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70/71 vs. 72-74 Challenger front valance trim #1467236 07/13/13 12:53 PM 07/13/13 12:53 PM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,978 USA S Suregrip391 OP top fuel
Suregrip391 OP top fuel S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,978 USA	I know the 70/71 used a two piece trim on the front valance of some cars (SE's) my question is, can the one piece trim used on the 72-74's be made to work? I remember reading somewhere the answer was No, but if they are the same front valance, why not? Different front plate mounts perhaps?

Re: 70/71 vs. 72-74 Challenger front valance trim [Re: Suregrip391] #1467237 07/13/13 06:39 PM 07/13/13 06:39 PM
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Suregrip391 OP top fuel S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,978 USA	Nobody knows for sure?

Re: 70/71 vs. 72-74 Challenger front valance trim [Re: Suregrip391] #1467238 07/15/13 12:08 PM 07/15/13 12:08 PM
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,553 Sweden 71redcuda pro stock
71redcuda pro stock Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 1,553 Sweden	Yes, but if i remember correctly the corners of the trim piece needs to be modified a little to fit.No big problem to make it fit. 7777240-CIMG0009.JPG (111 downloads)

Re: 70/71 vs. 72-74 Challenger front valance trim [Re: 71redcuda] #1467239 07/15/13 01:33 PM 07/15/13 01:33 PM
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Suregrip391 OP top fuel S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,978 USA	Thank you, I was also told the lip was wider on the 72-74 style.

Re: 70/71 vs. 72-74 Challenger front valance trim [Re: Suregrip391] #1467240 07/15/13 01:59 PM 07/15/13 01:59 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio Challenger 1 Too Many Posts
Challenger 1 Too Many Posts Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 28,312 Cincinnati, Ohio	71 I think the valances are the same?

Re: 70/71 vs. 72-74 Challenger front valance trim [Re: Challenger 1] #1467241 07/15/13 02:04 PM 07/15/13 02:04 PM
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autoxcuda Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,480 So Cal	Quote: 71 I think the valances are the same? Yes 70 and 71 the same and take the same molding. You can see the differnce from the 72-74 molding from your pictures.

Re: 70/71 vs. 72-74 Challenger front valance trim [Re: autoxcuda] #1467242 07/15/13 02:37 PM 07/15/13 02:37 PM
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Suregrip391 OP top fuel S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,978 USA	Excellent! Thanks guys!!!!!! Really, thank you. Now I need to find a set for a 70/71. Hopefully an original set in good shape, I know they repop them also.....but.......

Re: 70/71 vs. 72-74 Challenger front valance trim [Re: Suregrip391] #1467243 07/17/13 12:40 PM 07/17/13 12:40 PM
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 347 FRANCE, Paris Chal340 enthusiast
Chal340 enthusiast Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 347 FRANCE, Paris	Where I can find this repop. 70 Challenger, A66, 340 ci

Re: 70/71 vs. 72-74 Challenger front valance trim [Re: Chal340] #1467244 07/17/13 12:43 PM 07/17/13 12:43 PM
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Suregrip391 OP top fuel S Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,978 USA	Quote: Where I can find this repop. Classic industries, PG classics in Canada, a few others....

Re: 70/71 vs. 72-74 Challenger front valance trim [Re: Suregrip391] #1467245 07/17/13 12:52 PM 07/17/13 12:52 PM
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Chal340 enthusiast Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 347 FRANCE, Paris	Thank you. 70 Challenger, A66, 340 ci

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