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It’s in the car now, but when I was restoring it I measured and it matched Galen’s White Book description.

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The part number and date codes are stamped about 24 inches from the rear joint. Here's a pic of the original from my T/A with the 2883782 number with a C 70 date code. Trans Am cars (and some others I believe) had 7260 u-joints in front and 7290 in the rear.

71-later consoles have an ashtray. 70 consoles have a slotted opening at the rear that provides storage for the shoulder belt female ends.

@Gary Warnsholz This should help

These might work: https://www.classicindustries.com/product/mn3161.html?srsltid=AfmBOop0A4WClATpDAM6K56NDQVgErx8W736apraboLYiqG8lJitHnjY

Here are some more pics of the shorter style that is correct for E-bodies and others.

I’ll be interested to hear what year those straps showed up. Not a 70-71 thing as far as I know.

AMK carries a variety of plastic straps. I’m guessing you can find them elsewhere if you can figure out what they’re called. https://www.amkproducts.com/bulk-fasteners-products/?Product_ID=13201

The 71 N-code Challenger convert should have an argent grille and argent taillight bezels. The tail panel should be body color. Grabbed this pic from the web (ignore the “Hemi R/T” emblem)

I have a May SPD JH23H1B that came with an argent grille and tail panel. I believe the addition of the rubber bumper option on a Challenger in 71 resulted in a black grille and tail panel regardless of the performance level/engine. Also, the black 71 grille was molded black. If you have a...

That’s a nice one

PM sent. Thanks

I think the seal creates vacuum, which pulls the piston back into the caliper after you release the brakes. I’d replace it.

That’s a 72-later E-body am/fm. I sold one a few years back for $250. https://forum.e-bodies.org/parts-misc-for-sale/9/1972-74-e-body-amfm-radio/26360/msg300125#msg300125