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

[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]

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

I believe Tony's parts are reproducing the lower ones.

[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?

[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  

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

[tan top]

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 

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

[Lennard]

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 

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

Holy s**t!  $1200 for a radiator! 

[c00nhunterjoe]

Prices equal to that of chevy parts would be nice.

[cavemanno1]

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]

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]

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. 

[BLK 68 R/T]

Trim on the rear body panel that goes around the tail lights. 
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68 and 69 is reproduced. Scroll down in the link 

http://www.521restorations.com/index.pl?page=bbody&sub1=Exterior%20Trim

[RallyeMike]

Still waiting on lower center dash pad for an AC car.

[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?

yes have a look here 

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

Wow! 

[six-tee-nine]

Lower shifter boot for a console 4 speed car

[Brock Lee]

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]

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  

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 

    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 

[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]

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]

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.

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

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