Wheel well molding help

[gran coupe john]

Bought wheel well moldings in Carlisle 2 years ago from a vender that had 3 huge tents of new Mopar parts. The front moldings fit great. The rear are off, don't know if he gave me the wrong ones. Or is there something I can do to make them fit? On both back moldings are off that much. Are they for a different ebody?

 

[mrmopar340]

Bought wheel well moldings in Carlisle 2 years ago from a vender that had 3 huge tents of new Mopar parts. The front moldings fit great. The rear are off, don't know if he gave me the wrong ones. Or is there something I can do to make them fit? On both back moldings are off that much. Are they for a different ebody?

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I thought Cuda and Challenger ones were slightly different. Wonder if they sold you the wrong ones. You could probably pull that in gently. We had to do the same thing on the rear of a 71 Charger 500 we worked on.

 

[gran coupe john]

Was going to try to pull it in, but afraid it would bend. Does anyone know that vender in Carlisle??

 

[Challenger RTA]

Some information to compare. Challenger and Barracuda.

 

[gran coupe john]

Thanks, good information. My Barracuda is a 71. Looks like they gave me 72-74

 

[larry4406]

Thanks, good information. My Barracuda is a 71. Looks like they gave me 72-74

To my knowledge the wheel well lip moldings are same 70-74.

Am I missing something?

 

[gran coupe john]

If they are all the same, why are they off that much on both rear sides?

 

[Challenger RTA]

The collision guide shows the numbers are all the same.
I would have to say it just wasn't fabricated correctly.

 

[Challenger RTA]

I would say if there is no way exchange. You just might as well try to make it work. I would place a screw or a clamp above the red line. Start pushing it into place. Look to see where it want's to buckle. Then make a cut in the inside of wheel well. Then push the rest of the way in and fasten. You have nothing to loose. Or sell them and buy the correct fitting ones.
Those are the options I see.

Or the 1/4 panel is off.

 

[moparleo]

Good thought., Is this the original quarter panel or has any body work been done in this area ?
Check it on another car.

 

[gran coupe john]

The quarters have been changed. The old moldings that came off the old quarters fit the new quarters. That is why I believe they gave me the wrong moldings.

 

[larry4406]

Lots of posts regarding horrid fit on the repops.

Perhaps you can use a shrinker to pull it in. Excuse to buy a new tool.

 

[Surfcuda]

Hey Grand Coupe, I had the same issue with the new repop rear moldings too. I started screws at lower rear and worked up to middle. Then started the front lower screw and worked up. I had to apply some pressure and a C-Clamp to hold the upper portion in while putting the last screws in. Also use some tape to protect your paint. Worked for me with no bends or creases in the molding. Thinking about replacing the screws with pop rivets for a cleaner look. 🏝

 

[Challenger RTA]

Worked for me with no bends or creases in the molding.

Nothing like OEM MOPAR parts. But. Play the hand your delt. Good job! I figured someone here delt with it in that manner. Thanks for sharing what worked.

 

[heminut]

The repop moldings are just that bad of a fit! I have them on my Cuda and have never been able to get a good fit. I am seriously considering taking them off and cutting the inside flange with a pair of tin snips where they pass over the body lines so I can get a decent bend in them! One side of the cut flange would slip over the other side when bent so shouldn't look bad at all. At least that's my way of thinking.

 

[gran coupe john]

Haven't started on rear ones yet, but that was the plan. Making a cut. Really _ucks that you have to cut a part to make it work, especially when you pay good money for them.

 

[heminut]

Haven't started on rear ones yet, but that was the plan. Making a cut. Really _ucks that you have to cut a part to make it work, especially when you pay good money for them.

I agree, but that's the kind of crap we have to deal with when using repop parts.

 

[gran coupe john]

Have all the originals. Probably should of had them restored. Tired of buying over priced junk. Thank God it's about done!!!!