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Started by chargervic, January 27, 2011, 12:28:00 PM

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chargervic

January 27, 2011, 12:28:00 PM
Where's the best place to buy a reproduction dash pad? Has anyone used one from PG Classics? I have used the slip on covers, they lasted from 7 years to one year. Now I need to re-do the job with a decent complete pad.


1968 Charger 451 Six Pack 518 O/D
1968 Charger 451 Six Pack
2004 3500 Cummins
2002 Grand Caravan

Troy

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January 27, 2011, 01:07:10 PM
Be&A/PG Classic (same manufacturer) are the only ones making them (as far as I know) so anyone else is selling theirs. Depending on the part, PG sells theirs a bit cheaper since they don't carry Mopar licensed parts. They look nice and are cheaper than a nice original (if you can find one).

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

chargervic

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January 27, 2011, 02:42:12 PM
Thanks for the help. Much appreciated. I've been deep in the Mopar hobby for 51 years and help lots of others. Once in a while I still need help, though. Nobody knows it all!!!!
1968 Charger 451 Six Pack
2004 3500 Cummins
2002 Grand Caravan

chargervic

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December 17, 2012, 08:27:18 PM
I actually drove the 4000 miles to PG Classics and picked up my dash pad. It is now in the car and fits and looks as good as an original part. Peter Gee was very accommodating and gave me a tour of the warehouse. Good people to deal with IMHO.
I see I have to update my profile.... the Charger now runs in the 11's and gets 25 MPG due to some engine upgrades last winter.
1968 Charger 451 Six Pack
2004 3500 Cummins
2002 Grand Caravan

Ghoste

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December 18, 2012, 06:41:43 AM
He should have given you a long distance pickup discount. :lol:

Dino

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December 18, 2012, 10:05:06 AM
Quote from: chargervic on December 17, 2012, 08:27:18 PM
gets 25 MPG due to some engine upgrades last winter.

Well that got my attention!  How'd you do that?
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

hawkeye

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December 18, 2012, 10:34:38 AM
any problems with customs?

chargervic

#7
December 18, 2012, 11:31:58 AM
Quote from: Ghoste on December 18, 2012, 06:41:43 AM
He should have given you a long distance pickup discount. :lol:

He did, I got a good deal on floor mats.


Quote from: hawkeye on December 18, 2012, 10:34:38 AM
any problems with customs?

None, of course, as I live in Canada and PG is in Canada. I was on an 11,000 mile holiday from one coast to the other and was going by his place anyway.
1968 Charger 451 Six Pack
2004 3500 Cummins
2002 Grand Caravan

chargervic

#8
December 18, 2012, 11:36:12 AM
Quote from: Dino on December 18, 2012, 10:05:06 AM
Quote from: chargervic on December 17, 2012, 08:27:18 PM
gets 25 MPG due to some engine upgrades last winter.

Well that got my attention!  How'd you do that?

It was a cam and head upgrade as well as a little trick with the Six Pack carbs. Maybe I should post the details in the engine forum? I don't mind sharing the science, but it's not a short story.
1968 Charger 451 Six Pack
2004 3500 Cummins
2002 Grand Caravan

Ghoste

#9
December 18, 2012, 11:39:18 AM
Yes, you should share it.  Put it up in the performance forum and it'll be a nice tutorial. :2thumbs:

Dino

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December 18, 2012, 11:41:24 AM
 :iagree:
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.

chargervic

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December 19, 2012, 12:43:37 AM
Quote from: Ghoste on December 18, 2012, 11:39:18 AM
Yes, you should share it.  Put it up in the performance forum and it'll be a nice tutorial. :2thumbs:

I put on the the Unlawfl Racing forum tonight. Hope you enjoy it.
1968 Charger 451 Six Pack
2004 3500 Cummins
2002 Grand Caravan

PlainfieldCharger

#12
December 22, 2012, 05:54:10 PM
Got mine from BEA. The dash looks great and fit was acceptable.
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