Repairing pitting in cuda hood inserts

See below for my emails with Mr. Gee with PG Classics. In a nutshell:

-He says in 6 to 10 months he can get a repop made if he receives an original to develop a template, measurements, etc.

- He indicates that you would get a free repop if he used your original.

-The originals do not have to be perfect (pitting, at least some is not an issue)

- You would not get the original back.

- He did not answer my question whether they would repop all 4 versions of the 67-68 inserts.

I am just passing this info in case anybody on the forum wants to follow up with Mr Gee. My standard inserts on my 68 are in really good shape, so I would not want to lose those to him in an attempt to maintain the species. If I could pick up some imperfect 340s inserts for a reasonable cost, I would give it a try though. I do not have any first hand experience with PG parts, so cannot provide a recommendation either way. Some forum members seem pleased with their products, others not so much....





Hi Scott no problem with pits on them. we just need the template to developing them.


Thank You !

Jordan Gee - Assistant Manager | Business Development
PG Classic Restoration Parts | www.pgclassic.com
10305 Route 144 | Saint-Andre | New Brunswick| E3Y 3H7 | Canada
T. (506) 473-5855 | F. (506) 475-9870 | E. [email protected]


-----Original Message----- From: Scott
Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2013 11:56 AM
To: pgclassic
Subject: Re: 68 Barracuda Inserts

Ok, I wanted to still get clarification on one of my questions: I understand that you would not fix the sample. What I was asking is if the sample is not 100% perfect, such as having a few small pits in the pot metal, would it still work for you as far as a template for developing a reproduction? Here is a photo of a set that has some pits for an example:

Another question I have is that Plymouth made 4 different hood inserts for the 1967 and 1968 Barracudas. They all were the same size, just different surface lettering or design. Is PG interested in developing all 4 models if samples were made available.

Thx. Scott




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On Dec 26, 2013, at 7:33 AM, "pgclassic" <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Scott the simple will not be return. and will don't do the fix on the item. the reproduction time takes about 6-10 month.



Thank You !

Jordan Gee - Assistant Manager | Business Development
PG Classic Restoration Parts | www.pgclassic.com
10305 Route 144 | Saint-Andre | New Brunswick| E3Y 3H7 | Canada
T. (506) 473-5855 | F. (506) 475-9870 | E. [email protected]


-----Original Message----- From: Scott
Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 6:08 PM
To: pgclassic
Subject: Re: 68 Barracuda Inserts

Mr. Gee. Thank you for responding so quickly. I have been trying to purchase a used set but so far have been unsuccessful. I will inquire on some of the car forums that I frequent to see if someone might have a set. A couple of questions:

Would you have to harm or destroy the sample? Would you send it back afterwards?

If the sample was a little less than perfect, for example has some pitting which is pretty common in these old pot metal inserts, would you still be able to work with it?

What kind of production time are we talking about?

Thanks, Scott



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On Dec 23, 2013, at 3:57 PM, "pgclassic" <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello Scott we can reproduce but we have to fine a simple. if you had a old set send to us we will reproduce and will send you a new set for free.






Thank You !

Jordan Gee - Assistant Manager | Business Development
PG Classic Restoration Parts | www.pgclassic.com
10305 Route 144 | Saint-Andre | New Brunswick| E3Y 3H7 | Canada
T. (506) 473-5855 | F. (506) 475-9870 | E. [email protected]


-----Original Message----- From: Scott
Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 10:02 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: 68 Barracuda Inserts

Just curious if you have any plans to reproduce formula s hood inserts for the 1968 Plymouth Barracuda (340-s). Thanks, Scott

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