Hello E Bodies - New on here + getting my '70 RT Challenger ready for auction......

[Deanchallenger]

PLEASE HELP! Trying to understand difference with E body SLAPSTIK indicator lenses.​

Need help understanding 1970 versus 1971-74 Slap Stik shift indicator lenses. I'm working on my 1970 Dodge Challenger RT with the original 440. I'm replacing the chrome top plate, the black plastic slider plate, and the gear selection lens. My original lens says 'Slap Stik,' but the 1970 reproduction lenses I can find don't have that text. Meanwhile, the 1971 to 74 lenses do say 'Slap Stik.' Since I've already ordered the correct 1970 chrome plate and slider plate, I'm wondering if a 71-74 "Slap Stik" lens would fit and look right with my 1970 console parts, or if I should just accept the 70 part without the lettering. I prefer the lettering! What's the actual technical difference between the 70 and 71 indicator lenses? Anyone with original parts or factory info, I'd love your help.

 

[MOPARMITCH]

Welcome to the Madness !!!
Not sure about that since mine is a Four Speed.....

 

[Deanchallenger]

Here is the official '70 lens that I readily available, BUT I want to replace it with one reading "SLAPSTIK" as seen in the recent photo of my console in vehicle. Did someonebody once upon a time before I owned the car put a '71-'71 lens into my '70 car? Is there any reason I can't just purchase this '71 lens and put it on with my other new hardwear thats on the way?

 

[MOPARMITCH]

Mopar didn't change much in those few years. I'd say it will work ok....

 

[Deanchallenger]

It's not much of a risk, so I will probably just go ahead and order it. Was going to take the chrome plate and slider plate out anyhow cuz the new ones arrive Friday and I can take a close look at my cracked "Slapstik" lens then.... But it's worth a roll of the dice!

 

[Mopar Nut]

Welcome aboard!

 

[DetMatt1]

Welcome to the site from the Motor City! I can’t imagine the physical details of the lens would be different.

 

[mrmopar340]

Welcome waving from Virginia. I answered you on Reddit and that's probably consensus as Ma Mopar did a lot of crazy stuff back in the day.

 

[Chryco Psycho]

I don't recall there being a difference in the lens in 70 .
Welcome BTW

 

[Rapidfire]

Welcome from Nebraska. Nice to have you with us.

 

[Dodgeboy]

I have a '74 so it's got the "slap stick" but I have a extra '70 shifter. From a side by side comparison, it just looks like they just added the "slap stick" in the available space under the "1". I didn't take any measurements but looks like the lenses should be interchangeable.

Welcome to febo from Canada

 

[Challenger RTA]

Welcome to FEBO Grasshopper. Take a leap of faith and go for it.

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[fasjac]

Welcome to the site.
Nice Challenger

 

[Deanchallenger]

Welcome to FEBO Grasshopper. Take a leap of faith and go for it.

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All locusts are grasshoppers, but not all grasshoppers are locusts. The primary difference is behavioral: locusts are specific species of short-horned grasshoppers (family Acrididae) that can undergo a "phase change" into a gregarious, swarming state under crowded conditions, whereas most grasshoppers remain solitary.

YOWSA!!!

 

[larry4406]

Welcome.

Why auctioning off the car? Another project in mind?

 

[Challenger RTA]

YOWSA!!!

Yeah I know! Right. That is a stylish model with the drop top, ,front end , color and all the right parts. Makes it look very sleek and desirable. Always seems to get that reaction.