Any interest in exact reproductions of 68-70 armrests - in colors!

[professor-patrick]

I'm gauging interest in having exact reproductions of original style 68-70 charger armrests made.  I have a manufacturer lined up who has produced exact repos - not dyed ones.  They can do just about any color, and they look perfect!  Cost for a set (4) should be less than $100.  Just reply here so I can see if there is enough interest.  I'd have to run about 30 sets of each color to make it cost effective, so i want to check first. Thanks.

[Troy]

If you can get them to look realistic (unlike the current offerings) I'd definitely be interested. The brand new ones (since Labor Day) in my Barracuda are already cracking from my elbow so I'm not thrilled with the dye.

Troy

[dd44068]

  I am in

[69Charger_440]

I'd be interested!!   

Fernando

[charge69]

As Troy said, if they indeed look exactly like the originals and the quality is there, put me down for a set of White Armrests!

[Charger-Bodie]

 

[Corellian Corvette]

I would be a guaranteed yes. And i only need black ones

[Arkgl01]

I would like a better looking set for my general also patrick.

[Charger_Fan]

If it's a go, put me in for a set of blue ones!
If the price ends up close to what you've stated, it sounds like a good deal.

[MichaelRW]

Yes, black here too. I just noticed my dyed 37 year old driver side arm rest has a small split in it.

[Slowpoke]

I would be in for a set of black ones. 

[SnoPro440]

Black ones here too.  The black tape I have on mine isn't going to cut it anymore.

[68charger383]

Set of dark blue....who do you want the check made out to?

Looks like we have enough people to support the dark blues being made , I was worried at first.

[Chris G.]

In colors? Put me down for a set or two if they do burnt orange. Of course getting 30 people to commit to burnt orange will most likely not happen.  Maybe I should buy the whole stock? 

Crane sells really nice armrests, but only in black and white.

[gtx6970]

What years are you gonna do? whites and colors are different for 1968 versus 1969 versus 1970

although black is black

[The70RT]

I would go for a full set of white.

[bull]

You'd sell a whole bunch if you can actually make them as sturdy as the originals. The current reproduction arm rests look close but don't hold up worth beans. There are tons of cars that use these and tons that need them, especially the drivers side. Good luck with your project if you decide to do it, I don't think it's going to be easy.

[gers1968rt]

hi, i would be interested in a full set of white. gerry

[xs29j8Bullitt]

I'm gauging interest in having exact reproductions of original style 68-70 charger armrests made.  I have a manufacturer lined up who has produced exact repos - not dyed ones.  They can do just about any color, and they look perfect!  Cost for a set (4) should be less than $100.  Just reply here so I can see if there is enough interest.  I'd have to run about 30 sets of each color to make it cost effective, so i want to check first. Thanks.

If the armrest pads are exact reproductions priced at less than $100 for a set of 4... I will take a minimum of 4 sets in black.  I would not want to pre-pay before production though.  BTW, you said "I have a manufacturer lined up who has produced exact repos..."  Assuming you meant the company has some finished parts, do you have any high resolution pictures of them?

If you can bring them to the market as perfect exact reproductions at less than $100 per set of 4... you will sell a lot more than 30 of each color!

XS

[1FastCharger]

Put me down for a set of dark blue.

[autodynamics]

im in for white...... pete

[miamivice]

im in...if there is a  way to get the 'smith brothers tan' color done

[xp29f8b]

I'd be up for a complete set of black, as long as I dont have to replace them every couple of years.

[dongar69]

full set of black for me

[Charger-Bodie]

are these going to be dyeable for those of us who have interiors that you dont have them for?

[dodgecharger-fan]

Exact? I'm in for a full set in white, but I'd like to see some hi-res pictures first.

Edit: for a 69 Charger. I didn't think to mention it before...

[OttawaCharger]

Put me down for a black set. 

[PocketThunder]

1969 Saddle Tan please.

[moparchris]

I'd be up for a set of 68 white pads,  as long as they are high quality.

[eSJayDee]

I doubt you'll be able to come up w/ an order for 30, but I'd like '68 c6r maroon please.  I really only need the fronts, but for <$100, I wouldn't mind getting the rears, too.

[Old Moparz]

1969 Saddle Tan please.

Add me to the tan list, & maybe black as a back up.

[Brock Samson]

i'd like the saddle tans for my r/v, but i only need the shorties...
but i'd be intested in an entire set in black for my R/T, the repos i bought were warped, too hard and more a dark gray then true gloss black like my ripped 'n chewed originals,..
is this off the auto topic or what?..   
 


o.k. in the immortal words of Rossana Rossanadana...


"never mind"... 



  maybe i should git a set in Maroon?.. 

[chargerdave]

Dr. Hagerman:

I'm a polyurethane chemist with a large multi-national chemical company (name is three letters - starts with a D and ends with a W).  I have a couple of questions:

What will the material be?  Polyurethane integral skin foam?  What blowing agent?
Will a UV stable in-mold coating (paint) be used?  If not the white armrests will be yellow in a couple of months and the colors will just get ugly.

BTW, I also would buy a set of white ones depending on the answers to the above questions.

Thanks.

[69charger2002]

put me down for a set of white, 2 black, and a dark blue
thanks

[TX9 Charger]

I'd like some in burnt orange please. That would be great if it happens. I'm afraid to touch the dyed ones I have for fear of cracking & I never use them as an arm rest.

