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73 VFN Bulge Hood and Front Bumper arrived

Started by Beer, March 27, 2009, 12:05:10 PM

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Beer

March 27, 2009, 12:05:10 PM
Got my VFN parts, shipping from IL to ME was $141.21 Parts arrive undamaged.

Man these things are fricking Light!!!  :yesnod:

Got the VFN hood springs as well.  More pics as soon as I go through the fitting phase

:cheers:







1973 Dodge Charger 402 Stroker Smallblock 414 HP/ 466 ft/lbs torque,  8 3/4" 3.91 Suregrip rear w/ DR. Diff disk brake conversion, CalTracs single leaf and Rear Suspension, VFN Bulge Hood, Running, needs interior completed, Had to give to Ex-Wife in divorce 2017...

doctorpimp

#1
March 27, 2009, 03:39:06 PM
:2thumbs:
'73 Coupe, 470, Keisler 5spd, 3.55 SG; Petty Blue; Hideaway Headlights.

www.cardomain.com/ride/2119216

Beer

#2
March 27, 2009, 04:07:01 PM
Underside pics













1973 Dodge Charger 402 Stroker Smallblock 414 HP/ 466 ft/lbs torque,  8 3/4" 3.91 Suregrip rear w/ DR. Diff disk brake conversion, CalTracs single leaf and Rear Suspension, VFN Bulge Hood, Running, needs interior completed, Had to give to Ex-Wife in divorce 2017...

Charger1973

#3
March 27, 2009, 09:58:43 PM
Now that actually looks like a decent part.  Cant wait to see how it turns out.   :2thumbs:

mopar73

#4
March 28, 2009, 09:23:15 PM
Quote from: Beer on March 27, 2009, 12:05:10 PM
Got my VFN parts, shipping from IL to ME was $141.21 Parts arrive undamaged.

Man these things are fricking Light!!!  :yesnod:

Got the VFN hood springs as well.  More pics as soon as I go through the fitting phase

:cheers:








Looks like some great parts :cheers:

ACUDANUT

#5
March 28, 2009, 09:28:38 PM
How are you going to drive it at night ?

280bb0

#6
March 29, 2009, 07:53:24 AM
do the make the hood with the ramcharger

my73charger

#7
April 02, 2009, 07:39:35 AM
I plan on ordering the same in the near future.  How much did you pay for the springs?

Beer

#8
April 02, 2009, 09:18:53 AM
Quote from: my73charger on April 02, 2009, 07:39:35 AM
I plan on ordering the same in the near future.  How much did you pay for the springs?

I want to say $60...they are not on the website, I asked for them on the phone and they had em...
1973 Dodge Charger 402 Stroker Smallblock 414 HP/ 466 ft/lbs torque,  8 3/4" 3.91 Suregrip rear w/ DR. Diff disk brake conversion, CalTracs single leaf and Rear Suspension, VFN Bulge Hood, Running, needs interior completed, Had to give to Ex-Wife in divorce 2017...

4aThrill

#9
April 02, 2009, 11:45:03 AM
 :drool5: sweet hood thinking about doing the same here to later on after we transfer to VA in acouple of months and get back from our sea tour  :lol:

Beer

#10
April 03, 2009, 10:36:47 AM
Springs were $38 for the pair, just looked at the invoice.

Jim
1973 Dodge Charger 402 Stroker Smallblock 414 HP/ 466 ft/lbs torque,  8 3/4" 3.91 Suregrip rear w/ DR. Diff disk brake conversion, CalTracs single leaf and Rear Suspension, VFN Bulge Hood, Running, needs interior completed, Had to give to Ex-Wife in divorce 2017...

ACUDANUT

#11
April 03, 2009, 11:26:52 AM
How much did everything add up to. ?
Can't you use the factory hood hinges and springs ??

my73charger

#12
April 03, 2009, 01:08:11 PM
One more question.  How long did it take from the time you ordered the hood until you received it?  Did they bill you once for the hood and once for the shipping charge?  Thanks!

Bob

#13
April 03, 2009, 01:11:59 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on April 03, 2009, 11:26:52 AM
How much did everything add up to. ?
Can't you use the factory hood hinges and springs ??
Factory springs are more rigid in order to hold a steel hood. The application of stock springs would lead to warpage/breakage and the mounting areas would crack all over the place. The springs he ordered are low resistance in order to accommodate a lighter hood such as the fiberglass.

