1970 Challenger reproduction Headlight Bezels

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Offline Richie61

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1970 Challenger reproduction Headlight Bezels
« on: November 14, 2005 - 08:44:13 PM »
Have you guys seen these! They look awesome!
http://www.tuffwheelrestoration.com/bezels.html




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Re: 1970 Challenger reproduction Headlight Bezels
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2005 - 08:50:33 PM »


Now you tell me.........lol They look great and it's even better to see that they are making repros!!

Wonder how long before we see grilles?
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Re: 1970 Challenger reproduction Headlight Bezels
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2005 - 10:07:39 PM »
Holy crap, did you see those things are going for $425.00!!  hope you need em bad if you are gonna pay that much.
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Re: 1970 Challenger reproduction Headlight Bezels
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2005 - 10:39:52 PM »
LOL. I saw a "used" one for $395. Ha ha (1) used one....

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Re: 1970 Challenger reproduction Headlight Bezels
« Reply #4 on: November 17, 2005 - 10:53:57 PM »
The ones I have on my car will be sent out to be re-anodized and pounded back into shape. Without seeing them I got an estimate from the guy at $450. But I  would still rather have the original parts on the car.
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Re: 1970 Challenger reproduction Headlight Bezels
« Reply #5 on: November 18, 2005 - 01:01:02 PM »
  I'd like to eventually have my original headlight bezels redone as well but i have doubts as to how repairable they are. I'd like to have my grille restored at the same time. A fair bit of coinage but at least they'd all be the original pieces.
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Re: 1970 Challenger reproduction Headlight Bezels
« Reply #6 on: November 18, 2005 - 08:14:11 PM »
  I'd like to eventually have my original headlight bezels redone as well but i have doubts as to how repairable they are. I'd like to have my grille restored at the same time. A fair bit of coinage but at least they'd all be the original pieces.


I talk with the guy at http://www.anobrite.com/ And told him the condition of my bezels. It looks as if somebody took a hammer to them and he said right around $450.00 to reshape and re- anodize them. I know its a lot of cash but I would much rather have the original item.
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Re: 1970 Challenger reproduction Headlight Bezels
« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2005 - 10:38:22 AM »
 Yip mine are in similar shape...where your driver side bezel is mangled, mine is completely flat; not too surprising considering what they're made of. Thanks for the recommendation...another choice is http://www.alltrim.com/.
  Also instead of repro Wheel Opening moldings i purchased an original set off ebay. Original when possible, y'know...man, i hope i don't start to get too caught up with originality, lol. (tongue planted firmly in cheek)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Dodge-Challenger-Wheel-Well-Trims-RT-SE-70-71_W0QQitemZ8013179296QQcategoryZ33654QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Re: 1970 Challenger reproduction Headlight Bezels
« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2005 - 11:55:42 AM »
Yip mine are in similar shape...where your driver side bezel is mangled, mine is completely flat; not too surprising considering what they're made of. Thanks for the recommendation...another choice is http://www.alltrim.com/.
  Also instead of repro Wheel Opening moldings i purchased an original set off ebay. Original when possible, y'know...man, i hope i don't start to get too caught up with originality, lol. (tongue planted firmly in cheek)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-Dodge-Challenger-Wheel-Well-Trims-RT-SE-70-71_W0QQitemZ8013179296QQcategoryZ33654QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


I still have a set of NOS wheel well trim for a Challenger, mine didn't need them. Wonder what NOS is worth now compared to repro.
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Re: 1970 Challenger reproduction Headlight Bezels
« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2005 - 03:58:32 PM »
I still have a set of NOS wheel well trim for a Challenger, mine didn't need them. Wonder what NOS is worth now compared to repro.


You wouldn't believe it. I've seen them shoot past $500 on E-Bay.

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Re: 1970 Challenger reproduction Headlight Bezels
« Reply #10 on: November 20, 2005 - 09:25:36 AM »

You wouldn't believe it. I've seen them shoot past $500 on E-Bay.

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Good grief!. To be honest I think I bought these back in about 1987 for $124 at my dealer price.  There's gold in the basement, I guess I'll have to see what the dollar does in the future and maybe liquidate some assets.
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2013 Tige' RZR 343hp
2016 PCP Challenger SRT Hellcat