72/73 Challenger parts

[Lessardndt]

I've stripped my 73 Rallye down to frame and sheet metal and have new issues. I have also located a non-raylle 72 in another state that has many parts I could use if interchangable. For instance, the 73 has rot around the drip rails as well as front and back glass areas. The 72 is in great shape in these areas. The 73 as far as I know did not have a vinyl top and the 72 does. Question: Can I swap the entire roof including pillars and window frames? Also, the subframe on the 72 is excellent, there has been some rot with bad repairs on the 73. Do these models have the same frame dimensions? One other thing I noticed is the front bumper bracket has 2 bolts to the frame and the 73 has 3 bolts on each side. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time.

John

[challengerbabe]

yes the parts will interchange between the two of them the ralley car would of came with all the stuff a normal chally would came with the rally package would consist of the rallye gages(will interchang with outher e bodys) a r/t style hood louvers on the front fenders front/rear sway bars pretty much everything else is the same the 72 bumper brackets are differnt(as the bumpers) as thay allow the bumper to fit closer to the car you can change the bumpers but have to use the brackets that goes with that bumper as the holes in the bumper itsself are in differnt places

[Dodgedude]

Originally Posted by Lessardndt

I've stripped my 73 Rallye down to frame and sheet metal and have new issues. I have also located a non-raylle 72 in another state that has many parts I could use if interchangable. For instance, the 73 has rot around the drip rails as well as front and back glass areas. The 72 is in great shape in these areas. The 73 as far as I know did not have a vinyl top and the 72 does. Question: Can I swap the entire roof including pillars and window frames? Also, the subframe on the 72 is excellent, there has been some rot with bad repairs on the 73. Do these models have the same frame dimensions? One other thing I noticed is the front bumper bracket has 2 bolts to the frame and the 73 has 3 bolts on each side. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time.

John

yep,yep they sure are and the 74 also. only real difference is the front and rear bumper brackets are alittle longer on a 73/74 and the huge rubber stoppers...and maybe rear lower valance. I have extra parts, if you know what cha need. good luck.

[Lessardndt]

Thanks for the insight. This is my first E body restoration and I need all the help I can get. Again, thanks.