What's it Worth: 'Cuda Tail Panel Trim

[70_440-6Cuda]

Hey all, I have a line on a set of tail panel moldings, show quality condition, but wondering what I should expect to pay?  This is one of the last items I am looking for, but man the price was way more than I anticipated, by like 3 or 4 times... However, as always I fear if I don't jump on what I find I might miss out

[anlauto]

How can you be sure they are originals and not reproduction's ?

[70_440-6Cuda]

@anlauto Alan are you suggesting the one could not tell the difference, so why bother with original?  personally, I would not know how to tell the difference.  That being said, assuming they are original what would be a reasonable amount to expect to pay?

Also, if there is no value in using original vs. aftermarket please advise.  I have been trying to get original Mopar whenever I can, but do not need to flush money down the drain either!

[anlauto]

No, I was asking if you could tell the difference ? I would hate to see you taken to the cleaners assuming just because they're expensive they're original

[70_440-6Cuda]

Got it, thank you!  Assuming they are original, what do you think the price range should be?

[Chryco]

The edges are crisper not as round also made of heavier metal. Ask the guy for pics and post them, u will know right away.

[70_440-6Cuda]

I will definitely confirm on authenticity; any recommendation on price range?

[Fastmark]

The originals are easy to tell when you have then in your hand. The end pieces on repops look terrible, the long pieces are better but not oem fit. I hear mike ROSS made the long pieces and they were better. Back to your question, though. The last set I saw for sale was on Moparts and it sold within hours of listing for $400. I bought a Cuda a couple of years ago and the owner had been collecting parts for years. He had an extra set of tail panel stainless he had picked up at a swap meet. It was all nicely taped up to a piece of cardboard with the price he paid, $100! Those days are long gone.

[70_440-6Cuda]

That is what I was afraid of!  I would happily pay $400 twice compared to what I found...oh well, may have to keep looking and hope for the best.  Thanks

[Xghobo]

For original your going to spend 400-1000. 600 is about the going rate right now. Or you can put a set together. I got corners from 3 different people so I have 1 extra I got at Carlslile for $50 so I couldn't resist and I got the top and bottom straight sections from Tony in DE when I was at his shop picking up something else. Give him a call he might have a whole set or get you part of the way there. Btw that's Tony's parts. Good luck

[Crocha617]

For original your going to spend 400-1000. 600 is about the going rate right now. Or you can put a set together. I got corners from 3 different people so I have 1 extra I got at Carlslile for $50 so I couldn't resist and I got the top and bottom straight sections from Tony in DE when I was at his shop picking up something else. Give him a call he might have a whole set or get you part of the way there. Btw that's Tony's parts. Good luck

What extra corner do you have? I have 3 pieces I think I'm missing the driver's side corner...will have to verify now