71 r/t Maine craigslist Tantops' link assistance please?

[Moparsaver]

I'm reading a lot of threads that mention different registry's for different model years.  Is there a registry for the 1971 R/T?   And is there any way to tell how many 71 R/T's are left in existence?     Thanks, -Tom

[71_Charger_R/T]

Yes. There is the http://www.71chargerrtregistry.com   It won't necessarily tell how many exist, but you can see how many are REGISTERED as existing. (The one you are looking at is already in the registry. File #4786.) Nice guys running the registry! (R/T side, Kevin Bucheger / Super Bee side, John M. Bōber.) I think John owns the site and Kevin helps.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22G65YQ7zoI

[Moparsaver]

      So, this car is already in the registry.    Is this beneficial in considering buying the car?   Thanks, Tom

[71_Charger_R/T]

Not necessarily. Other than, it DOES mean someone took enough pride in it and thought it was more than a run of the mill transportation mode, enough so, to put it in the registry.

[polywideblock]

Thank you all for the input.  So far, the feedback seems positive.   Are there any known problem areas on the underside to look for?   The Car seems very complete.    The original jack is still mounted in the trunk also.  Thanks, -Tom

check the "seam "across the firewall , if its crusty at all chances are you have cowl rust from blocked drain holes

also see if you can remove kick panels and look inside A pillar they rust out  from the inside out
A pillar rust and rusted out cowls are the worst of it ,everything else is just standard mopar rust . back window  ,look up from inside trunk . trunk extensions etc

[Moparsaver]

Thank you for the excellent information Lyndon and poly.   Much appreciated.  -Tom

[71 RT]

Sorry to be late getting on this thread, but there are some pictures of the "numbers matching" marks at www.1971chargerrt.com , hope this helps.  Mike

[Moparsaver]

Thanks mike.      That's great.    Awesome job on your restoration.  It looks fantastic!!   The seller has provided me some pics and has been very pleasant in phone conversations.   I feel a road trip is imminent.   The more info I have, the better informed I will be.  Thank you all.   -Tom

[polywideblock]

and as usual the cowl stamp has been left out 

[polywideblock]

so did you check it out ? what was the verdict ? 

[Moparsaver]

The past week has produced several feet of snow and a Russian spy ship off our coast    The seller and I talked for some time and were close to making arrangements for me to drive up and have a look. I like the car a lot but  I Am not one to dive in head first without actually looking at it, touching it, seeing everything in person.  So, weather permitting, we'll see what happens.   He did say he was getting some interest in the car, so it may have sold?       Is 8-10 grand a realistic number to do the floor pan, trunk floor, quarter, and put the car in paint?    Weighing my options.     Thanks, -Tom.