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Re: What parts need reproduced the most
Hey!! Not exactly a reproduction,but someone would be wise to make a 67/68-style hood for 69-72s. They'd sell a whole lot of them.
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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck
Sheet metal parts made from the original gauge metal.
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A lot of myths out there. All the Tri-Plus parts " are" made of same gauge metal. Some patch panels for new trucks (88-98) weigh more than OEM. I believe the same is true for most other companies,but can't say for sure. I believe at first some companies tried cheaping out and underestimated the quality customers demand...such as the first reproduction tailgates. They also skipped a step by not spot welding the inner and outer skins at the indentation. This is where the poor quality reputation on tailgates came from. They are made better now. I think they had a crash-parts mentality where cheaper than OEM is why aftermarket exists. Restoration is a different market and customers are willing to pay for quality (right?). I think companies now see this.
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Last edited by special-K; 11-17-2011 at 09:07 AM.
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