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[moparlee]

What do you guys use for decoding? I have a couple books that have some information but not all. And what does special handling car mean?It looks like I’ve had the wrong idea about this car for a while. I had thought this car was a bronze color, and if I’m reading the build sheet right the sunroof was a factory option, I was thinking the sunroof was aftermarket. And I just assumed the top was always black. The interior I knew was a lighter color but it was so old I thought it was just tan or something.

Here is one decoder.
MyMopar.com - 1969-1971 Mopar Option Codes

 

[Cuda Hunter]

I'm pretty sure the sunroof is the special order item.

M51 on the build sheet. This would have gone out to a separate shop to have the sunroof installed.

Really, this is quite a rare gem. Very unusual color combo to go with the sunroof. Quite difficult to find if looking for an m51 car.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Mopar Sunroof Registry

For owners and enthusiasts of factory sunroof Mopars.

moparsunroofregistry.com

Looks like 63 were made in 71.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

This is what I use. Except this link is for the 72-74 platform. There doesn't seem to be a 69-70 book for sale right now.

Mopar Option code bk 72 73 74 Cuda Challenger Dart | eBay

Includes paint, trim and sales codes and VIN decoding and more. Below is a pic of the cover, table of contents, and a section from the book. Mopar, Option code book 1972-74 VIN decoding.

www.ebay.com

 

[Cuda Hunter]

A fella over on ebodies.org named alan has restored something like 7 of these. He might have or know of parts your after if it is not complete. Sunroof parts are far and few between and in the relatively small mopar community you might have to contact some of the "restorers" to find stuff.

 

[Steve’s 71]

Thank you guys for all of this information. I think this just changed my plans for the build. I was originally planning on keeping it yellow, black top, black interior and some pretty significant suspension upgrades and new wheels, since I was thinking “this is just a basic 318 car”, but now I feel compelled to bring it back to its roots, minus the 318, my 383 will stay.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

I definitely agree with you. This one really does deserve a restoration back to it's original looks. This thing will be sharp!!
Funny how that will happen sometime with cars. Plans change quickly.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Which seat did you find the build sheet in?

 

[Steve’s 71]

Which seat did you find the build sheet in?

Rear seat back