Are 71-72 trunk lids the same as 73-74????

[nakita7]

I know the quarters and the quarter extensions are totally different. I've always assumed the trunks were the same, although I have never actually switched one. Hotrod was saying that they are not interchangable, the 'spoiler' height is different.

Anyone else ever tried switching one?

[superblu72]

Dimensions are all the same for 71-74. 71's where the only one's with the cutouts for the spoiler. 2,3,4 didn't because there wasn't an option for a spoiler. 71-72 used the same trunk locks. I believe 3 and 4  used a bigger lock cylinder and consequently a larger whole and indentation where the lock goes. There would be no difference in spoiler heighth from one to another.

[RD]

the only differences between the 71/72 and 73/74 is twofold:

1) rear wing cutouts on 71's and some 72's, not on 73/74's

2) trunk key mechanisms are different between 71/72's and 73/74's

if there is anything else different then I do not know about it.

[twilt]

This has been brought up previously. There may be some truth to what you were told.  Even though I have quite a few 3rd Gen decklids, I`ve never compared them or needed to replace one on one of my cars. Heres the old thread.
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,10728.0.html

[nakita7]

OK, so we are getting both answers. Some say yes, some say no (according to this other thread)....

Anyone have a few they can place side by side and compare? They sure look alike, but...

Not 100%, but the spoiler must have been an option for the 72 Rallye. Anyone know?

[Nacho-RT74]

spoilers in 72... not an option as far I know.

EXACTLY THE SAME ? No.

FIT without probs or mods needed ? Yes.

If you install one on another won't be any problem for a while you keep in mind the right trunk ley cilinder in case of replacement. Not sure about the size hole but sure 71/72 is use a retainer clip like doors ones and 73/74 cilinder is threated to a BIG nut what keeps in place

[jasonfromIKILLYA]

I've had several deck lids from several different years and have never seen a difference.  The lids with spoilers just had predrilled holes.  other than that, they are the same.

[CDN72SE]

My original '72 SE does have the cutouts for the spoiler.  I was once selling a decklid (I didn't know what year it was) and was told that the hole around the trunk lock was different between 71/72 and 73/74.