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    Offline ghjedi

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    Convertible A-Pillar Interior Molding Question
    « on: December 20, 2010 - 01:57:52 PM »
    Hello,

    Can someone confirm for me if the interior A-pillar part for a '71 E-body convertible is the same as the hardtop part?  I can't seem to find anyone who makes a convertible only A-pillar trim part, so I am wondering if the hardtop part will work, or if it is a completely different part (like chrome vs. plastic).

    Your help is much appreciated!

    « Last Edit: December 20, 2010 - 04:02:44 PM by ghjedi »
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    Offline ghjedi

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    Re: Convertible A-Pillar Interior Molding Question
    « Reply #1 on: December 21, 2010 - 08:42:16 PM »
    Hi,

    As an update, a Challenger convertible owner confirmed for me that his interior windshield pillar post molding is the same plastic part used in the hardtop, but is slightly cut to fit the convertible. 

    Is anyone aware of a chrome interior piece or all they all plastic?
    « Last Edit: December 22, 2010 - 10:48:50 AM by ghjedi »
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    Re: Convertible A-Pillar Interior Molding Question
    « Reply #2 on: December 22, 2010 - 06:06:33 AM »
    I believe they are all plastic do you have the other 3 peaces that go with the a pillars?
    A unique corner(may be stamped metal if I remember I'll stick a magnet to mine) and overhead section, you may want to make a custom cover if you don't have them. :2cents:
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    Offline Challenger6pak

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    Re: Convertible A-Pillar Interior Molding Question
    « Reply #3 on: December 22, 2010 - 09:46:26 AM »
    They are all plastic.  The factory just used a hardtop piece and cut it off to fit.  There are two patterns for the screw attachments.  It may be 70-71 then 72- up.  I am unsure of the years right now. I have it written down somewhere.  Someone here will know.
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    Re: Convertible A-Pillar Interior Molding Question
    « Reply #4 on: December 22, 2010 - 10:51:18 AM »
    Quote from: thedodgeboys on December 22, 2010 - 06:06:33 AM
    I believe they are all plastic do you have the other 3 peaces that go with the a pillars?
    A unique corner(may be stamped metal if I remember I'll stick a magnet to mine) and overhead section, you may want to make a custom cover if you don't have them. :2cents:

    Thanks for confirming.  I do have all of the outer chrome pillar and header pieces, but unfortunately, I don't have the interior end pieces you are referring to.
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    Re: Convertible A-Pillar Interior Molding Question
    « Reply #5 on: December 22, 2010 - 10:52:54 AM »
    Quote from: Challenger6pak on December 22, 2010 - 09:46:26 AM
    They are all plastic.  The factory just used a hardtop piece and cut it off to fit.  There are two patterns for the screw attachments.  It may be 70-71 then 72- up.  I am unsure of the years right now. I have it written down somewhere.  Someone here will know.

    Thanks for your confirmation.
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    Re: Convertible A-Pillar Interior Molding Question
    « Reply #6 on: December 22, 2010 - 01:55:10 PM »
    You can search Ebay for originals of the parts you need.  Reproductions are available also.  Here is one place.
    http://www.herbsparts.com/products.asp?cat=665
    Google 1971 challenger convertible top latch and you will find a few vendors.
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