Wheel Well Moldings: Yes or No

Foreman72 · August 10, 2009, 12:32:10 PM

so i'm trying to decide wether or not to keep the trim rings around the wheel wells...i'm getting rid of most of the unneeded trim ie side moldings ect...i have seen 72s with them that i like and i have seen ones without that i like...i'm leaning towards without...any thoughts?
thanks

Belgium R/T -68 · August 10, 2009, 01:09:09 PM

I like them, it brakes off the big wheelopenings a little bit. Or maybe I'm just old fashioned.

Per

b5blue · August 10, 2009, 01:26:22 PM

Add them back when ya finish everything else and your wanting to tinker with it. Get to work on that car...

Bob · August 10, 2009, 01:49:30 PM

Keep'em. You'll regret it later.

Foreman72 · August 10, 2009, 02:01:55 PM

Quote from: b5blue on August 10, 2009, 01:26:22 PM
Add them back when ya finish everything else and your wanting to tinker with it. Get to work on that car...

can't wait to dude...leaving for college and all has kinda dropped it on the priority chain u kno...

CDN72SE · August 10, 2009, 02:04:58 PM

I say keep them, gives a finished look. Ah ok, I just like chrome and I miss driving a car with some chrome.

b5blue · August 10, 2009, 02:29:03 PM

Eric now what's more important! Driving a really bitch-in babe magnet, or some dumb degree that will change the rest of your life for the better!

What's your major in?

Foreman72 · August 10, 2009, 02:31:44 PM

Quote from: b5blue on August 10, 2009, 02:29:03 PM
Eric now what's more important! Driving a really bitch-in babe magnet, or some dumb degree that will change the rest of your life for the better! What's your major in?

youth ministry and music...i'm leaving the 26th and i can't wait...but i hope to work on it slowly while i'm there..piece by piece...

also, if you care to donate 10k, that might speed up the process

tricky lugnuts · August 10, 2009, 02:35:02 PM

If you're pulling off all the rest of the chrome trim on your car off I'd keep the wheel well trim off too.

Don't know if I'd "pitch" it though. If you do, pitch it my way! I can't fine a good set of wheel well trim for my '71 SE for less than $325 and at that price I've decided to "keep" it off my car!

Agree with some of the other posters. Even if you keep the trim off your car for now, keep it so you can always put it back on later if the fancy arises to try something different.

Foreman72 · August 10, 2009, 02:39:05 PM

Quote from: tricky lugnuts on August 10, 2009, 02:35:02 PM
If you're pulling off all the rest of the chrome trim on your car off I'd keep the wheel well trim off too.

Don't know if I'd "pitch" it though. If you do, pitch it my way! I can't fine a good set of wheel well trim for my '71 SE for less than $325 and at that price I've decided to "keep" it off my car!

Agree with some of the other posters. Even if you keep the trim off your car for now, keep it so you can always put it back on later if the fancy arises to try something different.

i mean, looking at my signature picture, it does look kinda sparse w/o the wheel well trim...but i think i'd have to see the two options in person to really decide

b5blue · August 10, 2009, 02:39:42 PM

If I had 10 large I'd be going too! Have you looked into grants and such. (for school not your car) I've been looking around for my boys on that. Go to USA.Gov and check it out.

Foreman72 · August 10, 2009, 02:41:38 PM

Quote from: b5blue on August 10, 2009, 02:39:42 PM
If I had 10 large I'd be going too! Have you looked into grants and such. (for school not your car) I've been looking around for my boys on that. Go to USA.Gov and check it out.

yeah i actually picked up 10k in scholarships for this year which was a huge blessing...but i'll look into that...thanks neal

b5blue · August 10, 2009, 02:44:46 PM

In there they have a survey thing you fill out and it tells you what you may be eligible for from the Gov., try it! Good Luck to ya!

mikesbbody · August 10, 2009, 08:10:09 PM

I would leave it off

but keep it dont throw away!

moparstuart · August 10, 2009, 08:46:01 PM

Quote from: mikesbbody on August 10, 2009, 08:10:09 PM
I would leave it off but keep it dont throw away!

devilgear · August 10, 2009, 10:53:15 PM

I took mine off and it looks 100x's better to me. I hate chrome looking things anyway. But it really depends on your look.I'm going for a smoothed out less is more thing. What is your final vision? Then go with that.Like others said.Take it off but keep them near.Me...Mine are off and I'm gonna sell them.

