DUST COVER FOR 727 TRANS,WHAT YEARS FIT MINE

I think it's so you don't have to drop the starter and whole shield to drain the converter.

Yes,that’s what I thought.I was wondering if Chrysler made them that way from the factory or if that is an aftermarket variation. If so when did Chrysler switch from the one piece style to the style with the small access panel? Also the top of the cover is slightly different