Is this trunk alignment normal?

[DynaBro]

I know these didn’t even come out perfect on day one but wonder what you guys think. Also this paint on the rear trim panel looks brushed and the wrong color. Like purple instead of red. I don’t have anything to compare to around here in person. Thoughts?

 

[eldubb440]

pretty normal factory fit....... most guys clean that stuff up before a repaint, at least I do.......... the lower part of those quarter extensions are seam sealed by the factory before paint where it meets the tail light panel

 

[Fran Blacker]

My 66 Satellite driver's corner by rear window, 3/8"+ gap factory done.

 

[eldubb440]

My 66 Satellite driver's corner by rear window, 3/8"+ gap factory done.View attachment 1767829

the gap across the front of the deck lid and rear edge of the hood are usually wider than the sides........ so they don't rub while opening........ 5/16 - 3/8 is about right

 

[DynaBro]

Yours look like that? The quarter being off?

 

[eldubb440]

Yours look like that? The quarter being off? View attachment 1767836

the 1/4 is fine, it's the extension that needs some love

 

[RemCharger]

Bought a car online and now picking apart?

 

[DynaBro]

the 1/4 is fine, it's the extension that needs some love

Think it was replaced?

 

[eldubb440]

I'd say maybe it was removed and reinstalled for a paint job, but probably not....... the goofy fit looks normal to me

the seam sealer at the bottom is missing, it may have been just chipped out and extension not disturbed

 

[eldubb440]

i'd think if it was removed, this area would be much cleaner.......looks like someone was a little lazy on the prep

 

[DynaBro]

i'd think if it was removed, this area would be much cleaner.......looks like someone was a little lazy on the prep

View attachment 1767853

Interesting. I don't know anything about what other examples look like or have anyone around to bounce these questions off of. I just know these cars were never perfect and am curious about my car's history is all. Is the red on your tail panel RED or kind of purple like mine? I assume these were actually taped and sprayed clean. Which I see when looking at photos of expensive restoration examples on ebay but finding a survivor one to inspect is much more difficult. I was planning to strip, tape, and spray it correctly this winter if that is indeed correct.

 

[eldubb440]

I can't comment on the tail panel, just the body........ I don't own a 70

 

[R413]

The tail panel paint looks ok, it should not be red, should be maroon in color.

 

[DynaBro]

The tail panel paint looks ok, it should not be red, should be maroon in color.

Really? The one I keep seeing that guy on FB and ebay trying to sell as unused NOS is bright red. But it's hard to tell online sometimes.

NOS 1970 Dodge Super Bee rear Tail Light Trim Finish Panel MOPAR B Body | eBay

Condition: Beautiful NOS Tail Light Trim Finish Panel with only a few blemishes. Beautiful NOS Tail Light Trim Finish Panel. An NOS panel in this pristine condition is almost impossible to find. Small bruise and light scratch near left tail light curve.

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