Challenger Trunk trim 70 vs 71+ (differences)

[Cuda Cody]

Someone on the Facebook group asked about Challenger tail trim so I took this photo.  Thought I would share in case anyone else had the same question in the future (since this forum is easier to search).

1971 and up on the left   -   vs   -   1970 on the right.

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[303 Mopar]

Its amazing how you would never realize the big differences until they are side-by-side.  And why Mopar would make these subtle little differences.

[Brads70]

and on the 71RT the lower part was painted flat black.

[Cuda Cody]

Are you talking about the tail panel above the taillights?     T/A's were black, right?  Were RT's?

and on the 71RT the lower part was painted flat black.

[anlauto]

In 1971 the R/T's tail panel trim that you're holding in your hand was half (painted) black to match the tail panel in 1971. I believe it was a vinyl sticker not paint, but I've seen them both ways.

[6bblgt]

1971 Challenger R/Ts had black grills & black taillight panels - the mouldings were black up to the accent line

[6bblgt]

 

[Brads70]

In 1971 the R/T's tail panel trim that you're holding in your hand was half (painted) black to match the tail panel in 1971. I believe it was a vinyl sticker not paint, but I've seen them both ways.

That's what I meant. I helped my buddy assemble his 71 R/T and we used NOS, took them right out of the original wrappers. They were painted flat black.

[schlett7nu1]

Late to this topic.  I was interested in what was the factory original clip design used to attached the trim to the trunk?  Do the clips have studs with Pal type nuts on the backside at all hole locations?  I've seen a clip with a spring that goes through the hole and applies pressure to hold the trim in place with the two end pieces only having studs with nuts.  Not sure if that was an aftermarket design.
thanks