Re: {Chrysler 300} SMS experiences

We all happen to like very low production cars from a manufacturer that was never as widely popular as competitors from Ford and GM.

It's not like looking for parts for a Mustang, GTO, Camaro, or even a Model A or Model T.

It's just not worth it for most companies to bother with trying to supply unique parts for low production cars from 60 years ago. We're not even talking about A, B, or E body Mopars.

We were/are extremely fortunate to have folks like Gary Goers, Greg Leggatt (wiring) and Jeff Carter to champion our efforts to keep these cars looking good and running well. Also kudos to Quirey for trying to carry on Gary's work, and Van's for some of the reproduction stuff they do.

Thankfully, we still have Mr. Grady, Mr. Merritt, and other club members chipping in with their various skill sets.

It's even getting harder to find non-specific things like machine shops, radiator shops, transmission shops, etc, not to mention the escalating costs of paint and chrome work.

All we can do is to try and support those businesses that we all hope we never need, but hope are still in business when we do, and to spread the word to the rest of the members whenever a new vendor (or trusted, but not widely known vendor) is discovered.

I don't think it's going to get any easier as time marches on.

Don Petty is advertising the availability of many Arizona parts for 300's. It may be time to load up on whatever you think you may need in the future for your current fleet or future project.

On Wed, Nov 5, 2025 at 7:02 AM HANK HALLOWELL <gymrat.hank@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Yes….I totally agree with this analysis and it matches my own experience.

On Nov 4, 2025, at 11:52 PM, Nick Taylor <nicksgaragesd@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Anything they have in stock and just have to cut it off and send it to you usually isn't a problem.

Anything they have to emboss or fabricate in any way is where you get in trouble. They are totally dishonest about the timeline and they know it. It's the only way they can keep the cash flow going to pay their bills. You will be in the "it will be ready in two weeks" death spiral for untold months.

But yes, I still order from them. So it goes when there are no alternatives.

Nick

On Tue, Nov 4, 2025, 4:20 PM 'Keith Langendorfer' via Chrysler 300 Club International <chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Folks

I’ve seen several anecdotal experiences related on the list server (mostly concerning very long intervals for some things) but was wondering what the group thought on getting a set of seat covers (non Goers and non Legendary, which is NA in this case) from them?

I have a ‘64 R2 Super Hawk that needs seat covers in green vinyl and my usual source, Studebakers International, just informed me that their vendor can’t provide them (after I ordered them two months ago.)

I called SMS and they said they could (at about 60% higher cost) and will send me some samples. They also said a 2-3 month interval to get them (which I’m okay with.)

I seem to recall some club members saying they’ve waited years for things from SMS so was curious what the group thought overall?

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

Keith

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