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Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs #1036388 07/20/11 12:07 PM 07/20/11 12:07 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,116 Falconer, NY KatFysh OP master
KatFysh OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,116 Falconer, NY	since I did this last.. I see alot of new companies that have alot of new products.. I have a '70 Barracuda I'll soon be working on but I like to collect all the needed parts before starting the work. I need items like, 1/4's, floors, 1 rear frame rail, etc, etc.. My questions are who has the best quality parts for the best prices..I've seen on eBay there are a few 1/4 panels that are complete {up the pillar and to the trunk opening} and some floors that are in sections or complete pans. How are the fitments of these panels? The last time I did this, I "Pro-Streeted" the car. Floor pans were not an issue, I put a large 22 gallon fuel in the trunk, 1/4 panel skins, 'glass front fenders, wheel tubs, etc. This time around, I'm going the "stock" approach. I'm still up in the air about going to the Nats. But if I do, I'll be comparing what everyone is selling. Doubt I'll be doing any purchasing yet.. When you decide to quit, THAT is the moment when you would've succeeded..

Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs [Re: KatFysh] #1036389 07/20/11 01:23 PM 07/20/11 01:23 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	imo I think it is a mistake to buy too much ahead. Plans change and it is not the best thing to have too much stock on hand. Buy as you need it is a better plan.

Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs [Re: Challenger 1] #1036390 07/20/11 01:31 PM 07/20/11 01:31 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,116 Falconer, NY KatFysh OP master
KatFysh OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,116 Falconer, NY	I am "planning" on getting the floor pans and trunk 1st. My intent is to do a possible mini tub and add sub frame connectors. Then I "plan" on the frame rail{s} and 1/4 panels.. Or should I do the frame rails 1st? When you decide to quit, THAT is the moment when you would've succeeded..

Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs [Re: KatFysh] #1036391 07/21/11 12:15 PM 07/21/11 12:15 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,116 Falconer, NY KatFysh OP master
KatFysh OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,116 Falconer, NY	So nobody has any input on a company with better quality parts? I was curious about Goodmark or AMD.. I bought from Year One previously and was okay with the parts and workmanship, but like I said, that was 10+ years ago. When you decide to quit, THAT is the moment when you would've succeeded..

Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs [Re: KatFysh] #1036392 07/21/11 01:07 PM 07/21/11 01:07 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,848 Memphis HemiRick master
HemiRick master Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,848 Memphis	AMD is hands down the best metal. Take care, Rick 68 Coronet R/T 440 & 68 Charger 528 Hemi,and 5 Challengers! 6 cyl, 318, 360, 383, 451

Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs [Re: HemiRick] #1036393 07/21/11 01:56 PM 07/21/11 01:56 PM
Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,826 NY usa 5 540challenger master
540challenger master 5 Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,826 NY usa	Quote: AMD is hands down the best metal. X2 i used AMD 1/4's trunk, deck filler and deck lid and i very happy with it on my challenger. The only none AMD parts was the rear valence from good mark . I dealt with stefan "Elitecustombody" for getting my AMD metal he was the cheapest i found and great service each time i ordered

Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs [Re: Challenger 1] #1036394 07/21/11 02:53 PM 07/21/11 02:53 PM
Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,322 Michigan C crlush pro stock
crlush pro stock C Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,322 Michigan	Quote: imo I think it is a mistake to buy too much ahead. Plans change and it is not the best thing to have too much stock on hand. Buy as you need it is a better plan. also sometimes there's quality issues, and you already had the parts for a couple years some companies don't want to deal with returns. Unless your buying nos I would just buy the parts when needed.

Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs [Re: crlush] #1036395 07/22/11 08:49 AM 07/22/11 08:49 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,278 San Jose, California D DennisH Vacation
DennisH Vacation D Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,278 San Jose, California	Buy a finished (West Coast) car and save money.

Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs [Re: DennisH ] #1036396 07/22/11 11:25 AM 07/22/11 11:25 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,116 Falconer, NY KatFysh OP master
KatFysh OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,116 Falconer, NY	Quote: Buy a finished (West Coast) car and save money. Where's the FUN in that?? Thanks guys.. AMD it is.. When you decide to quit, THAT is the moment when you would've succeeded..

Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs [Re: KatFysh] #1036397 07/22/11 12:45 PM 07/22/11 12:45 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,905 Minnesota 3twos master
3twos master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,905 Minnesota	Hey Kevin, good luck with your new project. Those 70 'cuda's for some reason are my favorite year It may be a while until you get the metal work done but let me know if you need any grill stuff as I have some bezels ans stainless trim. Al- Al & Sheila

Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs [Re: KatFysh] #1036398 07/22/11 01:21 PM 07/22/11 01:21 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,138 East Aurora (Buffalo) NY RoadRunner master
RoadRunner master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,138 East Aurora (Buffalo) NY	I ordered a ton of stuff for my 68 Road Runner from AMD. I took advantage of an offer by a vendor here and got some good pricing and delivery. The parts look very good. I won't know about fitment until this winter, but I don't see anything grossly off. There are some minor details that bug me on the quarters, but not enough to worry about it. One piece trunk looks good. I don't think you would go wrong with AMD stuff. You could use the shipping cost excuse to justify the trip to the nationals 68 Road Runner (383/4speed, post car w/decor pkg) - Major Project 69 Road Runner w/472 Hemi & 4 speed. 70 Challenger R/T SE EF8 w/ V9J, U - A32 - Major Project 2023 Ford Mach 1

Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs [Re: RoadRunner] #1036399 07/22/11 05:40 PM 07/22/11 05:40 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,462 Mrytle Beach SC J johnscudashop pro stock
johnscudashop pro stock J Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,462 Mrytle Beach SC

Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs [Re: KatFysh] #1036400 07/22/11 10:09 PM 07/22/11 10:09 PM
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 958 eastern, pa. C cudabitten super stock
cudabitten super stock C Joined: May 2008 Posts: 958 eastern, pa.	Dont buy AMD outer wheel wells if you don't have to. They were a waste of money as they dont fit the original inner wheel well curve and they don't match the curve of the AMD quarter panels.

Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs [Re: cudabitten] #1036401 07/22/11 11:50 PM 07/22/11 11:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18,632 jersey shore F flypaper I hate Texas
flypaper I hate Texas F Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 18,632 jersey shore	Quote: Dont buy AMD outer wheel wells if you don't have to. They were a waste of money as they dont fit the original inner wheel well curve and they don't match the curve of the AMD quarter panels. 110% i said something before about it on here and one of the big distributors saw it and he talked to them and had me contact them.. i have pm'd, emailed,talked to them on the phone and also i have sent pics to them. they have told me they revised them once in the past and would not tell me why. they made several semi promises to me to replace them on thier dime, but would never commit it was always, we will have to check and get back to you. then they just blew me off i didn't expect much anyway... i should follow up and bust thier stones but i have better things to waste time on. like making these fit.. you can make them fit to the radius ok but you need to cut off all of the locating tabs and move them around. all i can say its better then a flat piece of metal and a hammer but not by much!!!

Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs [Re: flypaper] #1036402 07/23/11 01:48 AM 07/23/11 01:48 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,116 Falconer, NY KatFysh OP master
KatFysh OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,116 Falconer, NY	Thanks guys. This is what I was hoping for.. 1 good thing, both sides inner and outer wheel housings are in nice useable shape..Al, I'll keep that in mind.. I have thought about the Nats and saving the shipping.. When you decide to quit, THAT is the moment when you would've succeeded..

Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs [Re: KatFysh] #1036403 07/23/11 09:48 AM 07/23/11 09:48 AM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,278 San Jose, California D DennisH Vacation
DennisH Vacation D Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 5,278 San Jose, California	Quote: Quote: Buy a finished (West Coast) car and save money. Where's the FUN in that?? Thanks guys.. AMD it is.. It's called miles of smiles and your wallet. I bought a decent running solid car and it took 23 years to get it where it is now. A smilin ride. To do it again, I'd go in hock and buy the best finished car that I could. Enjoy the ride, there is only so much time.

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