74' Roadrunner

• Jan 26, 2024

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Anyone know what these holes are for? Top of trans tunnel just behind center console. Thanks.

 

• Jan 26, 2024

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They look like the holes for the weight that was put in the car when new. I just removed one from my 71 Charger not long ago. I am told it was put into the car to "dampen" vibrations in an attempt to make the car smoother, essentially a tuning fork type deal.

 

• Jan 26, 2024

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Interesting. I've owned this car since 79'. My brother bought it used in 76'. I know I didn't remove anything like that nor him either. Thanks for the reply and the picture.

 

• Jan 26, 2024

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Dave74RR said:

Interesting. I've owned this car since 79'. My brother bought it used in 76'. I know I didn't remove anything like that nor him either. Thanks for the reply and the picture.

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The part might not have been installed in your car for various reasons. BTW, your work looks good!!

 

• Jan 26, 2024

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Thanks. Yea... few weird thing about this car. Came with 73' strobe stripes and had a center console for a 4 speed car. I guess they did whatever they felt like doing on the assembly line. lol....

 

• Jan 26, 2024

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My 71 has one but my 74 did not come with one, the holes are just covered with seam sealer.

 

• Jan 26, 2024

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The inside bracket.

 

• Jan 26, 2024

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T2R9 said:

The inside bracket.

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My '71 charger SE had one. 383 HP, 727 column auto. I did not put it back in. I saw a '73 Rallye charger, 440, column 727 on a lift and it had one. First thought I had was vibration control.

 

• Jan 27, 2024

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T2R9 said:

My 71 has one but my 74 did not come with one, the holes are just covered with seam sealer.

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That's likely the case. The car was dipped so all the sealer was removed. I wouldn't have known there were holes there. Thanks