Top 10 Mopar Restorers - WHO ARE THEY?

[plumbeeper]

Ken Mosier and his crew at The Finer Details does nothing but Mopar restorations. Award winning, concourse, NOS and restored parts, detailing etc. I've seen his shop and many of his restorations up close before, during and after, these guys are doing it right. Check out the MCG that has the Indy 500 pace car on the cover (last months) for some ideas of his work.

I've seen a lot of other nice cars out there that are just aboslutely stunning but don't recall who restored each and every one.

Dave

[moparstuart]

Just out of curiousity, who is the #1 Mopar restorer out there today?

Thanks,
Mat

I'm going to have to say....CudaKen! 

[Daytona R/T SE]

Just out of curiousity, who is the #1 Mopar restorer out there today?

Thanks,
Mat

I'm going to have to say....CudaKen! 

[69_500]

Finer Details  does do some pretty good work. Its what I would call a nice restoration, but not to OE standards. They do what is in my opinion mainly over restored vehicles. Just my 2 cents though. Very nice work, and since he isn't too far from where I live I have considered having him do some work on my 500 in the next few years.

[spfury]

No Order but:

Roger Gibson
Larry Barnett
Julius (sp?)
RestoRick
Finer Details (Some Overrestored but excellent work)
MCR does great work but they do make some mistakes on what is correct on a Mopar, expert guidance/advice is a help
Kohr's
SDJ MoPar Restoration Specialist

[Blue Pentastar]

There is a lesser know res-to shop in Mountain Home Arkansas owned by Bob Villiger. He has done some gorgeous cars including the Black 73 charger that showed up in the Boerne, TX TDC meet photos, and a six pac Roadrunner for Tim Welburn, Plus several other cars that were in various magazines. He does other than just Mopar Restorations but that is his Passion.


Mike Schrader

[471_Magnum]

Paul Jacobs and Troy Angelley, very happy with the work that they have done to my Ralley, they will have it on display at Carlisle under their tent. Kind of sucks that some of you will get to see it before I do, enjoy!

Paul and Troy are friends, and I've had the opportunity to preview a lot of their work as well as see it take top honors at Mopar Nationals. They should definitely be on everybody's top ten list.

Haven't had the opportunity to see your Ralley though Chris. Might have to pay PJ a visit.

I do know they've got a couple of spectacular cars in store for this year.

That said. you also need to consider what you're having restored. Some shops are better with certain models and bodies.

[Fitz73Chrgr]

There is a lesser know res-to shop in Mountain Home Arkansas owned by Bob Villiger. He has done some gorgeous cars including the Black 73 charger that showed up in the Boerne, TX TDC meet photos

I am going to have to look him up for our 73's body work.  That black one has got to be one of my favorite 3rd gens. 

[Blue Pentastar]

I am going to have to look him up for our 73's body work.  That black one has got to be one of my favorite 3rd gens. 

The 73 belongs to his brother, they are both good friends of mine, but I can't aford him he is extremely good.
Not cheap either but the work will only be right or he won't do it.

Mike

[Chris]

Hey 471 Magnum

If you make it over to PJ's let me know what you think, it has been almost three years since I have seen her!

[471_Magnum]

Hey 471 Magnum

If you make it over to PJ's let me know what you think, it has been almost three years since I have seen her!

I'm guessing that car has been hiding over at Troy's place for bodywork, otherwise I would have seen it before. I'll definitely check it out next time I'm in the neighborhood.

[Chris]

It has been back over at PJ,s for about the last three weeks getting put together for Carlisle.

[DaytonaDodge71]

whoever does tim wellborn's 71 chargers  i too heard aloha was done (read it in mcg i think)

[DaytonaDodge71]

Roger K. Gibson does my 71 Hemi Chargers and Wingcars. Never have I found anymore Attention to detail than Roger. I began with Roger in 1987 With A 1970 Plum Crazy Challenger R/T convertible with every option. He at that time had just completed Otis Chandlers Copper Hemi Daytona (That I have in the stable today) and I was very Impressed with the quality and even today some 20 years later the car is still perfect in detail and the paint is still outstanding. That is what sets true restorers apart in my opinion. They make sure their cars stand the test of time and should never need restoring again!

The Challenger as you Old Timers may remember was the first Mopar to be done with date codes and paint markings. Up untill that time (my self included) a set of Polyglass GT's and correct hose clamps pretty paint and either painted or black undercarriage was the norm. Along comes Roger with his background of Corvette restorations and the knowledge to look for these markings and document them during disasembly. The Challenger R/T and Roger Gibson Changed the way Mopars are restored and definately increased their values today. There are a lot of great restorers out there but only a few change the hobby as we know it. Roger is that guy!
By the way the Challenger won best of show at the nats and and was the first Mopar Roger had judged as the Daytona has never been on the judging line
But if I were a betting person the Hemi Daytona even 20 years later is probably a winner.

Tim Wellborn                                     By the way this is my first posting and I look foward to chatting with you guys in the future

[moparstuart]

 Welcome tim ,  I personally drool    over all your cars !  But especially the wing cars ! 
   There are alot of third gen guys around here .

[472 R/T SE]

Welcome to the Forum Tim.   

[69_500]

A big welcome to the site Tim. Looking forward to you chiming in on the AERO section when time allows.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Welcome Tim!
Loved seeing your '71 Hemi Charger collection at Carlisle in '06.....anything on the plate for this year?

[hemigeno]

Hi Tim, welcome to the site! 

I've heard about your cars from Roger for over 10 years, as I used to bug him occasionally about different things.  Many years ago I remember seeing magazine write-ups of your Challenger, and Grinwald's SuperBee (a few years after that).  Those two cars piqued my interest in the fine details of Mopars, and factory-correct restorations in general.  Your display last year at Carlisle was the stuff dreams are made of, and I know that's just the proverbial tip of the iceberg.

Looking forward to when you have time to chime in.  I'm still kicking myself for not attending the 2004 Talladega Reunion, but it'll take something just short of the Second Coming to keep me away for 2009.

[Charger-Bodie]

Hi Tim! Welcome!! love to see some pics of you're collection on the pages of the Forum!

[mikepmcs]

Hey Tim 

You got some wicked nice stuff.

v/r
Mike

[4speed]

Roger K. Gibson does my 71 Hemi Chargers and Wingcars. Never have I found anymore Attention to detail than Roger. I began with Roger in 1987 With A 1970 Plum Crazy Challenger R/T convertible with every option. He at that time had just completed Otis Chandlers Copper Hemi Daytona (That I have in the stable today) and I was very Impressed with the quality and even today some 20 years later the car is still perfect in detail and the paint is still outstanding. That is what sets true restorers apart in my opinion. They make sure their cars stand the test of time and should never need restoring again!

The Challenger as you Old Timers may remember was the first Mopar to be done with date codes and paint markings. Up untill that time (my self included) a set of Polyglass GT's and correct hose clamps pretty paint and either painted or black undercarriage was the norm. Along comes Roger with his background of Corvette restorations and the knowledge to look for these markings and document them during disasembly. The Challenger R/T and Roger Gibson Changed the way Mopars are restored and definately increased their values today. There are a lot of great restorers out there but only a few change the hobby as we know it. Roger is that guy!
By the way the Challenger won best of show at the nats and and was the first Mopar Roger had judged as the Daytona has never been on the judging line
But if I were a betting person the Hemi Daytona even 20 years later is probably a winner.

Tim Wellborn                                     By the way this is my first posting and I look foward to chatting with you guys in the future

welcome tim,i work with john owens i was wondering if you could post sum pics of the omaha daytona that roger did for you, thanks harold