There's a big difference between the shaker setup on my 2015 Challenger and my 1971 shaker. The 71 is shorter height, larger in circumference and totally different baseplate. The hoods and scoop openings aren't even close. See photos
Terry W.
Are you putting the stock RV2 type A/C compressor back on or are you going with a new style compressor? That can determine your belt setup. If you want something more modern, there's the serpentine belt drive systems.
Terry W.
This is very interesting. With the new b-body reinforcement tunnel, how will the carpet fit? I've thought about doing this to a 74 Charger i have.
Terry W.
I have a 340 convertible 71 Challenger with Shaker and have seen a couple more and one 383 convertible 71 Challenger shaker. All 71 convertibles are non-R/Ts.
Terry W.
And to answer your original question about the vinyl stripe removal- a heat gun may work. You can give it a try but the rust bubbling may have expanded the vinyl and it may not go back flat over the repair correctly. The age of the vinyl will have a lot to do with ease of removal. A shop that...
I'll tell you right now, that rust, when removed, is going to leave a huge hole on the top and side of the fender. If you just fill it in, that will not stop the rust progression. It looks as if the plastic fender shield that keeps mud from piling up above the headlight buckets is either missing...
70-71 use the same side marker light. 72-74 use the same side marker light different from the 70-71. 1970 and some early 1971 Challengers did not have a grille support bracket notch cut out from fender front support.
Terry W.