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70-71 E-Body Conv Top Latches/Receiver-Sun-visor Plates #1517093
10/14/13 12:19 AM
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See photos. I went ahead and bought the repop latches and plates. I feel they are VERY nice reproductions. Given the condition of my originals, I didn't feel it was worth the $$$ in trying to get them restored and looking new. That being said, the plating on the new repros is significantly different than my originals. The repros have a "satin" finish (which I understand/believe to be correct), while the chrome on my originals, although 43 years old and mildly to heavily pitted, has a shinier finish (as if they were once "mirror chrome" as a bumper for instance). I don't know if they were mirror chrome originally, or if someone at sometime had them re-chromed, or polished. Regardless, I am more than happy with the repops. Regarding the sun-visor rods: Does anyone know the correct arrangement of the various hardware pieces that attach the rod to the plate? They did come attached when I received them, so I know how the arrangement was, but I don't know if they were just arbitrarily attached. As you can see in the photos, there is quite a difference with the hardware between original and repop. The biggest difference being that the repops don't use/have rubber bushings, but rather two conical shaped spring washers. If anyone can share any advice on this, it would be much appreciated. Thanks.




















Re: 70-71 E-Body Conv Top Latches/Receiver-Sun-visor Plates [Re: filmsurgeon] #1517094
10/14/13 12:44 AM
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Thanks for sharing. Who is actually making those?


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Re: 70-71 E-Body Conv Top Latches/Receiver-Sun-visor Plates [Re: 71TA] #1517095
10/14/13 01:34 AM
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Quote:

Thanks for sharing. Who is actually making those?




Hey Jim,
I don't know "who" arranged to have these made, but I will bet that they're manufactured in China. The sellers include just about everyone from PGClassic, BE&A, Roseville, Classic Industries, etc. etc. I purchased from PG when they ran their 25% Off Labor Day weekend discount, which included free shipping (and of course for me, no sales tax either). I couldn't pass up the deal, and I had been wanting/planning to buy these for quite some time. The time was right and so was the price.

Re: 70-71 E-Body Conv Top Latches/Receiver-Sun-visor Plates [Re: filmsurgeon] #1517096
10/14/13 08:07 AM
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i bit the bullet too one the same parts because i didn`t have sunvisor plates at all-i haven`t tried installing anything yet but i fully understand your questions...and it has got me worried. the items are pricey and i would expect a great reproduction for the price. i`ll keep an eye on this thread.
have you tried to install any of this?
i don`t need any more odd shaped paperweights.
best of luck
frank.

Re: 70-71 E-Body Conv Top Latches/Receiver-Sun-visor Plates [Re: filmsurgeon] #1517097
10/14/13 08:13 AM
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I agree,they do look nice!

Well FWIW, my '71's original visor attachment is the same as the repops. So either they were different in 1970 and they improved the design (so the repops used the improved design), or maybe yours have been altered at some stage, that would be my guess, but regardless I would use the repops as they are.

Re: 70-71 E-Body Conv Top Latches/Receiver-Sun-visor Plates [Re: Gavin] #1517098
10/14/13 01:52 PM
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I agree too that my original 71's look like the repops

Re: 70-71 E-Body Conv Top Latches/Receiver-Sun-visor Plates [Re: 1cuda] #1517099
10/14/13 09:43 PM
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Recently installed the plates on my 70. They look and fit great. Seems to be one of the better fitting and looking repop parts available, but they should be for the money.

Re: 70-71 E-Body Conv Top Latches/Receiver-Sun-visor Plates [Re: 70cudaMD] #2339507
07/19/17 02:39 AM
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Hi folks. I know this is a very old post, but I wanted to keep the thread intact. Sorry, but it has been a very long time since I've been on the Cuda-Challenger site. Ever since getting back to work nearly 3 years ago, I have not had time to work on my car, or stay active on Forum Sites/Message Boards. In late November 2016, the car got picked up to be finished. We're at the point of installing the new Receiver/SunVisor Plates. I'm hoping that the members here (especially the convertible owners) can help me out with some photos. I'd like to see close-up photos of how good/bad the "fit" is of the receiver plates. Specifically how the fit is on the sides where the plates meet with the center and corner interior windshield trim. Sorry the photos from the earlier posts don't show up. I just updated my Photo Bucket account, but the photos still don't show. I also posted back then to the Cuda-Challenger site. If you want to see that, here's the link.
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=95651.0







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