My Challenger R/T was originally FF4 "light green metallic" with a V1F "green vinyl top" (w/one darker green repaint)
here's the best pic(s) of the top when I got the car, but I removed its remains & didn't save a piece :headbang:
this WSS was on Craigslist recently - it is also FF4/V1F & looks pretty original :dunno:
& a picture of Ledgendary's E-body green vinyl top "boar grain", but it is not available in a "wide seam" Challenger version
so, what color was it when "NEW" & does anyone have a picture of "survivor" '70 green top on a '70 Challenger or Barracuda
Creme car but factory green roof.
Dan, your bottom picture looks like the right colour. I needed one for my F8 1970 Challenger. They were not reproduced and I ended up having one custom made for me by SMS FABRICS IN Oregon. Took over two years to arrive after it was paid in full. On + side they made me one an it turned out nice.
Nice to see that Legendary is finally reproducing them. A few years ago they told me that it would never be reproduced and they are the ones that told me about SMS.
Quote from: 750-h2 on April 30, 2018, 02:42:21 PM
Nice to see that Legendary is finally reproducing them. A few years ago they told me that it would never be reproduced and they are the ones that told me about SMS.
this is the same story I've heard quite often for the past 20 or so years :-[ that will be great if they are now available!!
The original is maybe 5% darker and the grain is a little "less" then the reproduction, but overall I think it's a pretty decent match. When I ordered it, I just asked for green and that's what I got....
The Legendary grain is different. But i guess that's as good as it gets for now.
I just joined the forum and saw this discussion. Are you saying you can now get a a wide seam antique green vinyl top other than SMS? I was going to Order one from them but sure don't want to wait 2 years to get it. I am restoring a F8 1970 Challenger R/T that came with that top.
Thanks I will check back with them. I just ordered my interior from them a couple months ago which just arrived last week. At that time they said they didn't have the correct material for my headliner and only carried the narrow seam antique green vinyl top.
I would like to tour the SMS facility. They seem to have/find some pretty obscure material.
Yet they seem to fly under the radar. I mean not much advertising. :dunno:
Quote from: F8RT on June 03, 2018, 08:54:29 PM
Thanks I will check back with them. I just ordered my interior from them a couple months ago which just arrived last week. At that time they said they didn't have the correct material for my headliner and only carried the narrow seam antique green vinyl top.
I better check the top I got then.....I ordered a wide seam.... :thinking:
Quote from: GY3R/T on May 01, 2018, 07:16:31 AM
The Legendary grain is different. But i guess that's as good as it gets for now.
Dan, My friend has a 70 Challenger RT/SE with green top. He had put a Legendary top on, it just did not look right. We found a NOS Green Challenger top and he took the legendary one off and put the Nos one on. OMG what a difference, The green color is different and in the grain there was black. I will send you a picture when I find it.
Bob
Well SHIT :pullinghair: The top Legendary sent me is a narrow seam, NOT a wide seam like I needed.
A phone call to Tony at Legendary confirmed that wide seam tops are only available in black or white. NOBODY has coloured material wide enough to make a wide seam 1970 Challenger vinyl roof. :steamingmad:
If anybody has a suggestion on what to do....I'm all ears ! :dunno:
Well: I talked to a bodyguy that used to paint the vinyl tops on taxis and they went through carwashes a few times a week.....
Quote from: anlauto on June 04, 2018, 08:21:00 AM
Well SHIT :pullinghair: The top Legendary sent me is a narrow seam, NOT a wide seam like I needed.
A phone call to Tony at Legendary confirmed that wide seam tops are only available in black or white. NOBODY has coloured material wide enough to make a wide seam 1970 Challenger vinyl roof. :steamingmad:
If anybody has a suggestion on what to do....I'm all ears ! :dunno:
Better to find out now I guess.
The antique green is the one that is dark green with black looking lines in the grain. I got a sample from SMS and Legendary that are very similar but SMS looked most like the original. The wide seam follows the B pillar down. The narrow is the same in front and back and hits the window opening. Legendary had told me they couldn't get the material in that width. I have also been told antique green was only available in 1970 and all 1970's were wide seam so why make it in narrow. I would really like to know if yours is wide seam because Legendary is half the price.
