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    Offline daveh

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    1971 Convertible Molding
    « on: February 18, 2011 - 04:27:34 PM »
    Hey guys,

    I need to get the monding that rests on the back of my 1971 challenger.  It was never with the car so I don't know what I'm looking for.  The e-bay listing says Challenger or Cuda but the seller isn't sure.  Were they the same?  Is this the piece I need?  Any help is appreciated.  Thanks

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-1971-CUDA-CHALLENGER-CONVERTIBLE-WELL-MOLDING-TRIM-/260738347248?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cb53770f0

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    Offline Challenger6pak

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    Re: 1971 Convertible Molding
    « Reply #1 on: February 18, 2011 - 07:02:28 PM »
    I would think they were different.  The parts book shows both of them but does not give a part number.  They look different.  The Challenger molding looks thicker.
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    Re: 1971 Convertible Molding
    « Reply #2 on: February 18, 2011 - 08:19:12 PM »
    I was told the cuda's were shorter but I have no proof.

    The challenger and cudas come in 3 sections and are stainless so the ones in that auction are not NOS and are missing the center section.
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    Offline VTMopar

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    Re: 1971 Convertible Molding
    « Reply #3 on: February 18, 2011 - 10:05:22 PM »
    My (original) '70 Challenger trim is stainless....

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    Offline daveh

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    Re: 1971 Convertible Molding
    « Reply #4 on: February 19, 2011 - 01:01:33 AM »
    Thanks guys
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    Offline crocha617

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    Re: 1971 Convertible Molding
    « Reply #5 on: February 21, 2011 - 02:55:45 PM »
    The pieces you want are definately Stainless steel and the correct ones will be waaayyyyyy more then $69 a pair. There are 5 pieces that go back there 2 curved ones that look like the ones in the ebay ad, a long slightly curved one that goes across the back, and 2 short pieces that go towards the front on each side (these 2 are reproduced).
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    Offline JayBee

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    Re: 1971 Convertible Molding
    « Reply #6 on: February 21, 2011 - 05:37:28 PM »
    I'm pretty sure that they are different too. My parts books (that were from the dealership) show different part numbers.
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    Re: 1971 Convertible Molding
    « Reply #7 on: February 21, 2011 - 09:37:26 PM »
    Quote from: JayBee on February 21, 2011 - 05:37:28 PM
    I'm pretty sure that they are different too. My parts books (that were from the dealership) show different part numbers.
    What parts book and what page.  I find the listing section number in mine and then it does not have a number.
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    Re: 1971 Convertible Molding
    « Reply #8 on: February 22, 2011 - 06:35:02 PM »
    Quote from: Challenger6pak on February 21, 2011 - 09:37:26 PM
    What parts book and what page.  I find the listing section number in mine and then it does not have a number.

    Here's the book:


    Cuda - Page 23-150 and 151: Items #6 & #7



    The Challenger diagram and part numbers are on pages 23-236 and 237
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    Offline Challenger6pak

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    Re: 1971 Convertible Molding
    « Reply #9 on: February 22, 2011 - 09:31:00 PM »
    My parts book is one of the old blue huge hardcover books.  It is one of the first runs for 1970 and it has blanks where some part numbers should be.  I have the Challenger numbers.  I borrowed another book and looked up the pages you have to compare the two.  The Challenger and the Cuda have different part numbers.  So the parts are different.
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    Offline daveh

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    Re: 1971 Convertible Molding
    « Reply #10 on: February 23, 2011 - 10:09:18 AM »
    Just found out that the guy is having them made somewhere.  He calls them "A RAW PRODUCT" and that they need to be polished or chromed.  I would love to know if they fit well or not?  I need a set and the cost for the original trim is out of this world. 
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