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Topic: '71-73 hood hinge quotes are in...
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Scott302
Journeyman Posts: 24
From: Livonia, MI, USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 04-20-2001 04:30 PM
  
Is there enough interest in a reproduction that retails for $199.95 per pair? Let me know.
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Scott Halseth
National Parts Depot
65 Convt
66 Coupe
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 24286
From: Saco, Maine Toys: '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-20-2001 06:30 PM
I paid $300 for my NOS pair a couple of years ago. $200 is pricey, but I suppose I'd pay it. Mine were so shot the hood rubbed against the left fender when you opened it. It will look funny sitting next to the '65-'70 repros going for $50-60/pair. We '71-'73 owner are used to that, though.  These days there are places that rebuild hinges, I never checked on what they charge. They'd be your competition, in my opinion. ------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
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Ken
Gearhead Posts: 2650
From: Prospect, Ct. M&M Member No. 31 MCA Member 49299
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-20-2001 08:03 PM
A guy in our club has been looking for a pair for two years now  !!!------------------
Conciousness - that annoying time between naps. Ken
1965 Springtime Yellow Coupe 302GT40-4spd
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71RESTO
Gearhead Posts: 888
From: Oregon, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 04-20-2001 11:40 PM
Like Steve said, a bit pricey for repros but I would still probably go for it considering the alternative. Count me in for a set when the time comes (later this fall).------------------
Duane
71 Fastback (under resto)
73 Mach 1
M&M Member #730
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PONYMAN
Gearhead Posts: 150
From: Ardmore, Ok. USA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 04-20-2001 11:50 PM
The orginals on my 72 Mach 1 are still fair. Don't think the previous owners ever opened the hood to check anything. But if I needed a pair I would pay the price. rice hasn't stopped me yet on the things i really need for the car. Heck with a 71-73 you're just happy to find parts. Rick
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Bob429
Gearhead Posts: 289
From: Watervliet,MI,USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-21-2001 04:34 PM
I would pay the price if I needed them. Sooner or later I'll need them. I'm with Rick
JUST HAPPY TO FIND PARTS!!!! ------------------
Bob
Member#39
71 J code
429 SCJ-R Sportsroof
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Dave Witthoeft
Gearhead Posts: 1728
From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 04-22-2001 05:31 AM
Why so much? ------------------
MCA# 48755
71 Mach 1
71 Grande
69 Fastback
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 4608
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 04-22-2001 07:49 AM
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Originally posted by Dave Witthoeft:
Why so much?
Volume, I would think. They couldn't possibly have a run the size of 65-66. I sure hope that they are better than the 67-68 ilk that I've seen. I wonder what it does cost to have old ones rebuilt, if they can.
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Rob Parsons
Gearhead Posts: 176
From: Lebanon,TN
Registered: Jan 2000
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posted 04-23-2001 10:55 AM
Us 71-73 guys would like to see more sheetmetal reproduced. I know it is very expensive to repop sheetmetal. Outer wheelhouses would be very popular. Anyone have thoughts on that?
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Scott302
Journeyman Posts: 24
From: Livonia, MI, USA
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 04-23-2001 03:56 PM
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Originally posted by Dave Witthoeft:
Why so much?
Costs of developement, tooling, and materials. The tooling costs must be amortized over the the initial production run. For example if the tooling costs $100,000 and your first run is a 1000 pieces the tooling costs add $100 to the cost of each part! Factor in the time value of money and that initial production run must be sold in about 2 years to make it worth while to consider.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 24286
From: Saco, Maine Toys: '70 Mustang Mach 1 - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-23-2001 07:29 PM
You know, these guys are right, we should be happy someone is considering repopping '71-'73 parts.I know I'd be THRILLED if someone repopped the '71-'72 Mach 1 grille! I should start bugging Mr. Carpenter!  ------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
"Keep your driveway all Ford!"
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Dave Witthoeft
Gearhead Posts: 1728
From: IL.
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 04-24-2001 03:01 AM
Yes, please do..  ------------------
MCA# 48755
71 Mach 1
71 Grande
69 Fastback
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