Quote from: F8RT on June 04, 2018, 05:01:32 PM
. I have also been told antique green was only available in 1970 and all 1970's were wide seam so why make it in narrow.
I said the same thing to the salesperson at Legendary today and he didn't have an answer for me....I emailed SMS, waiting to see it they get back to me.
Let me know what you find out from SMS I need to order one also. Hope it's not 2 years!
When SMS made my top they didn't have the material in that width and actually had to manufacture wide material for me. Hopefully they rolled out enough material to make a few more tops. If they actually have the material already made delivery time may be a lot quicker than 2 years.
maybe a multiple "WIDE SEAM" V1F (GREEN) group buy from SMS is a possibility to speed up delivery :dunno: I'd be interested
the narrow width material is correct/useable for the '68-'70 B-bodies
Quote from: F8RT on June 04, 2018, 05:01:32 PM
The antique green is the one that is dark green with black looking lines in the grain. I got a sample from SMS and Legendary that are very similar but SMS looked most like the original. The wide seam follows the B pillar down. The narrow is the same in front and back and hits the window opening. Legendary had told me they couldn't get the material in that width. I have also been told antique green was only available in 1970 and all 1970's were wide seam so why make it in narrow. I would really like to know if yours is wide seam because Legendary is half the price.
@F8RT (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/f8rt_1977) got a pic or two? & it's the C-pillar, hardtops don't have a B-pillar
I will post pics of my SMS top. This way you guys will know what you will be getting.
Here are a few pics of my V1F SMS boar grain antique green vinyl top. It was hard to get a good picture. I person the colour is a little darker and shinier than what it looks like in the pics. Its sort of an olive green like the F8 carpet.
That looks good :twothumbsup:
I agree it would be the c not b pillar. I saw it referred to that way on another post. Definitely interested in group purchase if it gets it done quicker. I will try and add some pics of mine. Maybe a before I started this long journey of restoring and where I'm at now.
:bravo: Never been disappointed with SMS. :twothumbsup: They also restore 69 C-Body interior vinyl upper steel door panels. Hard top & convertable. Again, I'd like to see their place. :yes:
Does anybody want to buy a narrow seam antique green Challenger vinyl top ? :)
Quote from: anlauto on June 14, 2018, 11:34:50 AM
Does anybody want to buy a narrow seam antique green Challenger vinyl top ? :)
As much business as you do with Year One they should take it back.... You told them you needed a wide seam top they sent the wrong part....
Quote from: 1 Wild R/T on June 14, 2018, 12:52:22 PM
Quote from: anlauto on June 14, 2018, 11:34:50 AM
Does anybody want to buy a narrow seam antique green Challenger vinyl top ? :)
As much business as you do with Year One they should take it back.... You told them you needed a wide seam top they sent the wrong part....
I know you meant Legendary Auto Interiors.....but YES, that's what the car's owner suggested too....I'll bring it to Carlisle to give to them maybe.
AL, happy to hear its all working out for you! :bigthumb:
Just wondering if you ever got the wide seam antique green vinyl top. Also what are the measurements I still need to order one hoping you had yours and could tell me if it's right.
Haven't got mine yet, thanks for the reminder.
So it's been another month did you ever get the wide seam top from SMS? If so how does it look? Can you send me dimensions? Also if correct can you send me your order info so I can order the same thing.
Thanks
Nothing yet
I haven't ordered mine yet. It sounded so promising that it wouldn't take long, I was planning on getting an update on yours and if all was good then order mine. Not that I wanted you to be the guinea pig but you had already ordered so thought I would wait. Please let me know what you find out. Also if you could send me info on your order so I can order the same thing. I think I have the measurements wrote down somewhere for the wide seam but if you have something please post or let me know. I do have one other question dash pads I see 2 types available one is steel like the factory and the other uses plastic. Steel is quite a bit more money, do you know is it worth it? Have you or anybody else had any experience with either?
Thanks for any answers!
Definitely spend the extra for a steel core, the plastic cores are all wavy. Dave at Roseville can help you out with a pad. :alan2cents:
Quote from: anlauto on September 26, 2018, 04:30:02 AM
Definitely spend the extra for a steel core, the plastic cores are all wavy. Dave at Roseville can help you out with a pad. :alan2cents:
:iagree: You do not want to wast your money on A plastic piece of junk!!!
