Front Valance

[Raindem]

My '73 Rallye is missing the front valance.  Several places sell a repro in the $250-300 range.  From the pictures they all look to be the same part.

http://www.classicindustries.com/product/1973/dodge/charger/parts/mm1085.html

I also found one on ebay for $150

I don't mind doing doing the body work and repairs on the used one, if needed.  Is this a good deal or should I just go with the repro?  I've been reading through posts and there's not a lot of feeback on the quality and fitment of the aftermarket front valance.  

Thanks

Curt

[71charger_fan]

Where are you located? I have a '73 front valance here in Maryland that I don't need, but it's too bulky for me to pack and ship.

[Raindem]

Arizona.  Yeah, shipping is a pain on something like this.

[Nacho-RT74]

Quite often Ebay uses to be a cheaper source than website dealers ( unless they get a discount code and you can wait  for a good one ). Check for columbia parts and tamraz sellers on ebay

[Raindem]

Thanks Nacho.  I'll check them out.  I'm not opposed to spending the money for a new one... as long as it fits properly.  I read too many horror stories about repro parts not fitting.  At least with the used (presumably OEM) one you know it fit at one point in its life.

[Lennard]

In Arizona:

https://mohave.craigslist.org/pts/6187389380.html

[Nacho-RT74]

AMD is the only manufacturer of the valence repros available and even they seem to have some details on quarters ( but still good fitting quality ) their parts use to be in good fitment standards. Seller mentioned are AMD resellers, same as Classic Industries.

Of course, if there is a chance for a GOOD used one, there is no way I'll get a repro LOL. Preffer original and used even needing small ( dents, not rust ) fixes here and there, than a repro.

[Raindem]

In Arizona:

https://mohave.craigslist.org/pts/6187389380.html

Thanks.  I gave the guy a call.  It's a 6 hour trip for me but if he also has a usable grill we might do business.

[Lennard]

In Arizona:

https://mohave.craigslist.org/pts/6187389380.html

Thanks.  I gave the guy a call.  It's a 6 hour trip for me but if he also has a usable grill we might do business.

He's about 1.5 hours from Vegas.  You could make it a nice weekend out.

[randy73]

There is a guy on here I have bought used parts from and he is in or around Las Vegas, look in the for sale section and IM him

This is him -    VegasCharger

[VegasCharger]

There is a guy on here I have bought used parts from and he is in or around Las Vegas, look in the for sale section and IM him

This is him -    VegasCharger

Thanks Randy for the plug.

Thanks Nacho.  I'll check them out.  I'm not opposed to spending the money for a new one... as long as it fits properly.  I read too many horror stories about repro parts not fitting.  At least with the used (presumably OEM) one you know it fit at one point in its life.

I currently don't have any front valances but I remember seeing one for sale recently. I'll see if I can find that listing. It wasn't in here but maybe Craigslist, Moparts or FBBO.

Keep in mind the 71/72 differs from the 73/74. Used is way better then repop as long as the used is not thrashed.

[71charger_fan]

If you know of anyone coming to Carlisle, I'm about 70 miles from the fairgrounds and just off I-70. It wouldn't be too horribly out of the way.

[Nacho-RT74]

US$100 for the front valence

https://www.facebook.com/groups/MOPARSUNLIMITED/permalink/1590746687626866/?sale_post_id=1590746687626866

Not perfect, some dents right below passenger side parking light, but still nice

[Raindem]

Thanks Nacho.  But I already pulled the trigger on one I found on ebay.