Best Mopar Parts Restoration Companies

[RT70]

To all you Mopar (experts) folks,
I recently purchased a 1970 Dodge Coronet R/T (my first Mopar). I was wondering if you folks can recommend the best Mopar Restoration parts companies to get my parts from? The R/T is in fair condition but I need quite a few parts, ie, interior, exterior, fuel, paint, engine, etc. I want to restore the R/T to near original but I want to be reasonable; I'm not after a show car. Thanks, Richard

 

[DeltaV]

Welcome!

Can you post some pictures of your car?

 

[GetX'd]

Welcome to FBBO - congratulations on your new purchase. There are many, many car parts companies out there to list. You should be more specific and do S as you go aLong. Many different companies for different needs. For a general parts companies I happen to like Summit Racing.

 

[Superb Bee]

How much of your car is there? What are you looking for.
Here is what I consider the tough to find parts, that are not yet repopped, lol.
Grilles (will be repopped again, but so far what I seen is HORRID, you need to have or find good oem grilles)
Rear Bumper

body parts- hoods, Fenders, Quarters, Front valance, deck lids, and tail panels

Front bumper applique (goes over the lower filler bumper, for a painted bumper)

Front Headlight tin shields and the plastic shields, the tin set splash sets are tough to find not junk as are the plastic ones that go right on the headlight mount. both hard finds.

Bumper rubber isolators (these are little rubber wedges that go in the bumper brackets)

Anything OE 70' rallye dash, lol ash trays are tough because they aren't repopped, and easily disappear, radios, glove box lights, and a/c vents all tough, the rest is repopped...

OE side scoops (now repopped, I installed a set on a clone, I prefer the real thing, even I have to fix them.)

Hood latch assemblies

R/t deck lid trim


That's about it lol, if you have them parts GREAT, if you need some of them, start with that list and find them parts (all of which I have duplicates of .

Everything else can be bought new, classic, year one, mega, mcm, ebay, all them sources have tons of the repopped stuff.

70' coronet is a fun car to build, but can be frustrating when you see all the other parts popped and available and you are shaping and welding rear bumpers that should have been thrown away 30 years and 100k miles ago.

good luck.

PS can we see some pics of what you are starting with? An idea of your budget and timeline and how much of the resto you are doing yourself?

 

[threewood]

Readonable and restoration parts for Mopars do not belong in the same sentence.

I like Classic Industries for resto stuff, Summit for engine, drivetrain, mechanical.

 

[daytona kid]

I like Classic Industries for resto stuff, Summit for engine, drivetrain, mechanical.

X2

 

[JimKueneman]

Here is my list based on my last year of restoration.

Cooling: Glen-Ray Radiator
General Restoration: Classic Industries
Specialized Mopar Specific stuff: RestoRick (he has the best door hinges)
Wiring harnesses and stuff I could not find at Classic: Year One (once you buy something you will start getting emails with good discounts, bought most of my wiring at 25% to 30% off)
Engine, Fuel, Mechanical: Summit Racing
Rubber/Weatherstrip goods: Steel Rubber Products (expensive but high quality)
Whiskers and various clips, etc: R/T Specialties
Exhaust: Accurate Exhaust
Interior: Legendary Interiors (OER has some good stuff too, carpet fit perfectly, from Classic)
Vinyl Top: Legendary Interiors
AC: Classic Air
Body Gaskets/Seals/HeaterBox Kits: Detroit Muscle Technologies
Epoxy Primer, Paint, Clear: Southern Polyurethane
Wheels Tires: Cooker Tire
Brakes: RamMan

Here is my thread from Flatbed to today (almost done...)

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/1968-coronet-500-project.114333/

 

[RT70]

Welcome!

Can you post some pictures of your car?

DeltaV, I'll post some photos soon. Thanks, Richard

 

[RT70]

How much of your car is there? What are you looking for.
Here is what I consider the tough to find parts, that are not yet repopped, lol.
Grilles (will be repopped again, but so far what I seen is HORRID, you need to have or find good oem grilles)
Rear Bumper

body parts- hoods, Fenders, Quarters, Front valance, deck lids, and tail panels

Front bumper applique (goes over the lower filler bumper, for a painted bumper)

Front Headlight tin shields and the plastic shields, the tin set splash sets are tough to find not junk as are the plastic ones that go right on the headlight mount. both hard finds.

