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gers1968rt

#1
January 30, 2009, 07:08:20 AM
There must be enough guys buying those overpriced items or Frank wouldn't be fishing like that all the time. :-\
I used to own a mopar because it was different, but now I know better.

500hp_440

#2
January 30, 2009, 07:08:48 AM
 :smilielol:
I think he's on major crack.
Let it alone^.

Marck

#3
January 30, 2009, 07:22:38 AM
At least it's free shipping.. If I had more money than sense I'd buy it, and have him ship it to the moon.. Now who's laughing..?  :smilielol:

bull

#4
January 30, 2009, 08:11:48 AM
WOW! WOW! WOW!

TeeWJay426

#5
January 30, 2009, 08:21:53 AM
I think he's gonna have that hanging around the shop for awhile.....
74 Charger SE, 400 HP, 4-speed

Chargerrtforme

#6
January 30, 2009, 08:53:07 AM
In todays market you can buy a whole car for that amount, with a rack on it. 

tan top

#9
January 30, 2009, 11:23:28 AM
crazy how our hobby has gone , but  mitchell mopar parts has always been dough  :yesnod:  ,  rare to see now !  them driving simulators as they were bought up by parts suppliers , for parts :yesnod:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

Go Hogs Go

#10
January 30, 2009, 11:31:14 AM
Holy Hooters :o You think we threw in a extra 0 by mistake?
Go Hogs!

Charger_Fan

#11
January 30, 2009, 11:40:46 AM
I think that box was in the belly of the plane that landed in the Hudson. :icon_smile_tongue:

How about this, $2,500 for one stinkin' rim?? :o LINKY

The Aquamax...yes, this bike spent 2 nights underwater one weekend. (Not my doing), but it gained the name, and has since become pseudo-famous. :)

69chargerboy

#12
January 30, 2009, 12:28:52 PM
Wow, I am speechless...... How could you ask 10k for a luggage rack? Is this the last luggage rack in the world?  :shruggy: :icon_smile_cool:
My MoPar Family:
                                       
1968 Chrysler 300 
1968 Coronet 440 4-Dr                                                              
1968 Coronet 440                                       
1969 Charger                                       
1973 Charger SE 
1988 Dodge Custom 150 Pickup

Sublime/Sixpack

#13
January 30, 2009, 12:48:37 PM
Wow is right! I can see some rich guy paying 950 dollars for something like that but not 9500 dollars.   :Twocents:
1970 Sublime R/T, 440 Six Pack, Four speed, Super Track Pak

moparstuart

#14
January 30, 2009, 12:48:57 PM
they are ugly too !
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

69*F5*SE

#15
January 30, 2009, 12:51:09 PM
That's more than I paid for my Charger when I bought it.   :o

Ghoste

#16
January 30, 2009, 12:58:05 PM
Frank has been trying to peddle that thing for a while now and so far he's the only one who seems to think it's worth that.  He is the original Mopar parts rapist though and experience has taught him that if he's patient, sooner or later some sucker will drop their pants and bend over in front of him.

Mopar2Ya

#17
January 30, 2009, 01:23:44 PM
darn I needed 2 of them.  :rotz:

1970 Charger R/T
2006 GC SRT8

68pplcharger

#18
January 30, 2009, 01:30:07 PM
Stupid is as stupid does... Forest always says

The70RT

#19
January 30, 2009, 01:42:22 PM
Once you become a millionaire your head swells up!!!
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Mean 318

#20
January 30, 2009, 01:49:42 PM
I hope it comes with a big jug of lube.... maybe a reach around! :moon:

Tilar

#21
January 30, 2009, 02:06:53 PM
Quote from: 68beepbeep on January 30, 2009, 10:58:30 AM
Quote from: JMF on January 30, 2009, 07:00:19 AM
The price specifically

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-1971-1972-1973-1974-Cuda-Challenger-LUGGAGE-RACK_W0QQitemZ350157103657QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item350157103657&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A10%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

HOLY CRAP!  A pretty rare piece that I do remember on cars back in the day but wow. Hope that includes installation, and a dinner and a movie!!! :o :o :o

For that price it better include all of that plus a reach around.   :o

Dave  

God must love stupid people; He made so many.


teamroth

#23
January 30, 2009, 04:24:48 PM
Does it come with a car attached to it?  :shruggy:
I'd rather die than go to heaven.

Todd Wilson

#24
January 30, 2009, 06:49:14 PM
I think a few hundred of us ought to make him a offer of 20$ just to plug his email!   :icon_smile_big:


Todd

500hp_440

#25
January 30, 2009, 07:42:47 PM
I emailed him and very nicely said 9,500 for that is insane and even 950 is high, not in those words of course.
Let it alone^.

