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71 challenger shield/ battery tray #2024537
03/04/16 04:13 PM
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Did the challengers come with a small metal shield in the rear of the passenger side wheelhouse to protect the fuel& vent lines that go up into that pipe??
Also what color is the battery tray on this car- car color or black?
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Re: 71 challenger shield/ battery tray [Re: 440farmer] #2024618
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Yes they have a cover for the eval lines that are unique to 1971. It's not the same as a 1970 car with CA emissions. The shields are different.

The battery tray is painted body color and is installed before the car is painted.

Re: 71 challenger shield/ battery tray [Re: 440farmer] #2024673
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Thanks I guess I'll need a pic of that cover
Probably make one

Re: 71 challenger shield/ battery tray [Re: 440farmer] #2029381
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Here is a pic off a 71 barracuda, this is how the shield enters frame. No hardware.

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Here is how it entere frame rail

Re: 71 challenger shield/ battery tray [Re: fc7vw9] #2029382
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Here is a pic of same shield as attached to wheel well. I hope this helps.
Ron

Shield X wheel well.jpg
Shield as attached to wheel well

Re: 71 challenger shield/ battery tray [Re: 440farmer] #2246006
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I remember seeing some better pics on here for the covers that protect the 4 vent lines but can't find them with the search??
If I remember correctly the cover almost up to the tank??

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Here is a 70 Challenger California emmisions vent shield

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1970 Challenger T/A 4 speed
Re: 71 challenger shield/ battery tray [Re: 440farmer] #2248318
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Great Thanks that's what I'm looking for.

Re: 71 challenger shield/ battery tray [Re: 440farmer] #2255112
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How about this, I happen to have an excellent used one of both pieces, no rust, no pits very sound. I will try yo take some pics of them if needed.

Re: 71 challenger shield/ battery tray [Re: 440farmer] #2257038
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Yeah that would be great more pics would help.
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