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70 CHALLENGER ANTENNA BEZEL ISSUE #2970903 10/05/21 12:46 PM 10/05/21 12:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	i have 1 nos bezel [complete assy nos also that came with it. ] and one repro bezel... both make the antenna mast lean outwards from the body.. is this normal?..or is there a different bezel that will make the mast sit straight up? thanks guys Last edited by ph23vo; 10/05/21 12:48 PM.

Re: 70 CHALLENGER ANTENNA BEZEL ISSUE [Re: ph23vo] #2971205 10/06/21 12:16 AM 10/06/21 12:16 AM
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PhillyRag top fuel P Joined: May 2006 Posts: 1,750 Phila	Just rotate the bezel 90 degrees

Re: 70 CHALLENGER ANTENNA BEZEL ISSUE [Re: PhillyRag] #2971244 10/06/21 08:36 AM 10/06/21 08:36 AM
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EW1BH27 member E Joined: Apr 2021 Posts: 143 Canada	Just like PhillyRag said. You can see the the bezel has a slight height variation and it has to be correctly oriented on the fender to make the antenna point straight.

Re: 70 CHALLENGER ANTENNA BEZEL ISSUE [Re: EW1BH27] #2971288 10/06/21 11:28 AM 10/06/21 11:28 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	Seems i tried to put it in opposite and it would not fit in the fender...and since the bezel has a cut out inside it at an angle, if i did flip it , it looks like it would bend mast inward too far....will look again tomorrow thanks guys.. Last edited by ph23vo; 10/06/21 11:32 AM.

Re: 70 CHALLENGER ANTENNA BEZEL ISSUE [Re: ph23vo] #2971290 10/06/21 11:41 AM 10/06/21 11:41 AM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,363 Iowa burdar Owen's Dad
burdar Owen's Dad Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,363 Iowa	I have a new reproduction that doesn't fit the contour of the fender. I had to have the original one re-chromed.

Re: 70 CHALLENGER ANTENNA BEZEL ISSUE [Re: burdar] #2971308 10/06/21 12:22 PM 10/06/21 12:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	MINE IS AN NOS ORIGINAL...but i am not sure its for a 70 non t/a challenger...i cannot find a single picture online of a 70 challenger pass fender with an original antenna..all seem to have the cheap aftermarket ones..

Re: 70 CHALLENGER ANTENNA BEZEL ISSUE [Re: burdar] #2971313 10/06/21 12:48 PM 10/06/21 12:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	flipped it 90 degrees and the antenna is way too far leaning inwards now..i tried 3 other [unidentified] nos bezels i have ,...and one repro supposedly for a challenger , and all are making mast lean one way or the other a ton!.. sadly i took car apart 35 yrs ago and do not know where original is...i prob tossed it because i had bought this nos one... does anyone have a pic of a known correct original non t/a 70 challenger bezel?... the repro guys show all different kinds and styles so i have no way to know whats right... thanks

Re: 70 CHALLENGER ANTENNA BEZEL ISSUE [Re: ph23vo] #2971344 10/06/21 02:22 PM 10/06/21 02:22 PM
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ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	the one on far right...is this correct for a 70-71 challenger?

Re: 70 CHALLENGER ANTENNA BEZEL ISSUE [Re: ph23vo] #2971357 10/06/21 02:38 PM 10/06/21 02:38 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,363 Iowa burdar Owen's Dad
burdar Owen's Dad Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,363 Iowa	It should be correct for 70-74 Challenger.

Re: 70 CHALLENGER ANTENNA BEZEL ISSUE [Re: burdar] #2971404 10/06/21 04:04 PM 10/06/21 04:04 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	OK THANKS ,..THATS MY ISSUE..NONE OF MINE LOOK LIKE THAT..SO I MUST HAVE A B & C BODY BEZELS.. THANKS

Re: 70 CHALLENGER ANTENNA BEZEL ISSUE [Re: ph23vo] #2971582 10/06/21 11:41 PM 10/06/21 11:41 PM
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moparmarks I Live Here Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 12,494 Western Colorado High Desert	They have a part number on them. What number is on your NOS one? 72 Satellite Sebring Plus 440, 72 Dart 5.9 4-spd, 68 Valiant, 73 W200, 78 D100 sb, 78 D200, 98 DAKOTA, . Moparmarks Parts & Restorations Desert Mopar Metal Grand Jct. CO 970-261-7039 http://moparmark.com/ motormangj@gmail.com

Re: 70 CHALLENGER ANTENNA BEZEL ISSUE [Re: moparmarks] #2971585 10/06/21 11:47 PM 10/06/21 11:47 PM
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moparmarks I Live Here Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 12,494 Western Colorado High Desert	Think the Challenger is a 2983164 72 Satellite Sebring Plus 440, 72 Dart 5.9 4-spd, 68 Valiant, 73 W200, 78 D100 sb, 78 D200, 98 DAKOTA, . Moparmarks Parts & Restorations Desert Mopar Metal Grand Jct. CO 970-261-7039 http://moparmark.com/ motormangj@gmail.com

Re: 70 CHALLENGER ANTENNA BEZEL ISSUE [Re: moparmarks] #2971833 10/07/21 07:40 PM 10/07/21 07:40 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	Originally Posted by moparmarks They have a part number on them. What number is on your NOS one? sadly cant read it at all.. but by picture its a 68-70 b body and 70 t/a challenger...i bought the antenna nos in the mid 80's at the dealer...obv the correct one eitehr wasnt avail or it was superceeded to the t/a one..as close enuf..

Re: 70 CHALLENGER ANTENNA BEZEL ISSUE [Re: ph23vo] #2971878 10/07/21 09:18 PM 10/07/21 09:18 PM
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moparmarks I Live Here Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 12,494 Western Colorado High Desert	Here is a 70 Challenger. I don't know why but the book shows a different part number for 70 versa 71-4. 72 Satellite Sebring Plus 440, 72 Dart 5.9 4-spd, 68 Valiant, 73 W200, 78 D100 sb, 78 D200, 98 DAKOTA, . Moparmarks Parts & Restorations Desert Mopar Metal Grand Jct. CO 970-261-7039 http://moparmark.com/ motormangj@gmail.com

Re: 70 CHALLENGER ANTENNA BEZEL ISSUE [Re: ph23vo] #2972439 10/09/21 04:28 PM 10/09/21 04:28 PM
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QuickBpBp master Q Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 6,342 SE PA.	Originally Posted by ph23vo the one on far right...is this correct for a 70-71 challenger? I know 2 of the 5 are bezels shown are for the inside door panel for the remote control of the Drivers side mirror...

Re: 70 CHALLENGER ANTENNA BEZEL ISSUE [Re: moparmarks] #2972764 10/10/21 05:30 PM 10/10/21 05:30 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	Originally Posted by moparmarks Here is a 70 Challenger. I don't know why but the book shows a different part number for 70 versa 71-4. YES THATS THE ONE! THANKSq@

Re: 70 CHALLENGER ANTENNA BEZEL ISSUE [Re: QuickBpBp] #2972765 10/10/21 05:31 PM 10/10/21 05:31 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	Originally Posted by QuickBpBp Originally Posted by ph23vo the one on far right...is this correct for a 70-71 challenger? I know 2 of the 5 are bezels shown are for the inside door panel for the remote control of the Drivers side mirror... yes i knew that..it was the only pic i could find

Re: 70 CHALLENGER ANTENNA BEZEL ISSUE [Re: burdar] #2974393 10/14/21 06:14 PM 10/14/21 06:14 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington ph23vo OP I Live Here
ph23vo OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 14,470 renton, Washington	Originally Posted by burdar I have a new reproduction that doesn't fit the contour of the fender. I had to have the original one re-chromed. I ENDED UP BUYING A REPRO FROM VANS AUTO OFF FLEABAY...AND LUCKILY IT FITS PERFECTLY AND THE ANTENNA IS STRAIGHT... FINALLY

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