Not a Challenger owner yet, my plan is to buy a decent SE next winter, after I've sold my Harley.
My plan is to go the pro-touring route, with a stroked 360 and a really updated suspension etc. I'll probably want to lose the vinyl top though, and my question is this: do I have to switch to a larger rear window along with this, or is it possible to make the "frame" for the SE rear window flow evenly with the rest without too much filler. I now assume that this piece is regular metal, is it? And will the rubber/trim around the window fit easily without the vinyl? I am sure someone has done this conversion before, and I anticipate some well informed answers...
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by Dave-R (Roppa440) » 23 Jun 2003 19:55
The filler panel is plastic so it might be tough to get a smooth join that will not crack.
If you want to keep the smaller window then keep the vinyl. If you want to loose the vinyl then i think loosing the smaller window is the best way to do it.
To be honest the rear visability is not great with the standard size window. I would hate the smaller SE version. It is not as if you can make up for it by using the door mirrors. They are not much use either.
If you want to keep the smaller window then keep the vinyl. If you want to loose the vinyl then i think loosing the smaller window is the best way to do it.
To be honest the rear visability is not great with the standard size window. I would hate the smaller SE version. It is not as if you can make up for it by using the door mirrors. They are not much use either.
- Dave-R (Roppa440)
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by Audun Løkse (Odin) » 23 Jun 2003 20:38
Thanks for a quick and informative answer! 
I do not want to mix plastic and metal, and I guess you are right: I would be better off switching to a larger rear window anyhow. By the way: I just realized this thread rather should have been placed in the paint/bodywork section. My mistake, sorry bout that.
I do not want to mix plastic and metal, and I guess you are right: I would be better off switching to a larger rear window anyhow. By the way: I just realized this thread rather should have been placed in the paint/bodywork section. My mistake, sorry bout that.
- Audun Løkse (Odin)
SE rear window
by Johnny D (Johnnyd) » 24 Jun 2003 16:57
Hey Odin,
Why don't you tell me a little about that Harley you want to sell.
Why don't you tell me a little about that Harley you want to sell.
- Johnny D (Johnnyd)
SE rear window
by Ted S (Teds) » 26 Jun 2003 16:26
y buy an se and then remove its most noticable feature??
- Ted S (Teds)
SE rear window
by Audun Løkse (Odin) » 27 Jun 2003 7:12
Well, yes.
I'd want an SE mostly for its overhead console, and high trim grade. (My brother has a Cougar XR7, and I'd want to do him one better). I'm not all too keen on the vinyl top, but this can very well change until next year. I will also consider making an all steel replacement for the plastic window framing, and keep the smaller window.
This all depends on the condition of the car I purchase: I will be less eager to modify if I end up with a really nice object. I do not want to permanently alter an SE/RT. Time will show.
About the Harley: a '93 FXR with some custom mods and lots of chrome and billet parts. A nice bike, but as I'm located in Norway it will most likely be sold here too.
I'd want an SE mostly for its overhead console, and high trim grade. (My brother has a Cougar XR7, and I'd want to do him one better). I'm not all too keen on the vinyl top, but this can very well change until next year. I will also consider making an all steel replacement for the plastic window framing, and keep the smaller window.
This all depends on the condition of the car I purchase: I will be less eager to modify if I end up with a really nice object. I do not want to permanently alter an SE/RT. Time will show.
About the Harley: a '93 FXR with some custom mods and lots of chrome and billet parts. A nice bike, but as I'm located in Norway it will most likely be sold here too.
- Audun Løkse (Odin)
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