Beer

#14
April 03, 2009, 01:18:44 PM
Quote from: my73charger on April 03, 2009, 01:08:11 PM
One more question.  How long did it take from the time you ordered the hood until you received it?  Did they bill you once for the hood and once for the shipping charge?  Thanks!

It took five weeks (they called to say the four week mark would be missed by a couple of days), they bill you for the parts when you order. Shipping was paid at the frieight company. The boxes arrived intact no damage, and total shipping was $141.21

So far so good. Car is going to Body shop so expect fit pictures in about 2-4 weeks.

Jim

1973 Dodge Charger 402 Stroker Smallblock 414 HP/ 466 ft/lbs torque,  8 3/4" 3.91 Suregrip rear w/ DR. Diff disk brake conversion, CalTracs single leaf and Rear Suspension, VFN Bulge Hood, Running, needs interior completed, Had to give to Ex-Wife in divorce 2017...

ACUDANUT

#15
April 03, 2009, 10:26:14 PM
Total Cost ?? :shruggy:  It's not a secret is it ?? :smilielol:

Beer

#16
April 04, 2009, 04:41:11 AM
Prices for the hood and bumper are readily available at the VFN site.
Hood $400
Bumper $180

You have to ask them about the springs since they are not on the website $38

Shipping $141.21
1973 Dodge Charger 402 Stroker Smallblock 414 HP/ 466 ft/lbs torque,  8 3/4" 3.91 Suregrip rear w/ DR. Diff disk brake conversion, CalTracs single leaf and Rear Suspension, VFN Bulge Hood, Running, needs interior completed, Had to give to Ex-Wife in divorce 2017...

mikepmcs

#17
April 04, 2009, 06:37:25 AM
That better be a parachute on the back of that vette. Otherwise, get your ditty bag off the paint. :icon_smile_big:

Nice looking stuff. 

Off topic.  If you wanted to put a new exhaust(including headers) on say a newer car like an 08 Challenger.  Who would you trust your cars to.  I don't want anyone up here doing it.  If I did it myself using the shop, they would want to help, etc... If you get my drift.
Thanks
Mike
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

Beer

#18
April 04, 2009, 07:13:27 AM
Quote from: mikepmcs on April 04, 2009, 06:37:25 AM
That better be a parachute on the back of that vette. Otherwise, get your ditty bag off the paint. :icon_smile_big:

Nice looking stuff. 

Off topic.  If you wanted to put a new exhaust(including headers) on say a newer car like an 08 Challenger.  Who would you trust your cars to.  I don't want anyone up here doing it.  If I did it myself using the shop, they would want to help, etc... If you get my drift.
Thanks
Mike

Base Hobby Shop for DIY

Yea thats the Snell helmet on the Vette...working on that today :)
When the Charger is done I will have more room for storing stuff  :lol:
1973 Dodge Charger 402 Stroker Smallblock 414 HP/ 466 ft/lbs torque,  8 3/4" 3.91 Suregrip rear w/ DR. Diff disk brake conversion, CalTracs single leaf and Rear Suspension, VFN Bulge Hood, Running, needs interior completed, Had to give to Ex-Wife in divorce 2017...

mikepmcs

#19
April 04, 2009, 07:17:01 AM
Quote from: Beer on April 04, 2009, 07:13:27 AM
Quote from: mikepmcs on April 04, 2009, 06:37:25 AM
That better be a parachute on the back of that vette. Otherwise, get your ditty bag off the paint. :icon_smile_big:

Nice looking stuff. 

Off topic.  If you wanted to put a new exhaust(including headers) on say a newer car like an 08 Challenger.  Who would you trust your cars to.  I don't want anyone up here doing it.  If I did it myself using the shop, they would want to help, etc... If you get my drift.
Thanks
Mike

Base Hobby Shop for DIY

Yea thats the Snell helmet on the Vette...working on that today :)
When the Charger is done I will have more room for storing stuff  :lol:

Completely forgot about the Hobby Shop. :2thumbs:
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

ACUDANUT

#20
April 04, 2009, 11:27:03 AM
 BEER, Thanks for the info and I can't wait to see the Charger done.
BTW I got lost on the AMD web site and could not make heads or tails in there.
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