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Paul Ceasrine · 10-22-2014, 09:42 PM

Art Leong,

Hopefully my information is correct. I did some digging, and asked my Dodge connections.

Supposedly, in 1971 that Charger R/T also had thin-steel front fenders and hood {.019" thickness} instead of the standard sheet metal {.040" thickness} when it was pre-prepped for
the 'Rod Shop'.

It also may have had a thinner steel 'firewall' and 'radiator support', which could not be confirmed.

Mystery parts were also to include; 'lightened' front Bumper
supports, braces, reinforcement bar and related parts.

The book lists the 1971 Charger R/T with the 426 Street Hemi at Shipping Weight at #3839 lbs.

I did run against you {Black} Charger R/T Hemi in B/SA at Englishtown in later-1974.

I was running my 'Factory Original' M-Code green 69' 440 'Cuda fastback in B/SA as well.

It was a cold day, and I came out sideways with my brand new Concorde G60-14 tires. I forget to lower the tire pressure, and they were 'rock hard' from the cold weather.

I nearly T-Boned the Charger.

If the Charger R/T was as light {thin-steel} as they say, and I hit you, I probably would have severed that car in half.

10-22-2014, 09:42 PM	#4
Paul Ceasrine VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,546 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Early 1970s Raceway News Scans *Art Leong,* Hopefully my information is correct. I did some digging, and asked my Dodge connections. Supposedly, in 1971 that Charger R/T also had thin-steel front fenders and hood {.019" thickness} instead of the standard sheet metal {.040" thickness} when it was pre-prepped for the 'Rod Shop'. It also may have had a thinner steel 'firewall' and 'radiator support', which could not be confirmed. Mystery parts were also to include; 'lightened' front Bumper supports, braces, reinforcement bar and related parts. The book lists the 1971 Charger R/T with the 426 Street Hemi at Shipping Weight at #3839 lbs. I did run against you {Black} Charger R/T Hemi in B/SA at Englishtown in later-1974. I was running my 'Factory Original' M-Code green 69' 440 'Cuda fastback in B/SA as well. It was a cold day, and I came out sideways with my brand new Concorde G60-14 tires. I forget to lower the tire pressure, and they were 'rock hard' from the cold weather. I nearly T-Boned the Charger. If the Charger R/T was as light {thin-steel} as they say, and I hit you, I probably would have severed that car in half. Last edited by Paul Ceasrine; 10-23-2014 at 06:24 AM.