Weird '70

Drache · April 15, 2015, 03:56:03 PM

Anyone else ever see a charger with that line down the side?

squeakfinder · April 15, 2015, 04:02:25 PM

That door ding protection stuff that's glued to the side? Yeah, but like curb feelers and dual windshield wiper's it's just not very common anymore.

Drache · April 15, 2015, 04:04:18 PM

Quote from: squeakfinder on April 15, 2015, 04:02:25 PM

That door ding protection stuff that's glued to the side? Yeah, but like curb feelers and dual windshield wiper's it's just not very common anymore.

Ok. I have NEVER seen a charger with it before and when I first spotted this car for sale something seemed off about it until I noticed the line down the side.

squeakfinder · April 15, 2015, 04:09:57 PM

I've wondered if it would help hide an imperfect body line.

tan top · April 15, 2015, 04:30:16 PM

Quote from: squeakfinder on April 15, 2015, 04:09:57 PM

I've wondered if it would help hide an imperfect body line.

yeah I bet stuff like that was done back in the day , at used car dealerships etc

ive seen a few with body side mouldings

Just 6T9 CHGR · April 15, 2015, 05:12:50 PM

Some of those body side moldings were dealer installed with screw holes....not just double sided tape IIRC

Chad L. Magee · April 15, 2015, 05:28:26 PM

Yes, I have seen 1970 Chargers with the dent protective strips down the sides. My 1970 Coronet 440 2dr ht originally had them, but was removed before I bought it. Unfortunately, it was held on by pop rivets and clips down the entire length of the car on both sides, so now I have the holes remaining where the strips used to be.

rick.d · April 15, 2015, 05:35:14 PM

Mine had that too, looks identical except it stops at the rear of the front wheel opening. I often wondered if it was dealer installed. It was pop riveted also.

charger Downunder · April 15, 2015, 06:12:44 PM

Was very common back in the 70,s even over here.

68X426 · April 15, 2015, 06:25:46 PM

Probably will carry an asking price of $500 on Ebay from some nut job.

dual fours · April 15, 2015, 07:17:03 PM

Is that the correct radiator?

Drache · April 15, 2015, 07:36:35 PM

more stuff the guy has for sale

Ghoste · April 15, 2015, 09:12:48 PM

Stick on side mouldings and dealer tape stripes are responsible for a lot of "rare" options.

chargerbr549 · April 15, 2015, 09:20:56 PM

My 69 Charger had that same crappy moulding riveted on also.

bull · April 15, 2015, 09:44:32 PM

Quote from: dual fours on April 15, 2015, 07:17:03 PM
Is that the correct radiator?

Looks like a pre-69 radiator but it does look like Mopar.

bull · April 15, 2015, 09:45:51 PM

Quote from: Drache on April 15, 2015, 07:36:35 PM
more stuff the guy has for sale

How much does he want for the grills?

Drache · April 15, 2015, 10:01:02 PM

Quote from: bull on April 15, 2015, 09:44:32 PM
Quote from: dual fours on April 15, 2015, 07:17:03 PM
Is that the correct radiator?

Looks like a pre-69 radiator but it does look like Mopar.

You can tell it's mopar, has the logo on the top.

As for the other stuff, it's by "Make an offer". Trying to figure out what to offer on the '70

Q5XX29 · April 16, 2015, 01:08:22 AM

It isn't the correct air cleaner assembly for a 1970, either.

stripedelete · April 16, 2015, 04:59:29 AM

In our area there was a guy with a large box van that made his rounds to every dealership. He would install side moldings on new and used like the 70 in question. He also pinstriped, whitewalled tires, installed hubcaps, installed am/fm radios, etc.

Looking back, I'll bet he did ok.

Homerr · April 16, 2015, 07:29:17 AM

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wingcar · April 16, 2015, 07:35:31 AM

The 1970 Challenger RT/SE I owned back in the day while in High School had the body side moldings from the factory. (This Challenger had every option except for sun roof and anything on the deck lid, as in no rear spoiler or luggage rack)...it may have been a Chrysler Executive car. Looked really good as it followed the side body line and broke up the color of my triple black Challenger. Not really that big a deal back in the day, and it also helped to protect the paint.

I even had them on one of my '66 Chargers, again following the body line (lower than the Challenger)...again, they were not that big a deal back in the day as many cars had them. However, I have seem more than a couple of second generation Charger with the molding, but I don't care for the look of them on the second generation Charger, as they look "tacked on". Just my two cents......

bakerhillpins · April 16, 2015, 07:52:35 AM

I think Pocket Thunder's 69 has the side moldings. I could have sworn that they were from the factory too.

