1970 Challenger RT Tail Panel

[6bblgt]

and many cars restored in the '80s had the "SE" panel added because it was the only way to get NOS '70 ONLY quarter panel trim pieces

[soundcontrol]

And I think the SE exterior trim package could be ordered without the SE package, right?

I believe so, mine came with all the SE trim, and I have seen 80's pictures of my car, when it still had the original paint, with the same trim.

[kent_goins]

Thanks everyone for the excellent replies! However, I am still left wondering what I should do. See the pics below. My car came in pieces originally and had the full length panel shown below. Don't know if this was original to the car as you never know what was actually original. I am simply wondering if I should be refinishing and putting the panel back on the car or sell the panel and get the two end trim pieces as shown in the other pic below. Again, my car is a R/T Track Pack car and not an SE version. In other words....should there be no full length panel on an R/T and just be the body metal with body color.

KG

[MoparDave]

Kent.

Does your build sheet show the A63 ? if yes then it has. If no then its not correct for your challenger.

If yours is not optioned with the A63. I would be interested in purchasing that panel for my RT/SE. I do stock those end molding also.

as listed by 6bblgt.
Challenger = painted Body Color
Challenger w/A63 (OPTIONAL) =  Astrotone Painted Applique
Challenger SE =  Astrotone Painted Applique
Challenger RT = painted Body Color
Challenger RT w/A63 (OPTIONAL) =  Astrotone Painted Applique (black early)
Challenger RT/SE = Astrotone Painted Applique (black early)
Challenger T/A = painted Black

[Cuda Cody]

Unless you have a Build Sheet, I would go with the RT/ trim and not the long SE panel.  @MoparDave  sells the trim and gives E-Bodies.org members a great discount.

[RUNCHARGER]

The SE trim panels requires holes to be drilled in the tail panel just above the tail lights, I can't remember how many but probably 7 or 8. If those holes are punched your car probably had the trim panel, if drilled it was added by someone. The holes are for mounting hardware that attaches to the lower perimeter of the applique panel.

[1 Wild R/T]

As mentioned A63 on fender tag, holes above tail lights & since it was part of a package there should be trim on the tops of the doors, quarters & across the back of the hood & fenders.... Plus on the front valance....

[soundcontrol]

Yep, just checked my fender tag, got A63 there. On a G code convertible.

[kent_goins]

Awesome to Cuda Cody and all the members! As usual, thanks for the great advice!

KG

[kent_goins]

To Mopar Dave:

You got a deal....I would be happy to sell you mine and get the correct corner trim pieces. Let me know what you are thinking as far as money/swap. Just call me at the number below

Kent Goins
1-405-747-8588

[MoparDave]

Will Do. Thanks

[headejm]

Great discussion on another confusing mopar detail. Nowhere but E-bodies.org can you get this type of clarity and confidence when working on these wonderful cars. 

[MoparDave]

To Mopar Dave:

You got a deal....I would be happy to sell you mine and get the correct corner trim pieces. Let me know what you are thinking as far as money/swap. Just call me at the number below

Kent Goins
1-405-747-8588

i'llcatch up with you on monday for details

[kent_goins]

To Mopar Dave:
Just went to the shop and looked at my tail panel...It has the 7 or 8 mount holes above the lights for the A63 Applique panel. So....long story short, my car may have had the A63 options, therefore I am going to stick with the full panel. Sorry for getting your hopes up. I really wanted just the quarter trim pieces and not the full panel but changing would require filling the holes and a great deal of extra work.

KG

[anlauto]

To Mopar Dave:
Just went to the shop and looked at my tail panel...It has the 7 or 8 mount holes above the lights for the A63 Applique panel. So....long story short, my car may have had the A63 options, therefore I am going to stick with the full panel. Sorry for getting your hopes up. I really wanted just the quarter trim pieces and not the full panel but changing would require filling the holes and a great deal of extra work.

KG

That panel doesn't require "extra holes" Are you looking at the tail light mounting holes ?