Nitrox · August 10, 2009, 10:58:15 PM

Chargers should look like axe murderers. Keep that pretty shit off it.

Khyron · August 10, 2009, 11:32:35 PM

keep em.

Your charger can look like an axe murderer, Mine will continue to have class.

Charger have what other cars had to pay for. keep em and remember, it was a standard option.

mikesbbody · August 10, 2009, 11:38:37 PM

Quote from: Nitrox on August 10, 2009, 10:58:15 PM
Chargers should look like axe murderers. Keep that pretty shit off it.

I agree, awesome Charger

but, have you thought about losing the Bumper guards? that would make it look even better IMO

Nitrox · August 11, 2009, 12:59:30 AM

Quote from: Khyron on August 10, 2009, 11:32:35 PM
Your charger can look like an axe murderer, Mine will continue to have class.

Class? Buy a Rolls if you want class. Chargers are for blue collared trouble makers. Its the bad boys car...didnt everybody know that?

Take off my bumper guards!?!? Hell no! Those are fangs baby! Fangs for sinking into sissy e-bodies with pretty paintjobs and stickers...and fangless Chargers.

mikesbbody · August 11, 2009, 02:12:48 AM

I never really thought of them as "Fangs" that's pretty cool though

there's something
bad ass about Black Chargers...the ultimate "Bad Guy's" car

Foreman72 · August 11, 2009, 08:40:22 AM

well hey check out this commercial...bad boy alright

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv0vYc1x6po

anyways...these two pictures are the front runners for both campaigns...favorites from each if you will

i gotta say, i like it better without as it stands right now...and not for the sake of murdering anyone, just because i think it looks cleaner...

jaak · August 11, 2009, 09:44:01 AM

Im with the "keep em" crowd. I have always liked wheel opening and rocker moldings on Mopars.

Jason

tan top · August 11, 2009, 11:54:46 AM

Quote from: moparstuart on August 10, 2009, 08:46:01 PM
Quote from: mikesbbody on August 10, 2009, 08:10:09 PM
I would leave it off but keep it dont throw away!

yeap , agreed i'm with you guys

mauve66 · August 11, 2009, 06:19:24 PM

i say leave it off but keep for trading something else you need in the future
when i took mine off i gave most of everything away to a father/son project and never got to see the end result

Bill Howell · August 11, 2009, 09:13:31 PM

Anyone that is or has taken the moldings off, I really need rear ones for my 72 if you want to pick up some cash. Just pm me.

aussiemuscle · August 11, 2009, 09:36:42 PM

Loose the trim. trim is for factory stock look, which you dont' sound like you want.

Quote from: Nitrox on August 10, 2009, 10:58:15 PM

black charger =

mikesbbody · August 11, 2009, 09:48:29 PM

Nitrox, I'm sure I'm not the only one who wants to see more of your Charger! how about posting some pics of it over at this thread? http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,21376.0.html
That Bad Boy belongs there

would love to hear more about it is it a Rallye? motor, trans etc
Foreman, sorry for the Hijack!

Quote from: Nitrox on August 10, 2009, 10:58:15 PM

Foreman72 · August 11, 2009, 10:02:54 PM

nah its all good...that is one of the meanest chargers i've seen...and i;m not just saying that cuz its a 72

question tho...was there a wheel well trim delete option from the factory?

mikesbbody · August 11, 2009, 11:03:29 PM

Quote from: Foreman72 on August 11, 2009, 10:02:54 PM
nah its all good...that is one of the meanest chargers I've seen...and i;m not just saying that cuz its a 72

question tho...was there a wheel well trim delete option from the factory?

Not trying to sound like a dick Foreman, but pretty sure Nitrox's Charger is a 73-74 (I'm gonna say 74 going off the Bulge hood with no "vents" at the end of it) it has Hideaway's but they are added.
As for the trim delete, I'm not sure I think you either added it or did not? but I have no idea to be honest.

