Newly purchased 69 charger SE

[socalcharger]

Hey guys just recently bought this 69 charger SE, car was sold new here at a local Socal dodge dealership and i have all the dealer paperwork warranty cards etc etc that came with the car has no rust, was told its the numbers matching 383 engine, im still learning about mopars im more of a chevy guy and wanted to see what the cowl tag revealed about the car, i also noticed the original color was this aqua color which would look nice on a 60s impala but not sure if its a deisrable color on a 69 charger? Any input would be appreciated thanks

[socalcharger]

Its not letting me upload the pics from my computer

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[Baldwinvette77]

NICE! 

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[6bblgt]

"Q5" - BRIGHT TURQUOISE METALLIC - while not the most popular '69 Charger color back-in-the-day, it has aged well and looks great!! 

white or black vinyl top? nevermind!  

[Daytona R/T SE]

Hey guys just recently bought this 69 charger SE, car was sold new here at a local Socal dodge dealership and i have all the dealer paperwork warranty cards etc etc that came with the car has no rust, was told its the numbers matching 383 engine, im still learning about mopars im more of a chevy guy and wanted to see what the cowl tag revealed about the car, i also noticed the original color was this aqua color which would look nice on a 60s impala but not sure if its a deisrable color on a 69 charger? Any input would be appreciated thanks

So...

How much do you want for it ? 

[socalcharger]

wasnt really planning on selling it anytime soon, wanted to get your guys opinion about options the car has, color combo? if at all its a desirable one or if changing the color wont hurt the value? I just had a brand new dual exhast installed now since those pics.

[b5blue]

No! You can't change ANYTHING! That is the MOPAR way! (Just kidding... ) Now an old fella near me had one just so and I thought it looked fantastic! (But I like blue best!)   

[M5Ivan]

Congrats!

[polywideblock]

welcome to the site , as stated already  the mopar way is by the tag   

   still nice colour combo looks in good shape  I wouldn't change anything except maybe that column shift       but that's just me 

[socalcharger]

Can someone decode the tag for me please? Some of the codes I cant figure out

[polywideblock]

try this   http://www.stockmopar.com/mopar-fender-tag-decoder.php


  did it for you with corrections 
                        Code Description
E61 383-2 Barrel
D32 H-D A-727 TorqueFlite Trans / Some Years A-998
XP29

X = Dodge Charger

P = Premium

29 = 2 Door Sports Hardtop

G9B
G = 383 290HP 1-2BBL 8 CYL

9 = 1969

B = Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA

272064 Sequence Number '272064'
Q5
Paint Code: Unknown At This Time                                               "Q5" - BRIGHT TURQUOISE METALLIC

CRX
Trim Grade/Style/Color

C = Charger

R = Vinyl and Leather Bucket Seats

X = Black

X9 Upper Door Frame: Unknown At This Time                                   black
122 Date Built: 1 / 22 / 1969
252987 Order Number: 252987
AO1 Roof Type OR Color:  Unknown At This Time                           light group
A47 Special Edition Package
C21 Center Seat Foldown Armrest
C55 Bucket Seats
G11 Tinted Glass All
G33 Left Hand Outside Mirror - Manual / Chrome
H51 Single Air /w Heater
L31 Hood / Fender Mount Turn Signal
M21 Roof Drip Rail Moldings
M31 Belt Molding 69-70
R21 Solid State AM / FM
V1X Full Vinyl Top - Black
26 26 in. Radiator
END End of Codes

[smithenhiven]

Nice Charger, looks like a really good start.  Is that a 59 Chevy I spy in the garage?

[igozumn]

Mmmmmmm.......Q5.  Some may say it's the best color.  Usually by someone that owns one.

Like me, lol.

[socalcharger]

thanks for the decoding and yes its a 59 convertible impala

[69rtse4spd]

Another Q5, great, may not be the most popular color, but you will stand out in a nice way.  .

[charger chris]

Very nice car.

[socalcharger]

thanks guys

[qwick68]

Congrats!

[Polygon]

great looking car!!!