So it's been over four months now. When I ordered in June they said they had plenty of material and even mailed me a sample, now they're saying the material will be made in November and my top will be made after that.... :looney: I asked politely for an explanation, but I doubt I'll get one.
I'm sure glad they got my payment up front... :bigmoney:
Thanks for your last update I haven't been on in awhile. I called them last month to order mine and she told me they were making the material and at best it would be the end of the year. Don't guess anything has changed on yours. Please keep me posted on progress. If you get a chance could you send me what 750-h2 sent you. Thanks!
Thanks for sending me the order info. I will keep checking back to see if anyone post some good news about receiving a top. Let's just hope it doesn't turn into 2 years it has me hung up.
750-h2 you said your 1970 is F8 with the antique green vinyl top. What color interior does your car have?
Well it's November so hopefully everyone gets their top made soon.
Quote from: F8RT on November 13, 2018, 06:56:58 PM
750-h2 you said your 1970 is F8 with the antique green vinyl top. What color interior does your car have?
F8RT my car is a V code SE and has the F8 green cloth and vinyl houndstooth interior. What colour is yours?
It's been five months now on their 4-6 week estimate. No answer on the last email I sent, will try again today to get an ETA. :tired:
:banana: Got a reply :banana: :banana:
Material is still being reproduced, I will have a better time frame shortly and I will let you know.
Sorry for all the delays.
Kim :tired: :tired: :tired: :'(
So here is today's answer to my very repetitive question...
We are finishing the material now, hoping to have the top shipped by Christmas.
Sorry for all the delays.
Kim
:dunno:
Thanks for the update on your top. Let's hope they are telling the truth. Let us know how it comes out.
750-h2 mine is an F8 R/T 440 car with the antique green vinyl top and tan interior. Have you heard of many like mine. I would like to know how many were made. I just cant find any pics of any.
you can't combine OPTIONS, but I have fender tag info on 37 "EF8" Challenger R/Ts with the following interiors:
1 with H6XW - white vinyl
2 with H6T5 - tan vinyl
3 with HRX9 - black leather/vinyl
5 with H5F8 - green cloth/vinyl
6 with H6X9 - black vinyl
20 with H6F8 - green vinyl
1 with gator vinyl top
7 with black vinyl top
8 with white vinyl top
9 with green vinyl top
10 with painted roof (EF8)
&
2 with "unknown" top
of those 37 "EF8" Challenger R/Ts:
1 had V5F - green body side mouldings
1 had V9J - sublime "bumblebee" stripes (FJ5)
1 had V6J - chartreuse side stripes
1 had V6X - black side stripes
3 had V9X - black "bumblebee" stripes
2 had V9F - green "bumblebee" stripes (EF4)
4 had V6W - white side stripes
6 had V6F - green side stripes
14 had V68 - DELETE side stripes
&
4 had "unknown" stripes
..... only 4 have V21 - performance hood paint
Do you have the same type info of FF4 Challenger R/T's ?
Quote from: anlauto on December 06, 2018, 03:53:54 AM
Do you have the same type info of FF4 Challenger R/T's ?
Since he owns a FF4 Challenger I would hope so :D
I have fender tag info on 19 "FF4" Challenger R/Ts with the following interiors:
1 with HRX9 - black leather/vinyl
5 with H5F8 - green cloth/vinyl
2 with H6X9 - black vinyl
11 with H6F8 - green vinyl
1 with white vinyl top
3 with black vinyl top
4 with painted roof (FF4)
10 with green vinyl top
&
1 with "unknown" top
1 had V9J - sublime "bumblebee" stripes (FJ5)
2 had V9X - black "bumblebee" stripes (TX9)
2 had V6W - white side stripes
3 had V68 - DELETE side stripes
5 had V6X - black side stripes
5 had V6F - green side stripes
&
1 had "unknown" stripes
..... only 3 have V21 - performance hood paint
You have the info on the car I'm restoring correct ?