69bronzeT5 · August 12, 2009, 02:36:35 AM

Quote from: Nitrox on August 11, 2009, 12:59:30 AM
Class? Buy a Rolls if you want class. Chargers are for blue collared trouble makers. Its the bad boys car...didnt everybody know that?

Take off my bumper guards!?!? Hell no! Those are fangs baby! Fangs for sinking into sissy e-bodies with pretty paintjobs and stickers...and fangless Chargers.

Okay then....

Nitrox · August 12, 2009, 03:41:40 AM

Its a '73 with a '74 hood and '71 hideaways.

Foreman72 · August 12, 2009, 08:10:37 AM

Quote from: mikesbbody on August 11, 2009, 11:03:29 PM
Quote from: Foreman72 on August 11, 2009, 10:02:54 PM
nah its all good...that is one of the meanest chargers i've seen...and i;m not just saying that cuz its a 72

question tho...was there a wheel well trim delete option from the factory?

Not trying to sound like a dick Foreman, but pretty sure Nitrox's Charger is a 73-74 (I'm gonna say 74 going off the Bulge hood with no "vents" at the end of it) it has Hideaway's but they are added.
As for the trim delete, I'm not sure I think you iether added it or did not? but I have no idea to be honest.

nah not at all dude...i shoulda seen that...i see it now...

thanks for keeping a brother in check

Nacho-RT74 · August 12, 2009, 05:35:05 PM

I like all chromes around ( old 50s school ) so I'm byassed about. KEEP

mikesbbody · August 12, 2009, 07:12:33 PM

Quote from: Nitrox on August 12, 2009, 03:41:40 AM
Its a '73 with a '74 hood and '71 hideaways.

I love it!

no problem Foreman, I was close but it is actually a 73.

472 R/T SE · August 12, 2009, 08:45:58 PM

Quote from: Foreman72 on August 11, 2009, 10:02:54 PM

question tho...was there a wheel well trim delete option from the factory?

I know it doesn't have any thing to do with Chargers, but the A66 Challenger calls for no wheel well trim.
I'm on the fence as it would look good either way to me.

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Quote from: Nitrox on August 11, 2009, 12:59:30 AM
Quote from: Khyron on August 10, 2009, 11:32:35 PM
Your charger can look like an axe murderer, Mine will continue to have class.

Class? Buy a Rolls if you want class. Chargers are for blue collared trouble makers. Its the bad boys car...didnt everybody know that?

I spit soda whilst I was drinking it. Good one.

You'll fit in real well around here.

Silver R/T · August 12, 2009, 09:55:41 PM

I dont like them on any Charger.

Khyron · August 12, 2009, 10:26:44 PM

Quote from: Nitrox on August 11, 2009, 12:59:30 AM
Class? Buy a Rolls if you want class. Chargers are for blue collared trouble makers. Its the bad boys car...didnt everybody know that?

honestly? really now? have you priced these things lately? LOL

Mr.Woolery · August 12, 2009, 10:57:58 PM

I also vote for no fender trim. If you want a bad boys' car...no trim.

Manfred318 · August 12, 2009, 11:04:29 PM

I'm in with the keep 'em crowd

Ive always thought they look way better with the wheel well moldings.

Nacho-RT74 · August 13, 2009, 12:30:25 AM

Quote from: mikesbbody on August 12, 2009, 07:12:33 PM
Quote from: Nitrox on August 12, 2009, 03:41:40 AM
Its a '73 with a '74 hood and '71 hideaways.

I love it! no problem Foreman, I was close but it is actually a 73.

73 SE BTW... with roll down windows option, only 73 year option and REALLY COOL AND WEIRD

Khyron · August 13, 2009, 08:53:35 AM

Quote from: Mr.Woolery on August 12, 2009, 10:57:58 PM
I also vote for no fender trim. If you want a bad boys' car...no trim.

I guess my Charger isn't "bad" then

Better yank that 440's motor and put that slant 6 in her.

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