be made exactly  to  OEM  specs  ,   with 45 years advance in  technology  , even the cheapest  made  repop parts  ,  should be superior to the OEM stuff  , & the companys still turn a profit  , but they are not   :Twocents:


Amen to that. I know in some cases there is no way around using a repop part, I had to use several on my R/T, but thats why I always say, I prefer a flawed original part over aftermarket anytime. Every repop part I ever used sucks in quality, and fit.

Jason

BrianShaughnessy

Not really a problem on availability...   it's the price  :Twocents:

    And I'm well aware of the costs involved and the market...  it just sucks when listening to chevy / ford guys whine about the costs of some part and all you can add is be glad it's not for a Charger because it's 3X more  :icon_smile_blackeye:
Black Betty:  1969 Charger R/T - X9 440 six pack, TKO600 5 speed, 3.73 Dana 60.
Sinnamon:  1969 Charger R/T - T5 440, 727, 3.23 8 3/4 high school sweetheart.

ACUDANUT

I'm Offended.  I always thought the '70 was the last of the 2nd Gen. Chargers. I guess I am wrong. 1970 is alone ?

c00nhunterjoe

Quote from: Brock Lee on January 19, 2016, 04:18:58 PM
Quote from: cavemanno1 on January 19, 2016, 05:47:17 AM
Quote from: c00nhunterjoe on January 19, 2016, 12:13:32 AM
Prices equal to that of chevy parts would be nice.

Yeah,why are mopar parts more expensive?They made out of the same stuff as the other brands.
Is it the manufacturers and vendors push it higher or what is it?


Like posted above, a lot has to do with fewer cars..fewer cars means they don't sell as many. Also, most GM parts are made with tooling that is either the original tooling, or copies of the original tooling. Chrysler destroyed all the tooling. Everything we have is reverse engineered..which is why so much of it sucks. But it takes a lot more money to even get started...

Sorry, but im noy buying that excuse. Maybe for the cost of a 69 charger fender vs a 69 camaro fender, but lets face reality for a minute- what is the universal statement when it comes to engines? The small block chevy is always the cheapest to build. Well if we want to date ourselves, i think the earliest design of the chevy 350 was built in the early 50s and used until early 2000. The mopar small block (la engines) went into production in the early 60s and didnt get the axe until the same time. So by your theory, 318 performance parts should cost the exact same as 350 parts.... but we all know they dont.

Mike DC

QuoteSorry, but im noy buying that excuse. Maybe for the cost of a 69 charger fender vs a 69 camaro fender, but lets face reality for a minute- what is the universal statement when it comes to engines? The small block chevy is always the cheapest to build. Well if we want to date ourselves, i think the earliest design of the chevy 350 was built in the early 50s and used until early 2000. The mopar small block (la engines) went into production in the early 60s and didnt get the axe until the same time. So by your theory, 318 performance parts should cost the exact same as 350 parts.... but we all know they dont.

How many people buy SBC parts compared to SBM parts now?  

The original production numbers matter primarily because they indicate the buyer numbers today.