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Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T #2625505 02/24/19 04:24 PM 02/24/19 04:24 PM
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John D OP member J Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 8 Pennsylvania	I am restoring a 1971 Charger R/T. The car has the A54 option (front and rear colored bumpers) Are these rubber bumpers? What makes a rubber bumper? Can i coat mine? Are they just painted? I also need a set of doors for this car Thanks for your help!

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: John D] #2625528 02/24/19 05:03 PM 02/24/19 05:03 PM
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Alaskan_TA Fluffy Balladeer A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 29,650 Hamtramck, PA	There is a bit more to the option package, see A54 at http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/DealershipDataBook/1971/71_Charger0021.jpg There is a cutaway view of a 1970 Barracuda urethane covered bumper at http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/serviceHighlights/70%20sh%20217.jpg

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: John D] #2625532 02/24/19 05:12 PM 02/24/19 05:12 PM
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John D OP member J Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 8 Pennsylvania	Very helpful! Thanks for the reply

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: John D] #2625539 02/24/19 05:36 PM 02/24/19 05:36 PM
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71 Charger R/T mopar Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 488 Chilly Northern, Minn.	The rubber on the Charger bumpers was much thinner than the Cuda/Challenger elastomeric bumpers. About the equivalent of heavy rubberized undercoating. Here are a couple photos of an original A54 car....

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: 71 Charger R/T] #2625542 02/24/19 05:42 PM 02/24/19 05:42 PM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 488 Chilly Northern, Minn. 71 Charger R/T mopar
71 Charger R/T mopar Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 488 Chilly Northern, Minn.	That photo bucket link didn't seem to work....... (What a surprise!) Let's try this route......

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: John D] #2625551 02/24/19 05:50 PM 02/24/19 05:50 PM
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John D OP member J Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 8 Pennsylvania	Wow! Amazing, thank you for the help. Can they be re-created or do i need to find a pair?

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: John D] #2625558 02/24/19 06:11 PM 02/24/19 06:11 PM
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71 Charger R/T mopar Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 488 Chilly Northern, Minn.	I am one day going to try using some rubberized undercoating to see if I can get a smooth enough texture and then spray color over that once set. I would try to contact Mike Goyette (Dayclona) He is a Guru on the reproducing of things! Super nice guy too!

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: John D] #2625564 02/24/19 06:17 PM 02/24/19 06:17 PM
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John D OP member J Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 8 Pennsylvania	Great info, thanks again. Do you know of any doors?

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: John D] #2625590 02/24/19 07:57 PM 02/24/19 07:57 PM
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71 Charger R/T mopar Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 488 Chilly Northern, Minn.	I've got a friend with at least a couple sets. I PM'd you my email address.

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: John D] #2626532 02/26/19 11:08 PM 02/26/19 11:08 PM
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ringo440 enthusiast R Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 235 ga	I have spare front bumper, I am in need of right door for 71 charger r/t

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: John D] #2626613 02/27/19 03:01 AM 02/27/19 03:01 AM
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A727Tflite master A Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,069 Michigan	Would the 71 GTX have the approximate same thickness coating on it’s bumpers?

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: A727Tflite] #2626795 02/27/19 05:10 PM 02/27/19 05:10 PM
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ogopogo top fuel O Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,794 BC Canada	Quote: Would the 71 GTX have the approximate same thickness coating on it’s bumpers? from what i have seen yes,very thin coating,and i have had original sets here for dodge and plymouth to compare.

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: ogopogo] #2626796 02/27/19 05:11 PM 02/27/19 05:11 PM
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ogopogo top fuel O Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,794 BC Canada	John D what are some of the details on your car? colours? air grabber? stick or auto ? etc

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: John D] #2626801 02/27/19 05:22 PM 02/27/19 05:22 PM
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Diego (not Ted) Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 22,900 Gabba Gabba Hey! NYC	I wanna know the color too!

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: Diego (not Ted)] #2626948 02/28/19 12:34 AM 02/28/19 12:34 AM
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EL5 71 mopar E Joined: May 2009 Posts: 562 New York	John D. Don't forget the A54 Chargers have a unique jack hook specific just to the colored bumper option. I used to have one and I have pics on my home computer if you need to see what it looks like. Eddie

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: EL5 71] #2627121 02/28/19 03:27 PM 02/28/19 03:27 PM
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ogopogo top fuel O Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,794 BC Canada	the jack hook

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: John D] #2627272 02/28/19 10:28 PM 02/28/19 10:28 PM
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John D OP member J Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 8 Pennsylvania	The color is awesome! I am trying to post pics, i dont know how... soon i hope

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: John D] #2627275 02/28/19 10:31 PM 02/28/19 10:31 PM
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John D OP member J Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 8 Pennsylvania	Also, i am overwhelmed by the assistance on this web site! Thank you Everyone!!!

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: John D] #2627283 02/28/19 10:45 PM 02/28/19 10:45 PM
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Diego (not Ted) Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 22,900 Gabba Gabba Hey! NYC	Originally Posted By John D The color is awesome! I am trying to post pics, i dont know how... soon i hope There were a limited number of colors available with rubber bumpers, some more awesome than others. Why not tell us before you figure out how to post pics?

Re: Restoring a 1971 Charger R/T [Re: John D] #2627847 03/02/19 12:11 PM 03/02/19 12:11 PM
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John D OP member J Joined: Feb 2019 Posts: 8 Pennsylvania	WS23,6XW,AO1,AO2,A34,A54,C16,D21,E86,FC7,G11,G36,H31,H41,J25,J45,J55,M05,N25,N42,N85,N96,P31,R11,R31,S77,S83,V1W,V6X,W23,Y14,T46 $5,062.05 Thats the car in a Nutshell - Pics soon

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