In a recent conversation the question was asked, "What's left that is stock?" 

Here is the list of Original parts that have NOT been replaced or upgraded:

  • The iconic chrome Bullet Nose and air grilles
  • All body panels
  • Frame, minus the original transmission cross member
  • Headlight buckets (behind headlights)
  • Horn(s), although relocated
  • Front Cross member
  • Front wheel hubs, control arms, & sway bar
  • Steering column
  • Rear view mirror
  • Dash panel, but only the metal panel
  • Door handles (internal & external)
  • Vent window frames
  • Seats (but not the upholstery)
  • Drive shaft center carrier
  • Rear rocker panels
  • Hard brake lines - excluding rear drivers side
  • E-Brake cables
  • Rear glass
  • Rear axle, sway bar, dampeners
  • Rear bumper

Items that were replaced in kind:

  • Most rubber components
  • Hood ornament
  • Hood "mustaches" (rechromed)
  • Hood Springs
  • Fender spears
  • Brake shoes (relined)
    • Other brake parts
  • Windshield center bar
  • Map light
  • E-Brake handle
  • Glove box door and lock
  • Door handles (interior) and escutcheons
  • Front rocker panels
  • B-Pillar ash trays
  • Rear drivers side hard brake line.
  • Trunk seal
  • Trunk latch (complete unit)
  • Tail light bezels

Things that are NOT stock to this make, model, or trim package.  Working from front to back:

  • Head Lights, replaced with LED w/driving rings
  • Head light bezels, was stock and painted, now chrome via higher trim option
  • Turn signal indicators, converted to amber color
  • Paint, original was Aspen Grey, now Mitsubishi Mirage Plasma Purple
  • Hood badge, replaced with 1951 V-8 version
  • Front bumper, replaced bulky original with push style bumpers
  • Fender Spear Jewels, replaced with amber colored castings
  • Alternator (now chrome)
  • Rims, was stock steel wheels with covers, now American Racing Rims
  • Radiator, aluminum aftermarker
  • Radiator overflow, aluminum aftermarker
  • Electric radiator fan with thermostat control and relay
  • Engine, original was a flat 6, now a SBC 327
  • Front shocks, converted to Champion option (not available on Commanders)
  • Exhaust, complete system
  • Wideshield wiper motor, was vacuum powered, now electric 3 speed
  • Glovebox light, LED
  • Transmission, original was manual 3 speed with OD, now a 200R4 Automatic
  • Drive shafts
  • Glass, original was clear, now tinted (smoked) where possible
  • Entire wiring scheme, was 6 volt positive, now 12 volt negative
  • Turn signal stock and horn button
  • Fuzzy dice (well duh)
  • Start pull "T" handle, from earlier models, now part of security options
  • Dash Gauges, replaced with modern versions
  • Glove box, original was cardboard, now aluminum
  • Side Mirror, upgraded to higher trim option
  • Shifter, was on colunm, now a Camero Horseshoe in custom center console
  • Interior - Complete custom interior
  • Gravel Gaurds, from higher trim option
  • Trunk divider, was cardboard, now fiberboard
  • Electric fuel "jpusher" pump
  • Fuel tank, replaced with top loading inside trunk
  • Fuel door guard, aftermark option from 1951
  • Trunk carpet, removed original truck mat
  • Trunk light, LED with mercury switch
  • Battery tray, relocated battery to trunk
  • Reverse light, upgraded from original to LED
  • Tail light lens, was Commander style, now Champion version

Things removed with no intention of replacement

  • Climatizer system
    • Blower motor (in engine compartment), blank inserted
    • Heater core (under front seat), blank inserted
      • associated air hoses
    • Defroster motor (behind dash)
    • Defroster core (behind dash)
    • Water control box (thru firewall)
      • associated water hoses
  • Front bumper
    • Front lisence plate bracket

Items that were added but would have been considered stock when the car was built:

  • Radio (Philco S-49)
    • gutted and now the power distribution center
    • Climatizer vent blank, fabricated blank with removal of system
  • Brake pedal, original automatic transmission style
  • Year of Manufacture plates, did not have this at purchase but recreated later.

Items that where added and were NOT available originally:

  • LED behind jewels that are part of the turn signals
  • Dash Cams, front and rear
  • Bluetooth speakers
  • Center Console (custom built with cup holders), Camero shifter panels
  • Steering wheel knob
  • Horseshoe shifter
    • Neutral safety switch
  • Wheel adapters, to mount rims
  • Battery Cut off remote switch
  • Battery Trickle Charger
  • Fire Extinguisher (safety item)