Vendors Rant

[John S]

I will address a few of the items, some, like the billet door handles, are going to be only pipe dreams unless you got deep enough pockets for custom cnc work, come on, those are just now available for first gen camaros.
Yeah, I know. Nothing wrong with dreaming though



http://www.modoinnovations.com/ can probably help out with pedals.
Already have a set of pedal covers, really would like a set like the ones offered by Hoodpins.net. Still waiting on a return call from them.
Have you called ridetech about a tiger cage? I know they have done some custom pieces, again, don't look for the first gen pricing but I bet they will build whatever a customer wants as long as that customer has the coin.
Yep, have spoke to ridetech several times. last year I was told that they are starting to develop one since several of the employees have 4th gen G bodies. I was told last week that they have not started it yet since they are busy with other items and that I should check back.
Minitub kits are usually for unibody cars (camaros). Not many for A bodies since that requires frame mods too before you can put in minitub sheetmetal.
i know of several G body mini tubs and you are correct, a frame notch is the first step. The ones I know of have used the sheet metal from donor cars to extend the wheel well. An aftermarket piece would be nice though.
Check with Ricks on a gas tank, I am sure they can build one, just not overnight.
Carbon Fiber hood? Don't hold your breathe on that one or you will turn blue. You can get a SS cowl hood though from Goodmark. Not many options on hoods for g-bodies and most all the fiberglass stuff is JUNK!
Yep, got a cowl hood now... so does everyone else. Over a year ago I spoke to a manufacturer that had just started development on a glass WS6 style hood for the Monte's. I spoke to them again last week and was told that they abandoned the hood. It still shows as "coming soon" on their website though
Remember, you picked the M/C,Yes I did, In 1986, original owner so if you want mods, step up and be a hotrodder.Oh, i have stepped up, and will continue to do so as far as my abilities will allow. I only say it because trust me, there is nothing out there for a 72 charger. Also know this, once you do step up and people see cool stuff on an non traditional car, you will get their respect. It is easy to pull out the cc and order for a first gen camaro, much more though has to go into us oddballs.

I do believe that I have stepped up. There are many things on my car that are unique and many things that I have had to fabricate or modify to work on a "non traditional" car. Some folks may not like them but I built what I felt was the representation that I wanted. I spent some time looking through my post history and found that I have really not posted much information on my car here. I've asked a lot of questions and received a lot of help and I do appreciate it. So once I get some new pictures taken I am going to post them up in the "project Updates" forum for your review. Feel free to let me know how good or bad I've done so far.

[Bill Howell]

I do believe that I have stepped up. There are many things on my car that are unique and many things that I have had to fabricate or modify to work on a "non traditional" car. Some folks may not like them but I built what I felt was the representation that I wanted. I spent some time looking through my post history and found that I have really not posted much information on my car here. I've asked a lot of questions and received a lot of help and I do appreciate it. So once I get some new pictures taken I am going to post them up in the "project Updates" forum for your review. Feel free to let me know how good or bad I've done so far.

To me the hot rodding part of this is what it is all about. Yes, it is frustrating when you can not just buy a part you need, but, and I think you already get it, there are just not enough m/c guys out there yet for many trick parts to be profitable for companies. Now, I do think Gbodies are the next 69 camaros, so look at it this way, you are just ahead of the curve...haha
I loved my 80 malibu and will build another one, many more parts out there now than just five years ago so don't give up, just hold on.