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70-71 vs. 72-74 Challenger Front Valance Differences ?

Posted By: TWS

70-71 vs. 72-74 Challenger Front Valance Differences ? - 07/12/12 12:26 AM

Looking for detailed photos of the differences between an assembly line correct 1970-71 Challenger front valance (2998542) and a 1972-74 front valance (3573598).

Thank you!
Posted By: MoreParts

Re: 70-71 vs. 72-74 Challenger Front Valance Differences ? - 07/12/12 01:19 AM

I asked this question sometime ago and here's the response.

https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/show...ID=#Post5971824
Posted By: TWS

Re: 70-71 vs. 72-74 Challenger Front Valance Differences ? - 07/12/12 01:26 AM

I was looking for info on the front valances...thanks anyway though.
Posted By: MoreParts

Re: 70-71 vs. 72-74 Challenger Front Valance Differences ? - 07/12/12 01:49 AM

oops. Sorry. I backed into that one so-to-speak.
Posted By: Morty426

Re: 70-71 vs. 72-74 Challenger Front Valance Differences ? - 07/12/12 02:55 AM

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Looking for detailed photos of the differences between an assembly line correct 1970-71 Challenger front valance (2998542) and a 1972-74 front valance (3573598).

Thank you!



Tim,

If it's Challenger you just need to ask.

The 2998542 has two 5/16 holes for the license plate bracket and 6 small holes to attach the valence opening trim.

The 3573598 has six 7/16 holes for the gray insert trim. One small hole and two extra flanges near the opening (see pic 2)

Morty

Attached picture 7288354-ChallyValenceDiff1.jpg
Posted By: Morty426

Re: 70-71 vs. 72-74 Challenger Front Valance Differences ? - 07/12/12 02:56 AM

Heres a close up of the newer valence extra tab

Attached picture 7288359-ChallyVallenceDif2.jpg
Posted By: TWS

Re: 70-71 vs. 72-74 Challenger Front Valance Differences ? - 07/12/12 03:38 AM

Thanks for the pics Chris! I think there is an era of valances out there that used the old number, yet were different from production line. Check the pics out here, and note the absence of the tabs on the support braces on the 70-71 valance.

https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=5882581&an=0&page=330
Posted By: Morty426

Re: 70-71 vs. 72-74 Challenger Front Valance Differences ? - 07/12/12 10:54 PM

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Thanks for the pics Chris! I think there is an era of valances out there that used the old number, yet were different from production line. Check the pics out here, and note the absence of the tabs on the support braces on the 70-71 valance.

https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=5882581&an=0&page=330



Your correct. Here are the three different valences.

Attached picture 7289672-ChallyVavenceDif3.jpg
Posted By: Morty426

Re: 70-71 vs. 72-74 Challenger Front Valance Differences ? - 07/12/12 10:56 PM

Here's a close up of the support brackets. It appears that replacement valance has the right skin but uses the 72-4 support brackets

Attached picture 7289675-ChallyValenceDif4.jpg
Posted By: TWS

Re: 70-71 vs. 72-74 Challenger Front Valance Differences ? - 07/13/12 08:59 PM

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It appears that replacement valance has the right skin but uses the 72-4 support brackets



Yes, I agree. Thanks for the pics!
Posted By: Morty426

Re: 70-71 vs. 72-74 Challenger Front Valance Differences ? - 07/13/12 11:39 PM

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It appears that replacement valance has the right skin but uses the 72-4 support brackets



Yes, I agree. Thanks for the pics!



Anytime! Sorry I got lazy on the first go round.

How is your R/T SE coming along?
Posted By: TWS

Re: 70-71 vs. 72-74 Challenger Front Valance Differences ? - 07/14/12 02:53 AM

We're working out the details on a front valance, so that's a pretty good indicator of where we are at. It's coming together great! So happy to see it almost back in one piece! RestoRick is da man when it comes to metal work. A true artisan.
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