Yes, it's one of 3 - 4.10 DANA FF4 cars on the "list"
How many of the FF4 cars have the fiberglass TA style hood ? :D
Quote from: anlauto on December 06, 2018, 12:26:27 PM
How many of the FF4 cars have the fiberglass TA style hood ? :D
I think it's safe to say that number is ONE
in regards to the 1 of 1 claims, just the available combinations for the above color combos "studies" for EF8 & FF4
and I'm sure there are combos not accounted for: tan interiors in FF4 cars & other body side mouldings
EF8 (1) x interiors (6) x tops (5) x stripes (9) x hood treatment (2) = 540 combinations
FF4 (1) x interiors (4) x tops (4) x stripes (6) x hood treatment (2) = 192 combinations
so that's 732 possible combinations represented by those 56 R/Ts, strictly looking at colors
Quote from: anlauto on December 06, 2018, 12:26:27 PM
How many of the FF4 cars have the fiberglass TA style hood ? :D
of the 19 FF4 R/Ts: my car is this one:1 of 2 with H6X9 - black vinyl interior
1 of 10 with V1F - green vinyl top
1 of 5 had V6X - black side stripes
& it has the N94 "fiberglass fresh air hood"
.... the prior EF8/FF4 lists do show the dominance of the
green/green/green combinations :bigmoney:
From the info you have I would assume mine is not very common
70 R/T
440 4bbl
Automatic Tran.
H6T5 - interior
EF8 - paint
VF1 - top
V5F - body side molding ( which I couldn't find replacement pieces)
Air conditioning
Power steering and brakes
Rim blow horn
Rear window defogger
Am/Fm radio
I have tried to find out approx. how many were made like this but have had no luck. I have only seen pics of a convertible that was F8 and tan interior but none of hard tops. Thanks for sharing what info you have that's the most info I have on cars like mine.
I too am surprised there are not more green/tan cars - got pics?
yours would be the 3rd R/T with EF8/H6T5 & I don't have any pics of the others
I also have ~55 JH EF8 car's info & there are 2 convertible 340 cars that are EF8/H6T5
my BH info - 1 EF8/H6T5
my BP info - 0 EF8 & tan
my BS info - 2 EF8/H6T5 & 1 EF8/PRT5
:takepicture:
here's the Barracuda :tool: wonder if it's currently green/tan :dunno:
one of the 'cudas - For Sale at the Mopar Nat's a few years ago - but it lost its "GREEN" :bigmoney:
& one of the Challenger 'verts - a couple years ago from eBay (I thought I had better pics) :huh:
Did they ever send your top? Is so what did you think?
Quote from: F8RT on January 06, 2019, 12:49:47 PM
Did they ever send your top? Is so what did you think?
I haven't got mine yet :headbang:
I received mine on 1/4/19 - ordered on 6/15/18 & told 4-5 weeks
I just them an email to see if they have the vinyl in stock now. So are you pleased with what they sent you? And it was the wide seam? It's been so long I can't even remember what the cost was do you remember?
I was charged $495 plus shipping also back in June.
You guys are doing good. At this point I had another 1 1/2 year wait before getting my vinyl top. :haha:
....I got a very short email saying "it ships today" ....I asked for a tracking number...we'll see how that goes...
Quote from: anlauto on January 07, 2019, 03:59:48 AM
I was charged $495 plus shipping also back in June.
that's what mine was ..... wasn't yours more with the extra material for the sunroof panel?
Quote from: 6bblgt on January 07, 2019, 03:01:01 PM
Quote from: anlauto on January 07, 2019, 03:59:48 AM
I was charged $495 plus shipping also back in June.
that's what mine was ..... wasn't yours more with the extra material for the sunroof panel?
YES, that was a separate $85
Quote from: anlauto on January 07, 2019, 03:51:57 PM
Quote from: 6bblgt on January 07, 2019, 03:01:01 PM
Quote from: anlauto on January 07, 2019, 03:59:48 AM
I was charged $495 plus shipping also back in June.
that's what mine was ..... wasn't yours more with the extra material for the sunroof panel?
YES, that was a separate $85
Did you get a tracking number?
Quote from: Morty426 on January 07, 2019, 06:58:03 PM
Did you get a tracking number?
Oh yea................NO :headbang:
They called me tonight said they had material in stock now and would just need to make it. She told me $630.00 I guess that was delivered she took my charge card info and said I would get an email when it ships. That's quite a bit more money but at this point I just need to get one!
