71 Challenger R/T Documentation

Postby DanaProsky » 14 May 2008 19:10

I am buying a 71 Challenger R/T without a build sheet or a fender tag, what are the chances of finding the build sheet in the car somewhere where no one has looked? Also can I get a fender tag made to match up with the vehicles options. This R/T is a true JS23H1B car.
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Postby Alaskan_TA » 15 May 2008 1:54

Look in all of these places;

Taped to the back side / top of the glove box insert.
Under the front bucket seats in the springs
Inside the bucket seat backs
Under the rear seat bottom
In the rear seat back.
Under the package tray(speaker shelf)
Under the carpet


If you do find a legible broadcast sheet that matches the car, it is possible to have a reproduction fender tag made.
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Postby DanaProsky » 15 May 2008 2:10

This car has been restored in the last ten years or so, I would think they would have found one by now. I guess I'm out of luck to get a replacement tag.
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Postby Thedeputy » 16 May 2008 9:00

What makes you so sure it's a genuine R/T? Have you looked for the vin on the upper left cowl and on the radiator support?

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Postby DanaProsky » 16 May 2008 15:41

The number on the cowl and radiator support match the VIN number on dash and title. Of course anything is possible in todays world.
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Postby DanaProsky » 16 May 2008 15:43

I heard Galen can be hired to come in and do a verification inspection, but you have to pay big bucks.
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Postby Thedeputy » 16 May 2008 16:27

You don't need galen to check your numbers. Just look at the numbers on the cowl and radiator support and make sure that no serious welding is done around these areas which could indicate that the numbers were changed.

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