Would you spend the money?
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Key word being "project". As in basket case needing everything.
You can still pick up gutted 72-74 Chargers, Darts, etc. in that range.
parksr5
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I would probably buy the turn signals and look around a little more for the lenses and bezels.
Checking out Carlisle is a good idea too. I went two years ago for the first time with a pocket full of cash and found one NOS part for $25- I was bummed.
I've bought a lot of NOS parts for my 69 Road Runner over the past few years so; I know what you're dealing with. I think it's a little different for me though as the car was my Dad's so; I have an emotional attachment to the car and know I'll own it until I die.
In every situation where I found something that I'd not seen before, I regret not buying whatever it was on the spot; I've not found some of it again. If you've seen these parts before a few times, maybe you have some more time to shop around.
I've seen two NOS deck lids for my car in the past that I past on; I've not seen any for sale the last 2-3 years. I wish I would have just bought one of them.
So now, if I have the money and I find it, I buy it.
My recent cringe worthy purchases and a few good buys. FYI- I bought another toy a few months ago (92 Mustang) that needs just a few things like your car.
NOS Carlite Quarter Windows for the 92 $1200
NOS Drip Rail Molding for the 92 $189
NOS Positive Battery Cable for the 92 $300- The cable is about 8 inches long- had a hard time swallowing that one.
NOS Headlight Bezels for the 69 $400 a piece
NOS Grill for the 69 $595
NOS Trunk Extensions for the 69- first and last time I've seen them $392
NOS Antenna Kit for the 69- $225
NOS Door Handles for the 69- $200
NOS Front Armrests and Bezels for the 69 $225
NOS Chrome Domes for Road Wheels $250
NOS Small Stuff -Inside Door Handle $35, Rear Marker Lenses $50
NOS Rear Tail Light Lenses, gaskets and Re-Chromed Original Bezels $290- I felt like I hit the lottery with these.
It's your money. If this will make you happy, go for it.
Checking out Carlisle is a good idea too. I went two years ago for the first time with a pocket full of cash and found one NOS part for $25- I was bummed.
I've bought a lot of NOS parts for my 69 Road Runner over the past few years so; I know what you're dealing with. I think it's a little different for me though as the car was my Dad's so; I have an emotional attachment to the car and know I'll own it until I die.
In every situation where I found something that I'd not seen before, I regret not buying whatever it was on the spot; I've not found some of it again. If you've seen these parts before a few times, maybe you have some more time to shop around.
I've seen two NOS deck lids for my car in the past that I past on; I've not seen any for sale the last 2-3 years. I wish I would have just bought one of them.
So now, if I have the money and I find it, I buy it.
My recent cringe worthy purchases and a few good buys. FYI- I bought another toy a few months ago (92 Mustang) that needs just a few things like your car.
NOS Carlite Quarter Windows for the 92 $1200
NOS Drip Rail Molding for the 92 $189
NOS Positive Battery Cable for the 92 $300- The cable is about 8 inches long- had a hard time swallowing that one.
NOS Headlight Bezels for the 69 $400 a piece
NOS Grill for the 69 $595
NOS Trunk Extensions for the 69- first and last time I've seen them $392
NOS Antenna Kit for the 69- $225
NOS Door Handles for the 69- $200
NOS Front Armrests and Bezels for the 69 $225
NOS Chrome Domes for Road Wheels $250
NOS Small Stuff -Inside Door Handle $35, Rear Marker Lenses $50
NOS Rear Tail Light Lenses, gaskets and Re-Chromed Original Bezels $290- I felt like I hit the lottery with these.
It's your money. If this will make you happy, go for it.
Just how original is your car ? Engine, trans and rear end original or numbers correct ? Original paint, interior with low miles ? If so, these parts would increase the value. Hoever, as someone has said. NOS can be not a pretty as factory parts.
NJRR
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Since you are asking $150k for the car, I would go for it. Someone who is willing to pay your asking price might decide against if they realize those are repops on the car, thinking what else might not be real.
67GTX440
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I would try to find nice NOS parts while you still can. Anything in a chromed repop is going to be a problem and sooner than you may think. I have had the chrome start to lift on repop parts still in the boxes in my garage before they even made it on the car.
XMAN JR
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All im going to say is, that my dad bought new tail light bezels & lenses for his 67 gtx & they don't fit worth ****. Other new chrome parts he bought don't fit either. So I would say get them rechromed.
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