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    Offline ghjedi

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    Challenger Convertible Measurement Help
    « on: October 27, 2010 - 03:47:21 PM »
    Hello,

    I am in the middle of some major restoration work to clean-up my custom convertible.  I am replacing the rear convertible top boot molding that the boot snaps down to.  Since I am using NOS '71 Challenger parts, I could use some help from someone with a '71 Challenger convertible to take 3 measurements for me to help me place my molding in the correct spot.  I need help measuring at dead center from the top edge start of the trunk to the start of the top trim molding (see the photo below).  I would also appreciate the left and right measurements of the same area where the top boot molding strip overlaps (the boot molding is 3 seperate pieces).  We believe that with these 3 measurements from a true '71 convertible, we should be in good shape for our placement.

    Thank you for your help!
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    Re: Challenger Convertible Measurement Help
    « Reply #1 on: October 27, 2010 - 04:31:16 PM »
    PM Sprecks.  Great guy and he's been through his at least twice now.
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    Re: Challenger Convertible Measurement Help
    « Reply #2 on: October 27, 2010 - 06:44:40 PM »
    Thanks-- I'll do that!
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    Re: Challenger Convertible Measurement Help
    « Reply #3 on: October 27, 2010 - 08:41:23 PM »
    My 70 challenger measures 4 1/8 in the center and 5 1/2 were the two peaces lap over each other.
    I would think a 71 should be the same IMO.  :dunno:
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    Offline ghjedi

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    Re: Challenger Convertible Measurement Help
    « Reply #4 on: October 28, 2010 - 11:30:53 AM »
    Quote from: thedodgeboys on October 27, 2010 - 08:41:23 PM
    My 70 challenger measures 4 1/8 in the center and 5 1/2 were the two peaces lap over each other.
    I would think a 71 should be the same IMO.  :dunno:

    Thank you very much and I'll take any measurements I can get at this point.  I would think the '71 is the same too.  I know my top frame is from a '71 but I think the boot trim molding would be the same on both years.
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    Re: Challenger Convertible Measurement Help
    « Reply #5 on: October 28, 2010 - 07:54:24 PM »
    I just checked mine. I got the same measurement as Dodgeboy in the middle @ 4-1/8". I got a little different measurement where the moulding overlap though. I got 4-5/8". I wouldn't of believed they were different. Oh well, it is what it is.
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    Re: Challenger Convertible Measurement Help
    « Reply #6 on: October 28, 2010 - 08:19:10 PM »
    Quote from: sprecks on October 28, 2010 - 07:54:24 PM
    I just checked mine. I got the same measurement as Dodgeboy in the middle @ 4-1/8". I got a little different measurement where the moulding overlap though. I got 4-5/8". I wouldn't of believed they were different. Oh well, it is what it is.

    Sprecks boy oooo boy am I glade you chimed in  :eek4: I just went back to recheck my car  ;D I forgot to subtract the 1 inch form my second measurement  :'(
    I used the 1inch mark instead of the end of the tape were the metal hook is  :22yikes:

    Sorry  :banghead:  boy do I feel dumb  :walkaway:
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    Offline ghjedi

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    Re: Challenger Convertible Measurement Help
    « Reply #7 on: October 29, 2010 - 10:37:56 AM »
    Thanks guys!  These measurements are extremely helpful, as I sure don't want to regret any cuts or welding.  :grinyes:
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