1970 Cuda and Challenger Small Rear Valance Reinforcement Brackets

[RUNCHARGER]

I was purging some stuff for moving last week and threw about 3 of those away. Some cars must have gotten them I guess.

[RusTy/SE]

During disassembly, looks like my 70 had them (the small brackets)...

Fender Tag SPD 109, Hamtramck build.

[anlauto]

That's the bumper guard bracket

[RusTy/SE]

That's the bumper guard bracket

Thanks for the clarify Alan!

[B5Cuda440-6]

I also asked about those support brackets on MoParts several months back, because I'm also missing them. My 70 Cuda is a LA Build, B21 SPD and according to the individual who originally disassembled my car for restoration, it never had the brackets installed. I've also been told they were discontinued shortly after the start of 70 model year production, but have never been able to validate an actual switch over date.

What's interesting is that Chrysler eliminated a component of car that is contained in all the period documentation, but I have never seen a TSB or other Chrysler documentation informing dealers of the change. I would have thought something would exist.

Rob

[Dakota]

Is this the same rear valence bracket?  This was in a parts box but I did not know where it was used.  I only have one.

70 Challenger with a SPD in January 1970.

EDIT:  forgot to include photo

[Huskidrive]

My car has them, but missing one. JS23NOB SPD 9-27-1969

[DeathProofCuda]

My car has them.  70 Cuda (BS23N0B) with SPD of 9-8-69

[plymth70]

My cuda had them. Early october build. Ended making a set. can make more

[benguin]

My early November 1969 Hamtramck build 'cuda does not have the brackets, but there are unused holes where they would mount.  (and the inspection shows I have some cleaning work to do in that general area!)