Bumper rubber isolators (these are little rubber wedges that go in the bumper brackets)

Anything OE 70' rallye dash, lol ash trays are tough because they aren't repopped, and easily disappear, radios, glove box lights, and a/c vents all tough, the rest is repopped...

OE side scoops (now repopped, I installed a set on a clone, I prefer the real thing, even I have to fix them.)

Hood latch assemblies

R/t deck lid trim


That's about it lol, if you have them parts GREAT, if you need some of them, start with that list and find them parts (all of which I have duplicates of .

Everything else can be bought new, classic, year one, mega, mcm, ebay, all them sources have tons of the repopped stuff.

70' coronet is a fun car to build, but can be frustrating when you see all the other parts popped and available and you are shaping and welding rear bumpers that should have been thrown away 30 years and 100k miles ago.

good luck.

PS can we see some pics of what you are starting with? An idea of your budget and timeline and how much of the resto you are doing yourself?

How much of your car is there? What are you looking for.
Here is what I consider the tough to find parts, that are not yet repopped, lol.
Grilles (will be repopped again, but so far what I seen is HORRID, you need to have or find good oem grilles)
Rear Bumper

body parts- hoods, Fenders, Quarters, Front valance, deck lids, and tail panels

Front bumper applique (goes over the lower filler bumper, for a painted bumper)

Front Headlight tin shields and the plastic shields, the tin set splash sets are tough to find not junk as are the plastic ones that go right on the headlight mount. both hard finds.

Bumper rubber isolators (these are little rubber wedges that go in the bumper brackets)

Anything OE 70' rallye dash, lol ash trays are tough because they aren't repopped, and easily disappear, radios, glove box lights, and a/c vents all tough, the rest is repopped...

OE side scoops (now repopped, I installed a set on a clone, I prefer the real thing, even I have to fix them.)

Hood latch assemblies

R/t deck lid trim


That's about it lol, if you have them parts GREAT, if you need some of them, start with that list and find them parts (all of which I have duplicates of .

Everything else can be bought new, classic, year one, mega, mcm, ebay, all them sources have tons of the repopped stuff.

70' coronet is a fun car to build, but can be frustrating when you see all the other parts popped and available and you are shaping and welding rear bumpers that should have been thrown away 30 years and 100k miles ago.

good luck.

PS can we see some pics of what you are starting with? An idea of your budget and timeline and how much of the resto you are doing yourself?

Here is my list based on my last year of restoration.

Cooling: Glen-Ray Radiator
General Restoration: Classic Industries
Specialized Mopar Specific stuff: RestoRick (he has the best door hinges)
Wiring harnesses and stuff I could not find at Classic: Year One (once you buy something you will start getting emails with good discounts, bought most of my wiring at 25% to 30% off)
Engine, Fuel, Mechanical: Summit Racing
Rubber/Weatherstrip goods: Steel Rubber Products (expensive but high quality)
Whiskers and various clips, etc: R/T Specialties
Exhaust: Accurate Exhaust
Interior: Legendary Interiors (OER has some good stuff too, carpet fit perfectly, from Classic)
Vinyl Top: Legendary Interiors
AC: Classic Air
Body Gaskets/Seals/HeaterBox Kits: Detroit Muscle Technologies
Epoxy Primer, Paint, Clear: Southern Polyurethane
Wheels Tires: Cooker Tire
Brakes: RamMan

Here is my thread from Flatbed to today (almost done...)

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/1968-coronet-500-project.114333/

 

[RT70]

Readonable and restoration parts for Mopars do not belong in the same sentence.

I like Classic Industries for resto stuff, Summit for engine, drivetrain, mechanical.

Threewood, You are right, reasonable and restoration parts don't belong together. Thanks for the recommendations, Richard

 

[RT70]

How much of your car is there? What are you looking for.
Superb Bee, the R/T is complete with no rust. I've recently got the car and learning Mopar from scratch. Everything is new to me right down to fluid changes. A lot of parts are fairly worn such as switches, wiper motor, seat fabric, dash, etc. The reason I posted my question was I didn't know what companies were good or bad. Based on previous cars (Impala SS, GTO, Gran Sports) I've had I can do 60-70% of the work. My budget is somewhat limited, but I'm estimating 2 years to be done. That will allow me to extend the costs. I'll post pic's soon. Remember this R/T is a 20 ft car, looks great till you get close, Richard

Wanted to thank you for that excellent list of R/T parts. As I've searched the internet for parts, I've noted how costly and how limited R/T parts are.
Here is what I consider the tough to find parts, that are not yet repopped, lol.
Grilles (will be repopped again, but so far what I seen is HORRID, you need to have or find good oem grilles)
Rear Bumper

body parts- hoods, Fenders, Quarters, Front valance, deck lids, and tail panels

Front bumper applique (goes over the lower filler bumper, for a painted bumper)

Front Headlight tin shields and the plastic shields, the tin set splash sets are tough to find not junk as are the plastic ones that go right on the headlight mount. both hard finds.

