71 RT resurrection

[quapman]

Well, that deal with the hole emboss is just plain weird. Must be a 71 thing. I wonder if someone ran that operation backwards and it just didn't get caught for a whole model year?

Very nice work, BTW.

 

[gdrill]

And this is someone who has really been waiting for this. He always walked over to it and wanted in but without floors it was merely a wish.

 

[gdrill]

I just had to do a little more before I stopped. I mounted the console brackets and lower rear seat clamps today. It's just for fitting but it sure makes me happy.

 

[all original]

Nice work. Always test fit everything, I found that out the hard way.

 

[norwayduster]

Grate tread

 

[340challconvert]

Floors came out looking fantastic.
Nice work!

 

[gdrill]

I decoded my "parts" car. It will make a nice Challenger for whomever I sell it too.

1973 Rallye Challenger

JH23:
Dodge Challenger
Trim: High 2 Door Hardtop
G3B: 318 150HP(net) or 170HP(net) 1-2BBL 8 CYL
1973 Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA
xxxxxx: Sequence number
E44: 318 cid 2 barrel V8 230hp
D34: Light Duty Automatic Transmission
JA5: Dark Silver Poly Exterior Color
A6B5: Trim - Basic, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Blue
000: Full Door Panels
302: Build Date: March 02
B55006: Order number
JA5: Dark Silver Poly Top Color
C: Canada Specifications
B41: Front Disc Brakes w/Standard 10in RR Drum
C16: Console w/Woodgrain Panel
C56: Bucket Seats
G35: Delete Standard Outside Mirror
M21: Roof Drip Rail Moldings
R11: Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
V5X: Body Side Stripes, Black
EN2: End of Sales Codes

 

[SNKEBIT]

Nice work. Same rust on my Challenger except I cut most of it off and added a Viper frame!

 

[340challconvert]

Very impressed with your work on the hood hinge plate repairs!

 

[gdrill]

Thank you very much. That is one of those repairs I got real satisfaction from.

 

[340challconvert]

That was a very thorough repair for an damage area that is commonplace on Challengers and Cudas. Your pics also helped out in clearly showing how the repair was made. I am looking at my own Challenger repairs in this area, though luckily, there is a little less rust. Your info is very helpful.

 

[gdrill]

Well, not much of an update, but an important one to me nonetheless! Another little piece of the puzzle arrived today.

 

[gdrill]

Yesterday, the original engine was placed in the same room as the car. A reuniting of pieces from a 20 or so year separation! Needless to say, it was a great day for me!

 

[gdrill]

It has been a long time since I looked here too! The only thing I've done for the 71 is collect parts. The most recent was side scoops, hood scoops and a set of Magnums. Man these look good on Challengers!

 

[moparlee]

Glad your back. Been wondering how your 71 was coming along. But collecting parts is good