[socalcharger]

thanks gents, would it hurt the value if i paint it a blue color instead of the turquoise color?

[hemi-hampton]

I like the Q5 & would leave it Q5 LEON.

[FanboySansCharger]

I like the Q5 & would leave it Q5 LEON.

Here here.  It's an under-appreciated color!

[41husk]

I have A Y2 69 Charger 500 that will soon be B5 blue,  That being said I like the Q5.  I had a QQ1 68.  The bottom line is paint it what you want unless your just flipping.

[Troy]

Looks like a great start!

As for value... it's a 383 2V auto - probably one of the most produced drive train combinations - which puts it on the "less desirable" end of the spectrum (if there is one for 69 Chargers!). The color code is what pushes it to the rare side. I agree that not everyone likes turquoise but many of those who don't also wouldn't prefer blue either. There are some other variables like whether it's numbers matching or not that could sway me (an all original, number matching car should stay the same as the tag if you ask me but if there's nothing original left on a high production car I don't care). I think that, done correctly, it won't have a major impact on value. If it's not numbers matching, changing it to a 440 4-speed would likely increase the value above what any color change would drag it down.

Troy

[tan top]

hello & welcome 

[socalcharger]

THe engine and tranny are both numbers matching and I even have all the otriginal dealership paperwork and warranty paperwork as well. So with that in mind Im thinking it would be better to stick with the OG Q5 paint code then,

[1974dodgecharger]

if you plan to build it, sell it, then the way to do it is go back to original as much as possible....don't go custom then it wont sell as fast as all or near original as possible.

[TPR]

Q5 all the way....



Or sell it to me. 

TPR

[Lennard]

I would keep it the original color,  it's beautiful. 

[E86/A47]

Nice ride and welcome to the forum!

THe engine and tranny are both numbers matching and I even have all the otriginal dealership paperwork and warranty paperwork as well. So with that in mind Im thinking it would be better to stick with the OG Q5 paint code then,

Good call. It really is a sharp color and of the pics posted with white top and black, I like the black one better. Out of curiosity, if you were to change the color, what would it be?

My car is very far from original but I would still prefer it if it were the original A4 silver. Still, if/when I repaint it, I may consider other colors....?

Keep us posted on the progress.

[Mikesmoparperformance]

RARE COLOR COMBO TODAY!! Looks awesome! Paint it like it was back then and you have a HIGH $$$ CHARGER

[socalcharger]

Im probably gonna stick with the Q5 color and thinking wheel options of doing the stock rims painted Q5 with the dog dish cap look? Black vinyl top and black trunk stripe?

[socalcharger]

So what would you guys say the car is worth in the shape its in? And after interior is redone and car is repainted new chrome etc and make it a super clean driver?

[Charger_Fan]

Hey, at least it wasn't "parts car green" originally. Hehe
Gotta run now, before all the green car guys catch me...>>

[socalcharger]

 

[lukedukem]

So what would you guys say the car is worth in the shape its in? And after interior is redone and car is repainted new chrome etc and make it a super clean driver?

you didn't say if it ran, and if everything is in working order. or condition of insides
there was a car close to me that was a 68, matching numbers 383 2v (?), it had little rust in lower rear quarters, it ran and drove, was green, a/c. it sold for 10k

Luke

[69CoronetRT]

I like the Q5 & would leave it Q5 LEON.

Here here.  It's an under-appreciated color!

Totally agree. It's not a common color and under appreciated.

[1969 R/T SE]

Just wondering, does anyone have some new or really nice 1969 wood grain pieces for the dash and a wood grain steering wheel that is not cracked all to hell that they would be willing to sell? for a lower price, I'm looking for below 2000$

[tan top]

Im probably gonna stick with the Q5 color and thinking wheel options of doing the stock rims painted Q5 with the dog dish cap look? Black vinyl top and black trunk stripe?

sounds a good plan , look striking charger when done  !!    , think I would leave the stripe off though   

[hemi68charger]

I like the Q5 & would leave it Q5 LEON.

My vote as well..... 

[GOTWING]

great color