Bumper rubber isolators (these are little rubber wedges that go in the bumper brackets)

Anything OE 70' rallye dash, lol ash trays are tough because they aren't repopped, and easily disappear, radios, glove box lights, and a/c vents all tough, the rest is repopped...

OE side scoops (now repopped, I installed a set on a clone, I prefer the real thing, even I have to fix them.)

Hood latch assemblies

R/t deck lid trim


That's about it lol, if you have them parts GREAT, if you need some of them, start with that list and find them parts (all of which I have duplicates of .

Everything else can be bought new, classic, year one, mega, mcm, ebay, all them sources have tons of the repopped stuff.

70' coronet is a fun car to build, but can be frustrating when you see all the other parts popped and available and you are shaping and welding rear bumpers that should have been thrown away 30 years and 100k miles ago.

good luck.

PS can we see some pics of what you are starting with? An idea of your budget and timeline and how much of the resto you are doing yourself?

 

[RT70]

How much of your car is there? What are you looking for.
Here is what I consider the tough to find parts, that are not yet repopped, lol.
Grilles (will be repopped again, but so far what I seen is HORRID, you need to have or find good oem grilles)
Rear Bumper

body parts- hoods, Fenders, Quarters, Front valance, deck lids, and tail panels

Front bumper applique (goes over the lower filler bumper, for a painted bumper)

Front Headlight tin shields and the plastic shields, the tin set splash sets are tough to find not junk as are the plastic ones that go right on the headlight mount. both hard finds.

Bumper rubber isolators (these are little rubber wedges that go in the bumper brackets)

Anything OE 70' rallye dash, lol ash trays are tough because they aren't repopped, and easily disappear, radios, glove box lights, and a/c vents all tough, the rest is repopped...

OE side scoops (now repopped, I installed a set on a clone, I prefer the real thing, even I have to fix them.)

Hood latch assemblies

R/t deck lid trim


That's about it lol, if you have them parts GREAT, if you need some of them, start with that list and find them parts (all of which I have duplicates of .

Everything else can be bought new, classic, year one, mega, mcm, ebay, all them sources have tons of the repopped stuff.

70' coronet is a fun car to build, but can be frustrating when you see all the other parts popped and available and you are shaping and welding rear bumpers that should have been thrown away 30 years and 100k miles ago.

good luck.

PS can we see some pics of what you are starting with? An idea of your budget and timeline and how much of the resto you are doing yourself?

I was having a problem responding to your post, so please bare with me. Hope I got my response out to you this time!!
Superb Bee, the R/T is complete with no rust. I've recently got the car and learning Mopar from scratch. Everything is new to me right down to fluid changes. A lot of parts are fairly worn such as switches, wiper motor, seat fabric, dash, etc. The reason I posted my question was I didn't know what companies were good or bad. Based on previous cars (Impala SS, GTO, Gran Sports) I've had I can do 60-70% of the work. My budget is somewhat limited, but I'm estimating 2 years to be done. That will allow me to extend the costs. I'll post pic's soon. Remember this R/T is a 20 ft car, looks great till you get close, Richard

 

[RT70]

How much of your car is there? What are you looking for.
Here is what I consider the tough to find parts, that are not yet repopped, lol.
Grilles (will be repopped again, but so far what I seen is HORRID, you need to have or find good oem grilles)
Rear Bumper

body parts- hoods, Fenders, Quarters, Front valance, deck lids, and tail panels

Front bumper applique (goes over the lower filler bumper, for a painted bumper)

Front Headlight tin shields and the plastic shields, the tin set splash sets are tough to find not junk as are the plastic ones that go right on the headlight mount. both hard finds.

Bumper rubber isolators (these are little rubber wedges that go in the bumper brackets)

Anything OE 70' rallye dash, lol ash trays are tough because they aren't repopped, and easily disappear, radios, glove box lights, and a/c vents all tough, the rest is repopped...

