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71 GTX Options/Production Numbers

Post by quapman » Sun Sep 28, 2008 8:13 am

I've been studying the site's chart for specific production figures and all I can seem to find are numbers for RM's (Road Runners) and RP's (Sebring Plus). Are the GTX #'s there and I'm just not seeing them?

Specifically, I'm curious about how many 71 GTX's with U-code 440's had the Canopy 1/2 vinyl top, belt moldings, shift on column and 11" HD drum brakes(front & rear).

I've been tire-kicking on trading my 71 Charger S.E. for a B5 blue GTX with these options.

Can anyone lead me to the correct info??

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Re: 71 GTX Options/Production Numbers

Post by 471Magnum » Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:45 am

There are no breakdowns for specific combinations, only individual options.

124 had canopy roof
all had belt moldings (std)
no breakdown for auto column vs console. Console number includes 4 spd.
1392 had drums all around

It's all here:
http://www.roadrunnernest.com/TA_Options.htm
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Re: 71 GTX Options/Production Numbers

Post by quapman » Sun Sep 28, 2008 11:40 am

I was aware that code combination numbers were impossible to determine, I just lumped them together in my question. I'm still only seeing RM23 & RP23 numbers on that list, but I cross-referenced to the Gay Len book and it looks like it's just a typo on the chart. "RP23" should be "RS23". Belt moldings being standard on an RP makes sense, on a GTX, not so much, but that's Mopar for you, eh? Do a lot of people remove and not replace them during a resto? I could see it with them being unattractive and not being reproduced.

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Re: 71 GTX Options/Production Numbers

Post by 71440 gtx » Sun Sep 28, 2008 2:25 pm

all 71 gtxs have m21 m25 m31 m26 is standard on the car :beer:
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Re: 71 GTX Options/Production Numbers

Post by quapman » Mon Sep 29, 2008 4:05 pm

M21, M25 & M31 are all on my fender tag, but not M26(WOM's). Is this typical? I don't have a b-cast sheet yet (Still waiting on previous owner to find it).
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Re: 71 GTX Options/Production Numbers

Post by 71440 gtx » Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:05 pm

yes m26 is not the fenner tag is on b-cast sheet
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Re: 71 GTX Options/Production Numbers

Post by bruce » Tue Sep 30, 2008 8:12 am

Well, at the car show Saturday I had the owner of a B5 white canopy top GTX tell me HIS was the only one. :lol: So there you go, one. :lol: :lol: :lol: But of course, YOU heard him say it too... :D
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Re: 71 GTX Options/Production Numbers

Post by quapman » Tue Sep 30, 2008 4:59 pm

Bruce, that's not a touch of Yankee sarcasm is it??? LOL

I'll send you pics of the car soon. I'm supposed to take look #2 Friday.

Are you and/or Dave going to take a look at the "RP23" issue on the option code list? I also noticed that it repeats itself as you go down the page.

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Re: 71 GTX Options/Production Numbers

Post by bruce » Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:38 am

Sarcasm? Me? :lol: I'm going to have to check my copy of Gay Len's book too. BTW, dig that nickname for him... :lol:
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Re: 71 GTX Options/Production Numbers

Post by 71440 gtx » Wed Oct 01, 2008 12:44 pm

are you sure its a real 71 gtx you looking at ? :stirpot:
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Re: 71 GTX Options/Production Numbers

Post by bruce » Wed Oct 01, 2008 12:54 pm

71440 gtx wrote:are you sure its a real 71 gtx you looking at ? :stirpot:
It was a real GTX. U code and all... just not a real knowledgeable owner. :D
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Re: 71 GTX Options/Production Numbers

Post by 71440 gtx » Wed Oct 01, 2008 1:35 pm

bruce wrote:
71440 gtx wrote:are you sure its a real 71 gtx you looking at ? :stirpot:
It was a real GTX. U code and all... just not a real knowledgeable owner. :D

:lol: :beer:
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Re: 71 GTX Options/Production Numbers

Post by quapman » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:08 pm

...Let's see.........

JS27R0B

That's a 71 GTX, right???

Oh boy, now I'm sarcasm-ing myself. AND making up words!

(Yes, I'm sure)
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Re: 71 GTX Options/Production Numbers

Post by 71440 gtx » Wed Oct 01, 2008 5:58 pm

quapman wrote:...Let's see.........

JS27R0B

That's a 71 GTX, right???

Oh boy, now I'm sarcasm-ing myself. AND making up words!

(Yes, I'm sure)

pm tell me how you are sure? i just makeing sure you do not get rip off :beer: there lots fake cars out there :rant:
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Re: 71 GTX Options/Production Numbers

Post by quapman » Thu Oct 02, 2008 8:16 pm

....but seriously folks,

The owner is a friend of mine and the car has the right VIN (RS23U1), fender tag, partial b-cast sheet, door VIN, etc. The body numbers all look good. I'm going for another look tomorrow (Friday).

I know Bruce too, which is the reason for our sarcasm exchange.

We damn Yanks likes our sarcasm.

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