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71 Challenger tail panel Q's

Challengaaah

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Have two questions about my tail panel -see pics. One of the two swaged rivets holding the halves together has come apart. Since the 'rivet' is part of the panel molding, how can i fix this without it showing on the facing side? I can't think of any way except drilling a hole, re-doing it and then trying to cover the repair with bog....

Also, does anyone know who sells the square reflectors that were glued on between the tail lights?

Thanks

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Challengaaah

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To answer my own post: I have been told the best course of action for the rivet is to clean out the area between the mating surfaces and use a high quality flexible bonding agent such as SicaFlex 260. This will keep the edges tight together after it is all bolted in it will be as new.

As for the 4 rear reflectors, i found out that the inner and outer are different sizes. Laysons make repros but i was told they are not a great fit. Penstar productions also sell them, i rang them last night and was told $80 for a set of 4. This is without the silver foil card or the double side tape. I thought that was too expensive so i'm going to paint mine the tail panel colour as shown in the pictures. Its no big deal to put them on if i find a set.

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