1973/1974 front and rear bumper fillers

[rudyjrusa]

My set is not good enough to make a duplicate of.
How do we get info on the fiberglass ones....got link?

http://www.replica-plastics.com/

i thought somebody on this board had all the plans and were ready to reproduce them a year ago - what happened??

I already sent my chrome qtr molding to be reproduced, firewall padding, front splash guards and windshield felts.  They were not available at the time.  Still need to reproduce the front grilles and rear taillight housings. 

[ViperRedCharger]

Replica Plastics has made all but the rear center one - they only make them in fiberglass not rubber.   Company located in Alabama.

I talked to Replica Plastics a year ago and he told me he did not see a market for 73/74 Charger Bumper Fillers.  BOY IS HE WRONG!!!!

Rudy,

I think you are talking about Charger Kid, he was looking into making new fillers at one time. 

[Fitz73Chrgr]

I think you are talking about Charger Kid, he was looking into making new fillers at one time. 

Doesn't look like that is going to happen

[ViperRedCharger]

Does anyone here know someone that works in a Rubber Mold Shop?  With a slow economy maybe someone would take a look at this type of project as a way to fill the empty schedule.  The down side is you could have $35,000.00 to $45,000.00 in tooling costs to make the fillers then you have the cost of a sheetmetal company to stamp out the skeleton of the fillers. The upside is if you sold 100 of them at $500.00 for a 6 piece set you could get your money back pretty quick.

This is a question for all that need Bumper Fillers.  What do you feel is a fair price for all 6 Bumper Fillers?

[Fitz73Chrgr]

Theres not really much to base a fair price off of.  I'd say my max would be around $200.  There is no way I would pay $500.  For that price I would just find some old ones that are in fair shape and repair them and save quite a bit of money. 

[RogerDodger]

I went without the bumper fillers. Moved the bumpers in closer to the car with brackets from a 72 for the rear and drilled new holes in the front brackets. I didn't like them anyway.

[BMOTOXSTAR]

I went without the bumper fillers. Moved the bumpers in closer to the car with brackets from a 72 for the rear and drilled new holes in the front brackets. I didn't like them anyway.

Please post some pic's of this bro'.....

[RogerDodger]

I don't have any close up and all the trim is not back on yet. Try these.

[BMOTOXSTAR]

Thanks ...that looks sweet.
Did you just drill holes in the front bumper brackets?
Did you have a hard time getting the rear bumper brackets to fit?

[Pouria]

Hi;
Can anybody guaranty selling at least 50sets of them per month for 12 months in a row? I can offer 188$/set, I have expert friends in China that can make the moulds for me at a friction of the cost in the states and I can do the injection, drilling and assembly in UAE with low labour cost. I do all the investment and can start delivery in three months. The same material, the same shape and the same quality, maybe even better than the original because of the big progress in the quality of raw materials. Is there anybody serious here to help me sell them?

Pouria

[BMOTOXSTAR]

Between E-Bay, Moparts & DC.COM, you should come close to your quota. 

[rudyjrusa]

Hi;
Can anybody guaranty selling at least 50sets of them per month for 12 months in a row? I can offer 188$/set, I have expert friends in China that can make the moulds for me at a friction of the cost in the states and I can do the injection, drilling and assembly in UAE with low labour cost. I do all the investment and can start delivery in three months. The same material, the same shape and the same quality, maybe even better than the original because of the big progress in the quality of raw materials. Is there anybody serious here to help me sell them?

Pouria

that would be great - count me in - there are numerous places to sell them - the major car shows would be a great place to show case them.

[RogerDodger]

Thanks ...that looks sweet.
Did you just drill holes in the front bumper brackets?
Did you have a hard time getting the rear bumper brackets to fit?

The front was pretty easy. I did just drill new holes and slide it back closer to the car. The back was easy too after I got some new brackets from a 71 - 72. I just switched the brackets and bolted it up. The gas filler tube had to be loosened up slightly from its bracket too. As you can see I don't have all the trim back on yet but it does look pretty good. I cant decide whether to go with chrome or black trim. I like the look of the black around the painted bumpers.

[Pouria]

Hi Rudyjrusa;
I do not live in USA and have never been there. Our common point is that I also own a 73 Charger that is missing these fillers as well as many other parts. Can you really help sell? I can make them, really.

Pouria

[konigcharger]

thats 600 sets

[Pouria]

Yes, any quantity less than this is not worth making the moulds! That's why I need your help.

[Charger74SE]

I'm in need of a set.

[konigcharger]

i'd be interested in a set or two 

why don't you start a thread in the general section, with a poll and see what kind of response you get   


there there has got to be 600 73/74 cars that need these 

[rudyjrusa]

i'd be interested in a set or two 

why don't you start a thread in the general section, with a poll and see what kind of response you get   


there there has got to be 600 73/74 cars that need these 

not sure how to setup a poll??

[konigcharger]

it would be a good way to judge demand. 

[chargerjy9]

I believe there to be a demand. people are always coming up to my car and asking if I would be willing to sell those moldings  (because of their pristine condition)or the bright work that surrounds them. I wouldnt mind having a spare set myself.

[doitmopar]

Well it seems every 73/74 owner needs at least one set,i need 3 sets .So go for it!!!

[Nacho-RT74]

if lenses are being reproed, why not fillers ? same cars same demands. And nice used tail lenses are easier to find and cheaper.

OF COURSE, as far they are not made on Gold!

[ViperRedCharger]

Count me in a Front Filler.  I need one too.  I would even buy a set if needed.

[ussdodge]

I know we would all like to keep our cars original , Have you thought of eliminating them altogether? I have not attemted this yet, but I think there is room to elongate the mounting holes in the bumper brackets, at the point of the bracket to frame mounts. Although I've been a big fan of the third gen. charger, I've never liked the filler on that car, even way back then. The good side to the change is you would not be cutting off any of the bracket, so if and when the filler portions are reproduced, you can slide the brackets back to the original position! ! ! ! !   Just a thought.... USSDODGE