Need help with 1971 Lynch Rd fender tag axle code

[Donniejr81]

I have my fender tag decoded on everything except the axle code.

The car is a 71 Charger 500 383 2bbl 727 auto built at the Lynch Rd plant. The rear is 8 1/4. The axle code on the fender tag is 029. I have scoured every resource available and have turned up empty-handed every time. The decoders list 029 as unknown or not an option. Anybody out there have any idea???

I dont have the car here yet to jack it up and count the rotations...Im just curious. Well actually on a mission now...

 

[MRHWS]

Where on the tag does 029 appear? If on the 2nd line directly above L1A, it would be the scheduled build date. A29 for Oct 29th, B for Nov, C for Dec... never seen O there. If on top row, last 3 numbers on the far right, it is the last 3 numbers of the differential assembly number. If original rear in car, last 3 numbers will be 029. Hope this helps.

 

[yellowdartdave]

Here is a list of the ratios that were offered.

Standard was 2.45 and with Sure Grip it was 2.76
Optional was 2.76 and 3.23. Optional on Sure Grip was 3.23.

If you have HD brakes ( B11 )2.76 was standard and 3.23 was standard with Sure Grip.

Enuff to drive you mad, ain't it.


http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/DealershipDataBook/1971/71_Charger0026.jpg

 

[Donniejr81]

Thanks for the help. Im going to jack it up and count the rotations...when I get it here. I'm actually really surprised they put a 8 1/4 rear behind a 383. I'll be even more surprised if its something other than 2.45 or 2.76. I have a knack for getting cars with the longest gears offered lol.

 

[flypaper]

it is weird how some of the 71's were optioned out..
i just parted a unmolested 71 satellite and
it came with a 318 with a/c
a 8 3/4 rear with 11' brakes
the code for 11' brakes was on the fender tag .. b11
just my guess but i doubt you
could even get 11' brakes on a 81/4 rear??
or could you??