1970 vs 1971 Door and Door Panel Fit

[doubleyellow]

Are they different? I can't quite get my 1970 panel to fit on a 1971 door. Especially around the upper front area.

Any advice to modify the panel to fit without harming it? Or not possible?

Thanks

 

[RUNCHARGER]

Honestly the factory panels fit poorly back when these cars were new. I bought a set of expensive door panels for my Challenger last year and they fit exactly like the factory ones did way back when (which is to say not perfect at all).

Sheldon

 

[moparleo]

No difference between years on Challenger or Barracuda door panels.

 

[challenger6pak]

Post a pic of the backside of your panel.

 

[Grady Cain]

1970 is one year only. The difference is that there are 2 slots cut at the top and bottom of each end (4 total) to allow for fit around the upper and lower curves of the door structure (see photo showing the 1970 panel with slots vs. a 1971-4 panel without.) You can easily replicate the slots by carefully cutting them in at the right locations which should help them fit properly. Other than the slots, the rest of the door panel is identical cosmetically. Hope this helps...