Today’s muscle car owners look to the aftermarket for muscle car parts and muscle car accessories. With gas prices skyrocketing and people taking their vehicles more seriously, they are looking for ways to upgrade the performance of their muscle cars without spending the extra money on replacing the engine or transmission. This means looking for and purchasing genuine muscle car parts from reputable dealerships or muscle car specialty shops. However, muscle car enthusiasts have a problem – where to find these kinds of parts.
Most muscle car enthusiasts fall into one of two categories: those who love classic cars and muscle cars, and those who own RTR muscle cars (also called “working” or “street legal” muscle cars). Naturally, those who love classic cars are interested in genuine muscle car parts. They shop for classic muscle car parts that match the interior and exterior styling of their muscle cars, and they usually use aftermarket performance parts to customize the performance of their muscle cars. Those who own RTR muscle cars are more likely to be interested in muscle car parts for their classic muscle cars.
Appearance
If you’re interested in muscle car parts that will not affect the appearance of your classic cars, then it is recommended that you shop for such parts at specialty shops. Classic muscle car parts like hood vents and bumpers can be difficult to install, no special tools are required. Also, these parts often need to be ordered through an online retailer. Often, classic cars have intricate styling that needs to be accentuated by well-placed parts. Because of this reason, many online muscle car accessory stores sell RTR style parts.
Muscle car accessories for your muscle cars of any age should come with a warranty. Many aftermarket parts require that you replace them with new replacements if they break or chip. In this case, it is recommended that you look for full-size replacement parts, since the accessories for RTRs may not be readily available for full-size trucks. If you decide to replace your accessories yourself, remember to get the correct part number for the vehicle you are replacing. If you are unsure of the correct part number, search for it online.
Performance
Most full-size muscle car parts come from American makes, but there are a few suppliers that specialize in European and Asian import cars. Since American makes are quite dominant in the muscle car industry, they are the most common source of aftermarket parts. However, some European donor cars can also be found. There are two different types of aftermarket automotive parts: performance parts, which are for hardcore racers and street rods; and standard parts, which are for everyday use and are designed for daily use. Performance parts include exhausts, clutches, performance kits, headers, intercoolers, carbs, and more.
Body Conversion
The second type of aftermarket accessory is a body conversion kit. A body is a shortened chassis body made from a plastic mould. It is usually a seamless part of a muscle car’s engine compartment, rather than being attached to the vehicle like other body parts are. Because of its convenience, many people opt to purchase a body rather than purchasing a complete muscle car accessory kit.
Restoration Products
Muscle car restoration products for the body are also very popular and include everything from new windshields to used sheet metal parts. Some people are hesitant to purchase a body kit for their muscle cars because they don’t want to modify the muscle car’s already existing chassis. However, muscle car enthusiasts choose to continue modifying their muscle cars using aftermarket parts, as sheet metal parts are generally easier to install than their more traditional metal counterparts. Most body kits are made with the same quality standards as other muscle car parts, so purchasing a body kit is as high a quality as buying any other muscle car part.
If you’re planning on restoring an existing muscle car or installing any custom modifications, body parts are the best way to go. These cars are also less expensive than their full-scale muscle car cousins. Although muscle cars have always been considered high-end car models, they have come down in price over the years, making them accessible to nearly every budget. If you’re interested in restoring a body muscle car, a quick visit to your local muscle car restoration shop might be just what you were looking for!