Wednesday, December 21, 2011

My Collection of Dodge Dynasty Parts

Wow, it's been months since I've updated this blog! I wanted to write more in July, explaining why exactly I like the Dodge Dynasty so much but never got around to it. Even now, I don't feel like explaining it, but I will share something else interesting (maybe). Earlier this year, I went to Pull-A-Part and took different parts from Dodge Dynastys, as it was the best chance I have had to get close to a Dynasty - as well as keep one (or parts of one). I also don't want parts from such a great car to be destroyed forever in the junkyard. So, now I have a fair collection of Dynasty parts - stored in about three boxes in my closet - yes, I'm crazy. Anyway, here are some pictures of the collection of Dynasty parts I have.

I was very fortunate to find a complete set of four Dynasty hubcaps. I've seen other Dynasty hubcaps, but this style is ultimately my favorite. It was what my dad's Dynasty had, and I just find it the most eye-catching and classy-looking. I'm very, very fortunate to have these - and to be able to get them for about $3-4 a piece.

Here's a piece from the dashboard of a 1989 Dynasty (I think). I most like '90s Dynastys, but I got this because it's one complete piece.

Besides the hubcaps, another very eye-catching, distinctive, proud mark of the Dynasty - its grille. Sadly, this isn't such a great picture of it.

Here's an instrument cluster from a 1991 or 1992 Dodge Dynasty.

Here's the dashboard piece and instrument cluster put together.

And here's some Dynasty taillights, headlights, and parking lights.

Here's another piece from a 1989 Dynasty (I think).

Here's the headlights and parking lights put next to each other.

Here's a part of the taillight assembly in between the left and right taillights.

Here we have an "open door" light indicator and a Dodge emblem - taken from a late-80s, early-90s Dodge van, actually.

And last but not least, here are two Dodge Dynasty emblems - one of which I removed from the rear part of the cab behind the back seat door, and the other came from the trunk.