[Khyron]

I'll take a set of white AND a set of black for that kind of money 

[Ghoste]

Just to expand your market a little, I'm pretty sure the 66 and 67 Chargers take the same armrests with the exception of the 67 front passenger one which was the same size as the the other years but had an ashtray in it.

[RTPTRON]

As Troy said, if they indeed look exactly like the originals and the quality is there, put me down for a set of White Armrests!

Like he said

[bull]

It's funny how everyone is writing down their orders without having seen anything yet. Wouldn't you guys like to check them out closely before making assumptions? The current repros are junk so I'd like to see a pair of these before I buy, or at least learn about the return policy. Myself and chargerdave seem to be the only cynics and professor-patrick hasn't posted anywhere on this site since last Tues. and all he said he is doing is gauging interest. Let's just say I'm not going to hold my breath.

Sometimes I think this site needs some kind of slush fund we can donate to so we can buy one sample of something and get some reviews from a trusted moderator or member before a bunch of people get burned.

[Charger-Bodie]

It's funny how everyone is writing down their orders without having seen anything yet. Wouldn't you guys like to check them out closely before making assumptions? The current repros are junk so I'd like to see a pair of these before I buy, or at least learn about the return policy. Myself and chargerdave seem to be the only cynics and professor-patrick hasn't posted anywhere on this site since last Tues. and all he said he is doing is gauging interest. Let's just say I'm not going to hold my breath.

Sometimes I think this site needs some kind of slush fund we can donate to so we can buy one sample of something and get some reviews from a trusted moderator or member before a bunch of people get burned.

I don't think anyone is sending him any money yet ! he is gauging interest and if people don't step up and say " yes I'm interested in exact reproduction armrest" then they wont see the reason to make them ......the post doesn't say I'm gonna make better armrests than whats currently out there it says exact reproductions ....and i think everone is just saying that IF they are that nice etc that they will take the amount specified in there response to the post! my whole point here is that he is feeling out a market for them not taking orders!

[bull]

Ok. I'd just hate to see anyone drinking the cool aid before they know what's in it.

[Ghoste]

Hey!  You guys didn't say anything about cool aid.  Count me in!

[Purple Haze]

I would be interested in a white set for my 70 Charger.

[igozumn]

I would be interested in a tan/saddle set.

[professor-patrick]

Thanks everyone!  To clarify - I was just gauging interest, but it seems the interest is there.  I just received a sample pair of front armrests in white and am very happy with them.  I'll post some high res pics in a couple of days when my high speed connection is back up (ice storm has cut power and high speed connections right now - so I'm at the public libarary).

[69_500]

I'd be loving a set of White ones for the 500.

I'm just curious where Paul came up with the photo of the tan interior, as I know its not his 500 that is pictured.

[Charger-Bodie]

I'd be loving a set of White ones for the 500.

I'm just curious where Paul came up with the photo of the tan interior, as I know its not his 500 that is pictured.

That Paul is a sneeky one

[justin1987]

Thanks everyone!  To clarify - I was just gauging interest, but it seems the interest is there.  I just received a sample pair of front armrests in white and am very happy with them.  I'll post some high res pics in a couple of days when my high speed connection is back up (ice storm has cut power and high speed connections right now - so I'm at the public libarary).

This ice storm was worse than what I was expecting. I hope you got all your Chargers in the garage. 

[The70RT]

Thanks everyone!  To clarify - I was just gauging interest, but it seems the interest is there.  I just received a sample pair of front armrests in white and am very happy with them.  I'll post some high res pics in a couple of days when my high speed connection is back up (ice storm has cut power and high speed connections right now - so I'm at the public libarary).

This ice storm was worse than what I was expecting. I hope you got all your Chargers in the garage. 

Ours is coming in now. They said 1-2" of ice......I hope not.

[Winged 1]

 
Put me down for a set of 69 green.
Thanx

[rusty lee]

I would be interested in a black set.   

[six-tee-nine]

69 Red for me please.....


If the stitching pattern matches to the original well and if the colors match a bit with other stuff, because i don't really like 5 different tones of red vinyl in my interior

[HDCharger]

2 sets of Black for me

[sick dawg]

I'd like a set of all four in a light tan / buckskin color if possible.  Ginny  Lee interior color.

[dc69383]

Put me down for the WHITE.

[professor-patrick]

Hey everyone, sorry for the delay, but the ice storm a week ago has knocked out our power, and the electric company says to not expect it back on until after the first of the year because of the number of poles that are down (over 1000), and since we are very rural, we are way down on the list (10 poles leading to my shop, and only 6 bulildings serviced by them, so we are way low on the priority of # of people affected).

I'll post a few pics of a white set I have in a few days just to wet your appetite.

Professor-Patrick

[professor-patrick]

Pictures are up:  http://www.scotleaidolrods.com/Armrests.htm

I'd appreciate any constructive criticism. 

[70charginglizard]

If he can sell a full set of 4 for under 100 bucks

Then definately put me down for a dk green set!

[tomdroptop]

Do you have a gauge on approx the cost as of yet??

[professor-patrick]

Price: Front or rear pair $55 black, $65 color.  Full set $100 black, $125 color.  Plus shipping.

[tomdroptop]

Thank you much!
Keep us posted

[professor-patrick]

Sorry for the delay everyone.  Still working out the color details.  Hope to have more info in a couple of days of what all colors I'll have available.

[PocketThunder]

I'd be loving a set of White ones for the 500.

I'm just curious where Paul came up with the photo of the tan interior, as I know its not his 500 that is pictured.

That Paul is a sneeky one

What, you dont believe i have power windows?