Posted By: KatFysh
Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs - 07/20/11 04:07 PM
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..
Posted By: Challenger 1
Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs - 07/20/11 05:23 PM
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.
Posted By: KatFysh
Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs - 07/20/11 05:31 PM
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?
Posted By: KatFysh
Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs - 07/21/11 04:15 PM
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.
Posted By: HemiRick
Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs - 07/21/11 05:07 PM
AMD is hands down the best metal.
Posted By: DennisH
Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs - 07/22/11 12:49 PM
Buy a finished (West Coast) car and save money.
Posted By: 3twos
Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs - 07/22/11 04:45 PM
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-
Posted By: RoadRunner
Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs - 07/22/11 05:21 PM
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
Posted By: cudabitten
Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs - 07/23/11 02:09 AM
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.
Posted By: KatFysh
Re: Hello, my name is Kevin and it's been 10+ yrs - 07/23/11 05:48 AM
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..
. I dealt with stefan "Elitecustombody" for getting my AMD metal he was the cheapest i found and great service each time i ordered
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. 
Thanks guys.. AMD it is.. 
fit.. 
