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turning a 70 into a 69

Started by 200MPH, March 15, 2017, 06:34:13 PM

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200MPH

March 15, 2017, 06:34:13 PM
I was wondering how hard is it to swap in the 69 steering column into a 1970 along with the 69 style  key in the dash  no I'm not building a General Lee :2thumbs:
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Charger-Bodie

#1
March 15, 2017, 06:45:02 PM
As long as you have a 69 dash and steering column it's just a matter of switching the parts .
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

A383Wing

#2
March 15, 2017, 07:13:50 PM
wiring harness will be different as well....along with the turn signal switch connector

200MPH

#3
March 16, 2017, 02:14:43 PM
Quote from: Charger-Bodie on March 15, 2017, 06:45:02 PM
As long as you have a 69 dash and steering column it's just a matter of switching the parts .

so the dash is not connected  to the vin number  I could just swap them out ?
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cdr

#4
March 16, 2017, 06:42:32 PM
get the proper rivets from ECS & install the correct VIN that belongs to the body on the new dash frame.
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Kern Dog

#5
March 20, 2017, 01:54:04 AM
Will you be selling the fenders/grille/hood, etc?

200MPH

#6
March 20, 2017, 03:03:15 PM
No sorry
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Kern Dog

#7
March 20, 2017, 11:48:09 PM
You are not sorry?

ACUDANUT

#9
March 21, 2017, 12:05:30 AM
My 70 Charger has a COMPLETE 68 interior. Dash and all. :popcrn:

200MPH

#10
March 21, 2017, 02:20:32 AM
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200MPH

#11
March 21, 2017, 02:25:16 AM
I guess I should explain one more, I'm making the inside of my 70 to like a 69. I want to move the key to the dash and I want 69 vinyl dash pads in place of the 70's  plastic..
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Kern Dog

#12
March 21, 2017, 02:49:12 AM
You could certainly shop around for a bare 68-69 dash frame for any B body AND then just cut and section out the ignition lock cylinder portion.

200MPH

#13
March 21, 2017, 05:43:37 AM
 Does the Plastic /vinyl dash upper and lower parts swap out ?
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70 sublime

#14
March 21, 2017, 07:53:35 AM
68 dash pads come to a point over the heater controls
69 and 70 are the same and are just straight across above heater controls
next project 70 Charger FJ5 green

200MPH

#15
March 21, 2017, 12:06:21 PM
I was just wondering if the 2 pieces vinyl in plastic mounted up the same.. on the 70 - did just cover up the keyhole?
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70 sublime

#16
March 21, 2017, 12:55:08 PM
Quote from: 200MPH on March 21, 2017, 12:06:21 PM
I was just wondering if the 2 pieces vinyl in plastic mounted up the same.. on the 70 - did just cover up the keyhole?

Yes i think they will fit both cars the same way
Not sure if the key hole is cut into the 70 metal dash frame though

Glove box door is different for 70 vs 69
70 opens down and 69 opens up
next project 70 Charger FJ5 green

ACUDANUT

#17
March 22, 2017, 02:05:06 PM
68 and 69 Chargers are more prone to auto thefts with the ignition not in the steering column.  :Twocents:

A383Wing

#18
March 22, 2017, 04:14:34 PM
the 4 way flasher switch is in the dash on a 69, it's in the column on a 70.....so the entire dash wiring harness will need to be swapped out as well......along with the instrument cluster bezel

Charger-Bodie

#19
March 22, 2017, 04:46:58 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on March 22, 2017, 02:05:06 PM
68 and 69 Chargers are more prone to auto thefts with the ignition not in the steering column.  :Twocents:

There's also the fact that more people want to steel a 68-69 than a 70 too
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

ACUDANUT

#20
March 22, 2017, 05:13:32 PM
Not me. I prefer the 70.  :popcrn:

crj1968

#21
March 22, 2017, 05:29:15 PM
Car thieves are now selective on 2nd gens?     :scratchchin:

Charger-Bodie

#22
March 22, 2017, 05:32:36 PM
Quote from: crj1968 on March 22, 2017, 05:29:15 PM
Car thieves are now selective on 2nd gens?     :scratchchin:


I was only joking.
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

crj1968

#23
March 22, 2017, 10:19:05 PM
Quote from: Charger-Bodie on March 22, 2017, 05:32:36 PM
Quote from: crj1968 on March 22, 2017, 05:29:15 PM
Car thieves are now selective on 2nd gens?     :scratchchin:


I was only joking.

:cheers:   

got me....

Kern Dog

#24
March 24, 2017, 04:46:04 AM
That is also why he wrote STEEL instead of STEAL.

Charger-Bodie

#25
March 24, 2017, 06:29:39 AM
Quote from: Kern Dog on March 24, 2017, 04:46:04 AM
That is also why he wrote STEEL instead of STEAL.


Sure it is. Or I'm human and don't take the time to prereadify ever ting I post......
68 Charger R/t white with black v/t and red tailstripe. 440 4 speed ,black interior
68 383 auto with a/c and power windows. Now 440 4 speed jj1 gold black interior .
My Charger is a hybrid car, it burns gas and rubber............

pipeliner

#26
April 05, 2017, 07:08:31 PM
Quote from: Charger-Bodie on March 22, 2017, 04:46:58 PM
Quote from: ACUDANUT on March 22, 2017, 02:05:06 PM
68 and 69 Chargers are more prone to auto thefts with the ignition not in the steering column.  :Twocents:

There's also the fact that more people want to steel a 68-69 than a 70 too
Just so they can turn it into a General Lee
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