1969chargerrtse

#26
January 30, 2009, 09:12:03 PM
Quote from: Ghoste on January 30, 2009, 12:58:05 PM
Frank has been trying to peddle that thing for a while now and so far he's the only one who seems to think it's worth that.  He is the original Mopar parts rapist though and experience has taught him that if he's patient, sooner or later some sucker will drop their pants and bend over in front of him.
Not this time. :rotz:
This car was sold many years ago to somebody in Wisconsin. I now am retired and living in Florida.

A383Wing

#27
January 30, 2009, 09:20:18 PM
Quote from: 500hp_440 on January 30, 2009, 07:42:47 PM
I emailed him and very nicely said 9,500 for that is insane and even 950 is high, not in those words of course.

He's a crook...problem is...there are even stoopider people out there that will buy his overpriced crap!

Foreman72

#28
January 30, 2009, 09:20:33 PM
Quote from: 500hp_440 on January 30, 2009, 07:42:47 PM
I emailed him and very nicely said 9,500 for that is insane and even 950 is high, not in those words of course.

what did he say back?
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

The70RT

#29
January 30, 2009, 09:23:58 PM
Quote from: 1969chargerrtse on January 30, 2009, 09:12:03 PM
Quote from: Ghoste on January 30, 2009, 12:58:05 PM
Frank has been trying to peddle that thing for a while now and so far he's the only one who seems to think it's worth that.  He is the original Mopar parts rapist though and experience has taught him that if he's patient, sooner or later some sucker will drop their pants and bend over in front of him.
Not this time. :rotz:

Yeah I bet he sells 50K a year just on eBay. Remember a couple years or so ago he was trying to sell all his property cars and parts for a kazillion dollars?
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500hp_440

#30
January 30, 2009, 10:24:30 PM
Quote from: Foreman72 on January 30, 2009, 09:20:33 PM
Quote from: 500hp_440 on January 30, 2009, 07:42:47 PM
I emailed him and very nicely said 9,500 for that is insane and even 950 is high, not in those words of course.

what did he say back?
"why do you think I need to know this. I sold one of these in 1986 for $900.00 and in 1997 for $1600.00."
I want to say "Because noone has any money now days and $9500 is a hell of alot more then 1600 :slap:" But I tried to be nice, it wont sell, and I'll just let it be unless I should say something back? I dont think I should....
Let it alone^.

Ghoste

#31
January 30, 2009, 10:29:06 PM
You're wasting your time, Frank has been called every name under the sun, publicly insulted and threatened at more than a few car shows.  He's been doing this for 25 or 30 years now that I know of and he just doesn't give a hairy rats ass about your opinion.  He is however, extremely interested in lightening your wallet.

A383Wing

#32
January 30, 2009, 10:30:49 PM
He can't lighten mine because everyone else got there first.

Foreman72

#33
January 30, 2009, 11:01:42 PM
Quote from: A383Wing on January 30, 2009, 10:30:49 PM
He can't lighten mine because everyone else got there first.

:lol: only its not funny
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

Troy

#35
January 31, 2009, 12:25:23 PM
Quote from: 500hp_440 on January 30, 2009, 07:42:47 PM
I emailed him and very nicely said 9,500 for that is insane and even 950 is high, not in those words of course.
Dude, he knows it's high so there's not really any need to point it out. This guy is a legend in the Mopar parts world - mostly because his prices are insane. Sadly, he does have some things that no one else does and when someone is putting together a high dollar restoration and they absolutely must have a particular piece they have no other choice.

Troy
Sarcasm detector, that's a real good invention.

Troy

#38
January 31, 2009, 12:32:31 PM
Quote from: Lizey on January 31, 2009, 12:27:20 PM
Quote from: Troy on January 31, 2009, 12:26:44 PM
Quote from: Lizey on January 31, 2009, 12:17:30 PM
Quote from: NOT Just 6T9 CHGR on January 30, 2009, 09:11:46 AM
I have one of these wheels on my Charger....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400003180558&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=350157103657&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=active_view_item&usedrule1=StoreCatToStoreCat&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p284.m184&_trkparms=algo%3DDR%26its%3DS%252BI%252BSS%26itu%3DISS%252BUCI%252BSI%26otn%3D4



what is this thing anyway?
It's an old Driver's Education simulator.

Troy


how does it work?
Dunno, I'm not that old... ;)

I think there was a big screen in the front of the room and the students all sat in those simulators and "drove" while watching a film. I don't think any of the controls actually manipulated anything but I guess it was a good tool to get familiar with them. I just noticed that it has a column shift as well as a clutch pedal and floor shifter.

