1973 Challenger Data plate and tag?

[Da Penceman]

Anyone else seen one of these?

 

[Da Penceman]

I've seen dual plates but not this, it was peaking out from under the data plate and the only word I can make out is "frame" stamped vertically

 

[reborn73]

Yes, my '73 has one but it is about 7-8 inches long. Your's was probably "torn" and started out longer. On the opposite end from the hole it looks like it was folded several times and broke off. Very thin metal

 

[moparleo]

Yep, attached next to fender tag.

 

[Xcudame]

Normally it's just a tiny stub with no lettering as each section was supposed to be removed as it was inspected. Obviously some cars got through without all the pieces snipped off.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

inspection line tag

Cool car! Tb3 with the black and white interior and a white top! Great looking combo! All that with V6X instead of V6W. Does it still retain it's paint?

 

[Da Penceman]

no, it's led a difficult life with a cheap respray and cheesy flames off the rallye louvers

 

[DetMatt1]

Diamond in the rough!

 

[Da Penceman]

Thanks

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Cool car! What are your plans for it?
Restore or custom?

 

[Da Penceman]

Reliable Daily driver, then slowly over time do some restoration over the years

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Awesome! Nothing like having a car you can drive around reliable regardless of how it "looks". I have a few drivers.

 

[Da Penceman]

Awesome! Nothing like having a car you can drive around reliable regardless of how it "looks". I have a few drivers.

Big fan of Roadkill's General Mayhem but this will be nicer than that

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Oh, you like ratty rides! I really enjoy my ratty rides.
Here is my favorite rat ride that I rock.

 

[Da Penceman]

That's pretty bad ass, if I saw that coming at me, I would get out of the way ☺

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Please keep us here at the forum in the loop as you progress on your new ride. I love following along as you complete your dream for your car!

 

[challeng61]

Normally it's just a tiny stub with no lettering as each section was supposed to be removed as it was inspected. Obviously some cars got through without all the pieces snipped off.

This is what I had heard before also. I have a partial for my 73 Ralley also.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

here is an inspectors tag on a station wagon I own. Notice how different sections have different inspectors stamps from when it was going through the production line. This is slightly different than the inspection tag that came on your challenger but served the same purpose.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Here are a few square style inspection tags which typically got a stamp out or an indention stamp. I know it's not what you have there but it is just another style of inspection tag.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Here is a longer style like what you have but not cut off.
I have not found a close up picture of a complete one yet.
I could have bought this car but slacked when I was younger.