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Offline challenger_73

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Sheet metal Question
« on: September 29, 2009 - 06:20:13 PM »
Can anyone tell me the Quality of the sheet metal parts from Goodmark? Do they fit well? I do Know that AMD makes better panels and such. I was just wondering how Goodmark's quality is.




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Re: Sheet metal Question
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2009 - 07:11:06 PM »
I'm not an authority on the subject, but just from reading here I take it that AMD is better than Goodmark. Fit wise, accuracy of body lines. Are you seeing any difference in pricing?


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Re: Sheet metal Question
« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2009 - 07:12:45 PM »
I'm not an authority on the subject, but just from reading here I take it that AMD is better than Goodmark. Fit wise, accuracy of body lines. Are you seeing any difference in pricing?


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Re: Sheet metal Question
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2009 - 07:47:47 PM »
i have both on my car, and i didnt see a differance.

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Re: Sheet metal Question
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2009 - 11:05:16 AM »
Everyone says that the AMD parts are better than Goodmarks.  I know that at least some of Goodmarks parts are made of a thinner gauge than origonal and that AMD's are the correct gauge.  That said...I have Goodmark full quarters, rear valence, front fenders, as well as a few other structural brackets on my Challenger. 

The quarters needed some work in the gas fill area.  There is also a small raised section in the bodyline that needed to be straightened near the side marker.  The side marker fit really well when I test fit it.  The mounting holes may just need to be opened up slightly for the lense to be perfect.

The front fenders needed a lot more work to fit.  The lower bodyline was off by roughly a 1/2" and required the fender to be cut so the lines would match.  The hood was about a 1/4" higher than the fenders also.  The fenders were cut along the top and moved up...in-line with the hood. 

I don't know when AMD is supposed to have their front fenders available but the talk is that they are going to be a lot better than Goodmark.

 
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Re: Sheet metal Question
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2009 - 12:07:53 PM »
Good to know! I've been hearing that AMD's stuff is better, and that's who I plan on going with.

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