Fender tag question

[wyckedtanker]

Well I decoded what I could on my fender tag when I bought the car, now that I am tearing it down and prepping the whole restoration process, I cleaned up the fender tag and completely decoded it. I'm not trying to say my car is special or unique, I could be completely wrong but a few of the options and how it was built, I'm curious if it's even semi rare or if ayone has seen something similar. Again it's probably not but I want to consult those more knowledgable then I on this.


JH23:
Dodge Challenger
High
2 Door Hardtop


C1B: 225 145HP 1-1BBL 6 CYL
1971
Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA


347628: Sequence number


E44: 318 cid 2 barrel V8 230hp
D31: A904 3-Speed Auto Trans.
EL5: Butterscotch Exterior Color
H6XW: Trim - High, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Black/White
000: Full Door Panels
402: Build Date: April 02
058150: Order number


V1W: Full Vinyl Top, White
U: USA Specifications
C15: 70 only Deluxe Seat Belts
C55: Bucket Seats
G11: Tinted Glass (all)
G33: LH Remote Racing Mirror


H51: Air Conditioning with Heater
M21: Roof drip rail moldings
W11: Deluxe Wheel Covers
V7W: Accent Stripes, White
26: 26in Radiator

 

[challenger6pak]

It should be an E24 not E44 coded car. A nice color combination; but nothing is outstandingly rare on the car.

 

[wyckedtanker]

ok I could be wrong wouldn't be the first time but E24 is for the slant six and E44 is the 318 2 barrel according to the codes I have pulled up again I could easily be wrong, but I know mine came out of the factory with a 318 doesn't matter as I doubt it will be going back butterscotch, the car is plum crazy now probably going with GB5 true blue metallic to match my wifes 71 Demon

 

[challenger6pak]

The C code is for a 225 6. Your car came with a 225 not a 318. 318 code is G. I personally like the butterscotch.

 

[wyckedtanker]

The C code is for a 225 6. Your car came with a 225 not a 318. 318 code is G. I personally like the butterscotch.

Your right I had to go look at it closer it's g1b 318 with the e44 318

 

[challenger6pak]

OK. That makes sense.

 

[DetMatt1]

My vert is butterscotch and I love it! Only available in '71 for the E body.

 

[wyckedtanker]

Well when I broke it down it seemed somewhat rare too me, it probably isn't but a butterscotch car with white vinyl top white pinstripes and white interior, every butterscotch car I have seen has black top and stripes or a white convertible top

 

[DetMatt1]

Let's see a pic of it.

 

[wyckedtanker]

Well it's no where near origial now, I bought it like the first pic. now it loos like this, reparing to go to the body shop for new quarters and wheelhouses. I wanted to paint it gb5 true blue metallic to match my wifes demon, but I'm starting to thin it should go back original inside and out except for the 440 I have for it

 

[wyckedtanker]

Also why would my 71 have option C15- 70 only deluxe seat belts?

 

[DetMatt1]

Well, it's your car, if you don't think you'd be as happy with it in EL5 as you would be if it were blue than paint it blue.

 

[DetMatt1]

That's probably C16 which is console I think.

 

[wyckedtanker]

That's probably C16 which is console I think.

you could be right the car does have the lap belt with dual buckles and shoulder belts bolted to the roof
as well as a console

 

[challenger6pak]

Take the tag off and read it from the backside. Many times old tags are easier to read from the back.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

That is one stunning original color combination. I say go with the original. 71 color only. That's pretty cool.

Nice ride whether blue, purple, or butterscotch !!

 

[DetMatt1]

Agreed Cuda Hunter!

 

[wyckedtanker]

Cuda Hunter I think your right I'm still not really a huge fan of the color, however, with the original setup with white stripes, white vinyl top, and white interior I think that's the way we're gonna end up going

 

[Cuda Hunter]

That is a sweet choice !! Can't wait for the update pictures !!

 

[challenger6pak]

I think the original colors will look great.