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In 68, Petty had the front bumper pulled forward to get more air over the car and beat the template that went to the edge of the hood. Easily seen in this photo!
The #71 is a reskinned Nichels built 69 Daytona or 500.
Notice the filler pieces by the "A" pillars to the cage that #43 does not have, being it was a new ground up build.
Same reason the aluminum piece on the door top to main hoop of the #71 1969 cage is wider than that of the #43.
The 1971...
The Baker fender looks stock. The Petty fenders have been modified. Look at that curve!
From this angle, the Petty fender either droops downward or inward - narrowing the front end. (or a combination of both)
What do you think??
An inch here or there adds up at Daytona.
Pics, post Petty. The car went to Jabe Thomas. It was reskinned in 1970.
Key visible feature is cage bar from upper A pillar rt side to floor pan. Looks like front end was replaced with a more stock looking one
Don Tarr’s 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Fails To Auction
Dr. Don Tarr was given that car by Chrysler. There are vintage pics of the car with him when new.