WTB Headlight surrounds
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FYI The RT bezels are in black, and non RT cars had textured argent. This is a pic of reproduction pieces. If you can't find them here, Used ones are also available off of ebay in all different conditions and prices.
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340challconvert
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The 72-74 Challengers did not have the headlight bucket panel welded to that part of the fender and used the fiberglass grill with the buckets built in.
70-71 Challengers had a metal bucket panel welded to the fender to accommodate the installation of headlights. Some people who make this modification use a 70-71 fender (side lite makers are also different but fit the car.
Other option is to weld in a bucket into the 73 fender. Off course you would need a 70 grill, the bezels, hood latch, hood moldings, and other mounting parts that are different on a 70.
Keep in mind that many other parts are different; front bumpers and brackets- bumper protrudes further out on your car.
You can purchase reproduction buckets for a 70-71 from BEA Parts
to convert your fenders.
Someone here may be able to explain this better then me. It is a lot of work to make this switch. This is just the work on the front end of the car.
70-71 Challengers had a metal bucket panel welded to the fender to accommodate the installation of headlights. Some people who make this modification use a 70-71 fender (side lite makers are also different but fit the car.
Other option is to weld in a bucket into the 73 fender. Off course you would need a 70 grill, the bezels, hood latch, hood moldings, and other mounting parts that are different on a 70.
Keep in mind that many other parts are different; front bumpers and brackets- bumper protrudes further out on your car.
You can purchase reproduction buckets for a 70-71 from BEA Parts
to convert your fenders.
Someone here may be able to explain this better then me. It is a lot of work to make this switch. This is just the work on the front end of the car.
340challconvert
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BEA also sells the side marker patches to change the side lights if you keep your original fenders
340challconvert
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Some people look to make this conversion to a 70 Challenger. My description above was just referring to the grill area. Depending on how far you want to go with a conversion, the tail light panel would have to be changed to accommodate the 70 tail lights. The are many other differences (interior, dash, rear valance panel- and other parts) to make a full conversion.
It would be cheaper to sell your car and just buy a 1970.
Why not just keep the 73, a 73 and enhance the car in other ways.
A 73 Challenger is still a cool Challenger!
It would be cheaper to sell your car and just buy a 1970.
Why not just keep the 73, a 73 and enhance the car in other ways.
A 73 Challenger is still a cool Challenger!
340challconvert
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Good luck with your project!
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quapman Good question?
They are listed for "e" bodies in the BEA catalog on line.
#223 $317.00
The catalog reads;
"Brackets for Headlight Bucket on 4 Light Setup Including Mounting Feet (2-Set)"
E Body Type Exterior
the L brackets do look like the one's used on a 70 Challenger and hook to the radiator frame.
May be they were designed to be multi-use for 4 headlight configurations?
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