You'll likely get yours before I do :pullinghair: They'll send you mine :rofl:
I got tracking info today and it says it left OR at 2 pm today :fingerscrossed:
Quote from: anlauto on January 11, 2019, 04:11:05 PM
I got tracking info today and it says it left OR at 2 pm today :fingerscrossed:
Called Las Vegas and they say the odds you get a narrow seam top are 10:1 ;)
Let's keep our fingers crossed you get it. They are not the easy people to get along with. They always want your money up front but can never tell you when your going to get your order. They told me they had a price increase the first of the year due to scarcity of the material and the amount of work to make one. They were already more than double what Legendary charges. I told them I understood prices going up but almost a1/3 higher. I'm on there email list and have inquired about the top at 3 different times since you guys ordered yours and they never mentioned a price increase unlike other vendors that have sent me emails about upcoming increases. I guess they figure where else you going go, but not a good way to run a business.
I've heard of another company called Acme but unfortunately have no other information.... :clueless:
We order a lot of headliners and vinyl tops from Acme. No negative feedback but I haven't installed or seen one installed to comment on them.
Do you have any contact info on ACME I did a search but the one I found doesn't have much early 70's dodge stuff.
Here you go.
http://www.acmeautoheadlining.com/
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on January 13, 2019, 11:39:28 AM
Here you go.
http://www.acmeautoheadlining.com/
Yea, that could be the place...The guy that told me about it was talking about headliners for sunroof cars at the time....Might be worth a phone call to see if they can do a vinyl top too ? :dunno:
Congrats! In my eyes SMS looks much closer to your OE sample.
Quote from: 750-h2 on January 21, 2019, 05:59:16 PM
Congrats! In my eyes SMS looks much closer to your OE sample.
I would agree. Being colored I am sure there is lot variation and the SMS is close enough
I agree SMS looks the closes. I'm glad Legendary didn't make the wide seam and I went with SMS just wish they were easier to get along with.
Quote from: F8RT on January 29, 2019, 11:00:58 AM
I agree SMS looks the closes. I'm glad Legendary didn't make the wide seam and I went with SMS just wish they were easier to get along with.
Yea I agree, hard to believe they are still in business, but I guess if they have what people need, then they can run their business however they like :angry: :dunno:
Just got email my top is being shipped should be delivered next week. Have either of you installed your new tops? Just wondered if they look right installed and if you had any issues.
That SMS looks pretty good I think.
Quote from: F8RT on February 02, 2019, 08:51:39 AM
Just got email my top is being shipped should be delivered next week. Have either of you installed your new tops? Just wondered if they look right installed and if you had any issues.
Aiming for mid-February installation :alan2cents:
Got my top and laid it on top of my car. Have a couple of questions if anyone can answer. Does anyone know the distance between seams on front and back? Also back window not cut out maybe that's normal. But the pieces that go down the A pillar are missing anyone elses like that. I also have approx. 11/4" by 6 to 8" area by the seam that is flat. I don't know if they iron the seams and it got on the top but it definitely stands out. Besides that they ended up charging $649 plus another $35 for shipping. To say the least I'm a little pissed off! Any info you can share about dimensions and A pillar pieces would be appreciated. I think it's too wide in the front. Calling them tomorrow.
Thanks for getting back so quickly. If you get a chance to measure the distance between seams I would really appreciate it. I'm 50" in the front which doesn't look right to me. When they start stretching out wrinkles I think it will be in the curve of the window. Here are pics of mine the seams look really flat compared to my original but it was really old. The one picture shows the flat spot on the top. I think you can see it. I like the color the backing material is not as heavy as the sample they sent but looks good with the dark green. I'm just really disappointed they would send it to me without the A pillar pieces. And I payed quit a bit more. Hopefully no problem getting it replaced other than time.
Does your seam look that flat? Just looks strange now I'm looking at picture I sent, maybe I'm too picky.
I do like the color contrast on yours but I think it looks good on mine also.
my V1F top has been laying on the bed in a spare room since it arrived 1/4, I'll have to place it on top of the car tomorrow & see how it lays
at the front, the seams are ~50" apart - placed at the inside corners of the A-pillar material which are intact and have an additional 23" of material below a seam
yes,
@F8RT (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/f8rt_1977) it appears someone left the seam iron on the top off the seam in that spot - I just followed both seams & thankfully I do NOT have a similar problem
Top looks great but they must have been thinking A-body I guess.