Can't find a good pic of it atm.

Drache · April 16, 2015, 02:03:40 PM

Ok I just got word the '70 Charger grille sold for $200

Still waiting to hear back on the offer I made for the entire '70 Charger

70 sublime · April 16, 2015, 02:51:32 PM

Quote from: Drache on April 16, 2015, 02:03:40 PM
Ok I just got word the '70 Charger grille sold for $200

Still waiting to hear back on the offer I made for the entire '70 Charger

He gave away the grill if he only got $200 for it

Is this car in Canada ?

Drache · April 16, 2015, 03:34:11 PM

Quote from: 70 sublime on April 16, 2015, 02:51:32 PM
He gave away the grill if he only got $200 for it

Is this car in Canada ?

That was my thoughts exactly.

Yes the car is in Canada. Made a decent offer on car so I'm hoping I got it.

ACUDANUT · April 16, 2015, 05:19:02 PM

keep us posted !

TPR · April 17, 2015, 04:28:20 AM

Classy...
TPR

Drache · April 17, 2015, 08:53:52 AM

Well the guy is totally ignoring the offer I made. I told him I don't like making blind offers and wanted to know what he thought it was worth. He said just make an offer (wouldn't give me any details about engine condition, rust, interior, etc) so I made a blind offer of $10,000 based upon the one picture. He's ignored me even thought he's responding to other people.

UH60L · April 17, 2015, 12:23:52 PM

There was a guy here in Oregon with an orange '69 that had that, he said it was a dealer install option and he didn't take it off because it was technically "original" for his car.

Kinda looks weird to me. His is the only one I've ever seen in person that had it.

Hard Charger · April 17, 2015, 01:10:53 PM

my challenger had those side moldings. they were screwed on. I saved them after the restoration. they are a dealer installed item.

the radiator looks like a stock 22" like in my 68.

tan top · April 17, 2015, 05:19:49 PM

Quote from: Drache on April 17, 2015, 08:53:52 AM
Well the guy is totally ignoring the offer I made. I told him I don't like making blind offers and wanted to know what he thought it was worth. He said just make an offer (wouldn't give me any details about engine condition, rust, interior, etc) so I made a blind offer of $10,000 based upon the one picture. He's ignored me even thought he's responding to other people.

looks like its a four speed 383

think I see see the clutch pedal mounting bracket ,

rare if its a 383 four speed !! any chance of a Vin ?

Drache · April 17, 2015, 06:16:37 PM

Quote from: tan top on April 17, 2015, 05:19:49 PM
looks like its a four speed 383 think I see see the clutch pedal mounting bracket , rare if its a 383 four speed !! any chance of a Vin ?

Guy isn't responding to anyone asking for more info and no response to my offer of $10k sight unseen.

polywideblock · April 17, 2015, 06:34:41 PM

sounds like he could just be "fishing " for a stupid over the top offer

MaltFalcon777 · April 17, 2015, 08:20:46 PM

I think I have the same paintjob,
what exactly is that color called??
1970 Dodge Charger

70 sublime · April 17, 2015, 09:20:55 PM

Quote from: Drache on April 17, 2015, 06:16:37 PM
Quote from: tan top on April 17, 2015, 05:19:49 PM
looks like its a four speed 383 think I see see the clutch pedal mounting bracket , rare if its a 383 four speed !! any chance of a Vin ?

Guy isn't responding to anyone asking for more info and no response to my offer of $10k sight unseen.

Offer the Dart as part trade and see if he says anything
Maybe you will be able to get a number out of him

6bblgt · April 17, 2015, 10:29:45 PM

Dodge simply named the "new for '70" paint code FY4 - "light gold metallic".

TPR · April 18, 2015, 01:07:00 AM

Another:
TPR

dual fours · April 18, 2015, 06:46:14 AM

Would a 1970 motor have a pad here with stamped numbers and letters?

Daytona R/T SE · April 18, 2015, 07:07:06 AM

Quote from: dual fours on April 18, 2015, 06:46:14 AM
Would a 1970 motor have a pad here with stamped numbers and letters?

If it were a 440, yes.

But, it's a 383...

The pad with the numbers on it is over by the distributor.

ACUDANUT · April 18, 2015, 09:19:10 AM

Quote from: Daytona R/T SE on April 18, 2015, 07:07:06 AM
Quote from: dual fours on April 18, 2015, 06:46:14 AM
Would a 1970 motor have a pad here with stamped numbers and letters?

If it were a 440, yes.

But, it's a 383...

The pad with the numbers on it is over by the distributor.

True, but I believe he already knows this.

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