Author Topic: What do the fasteners/screws look like for the S/E tail panel , correct paint?  (Read 16907 times)

Offline brads70

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 :iagree:  some serious attention to detail and bodywork !  :drool: :2thumbs:
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
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Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

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Offline Chryco Psycho

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Nice work !!
 I broke the rules with my SE panel , even though my car is an SE originally it was missing when I bought hte car , at the time they were still available new from Mopar but I waited too long being broke & missed getting an NOS one , I did find a decent one eventually & out it on the car when I restored it 5 years ago  but I thought it looked better painted black instead of silver , so mine is painted with SEM Trim Black right now , it is wrong but hey it is my car  :crazy:

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Offline 69CHARGERMD

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I have spoke with Tom at RT specialties. He says the clip kit is no longer available for mounting the tail panel trim. Didn't know when they would be made again.

Can someone help come up with something to mount mine,,,,,I have it semi attached now but have no clips for the lower portion,,,,
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1969 Charger RT/SE
1965 Belvedere

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Offline cordodge

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Hey, just a couple pics of mine, like I said I have no holes on the lower section but I used the side clips, screws along the top and then I used the lock on the outside of the panel with a door lock plastic washer. it is very secure and is just an option if you cannot locate the clips.

Bruce
1970 challenger 95% done
1969 roadrunner in progress
1969 D-100 13,000 mile truck
1969 L-700 tilt cab in progress
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Offline 69CHARGERMD

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That looks Sharp !!!
Thanks for the pics Bruce.
Mine is drilled out for the holes along the bottom edge of the tail panel trim,,,so i would like to find some clips that would work so it doesn't 'flat" or vibrate,,,
Hopefully i can find something generic that will work,,,
I didn't realize the lock cylinder sat recessed in the trim piece,,,,,
that is pretty trick how you mounted yours on the outside,,,,looks good,,,,,
thanks again,
Doug  :2thumbs:
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1965 Belvedere

Offline cordodge

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That looks Sharp !!!
Thanks for the pics Bruce.
Mine is drilled out for the holes along the bottom edge of the tail panel trim,,,so i would like to find some clips that would work so it doesn't 'flat" or vibrate,,,
Hopefully i can find something generic that will work,,,
I didn't realize the lock cylinder sat recessed in the trim piece,,,,,
that is pretty trick how you mounted yours on the outside,,,,looks good,,,,,
thanks again,
Doug  :2thumbs:

Thanks, yeah I am sure you can find something that will work if you cannot locate the correct ones.

Bruce
1970 challenger 95% done
1969 roadrunner in progress
1969 D-100 13,000 mile truck
1969 L-700 tilt cab in progress
2007  Dodge Ram 4x4
2017 hyundia Santa fe ultimate
1977 VERY UNDERSTANDING WIFE !! 😇

Offline brads70

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That looks cool all polished! I'll bet it really pops with the black paint! Got a picture of the whole rear panel installed?
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

Offline KZ

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Jimsautoparts.com has a 1970 SE Tail Panel clip set, https://www.jimsautoparts.com/exterior_chrome_trim.htm
but no picture online of what that set looks like, and when I called the tel number for more info the guy could not give me much help, couldn't/wouldn't make any pics to send to me, basically said to buy the set, and if not correct, you can return for full refund,

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That looks cool all polished! I'll bet it really pops with the black paint! Got a picture of the whole rear panel installed?

Hey Brad that's a pic of my panel not Doug's but your right I think it would look real nice with the black

bruce
1970 challenger 95% done
1969 roadrunner in progress
1969 D-100 13,000 mile truck
1969 L-700 tilt cab in progress
2007  Dodge Ram 4x4
2017 hyundia Santa fe ultimate
1977 VERY UNDERSTANDING WIFE !! 😇

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Jimsautoparts.com has a 1970 SE Tail Panel clip set, https://www.jimsautoparts.com/exterior_chrome_trim.htm
but no picture online of what that set looks like, and when I called the tel number for more info the guy could not give me much help, couldn't/wouldn't make any pics to send to me, basically said to buy the set, and if not correct, you can return for full refund,

And if you've been in this hobby long and have paid any attention at all you'd know not to do business with Jim's...
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Offline soundcontrol

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No need for expensive clips, just drill holes in it and use wood screws, like mine!  :screwy:


I need to fix that somehow, then I was thinking of painting it black, but Brad's looks great also.
/ Ken
Restoration thread: http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=102525.0
topic=108917.new#new

Offline 69CHARGERMD

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Thanks KZ for taking the time to post the info and the link......
I have not dealt with Jim's before,,,but have heard alot of the stories...nonetheless,,,,thanks for the info,,, :cheers:
I will try and come up with some type of clips,,,,If I do,,,I will post what I did....
Great website,,,appreciate the info and nice folks !  :ylsuper:
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And if you've been in this hobby long and have paid any attention at all you'd know not to do business with Jim's...
               Really curious what the problem is with Jim's.  :dunno:  We have ordered parts from them over the past 2 years of the build, never had a problem. Could you possibly clue us all in just in case were missing something. 

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               Really curious what the problem is with Jim's.  :dunno:  We have ordered parts from them over the past 2 years of the build, never had a problem. Could you possibly clue us all in just in case were missing something. 

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Rather than type out a bunch of stories how about a link...  https://www.google.com/?client=safari&channel=mac_bm#channel=mac_bm&q=Jim%27s+Auto+Parts+Mopar+horror+stories
JS27N0B 70 Challenger R/T Convertible  FJ5 Sublime, Show Poodle w/90,000 miles since resto
WS27L8G 68 Coronet R/T Convertible  PP1 Bright Red, Project
RM21H9E 69 Road Runner Coupe R4 Performance Red, Sold...
5H21C  65 Falcon 2 dr Wagon... Dog Hauler...