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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2013 16:05:03 GMT -5
I have re-done a couple using spray cans, attempting to duplicate the original look. While they came out looking great, rattle can paint is not durable. Within 6 months they will look like crap again. Might last a little longer on a garage kept car. Next set I do, will be done with catalyzed spray gun paint. My tail lights and grills were done a few years ago and still look great. Like you said, a garage kept car will last longer. Once they were painted I took them to the body shop and had them clear coated.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2013 16:06:53 GMT -5
Looks great! Hide aways give it a great look. That's an exciting change. I'm going to paint mine eventually. What kind of paint? Spray can ? Anything special for better adhesive? Sent from my PC36100 using proboards Thanks Brigond, I did a lot of sanding and that was about it. Down the post I listed what color and type paint I used.
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Post by JimmyB on Jul 22, 2013 22:14:45 GMT -5
Looks really great Makes you wonder why they stopped offering hideaways ...
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Post by DynoDave on Jul 23, 2013 8:09:18 GMT -5
Looks really great Makes you wonder why they stopped offering hideaways ... They do look sharp, and I love them...on just about any car. My guess would be cost to manufacture/price to sell them for one thing. Lots of parts...expensive to engineer, manufacture, and a logistical PIA for the plant...lots of labor to assemble. After '72, these were a C body only item, where higher sticker prices on upper trim level Dodges and Chryslers could better support the cost of such a system. My second guess...repair costs. I'll bet these things were expensive for Chrysler to keep running under warranty, and expensive for customers to maintain after warranty (customer dis-satisfier).
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Post by brigond on Jul 23, 2013 11:07:47 GMT -5
Im guessing that this was an option that folks back then wanted and thought of as cool. But. If you were trying to keep cost down , this was one of the least necessary options. There was probably low demand for it. If my bad memory serves me , all first generations and 1968 ,2nd gen, had them standard. Option from 69 to72. Mine seem intact and are working fine . I can also offer pictures to those installing them . Just don't ask me for any technical info . When it comes to electrical.....I know didly! I get mesmerized by electrical drawings like the one Nacho posted. lol Sent from my PC36100 using proboards
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2013 15:57:30 GMT -5
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Post by purplecharger on Aug 17, 2013 17:03:39 GMT -5
Found out my torque convertor bolts had loosened up and were very loose
Am really thinking about using Loctite on the threads
Maybe making tooooo much power now
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Post by brigond on Aug 17, 2013 18:56:52 GMT -5
Well , not much . I still have to find time to simply place the glove box liner and door back in after the new dash vent install. Next thing will be to remove the steering wheel and find out why my horn beeps when i turn the steering wheel. I believe my charger thinks its a road runner. ;D Sent from my PC36100 using proboards
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2013 12:37:05 GMT -5
Wiper refills and electric trunk latch.
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Post by purplecharger on Sept 28, 2013 13:36:53 GMT -5
Today I scored big time
Got the back window trim for the R/T the textured one Two front fenders so I can fix a spare set of fenders and a nice set of windshield wiper arms. The tabs that hold the arm to the car were not missed up either And at Bobish price too Having a Great day!
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