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I've done several 71 GTXs, including an OE Certified car. I love them. BUT, they are some of the most difficult Mopars to find GOOD parts for. They are very rust prone, especially compared to the earlier models. They changed a lot of stuff every year, so little fits one year to the next. They were very low production. Almost nothing from the 4 door cars fit the 2 door cars. Many, many items that often need to be replaced are difficult to find, in particular the valances and upper door panels. Heck, the RRs used no less than 4 different rear valances in 71 and 72. And none of them are in repop. I could go on and on. I really do love these cars, but you should look real hard at what your potential project needs and what is available. In my humble opinion, these cars are some of the most problematic cars to fix right. Sorry to be a downer.
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Even 10-15 years ago when I was buying parts for mine, good NOS was hard to find for these cars. Most of the repop stuff out there is close but not completely correct.
Then throw in the fact that there were a LOT of mid year part changes in the 71 model year. I know of at least three different style 71 rear cut out valances alone! If you want to build a nice driver you should be ok, but finding concourse correct parts is a big challenge.
With prices where they are now, you'd be better finding one that's already done.
addict:to devote or surrender (oneself) to something habitually or obsessively ....hmmmm
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