So my original I thought had a seam on the A pillar a couple of inches down from the corner. I might be wrong. Is that what you are saying or you just mean there should be another 23" past the corner for the A pillar. Either way it needs to be fixed and I really don't like the flat spot.
correct, there is a seam near the top of the A-pillar & 23" of material below that (your top is missing this 23")
I just looked again at mine...I have no visible flat spots along the seams and mine measures the same as Dans :dunno:
F8RT. From your picture it looks like your seam is flatter than mine. They definitely left the iron too long on that one spot. If you blow up the picture of my car you can see that my seam has some thickness to it.
There you go.
Thanks everyone for the info. I will call today and see where I get with them. Thanks for the pictures that helps a lot. Your seams do look a little thicker, it's like the iron really flattened mine out. I also noticed the backing material on the one I received is not near as heavy as the backing on the sample they sent. That could change the thickness of seam also. The sample looked like what was on my original top like a cloth backing the new looks like netting.
Install went flawless today, my upholstery guy really liked the quality of the SMS top over the LAI tops he's installed in the past. Material was thinner, more pliable and easier to work with. Really like the fact that the rear window was NOT cut out because it was easier to pull into position.
That looks really nice can your guy come to Oklahoma and install mine if I ever get another one? I guess he comes to you? What's the normal cost I have never had one done?
Does your seams still have the texture on them or where they ironed flat like mine?
I contacted SMS on Monday hard to get them on the phone they want you to leave a message or go online. But I finally talked to someone when I call the to place an order line. They said to send pictures and explain the problem, so I did. I got an email back that afternoon and said they would look into it and get back with me. I haven't heard another thing. Seems pretty simple it's not right make another one!
:wowzers: when do the stripes go on?
..... and shouldn't the hood be painted black? :rofl:
Quote from: 6bblgt on February 16, 2019, 04:00:46 PM
:wowzers: when do the stripes go on?
..... and shouldn't the hood be painted black? :rofl:
You know......If you just send your project here, you be driving a finished car next Summer instead of just looking at it :alan2cents: :)
P.S. The stripes are NOT what you think they are.... ;)
Quote from: F8RT on February 16, 2019, 03:39:46 PM
Does your seams still have the texture on them or where they ironed flat like mine?
There was absolutely no imperfections in the vinyl that we could find, nothing like what was in your pictures. My guy pointed out that one "A" pillar seam was slightly lower then the other but there was nothing that could be done about it.
I mentioned you lack of "A" pillar pieces and he said it was an easy fix if you had material...and you knew what you were doing... :smile:
My guy, Scott, has worked on every car I've restored since 1985. I proud to call him a friend and an important part of my team. :worship:
We were thinking we had the material from the back window that could possibly be used for A pillars. But still have the issue of the big flat spot and the seams really don't look right. They are smooth no grain like the rest. I feel like they already stuck it to me on price compared to what it started out $685 delivered. I shouldn't have to except a 2nd and piece together A pillars.
Quote from: F8RT on February 16, 2019, 10:05:55 PM
We were thinking we had the material from the back window that could possibly be used for A pillars. But still have the issue of the big flat spot and the seams really don't look right. They are smooth no grain like the rest. I feel like they already stuck it to me on price compared to what it started out $685 delivered. I shouldn't have to except a 2nd and piece together A pillars.
What they sold you is garbage.
Yes: I'm surprised they haven't gotten back to you right away. They don't want their reputation stained by what they sold you I wouldn't think.
I like the quality of their top, but have nothing nice to say about their customer service. :thumbdown:
So this is my first restoration and not familiar with replacement vinyl tops. Again the flatness of the seams just doesn't look right to me along with the other issues. Is that the normal process they appear to be sewn on underneath side then folded and possibly ironed. In doing so all the texture or grain from the material has been flattened out. I plan on contacting them again tomorrow to find out the plan to make it right. I just want to know if I need to press the issue of the seams or it's just normal. Again any input would be appreciated.
Press the issue, That isn't right at all. You need a new top.