OE side scoops (now repopped, I installed a set on a clone, I prefer the real thing, even I have to fix them.)

Hood latch assemblies

R/t deck lid trim


That's about it lol, if you have them parts GREAT, if you need some of them, start with that list and find them parts (all of which I have duplicates of .

Everything else can be bought new, classic, year one, mega, mcm, ebay, all them sources have tons of the repopped stuff.

70' coronet is a fun car to build, but can be frustrating when you see all the other parts popped and available and you are shaping and welding rear bumpers that should have been thrown away 30 years and 100k miles ago.

good luck.

PS can we see some pics of what you are starting with? An idea of your budget and timeline and how much of the resto you are doing yourself?

Here is my list based on my last year of restoration.

Cooling: Glen-Ray Radiator
General Restoration: Classic Industries
Specialized Mopar Specific stuff: RestoRick (he has the best door hinges)
Wiring harnesses and stuff I could not find at Classic: Year One (once you buy something you will start getting emails with good discounts, bought most of my wiring at 25% to 30% off)
Engine, Fuel, Mechanical: Summit Racing
Rubber/Weatherstrip goods: Steel Rubber Products (expensive but high quality)
Whiskers and various clips, etc: R/T Specialties
Exhaust: Accurate Exhaust
Interior: Legendary Interiors (OER has some good stuff too, carpet fit perfectly, from Classic)
Vinyl Top: Legendary Interiors
AC: Classic Air
Body Gaskets/Seals/HeaterBox Kits: Detroit Muscle Technologies
Epoxy Primer, Paint, Clear: Southern Polyurethane
Wheels Tires: Cooker Tire
Brakes: RamMan

Here is my thread from Flatbed to today (almost done...)

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/threads/1968-coronet-500-project.114333/

 

[RT70]

Jim,
thanks for your recommendations, exactly what I was looking for. I also read your project history and how you've done things. This will be very helpful to me. The car looks great.
Richard

 

[RT70]

Welcome!

Can you post some pictures of your car?

DeltaV, I'll give it try at posting pic's. This post is the 3 pic's of 6.

Welcome to FBBO - congratulations on your new purchase. There are many, many car parts companies out there to list. You should be more specific and do S as you go aLong. Many different companies for different needs. For a general parts companies I happen to like Summit Racing.

Welcome to FBBO - congratulations on your new purchase. There are many, many car parts companies out there to list. You should be more specific and do S as you go aLong. Many different companies for different needs. For a general parts companies I happen to like Summit Racing.

GetX'd, thanks, Richard

 

[69bfan]

Richard,
I have been actively involved in the restoration and manufacturing of parts for these cars for over 28 years now. There can be a tremendous difference in quality of very similar parts, for example window felts. Sometimes the most expensive is not the best, but like the old saying, you get what you pay for. I would suggest trying to reuse, repurpose, restore or whatever as much of the original components as possible. We have specialized in making weatherstripping and I have to say that none of the reproduction door and roof rail seals fit as nicely as the originals. Same goes for the dash bezels, tail lamp bezels and the list goes on. Also, just because it carries the "Official License by Chrysler" logo does not make it any better of a product. Generally the part will be somewhat of better quality, but it is not a definite. The company that I am involved with has all of the products carrying logos and such licensed and most people would have no ideal on the cost associated with the process. That is the reason why most of the reproduction lens do not carry the logos and part numbers. So if your looking to keep that area accurate, then your going to have to use good used ones or find NOS.
As your finding out, the Chrysler market place is much more expensive than the GM market place. They can all be expensive, but like mentioned earlier, unique pieces that only apply to one body style and model year just further drives the price up.
Also as you discovered in any restoration, it is vital to find people who know there product line. I have been around these cars all of my life and grew up with them when they were new. The Chrysler line will have more variations than there GM and Ford counterparts. So never so never. Also, even in my world of selling and manufacturing parts for these cars, find people who are actually hands on and not just an order taker at a phone desk.
Good luck with the car and it appears that it needs very little. There is a ton of knowledge and information out there for you to fall back on.
Richard

 

[RT70]

