Trunk lid for a 71 • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **Chris** » 24 Aug 2008 17:03

Hey guys, Im looking for a new trunklid and on ebay they range from 200 to 600. I dont know what the difference would be in quality. If anybody has any advice on who to deal with and which are better quality I would appreciate the help. Thanks.

by **70 340** » 25 Aug 2008 12:08

Hi, If I were you I would be on the look out for a good original one from a dry state. No rust and s*#t paint. I think you should be able to pick one up for maybe a few hundred. So when you have it painted you know it will fit. Try and stay away from repo.

by **Chris** » 26 Aug 2008 11:22

Thanks, mine is probably ok but it is pitted on the underside and i was hoping for a quick solution to give to my paint guy.

by **70 340** » 26 Aug 2008 12:12

If you are a bit worried about it you can get it chemicly cleaned or get just the frame sand blasted, but not the skin because it might put it out of shape.

by **Eddie** » 26 Aug 2008 12:33

When I was at the Mopar Nats in 2007 I asked AMD,(Auto Metal Direct), that very same question as 340 brought up. Was the re-popped sheet metal as thick as the metal in OEM 1970-74 Chrysler cars? He and at least 2 other reps said No way! :lol:

I would try and find used. A great place to find most of all the 'used' MoPar sheetmetal dealers as well as the complete aftermarket spectrum, and private persons selling their parts can be found in this handy publication that fortunately ships worldwide. www.moparcollectorsguide.com I have used them successfully in the past

by **Chris** » 01 Sep 2008 0:27

Thanks Eddie, I ended up ordering one from AMD and I should get it this week, from what I understood theirs was the highest quality for about 500 plus shipping. I'll let you know by next weekend what its like.

by **Chris** » 01 Sep 2008 2:06

Oh yeah, Thanks for the tip on the Collectors guide, looks like it could be helpful so i subscribed to it.

by **Eddie** » 01 Sep 2008 14:58

Yes, I have bought a lot of nice parts that were used but in restorable condition thru that magazine. It saves on gas searching the swap meets ect, I have also sold many parts on it. The advertising is FREE for subscribers. Sell 1 used MoPar part and it pays for the cost of the subscription! The cheap 'Hebe' in me cant be kept down! :lol:

Let us know how that trunk lid turns out man. :thumbsup: