3rd gen N.O.S valance ID question

[dustyswinger]

I have a couple valances I picked up and was wondering if you guys can ID them for me? The first has a part number of the rear, 3505696and the front  doesn't have a part number but has Insp 13-nov-3-76-2 on one of the braces. I have a picture of the but can't post on here but can email. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Craig

[Nacho-RT74]

must be 71/72 because 73/74 is 3672354

As far I recall 71/72s have some curved areas on rear edge ( edge what meets with radiator core support ) and I think some dimples or holes for screws to an optional molding on available on 71s on front edge, 73/74 are totally straight rear edge and without dimples/holes in front edge.

[gtx6970]

3505696 is rear valance 1971 + 1972 charger without decor tips

[dustyswinger]

Will the 73 front valance fit the 72?

[Nacho-RT74]

3505696 is rear valance 1971 + 1972 charger without decor tips

yes sorry, I read it wrong, thought the PN posted was refered to the front one... rear on 73/74 is 3616546 for the plain one and 3656553 for the one with exhaouts cut outs

Will the 73 front valance fit the 72?

Yes with fenders and everything around. Only issue will be with side brackets with frame rails. Holes won't meet. ( don't remember if brackets are longer or shorter ), but is something that can be saved. The best and correct way will be interchange the brackest from one to another welding on same spots( if you still have your old 72 piece ).

ANYWAY,  what I said needs to be checked because I think some laters 72s it could be straight on rear edges and still be 71/72 ( for replacement, who knows )

[dustyswinger]

Thanks for the information. Craig

[CDN72SE]

I thought I would post these pictures in case anyone is interested in the slight differences. The darker one is the 73/74 model and the lighter on is off my '72 SE. The 73 version I did drill holes in for the spoiler, the 72 I did not.

[Nacho-RT74]

GREAT PIC!!! THANKS. you can see also the different heights on brackets to frame rails, and also the diff shape on rear edge what meets with radiator core support

If you aproove I would like to post these pics on the 3rd gen board

[CDN72SE]

If you aproove I would like to post these pics on the 3rd gen board

Of course Nacho (thanks for asking), I actually was there first but didn't really see a topic to 'add' them to.
I've emailed you some pics, just in case. - Alan.

[Nacho-RT74]

thanks, got the email