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The BEST Feeling!

Started by Neal_J, March 30, 2007, 01:54:27 PM

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Neal_J

March 30, 2007, 01:54:27 PM
I just experienced one of the best feelings in restoring a car:  Finding and installing that highly-elusive part !!!

Here's my story:

For over two years, I've been searching for a mint horn pad in TAN for the woodgrain wheel on my 69.  The pad I have was fair, but just not as nice as I wanted.  As the months passed, there were several near-misses (including one pad that looked great on ebay but looked like sh*t upon arrival) but never a success.  Finally earlier this week, I happened to check ebay, found a PERFECT ORIGINAL part and....wait for it....with a reasonable Buy It Now price (true!).  Nanoseconds later, it was mine & paid-for.

The part arrived today and, if anything, it looks better than the ebay ad.  Best of all, I drive the Charger to work on Fridays and was able to swap pads a few minutes ago.  It looks fantastic and I'm absolutely thrilled!!!   In terms of restoring a car, I haven't been this happy since the car came out of the paint booth!

Moments like this sure make up for all the hell of a resto!

Happy Neal

19Charger68

#1
March 30, 2007, 02:11:36 PM
Good for you!  I have to agree, finding that one elusive part after a long search sure makes your heart beat a little faster.  Also, a great feeling of satisfaction when it is installed and looks like it should.  Way to be persistant!
Bruce

Johnny SixPack

#2
March 30, 2007, 02:12:57 PM
Congrats Neal! :cheers:
Johnny's Herd:
'69 Charger SE, '70 Charger R/T SE 496 Six Pack, '72 Chrysler Imperial LeBaron, '74 International Scout II, '85 Ford F-250 Diesel, '97 Lincoln Town Car Signature Series

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Charger_Fan

#3
March 30, 2007, 02:20:53 PM
Gotta love that! :cheers:

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. :)

Silver R/T

#4
March 30, 2007, 06:26:15 PM
good for you
http://www.cardomain.com/id/mitmaks

1968 silver/black/red striped R/T
My Charger is hybrid, it runs on gas and on tears of ricers
2001 Ram 2500 CTD
1993 Mazda MX-3 GS SE
1995 Ford Cobra SVT#2722

Shakey

#5
March 30, 2007, 07:18:59 PM
If I had of known you were looking for a tan horn pad I would have told you about the three I've come across over the past couple of years.  There was one on a car in NM that looked as good as new except for some dust.  The guy wanted $15.00 USD for it and I told him that I needed black and that I'd pass.































Ya, I'm bullshittin' ya!

Neal_J

#6
March 30, 2007, 08:25:27 PM
Don't make me bust out my Kung-Fu grip on you!!

Tan 2nd generation interior parts is tough to find, hombre.

TruckDriver

#7
March 30, 2007, 08:32:27 PM
 :rofl: :haha: :haha: :haha: :rofl:


:cheers:
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

cheap

#8
March 30, 2007, 08:38:32 PM
 :cheers: Glad you finally found one .....

BMOTOXSTAR

#9
March 30, 2007, 08:42:49 PM
I know what you mean.  :yesnod:
That is like when I found nice bumper filler moulding for my 3rd gen, the filler in nice shape is like gold.
73' Dodge Rallye Charger 400/4BBL
06' Dodge Ram Quad Cab 4X4 HEMI
15' Dodge Dart 2.7 SXT

LargerCharger383

#10
March 30, 2007, 11:31:31 PM
That feeling is the difference between mopars and chevy's!! :D

bull

#11
March 30, 2007, 11:40:20 PM
Quote from: Neal_J on March 30, 2007, 01:54:27 PM
I just experienced one of the best feelings in restoring a car:  Finding and installing that highly-elusive part !!!

Here's my story:

For over two years, I've been searching for a mint horn pad in TAN for the woodgrain wheel on my 69.  The pad I have was fair, but just not as nice as I wanted.  As the months passed, there were several near-misses (including one pad that looked great on ebay but looked like sh*t upon arrival) but never a success.  Finally earlier this week, I happened to check ebay, found a PERFECT ORIGINAL part and....wait for it....with a reasonable Buy It Now price (true!).  Nanoseconds later, it was mine & paid-for.

The part arrived today and, if anything, it looks better than the ebay ad.  Best of all, I drive the Charger to work on Fridays and was able to swap pads a few minutes ago.  It looks fantastic and I'm absolutely thrilled!!!   In terms of restoring a car, I haven't been this happy since the car came out of the paint booth!

Moments like this sure make up for all the hell of a resto!

Happy Neal



All this and no picture? :nono:

Neal_J

#12
March 31, 2007, 01:59:18 AM
Point taken.  This is the old pad, which I resprayed to a close match (& soon to be listed on Ebay). 

No pic of the new pad yet but the color is a dead-on match to the dash pad.

Neal

Brock Samson

#13
March 31, 2007, 10:26:09 AM
good goin Neal that's how i felt when i finally got my wheel well trim, suddenly the Charger was lookin finished.
the only better feeling came the first time the 440 fired up and i got to drive her down the street... next day of course the entire front clip was wreaked...  >:(
nice day huh?..  :flame:

Hey Neal, did you or Kim make it to the party?..

Neal_J

#14
March 31, 2007, 11:10:40 AM
Funny you mention wheelwell trim, Dave -  I remembered how happy I was when I finally found a left rear molding to complete the set!  I think that took like 3 years!!

Nope, I skipped the Hell's Angels' 50th anniversary bash.  They're sissies...I hang with real bad-asses.

Can I get a Hell-Yea?

Scarface Neal

Brock Samson

#15
April 01, 2007, 09:46:57 AM
they gave the photog a few seconds to take pics of the line outside the party then gave her the bums rush...
seems noone likes the damn liberal media..  :-\


update:
the cops busted the party last night and hauled away a ton of fireworks...
literally a ton..

damn their allways spoiling a great party!  :flame:
this hijack is now over..
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