When the vinyl top on my 70 gran coupe needs attention, it will get removed then I will paint the roof black and call it a day! :alan2cents:
Quote from: F8RT on February 17, 2019, 11:02:23 AM
So this is my first restoration and not familiar with replacement vinyl tops. Again the flatness of the seams just doesn't look right to me along with the other issues. Is that the normal process they appear to be sewn on underneath side then folded and possibly ironed. In doing so all the texture or grain from the material has been flattened out. I plan on contacting them again tomorrow to find out the plan to make it right. I just want to know if I need to press the issue of the seams or it's just normal. Again any input would be appreciated.
Holy hell - they missed the A pillars and baked the seems flat and then toasted a large section to have no grain.
You wouldn't put this on your ex-wife's car.
It's total garbage. It needs to be replaced.
I have one similar, minus the AC and rear defogger...also have lots of side moldings but I'm trying to verify if they are correct color. Mine appear almost black they are so dark. The previous owner left me with several and extras. Here's a copy of one of the two build sheets I found in this very well preserved car.
Kevin in Illinois
This thread was a good find! My 70 RT is EF8 with H5F8 interior (that is nearly perfect and original). It's also a numbers matching 440 auto with even the original carb and distributor. How solid are these figures? What is the source? And with mine being a 440, is it even more rare (I hate to state the over-used "1 of 1" but it beckons the question)?
I have the one V5F body side molding EF8. This is beyond cool. Now just to determine if the detached moldings I got with the car are actually the right color. They seem so dark, they are almost black.
I'll be in the identical dilemma...hoping someone has an answer. Randy VanHook, of VanHook Upholstery in Bloomington IL (they do very high end mopar work) has personally told me he can do it. I put faith in it, hopefully not in vane. His number is 309-310-7886. Google him, they have a website. Don't let the website discourage you, he does furniture restorations also. Hope this can help.
Kevin in Illinois
Just now saw this, but i'd be interested also.
Kevin in Illinois
Geez, just now seeing all this. I'm just now digging into this for my own F8 RT. Were you pleased with what you got?
Kevin in Illinois
Could you please pass the info along to me as well?
Could you please send me this info as well? Apparently I'd better get this on order if it takes so long. I'll definitely be needing this ASAP. I'd deeply appreciate it. Sorry to just now see this thread.
Kevin in Illinois
309-645-8053
kcassidy@mtco.com
6bblgt, here's the door decal. Also, I'm short bussed when it comes to forum software. Who'd a thought that clicking "reply" above a member's comment wouldn't reply specifically to that member, lol. Any tutoring appreciated on any of the above. I'd love to be more active in the forum vs the Facebook group, but get a bit confused. Hope this finds you.
Great on the door decal - your car is the earliest Hamtramck assembly line #2 November car I can track, THANKS!
we solved the V1F "what color was it?", now we'll get on the V5F (Challenger) "what color was it?" hunt :brainiac:
Call them and ask them to look up my last order Alan Gallant . They should still have the info on file :dunno:
I think somewhere in this thread I said how long mine took to get here...I can't see you're taking that long... :headbang:
4th picture is the 1st one laying on top of the second one. You can't see where they ironed a flat place on the first one but it's on a previous post, you can see they didn't include the A pillar pieces. But you can see how bad the second one is. I just hope they made plenty of vinyl I can't wait another 9 months!
Man is that SCR@$%*D up! Hope they make it right for you. I guess Alan and I got lucky?
There is no emoji for the way I'm feeling right now :Thud: I can't imagine what you're going through.... :pullinghair:
Well, I may have lucked out. Here's what I have. Of course I will get any detailed photos and measurements you guys want, but please critique as needed. Sorry the left quarter is off. Doing the factory look undercoating from Resto Rick before I weld it on.
I don't claim to be an expert but it looks pretty good to me. I never measured my original seams for width but it looks close to what I remember. I still have pieces of mine but it would be tomorrow before I could measure. Hopefully someone with more knowledge will chime in. I know if it was mine I would be doing back flips right now I would be so happy!
I feel bad for you, man. Bring it up here if you ever want people to contact them as disappointed with their treatment of you. I'd certainly do that. Meanwhile feel free to reference my order posted several comments up. Stay on them!
From those pictures I would say you are good to go! :bigthumb: