pic request....trunk torsion bar

[R/T hedkace]

What I think is funny is that I have seen several people say that the single torsion bar system didnt exist or that there was no difference between the years, but here is photographic evidence....................its like bigfoot 

 

[black71]

thanks for the help guys.... yes mine and 71SE's are i guess the same setup, mine just does'nt have a notch or anything to keep the bar in place   

[black71]

well......I GOT IT FIXED!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks a million guys!!!! the bottom part of the little notch that holds the torsion bar in place was bent clear to the side then painted over so you really couldn't even tell it was bent from the trunk. praise the lord i don't have the gas filler neck in so i was able to look through the whole in th quarter panel and see it... THANKS AGAIN i REALLY appreciate all your help! -Matt

[71ChallengerSE]

Im glad we could help

Did you post in the members restorations section?

I am interested in seeing some pictures of your car and your progress

[Topcat]

I found this today and I was surprised to find out that 71 Cudas had dual bars. Mine is only one.

[71ChallengerSE]

I found this today and I was surprised to find out that 71 Cudas had dual bars. Mine is only one.

Well not all 71's had the single torsion bar setup, thats why there is so much confusion, I believe that the early 71's were the only ones to recieve the single torsion bar, like mine is a january 71 built car

[black71]

right on mine is a february built car...yeah i'll post a deal as soon as i get some pictures..here's the one pic i have

[73yellowfish]

thank you.. thank you.. thank you!! Great posts!!

[duodec]

April 1971, single torsion bar.  Sorry, I've got too mcuh stuff in the way to snap pics or I would have earlier.

[71 DEPUTY]

my Dec. built Chally is a signle one too- If I am correct- they went back to a two one in April 71 due to too many problems in making the trunk lay flat- always wants to stay popped up on the right side!!!

[R/T hedkace]

 You're quite welcome black71  but are you sure we helped at all?
I think we just confused everyone..........................including ourselves   

 Seriously though, glad you got her figured out 

Sick looking Chally too 

 My guess would have pegged it as being black for some reason though   

[black71]

you guys really did help! thanks on the compliments! the car was black when i got it, originally a butterscotch car, i always had the intention of painting it black ( always wanted a black e bod) anyways when it came time to paint i pretty much chickened out so i went with my second fave on a 71challenger...paint didn't turn out so i will be havin a second chance before too long, not sure what i'm gonna do 

[Challenger6pak]

What I think is funny is that I have seen several people say that the single torsion bar system didnt exist or that there was no difference between the years, but here is photographic evidence....................its like bigfoot 

I'm glad you posted the pics. It has been like Bigfoot. No one had pics. Where was your car built? Was it a plant thing or was it a partial year thing?

[hemiken]

I'm glad you posted the pics. It has been like Bigfoot. No one had pics. Where was your car built? Was it a plant thing or was it a partial year thing?

This is all new to me aswell and i have been following this thread to see the outcome and wondered the same things as to what plant it may of been introduced and when it may of been canned to go back with the double torsion springs

[bentpshrods]

   My 71 cuda has a build date of 4/21 and I only have one bar. This months Mopar Action mag has this question in the resto topics section. They replied that  1970   cudas & challys had 2.  1971 both had 1.  1972/73 cudas had 1 while the challengers went back to 2.  They also said it could be kind of a crapshoot as whether you got one or two?