Troy
Sarcasm detector, that's a real good invention.

bull

#39
January 31, 2009, 07:37:00 PM
Yup, it was Chrysler's first Manumatic model, way ahead of its time. :icon_smile_big:

I "drove" one of these in driver's ed back in high school in the early 80s. I don't know if I'm that old but I do know
when you grow up in a small town it takes quite a while to get the latest equipment. The controls didn't manipulate
anything per se but if I remember right it registered your responses and compare them to what was happening on the screen at a given moment. However, you can imagine the accuracy of that technology was always being challenged.

Just 6T9 CHGR

#40
January 31, 2009, 07:57:47 PM
A friend stumbled on a tractor trailer full of these things in the late 90's  12-14 or so.
I sold the steering wheels off them for 1k+ each.....made $100 for myself for each one just for listing it on ebay for him....those wheels are what got me hooked on ebay :rotz:
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

bull

#41
January 31, 2009, 08:04:51 PM
What?! $1k each for just the steering wheels?! :o

Foreman72

#42
January 31, 2009, 08:25:28 PM
where they made of gold?
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

Just 6T9 CHGR

#43
January 31, 2009, 10:31:06 PM
Quote from: Foreman72 on January 31, 2009, 08:25:28 PM
where they made of gold?

As close to NOS as you could get quite frankly yes.... $1250 was the highest I sold one for.
These wheels were always indoors & never exposed to sunlight....mostly what dries out the plastic & causes "outgassing" which makes the wheel crack & seperate....

I first learned of these fabled wheels before I knew of the internet from an ad in Mopar Collectors Guide back in '97 when I first got my car.

Ad read along the lines "Nice woodgrain steering wheel...no cracks $150"
Called the guy (yes I actually spoke to someone......and thinking about it today I wonder if it was anyone on here :scratchchin: ) sent him a money order for the $150 and a week later I opened the box & my jaw dropped!
Called the guy back & asked if he had anymore....he said he had 1 more and I immediately bought it with the intentions of flipping it for a profit.....my good nature gave out & I sold to to my friend to put on his '68 GTX for the price I paid for it.

For the life of me I can't remember what state the wheel was from but I do remember him telling me his wife was pissed at him for painting his car in the garage (which ran under his house) and the fumes were killing his wife & kids....


Woodgrain you can FEEL-----

Every winter I take the wheel off the car& bring it in the house where its warm for fear of it cracking in the cold.....even when I drive the car I mostly hold the spokes so not to wear down the grain.

Anal?  YES!!  :cheers:
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

500hp_440

#44
January 31, 2009, 11:02:23 PM
Quote from: NOT Just 6T9 CHGR on January 31, 2009, 10:31:06 PM
Quote from: Foreman72 on January 31, 2009, 08:25:28 PM
where they made of gold?

As close to NOS as you could get quite frankly yes.... $1250 was the highest I sold one for.
These wheels were always indoors & never exposed to sunlight....mostly what dries out the plastic & causes "outgassing" which makes the wheel crack & seperate....

I first learned of these fabled wheels before I knew of the internet from an ad in Mopar Collectors Guide back in '97 when I first got my car.

Ad read along the lines "Nice woodgrain steering wheel...no cracks $150"
Called the guy (yes I actually spoke to someone......and thinking about it today I wonder if it was anyone on here :scratchchin: ) sent him a money order for the $150 and a week later I opened the box & my jaw dropped!
Called the guy back & asked if he had anymore....he said he had 1 more and I immediately bought it with the intentions of flipping it for a profit.....my good nature gave out & I sold to to my friend to put on his '68 GTX for the price I paid for it.

For the life of me I can't remember what state the wheel was from but I do remember him telling me his wife was pissed at him for painting his car in the garage (which ran under his house) and the fumes were killing his wife & kids....


Woodgrain you can FEEL-----

Every winter I take the wheel off the car& bring it in the house where its warm for fear of it cracking in the cold.....even when I drive the car I mostly hold the spokes so not to wear down the grain.

Anal?  YES!!  :cheers:
:drool5:
I'll give you $155 for it, $5 profit, very nice wheel!
Let it alone^.

The70RT

#45
February 01, 2009, 12:10:50 PM

I'll give you $155 for it, $5 profit, very nice wheel!
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69_500

#46
February 01, 2009, 02:22:21 PM
Very nice wheel you have there Chris. I've been looking for several years now for a woodgrain wheel that I can actually afford without breaking the bank. Thought I had a lead on one last year for $350 but it wasn't all that it was advertised to be. OH well the search continues.

As far as franks prices, he has been high, but in all honesty if he got $950 for a rack back in the 80's at a time when you could have picked up a charger R/T for $1,500 then $10K for the same rack now would actually be cheaper in retrospec than it was in the 80's. Same charger now would be what $25-35K?

Just 6T9 CHGR

#47
February 01, 2009, 05:07:31 PM
Quote from: 69_500 on February 01, 2009, 02:22:21 PM
Very nice wheel you have there Chris. I've been looking for several years now for a woodgrain wheel that I can actually afford without breaking the bank. Thought I had a lead on one last year for $350 but it wasn't all that it was advertised to be. OH well the search continues.

As far as franks prices, he has been high, but in all honesty if he got $950 for a rack back in the 80's at a time when you could have picked up a charger R/T for $1,500 then $10K for the same rack now would actually be cheaper in retrospec than it was in the 80's. Same charger now would be what $25-35K?

Thanks Dan, you know I would have let you touch it if you asked right? ;)
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

BB1

#48
February 01, 2009, 05:16:26 PM
Quote from: Troy on January 31, 2009, 12:32:31 PM
Quote from: Lizey on January 31, 2009, 12:27:20 PM
Quote from: Troy on January 31, 2009, 12:26:44 PM
Quote from: Lizey on January 31, 2009, 12:17:30 PM
Quote from: NOT Just 6T9 CHGR on January 30, 2009, 09:11:46 AM
I have one of these wheels on my Charger....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400003180558&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=350157103657&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=active_view_item&usedrule1=StoreCatToStoreCat&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget&_trksid=p284.m184&_trkparms=algo%3DDR%26its%3DS%252BI%252BSS%26itu%3DISS%252BUCI%252BSI%26otn%3D4



what is this thing anyway?
It's an old Driver's Education simulator.

Troy


how does it work?
Dunno, I'm not that old... ;)

I think there was a big screen in the front of the room and the students all sat in those simulators and "drove" while watching a film. I don't think any of the controls actually manipulated anything but I guess it was a good tool to get familiar with them. I just noticed that it has a column shift as well as a clutch pedal and floor shifter.

Troy



I was in the last class in my High School that had these models in a mobile trailer. There was a movie that was projected from the back of the room.

The movie had all Dodge Charger moving around the streets, it was cool as hell.  :drive:

I remember it was not working very well.
Everyone would drive it, stop at stop signs, turn with the movie.
It scored each student as to how they made each move.
Since it was broken, we where all driving 120mph down a residential streets.  :icon_smile_big:

That was the last time I saw the Chrysler simulators on school grounds.

I was 17 in 1983, so it was used up until then in San Diego Ca.
Then my mom bought me a 69 Charger to drive to school.
:scratchchin: You don't think Chrysler had some kind of mind control subliminal message in the movie?

My sister's second car was a 83 Dodge Charger.  :scratchchin:


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genlee1970

#49
February 01, 2009, 07:19:39 PM
$9,500 for a luggage rack!!!! I'm sure you could pay someone $9,500 to kick you in the nads too. Both both scenarios beg the question: "Why?" For something that detracts from the looks of the car and leaves rust stains on the paint after a while? If my car was coded for one of those monstrocities, I'd leave it off and add a Go Wing instead. Does anyone ever put luggage on them anyway?

68beepbeep

#50
February 02, 2009, 06:27:44 PM
Quote from: genlee1970 on February 01, 2009, 07:19:39 PM
$9,500 for a luggage rack!!!! I'm sure you could pay someone $9,500 to kick you in the nads too. Both both scenarios beg the question: "Why?" For something that detracts from the looks of the car and leaves rust stains on the paint after a while? If my car was coded for one of those monstrocities, I'd leave it off and add a Go Wing instead. Does anyone ever put luggage on them anyway?
I totally agree, If I remember correctly, this was a popular option with rental cars back in the day!

69rtse4spd

#51
February 03, 2009, 08:53:22 PM
Heck I paid  $3000. for one back around 83, but then again it was attach to a 69 R/T S.E. 4spd. Not a bad price  I guess. :shruggy:

69 charger 500

#52
February 03, 2009, 08:57:42 PM
that guys higher than a hippie in a vw bus with tie-dye and peace signs :coolgleamA:

69bronzeT5

#53
February 04, 2009, 05:00:44 PM
I told him I would take it off his hands for $200. He didn't like my offer :lol:
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1969 Charger: T5 Copper 383 Automatic
1970 Challenger R/T: FC7 Plum Crazy 440 Automatic
1970 GTO: Black 400 Ram Air III 4-Speed
1971 Charger Super Bee: GY3 Citron Yella 440 4-Speed
1972 Charger: FE5 Red 360 Automatic
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