1971 Dodge Challenger Restoration Guide — preview & buy
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Step-by-step procedures for the 1971 Dodge Challenger restoration -- the 1971-onward Dodge Challenger E-body year-2 carryover on the 1970-onward Chrysler E-body 110-inch-wheelbase unibody; the 1971-onward BS-J / JS-J fender-tag second-character R/T and T/A homologation specialty grammar; the 1971 Hemi R-coded homologation-specialty sales-code at the 1971-onward reduced 10.0:1 compression ratio (the 1971-onward 426 Hemi homologation closure at 425 hp / 490 lb-ft torque, dropped 1972-onward); the 1971-only 340 Six Barrel T/A homologation specialty at 330 hp / 320 lb-ft torque; the 1971-onward Mopar-side cylinder-head bolt-pattern chain (the 1971-onward LA-series / B-RB-series / 426 Hemi hemispherical combustion chamber cross-pattern that does NOT interchange); the 1971-onward 5-bolt disc-brake hub standardization (the 1970 mid-year 6-bolt-to-5-bolt transition is over, the 1971-onward ships ONLY with the 5-bolt pattern); and the 1971 Hamtramck / Lynch Road assembly plant record.
Includes torque charts, Mopar-side fastener grades, and a 1971-onward JS-J / BS-J fender-tag decoder appendix.
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Key restoration topics
10 topics covered in the full guide
- 011971-onward Challenger E-body carryover + the 110-in unibody
- 021971 Hemi R-coded at 10.0:1 reduced compression
- 03BS-J / JS-J 1971 fender-tag grammar
- 041971-onward cylinder-head bolt-pattern chain (LA / B / RB / 426 Hemi)
- 051971-onward E-body unibody suspension / torsion-bar / disk-brake
- 061971-onward fender-tag decode + JS23 / JS27 / JS-J grammar
- 071971-onward E-body bodywork / rust repair / rocker patches
- 081971-onward Challenger E-body assembly sequence + motor-mounts
- 091971-onward Challenger paint codes + E-body panel split
- 10Parts interchange (1971 Challenger vs 1971 Plymouth Cuda)
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Marque-agnostic, 13-phase restoration reference — 250+ line items across Pre-Restoration Documentation, Disassembly, Frame & Chassis, Suspension / Brakes / Steering, Engine, Transmission & Driveline, Body Prep & Paint, Exterior Trim & Brightwork, Interior Restoration, Electrical System, Engine Bay Detailing, Final Assembly & System Verification, and Concours Prep & Judging. New in v2: every year / marque-specific task cross-references to its matching single-year guide, so the master checklist stays marque-agnostic while year-correct casting, part, and fastener detail stays one click away. One printable PDF, instant delivery.
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Step-by-step procedures for the 1971 Dodge Challenger restoration -- the 1971-onward Dodge Challenger E-body year-2 carryover on the 1970-onward Chrysler E-body 110-inch-wheelbase unibody; the 1971-onward BS-J / JS-J fender-tag second-character R/T and T/A homologation special... Free sample pages and the full guide in a single PDF, optimized for desktop reading and a tablet in the garage.
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