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1968 Charger deer hit

Started by Larry Martin, September 21, 2016, 10:49:47 PM

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Larry Martin

I have spent the last 3 years restoring my 1968 Charger.  I have driven it 2000 miles since finishing.  My first car 36 years ago was a Charger and I did this car right restoring it and now I hit a deer.  I have been trying to find a center grill section.  I sent my damaged one to Mike at BE/A who restored my original and he said the damage is to much.  Been looking for a good core but to no avail.  Can anyone provide me a lead on where to find one?

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Quote from: Larry Martin on September 21, 2016, 10:49:47 PM
I have spent the last 3 years restoring my 1968 Charger.  I have driven it 2000 miles since finishing.  My first car 36 years ago was a Charger and I did this car right restoring it and now I hit a deer.  I have been trying to find a center grill section.  I sent my damaged one to Mike at BE/A who restored my original and he said the damage is to much.  Been looking for a good core but to no avail.  Can anyone provide me a lead on where to find one?

It's amazing how much damage can happen with a 150# animal!!

Charger_Fan

Awww damn, that sucks!
Hopefully now that your Charger has it's first deer strike under it's belt, it will have good deer karma going forward.  :icon_smile:

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1st_charger

Sorry to hear that! How bad is the center you have? Post a pic maybe? I have some grill pieces but no full center sections.

Mytur Binsdirti


bull

All the sheet metal looks ok; I guess that's the bright side.

I would try fixing the center section myself first. You really have nothing to lose. Or try finding one on Ebay and/or call Classic industries and find out when they'll have some new ones in stock.

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I may possibly have one you could use as "parts" . You know take 2 to make one.....  :shruggy:
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