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Offline 70chall440

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Best interior panels for a Cuda
« on: May 22, 2018 - 04:06:45 PM »
As the title says, I am looking for the best place to get new interior panels. I have done some interweb surfing and find them to be plentiful but I suspect quality is an issue. I see things like "OE quality" which would indicate they are the same as the originals and then there is "standard" which I am not sure means but I suspect not as good as OE.

Anyone have any suggestions? I would like to use the collective experience of the forum to try and minimize the "oh crap" experience. I also know that more expensive doesnt mean better quality, so I am asking for some assistance.

thanks in advance.
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70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
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Offline redo1973

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Re: Best interior panels for a Cuda
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2018 - 10:41:03 PM »
I bought the quarter panels and doors through Roseville Moparts (Michigan).  Sorry but I can't remember the manufacturer but they claimed these to be high quality (I trust them). A couple comments, the quarter panels fit nicely and the holes lined up.  There is a center hole that seem a little large so I had to finesse a screw/washer to tighten it without pulling through.  I had bought the panel with  felt and the chrome piece has some burrs.  I filed it down and put painters tape on the metal trim and then duct tape while I dry fitted.

I'll be working with the door panels this weekend. The black color shade looked decent but I can get you pictures if you wish.

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Re: Best interior panels for a Cuda
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2018 - 12:58:04 AM »
Thanks, thats helpful. I need to see if they have a discount (I believe they do for members).
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
Past Mopars
9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

Offline redo1973

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Re: Best interior panels for a Cuda
« Reply #3 on: May 23, 2018 - 08:41:37 PM »
Yes, there is a discount for forum members.  Ask for Dave or Jonathon.

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Re: Best interior panels for a Cuda
« Reply #4 on: May 23, 2018 - 11:25:01 PM »
Thanks
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
Past Mopars
9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

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Re: Best interior panels for a Cuda
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2018 - 05:23:10 PM »
I believe the metro brand replacement panels were the best.
If you can find them. I think I remember reading there not being made anymore, but some one might have some back stock.

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Re: Best interior panels for a Cuda
« Reply #6 on: May 24, 2018 - 06:11:42 PM »
Thanks, I appreciate the information.
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
Past Mopars
9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

Offline redo1973

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Re: Best interior panels for a Cuda
« Reply #7 on: May 24, 2018 - 10:07:48 PM »
I believe that "Metro" is the brand I bought from Roseville bought not sure if they stock them regularly or as needed.

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Re: Best interior panels for a Cuda
« Reply #8 on: May 25, 2018 - 12:29:18 AM »
I will look into it harder soon, I am trying to get some other things sorted at the moment.
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
Past Mopars
9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

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Re: Best interior panels for a Cuda
« Reply #9 on: May 25, 2018 - 03:01:14 PM »
Dave at roseville parts is the way to go.
I purchased the Metro panels from them in Red on their first run. 
Great looking panels.  No I have not fitted them yet. 

I don't believe there are any more colors available and I don't think they have made that many more of them.
You would probably be better off to go ahead and find a set of these before they are gone. 
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Re: Best interior panels for a Cuda
« Reply #10 on: May 25, 2018 - 03:01:43 PM »
And Dave is great to deal with.  Gladly give roseville my money.
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Re: Best interior panels for a Cuda
« Reply #11 on: May 25, 2018 - 03:26:50 PM »
Fortunately I am looking for black so the color isnt an issue. I have bought some other thing from them and they have always been great.
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
Past Mopars
9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)