My old Dodge Dealer-1960's and 1970's and into the 80's

[340challconvert]

In my mechanic days, I use to buy all my Challenger/Mopar parts from Arrow Motors in West New York, NJ on Kennedy Blvd.
Barney, the parts Manager was great in helping me order what I needed. In those days, I used to buy parts and either install them on my own cars or for customers and garage net prices for parts couldn't be beat! I found a folder with many of my old receipts; the prices I paid make me long for the old days!
Earlier, I used to pass this dealership when I was on the bus I took to high school. There was a second large showroom next door where I used to see a variety of muscle cars including a stunning orange Daytona that I still remember with that large wing.
Found a picture of the dealership.
And I apologize for the reminiscing!

 

[DetMatt1]

No apologies necessary For good memories of simpler times!

 

[340challconvert]

One of the receipts in my records;
December 1985.
- Bought 2 front splash pans for $156
- How about an Challenger SE rear panel for 57.65
Even the list prices would be a bargain today!

 

[DetMatt1]

Santa must have left you a bit of cash the day before.

 

[Mopars & Missiles]

Good story and photos/receipt. Makes me think about the dealership where I bought parts/cars back in the '70's & '80's. Its gone, building torn down now but I've still got my original FSM stuffed full of the parts receipts from whenever I did a repair on my Super Bee from back then.

 

[340challconvert]

Good story and photos/receipt. Makes me think about the dealership where I bought parts/cars back in the '70's & '80's. Its gone, building torn down now but I've still got my original FSM stuffed full of the parts receipts from whenever I did a repair on my Super Bee from back then.

I know what you mean, Arrow Motors is long gone and the building is now a laundromat. Sad.

 

[DrEamer]

The dealership that I bought parts from is long as well. I don't think any of the old building is standing, but there is still some of the main lot left. I too remember going in and buying a outside door handle for my Challenger, as well as a "Purple Shaft" Direct Connection cam. My favorite memory is getting the new Direct Connection catalog and browsing for parts. I alway liked the section that told which parts combination you had to buy to make your car go a certain time in the quarter mile. Great memory, thanks for sharing!

 

[Mopars & Missiles]

I know what you mean,..........and the building is now a laundromat. Sad.
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And Laundromats are now almost a thing of the past as well. Ironic isn't it?

 

[budascuda]

We drive these cars in the memory of these dealerships.