Filler from the factory? • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **Clint Beccue (Clintb)** » 30 Jun 2003 2:43

Just removed the vinyl top from the c-pillars along with the paint/glue. Where the quarter meets the roof, there is about a quarter inch of body filler between the two panels. The car has set in storage for the past 18-19 years and an unknown history before. Does this indicate previous panel or roof replacement? They wouldn't send a car like that out from the factory?

by **Dave-R (Roppa440)** » 30 Jun 2003 7:28

Wanna bet?

by **Alex (Alex)** » 30 Jun 2003 8:24

You wanna see whats unfer the vinal on a Superbird, actually, no , you don't, really!

by **Hans Buijnink (72challeng** » 30 Jun 2003 15:29

That's with every one Clint. Mine had a repaint last year and I saw it too. It's also the place where you can see almost 'bumps' in the body on every e-body. I have it too, even with the frame connectors installed. Don't worry about it.

by **Ted S (Teds)** » 02 Jul 2003 16:37

thats factory

by **Dave-R (Roppa440)** » 02 Jul 2003 17:51

The Challenger was never given very much developement time before it went on sale. They were put together with a ton of sheet metal screws and lots of daft little bits of plastic and metal. Just slam the door shut and feel/hear the lack of quality in the sound. Chrysler/Dodge shot themselves in the foot in that regard.

Still a damn fine looking automobile though....