Looking for 1971 Dodge Challenger Tail light Panel Reflector

[Tirekickertoo]

Hello,
I'm searching for the right inner reflector for a 1971 Dodge Challenger tail light panel. The reflector I want to replace has a large chip in the red plastic reveling the white reflector underneath. My initial internet search tells me that the reflectors are not reproduced. Is that true? Also, I've read that the inner and outer tail panel reflectors are different sizes. Is that true? How hard is it to replace this reflector once I find one?

Thanks for your help,

Tirekickertoo

 

[Adam]

I am also looking. I need at least three, but my intact one is kind of faded and would look like crap next to new ones. Yes, they are different sizes...thanks Dodge.
I believe they are just held on with adhesive.

 

[Steve340]

I think you can only get them used. They are stuck on with double sided tape but the reflector has a shiny aluminium foil behind it. The tape is stuck to the foil.

 

[71droptop]

Hi Guys- I got 2 of the outer ones. Reproductions from Laysons.
Yes the inner Reflectors are larger...
I have been hounding them...been told for a year they are on the way...
Just called them today..Waiting for their reply..
Let you know

 

[CITRON YELLA 71]

I just purchased some last week from Laysons.

 

[Charlie71rt]

I got some from Penstar reproductions several years ago

 

[CITRON YELLA 71]

Try Laysons, they may still have some.

 

[Cudakiller70]

Link?

Try Laysons, they may still have some.

 

[CITRON YELLA 71]

dave@laysons.com

 

[Cudakiller70]

Found it Thanks
LAYSON'S RESTORATIONS - DODGE, CHRYSLER, PLYMOUTH RESTORATION PARTS

 

[Adam]

I ordered a set from Laysons. I am concerned about the appearance because Layson’s catalog description says they get glued to the surface of the lens. This is incorrect, the originals were glued to the metal space between the lenses... also the bottom edge of the repo reflector appears to be open. I am wondering if these are supposed to be glued on top of an old reflector. I will post my findings, and pictures, when I get them.

Update: they are on back order... and have been for a loooong time.

 

[Tirekickertoo]

Thank you everyone for you input and vendor information/recommendations. The hunt goes on!!!

Tirekickertoo

 

[skip69donzi]

I’m currently hunting for a set of those tail panel reflectors myself. Any help is greatly appreciated. Looking at Layson’s site now.
Thanks

 

[CITRON YELLA 71]

How do you remove the old ones and install the new ones?

 

[floyd]

If you have the tail panel removed from the car, I would recommend gentle heating from the back side with a heat gun to soften the adhesive.

 

[CITRON YELLA 71]

How are the new ones applied?

 

[Charlie71rt]

A company called penatstar or penstar reproductions used to sell them but I don’t know if they are still in business, I didn’t google it

 

[skip69donzi]

A company called penatstar or penstar reproductions used to sell them but I don’t know if they are still in business, I didn’t google it

Thanks! I’ll check it out.

 

[Charlie71rt]

I know this is not much help but somewhere there is a mold with the part number and logo exactly like OE. I got them many years ago at Carlisle they had so much stuff they had 3 different spots in the swap meet

 

[skip69donzi]

Maybe I don’t quite understand your message. You are saying what exactly, you have a set for sale or you know who is making them from an exact mold, clarify please thanks