Nicks Garage ,He asked us a question

[davek]

He is restoring a 1970 charger rt for his friend. They were doing the body work on it and the panel below the speaker tray they did not know its purpose. Nick said that if anyone knows it would be on For B Bodies Only. Did anyone reply to him? Piece their talking about is around 14 minute mark.

 

[Kern Dog]

I asked this before as well.

The only sensible answer that I got was that it was a stiffening structure for the otherwise unsupported Dutchman panel.

 

[davek]

1970 Charger: What is the purpose of this panel?

Inside the trunk below the "Dutchman" panel is this structure with the square holes in it. This bulky thing looks like a suitcase. Both of my 1970 Chargers have this. I cannot understand why this is here. It takes up space and seems to serve no function but there must be a reason for it...

www.forbbodiesonly.com

 

[pnora]

I was just going to say the same thing. When I did my quarters my buddy asked me the same question. I just said dutchman reinforcement and possibly an anti rattle oil metal canning suppressor.

 

[davek]

Nick said they dont reproduce them,his body guy had someone make one.

 

[davek]

@chargervert any clue?

 

[pnora]

I believe it was called panel deck opening lower plenum.

 

[khryslerkid]

Replies on the youtube.

And then this one...

@Nick Panaritis , we're waiting.

Thanks for mentioning us

 

[Kern Dog]

All of this was two months ago?

 

[davek]

All of this was two months ago?

Yep the video was aired in the end of September

 

[gkent]

The dutchman on a Charger is much larger than on any other B body. My guess is support

 

[davek]

Im reaching but because of the way the window is doesnt the have to do with the aerodynamics and the downward force of the *** end? That would explain the bigger support needed in the back.

 

[kiwigtx]

Im reaching but because of the way the window is doesnt the have to do with the aerodynamics and the downward force of the *** end? That would explain the bigger support needed in the back.

Not a bad thought......I do like the idea of protection for the rear demister fan also.