3 of 6 pic's, Richard

Richard,
I have been actively involved in the restoration and manufacturing of parts for these cars for over 28 years now. There can be a tremendous difference in quality of very similar parts, for example window felts. Sometimes the most expensive is not the best, but like the old saying, you get what you pay for. I would suggest trying to reuse, repurpose, restore or whatever as much of the original components as possible. We have specialized in making weatherstripping and I have to say that none of the reproduction door and roof rail seals fit as nicely as the originals. Same goes for the dash bezels, tail lamp bezels and the list goes on. Also, just because it carries the "Official License by Chrysler" logo does not make it any better of a product. Generally the part will be somewhat of better quality, but it is not a definite. The company that I am involved with has all of the products carrying logos and such licensed and most people would have no ideal on the cost associated with the process. That is the reason why most of the reproduction lens do not carry the logos and part numbers. So if your looking to keep that area accurate, then your going to have to use good used ones or find NOS.
As your finding out, the Chrysler market place is much more expensive than the GM market place. They can all be expensive, but like mentioned earlier, unique pieces that only apply to one body style and model year just further drives the price up.
Also as you discovered in any restoration, it is vital to find people who know there product line. I have been around these cars all of my life and grew up with them when they were new. The Chrysler line will have more variations than there GM and Ford counterparts. So never so never. Also, even in my world of selling and manufacturing parts for these cars, find people who are actually hands on and not just an order taker at a phone desk.
Good luck with the car and it appears that it needs very little. There is a ton of knowledge and information out there for you to fall back on.
Richard

69bfan, I wasn't that surprised by the lack of available parts and/or the COST! I haven't seen a 70 R/T on the road in a few years. Also, I noted that Chrysler didn't make a lot of them. There is a couple wrecking yards nearby that specialize in 50-70 old stuff. I really like it when I find NOS products which doesn't happen much. I'm like you, I save everything and attempt to restore original parts. Did I understand you correctly that you are involved in weather stripping products??? Do you have a company name and catalog??? When I get to the interior, I'd be interested!! Thanks for all the info in your post. Richard

 

[69bfan]

Richard,
I sent you a private message last night with some information. Let me know if it did not come across. What many people do not realize is that there may be one to three different manufactures for one product. So you will have Soft Seal, Metro and Steele buying the same weatherstripping and placing in their packaging. No different than going to the Walmart and purchasing the store brand vs the more better known product brand. Also, everyone believes that the pieces should be readily available at the same price as the competition. Go to your local cruise in or show and see how many 70 Chevelles or 70 Mustangs are sitting there. You may have to go to several events before you see your first 70 Charger or 70 Road Runner and seeing a 70 Super Bee is even more difficult and even tougher to spot would be a 70 Coronet RT. All of the brands are special and we can learn from each other and enjoy the experience.
Good Luck,
Richard

 

[RT70]

Richard,
I sent you a private message last night with some information. Let me know if it did not come across. What many people do not realize is that there may be one to three different manufactures for one product. So you will have Soft Seal, Metro and Steele buying the same weatherstripping and placing in their packaging. No different than going to the Walmart and purchasing the store brand vs the more better known product brand. Also, everyone believes that the pieces should be readily available at the same price as the competition. Go to your local cruise in or show and see how many 70 Chevelles or 70 Mustangs are sitting there. You may have to go to several events before you see your first 70 Charger or 70 Road Runner and seeing a 70 Super Bee is even more difficult and even tougher to spot would be a 70 Coronet RT. All of the brands are special and we can learn from each other and enjoy the experience.
Good Luck,
Richard

Richard, I didn't receive your private message. Last night I had a heck of time answering posts and took forever to download the pictures. I'm 65 yrs old, and maybe I was having mental issues?? I'd like to see that message; could I have goofed something up?? Richard

 

[RT70]

Richard,
I sent you a private message last night with some information. Let me know if it did not come across. What many people do not realize is that there may be one to three different manufactures for one product. So you will have Soft Seal, Metro and Steele buying the same weatherstripping and placing in their packaging. No different than going to the Walmart and purchasing the store brand vs the more better known product brand. Also, everyone believes that the pieces should be readily available at the same price as the competition. Go to your local cruise in or show and see how many 70 Chevelles or 70 Mustangs are sitting there. You may have to go to several events before you see your first 70 Charger or 70 Road Runner and seeing a 70 Super Bee is even more difficult and even tougher to spot would be a 70 Coronet RT. All of the brands are special and we can learn from each other and enjoy the experience.
Good Luck,
Richard

Richard, apologize, I just figured out how to find your message on this forum. I'll respond very soon, thanks, Richard