1969 318 3 spd manual (on the column) Charger?

[RT DAVE]

Has anybody else seen a three speed on the column on a charger before?  Is this correct?   

http://www.cars-on-line.com/21004.html

[Shakey]

I recall a discussion on the old board.  Not too many around like that.

[blackcharger]

I knew there were some slant 6 three/tree cars. A buddy of mine found one in Tennesse within inches of the road. Old coot won't sell.
Dave

[Ghoste]

I used to own one.  I still have the fender tag around here someplace.  I'll dig it up and post the numbers if you want.

[MoparYoungGun]

Yep, I have seen ones with both a 225 and a 318. They are fairly rare but aren't very desirable for obvious reasons.

[Ghoste]

Hey!  I'd like to have mine back!

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

I'd like the tag info for the registry!

So far I only have 1 /6 with a 3 speed on the column

[Chad L. Magee]

I've seen a 70 318 like that this summer.  I remember seeing a 69 also, but I don't remember where or when (this was years ago).  68s tend to have that more than 69, 70s in my opinion......

[mustanghater]

I remember a 383 one.I don't think the 383 was org. it was also a bench seat.

[253862656971]

I have a 318 3 on the tree.  It's not a 69 but a 73.  For $200 I couldn't pass it up.

[LeeBoy]

I remember a 383 one.I don't think the 383 was org. it was also a bench seat.

Were 68-70 available with a bench seat?

[JimShine]

I remember a 383 one.I don't think the 383 was org. it was also a bench seat.

Were 68-70 available with a bench seat?

1970's were on the ultra stripped down models.

[Ghoste]

Mine had buckets with a mother in law seat.

I'll find that tag for you.  I've been meaning to find it for the registry as well as the other 69's in my past.

[ck1]

I remember a 383 one.I don't think the 383 was org. it was also a bench seat.

Were 68-70 available with a bench seat?

yes

[LeeBoy]

I remember a 383 one.I don't think the 383 was org. it was also a bench seat.

Were 68-70 available with a bench seat?

yes

Does anyone have pics of a second gen with a bench seat, I have never seen one?

[Ghoste]

I do have photos (I'll have to hunt them out and scan them but I do have them) but just for the record, on the 70 Charger, one of the things that it mentions as a cost cutting measure in the well known magazine ad, "Charger is tickled pink over it's new lower price", is the standard bench seat.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

This is from the 70 registry site.

Only 70's were available with the bench seat. 
This is a base XH model car.  Notice the painted upper door frames....a real "stripper"

[MoparYoungGun]

Were 68-70 available with a bench seat?

Like Chris said, only 70's were available with a bench seat.

[Mitch]

I own a 1969, 318cu, 3-spd manual on the column Charger.  All matching numbers. 

[TPR]

I own a 1969, 318cu, 3-spd manual on the column Charger.  All matching numbers. 

Welcome aboard Mitch. Let's see some pics!
TPR

[Lennard]

Wow, a 10 year old thread resurrected.  

[Baldwinvette77]

Wow, a 10 year old thread resurrected.  

You know, for a website pretty much dedicated to resurrecting 45+ year old cars, we really seem to hate resurrecting the website itself 

[VegasCharger]

Wow, a 10 year old thread resurrected.  

That's got to be a record as far as time gap between replies.

10 years 8 months 20 days.

Major hiatus.

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

and for good reason....Those 3 on the tree Chargers are far & few between.  Welcome to the site!

[cbrestorations]

In my eyes...chargers should only have big engines, make a lot of noise and piss off yuppies in their hybrids. That's a charger...that's why they are in movies as hero cars, not for their base models lol

[tan top]

I own a 1969, 318cu, 3-spd manual on the column Charger.  All matching numbers. 

hello & welcome   

[Tilar]

and for good reason....Those 3 on the tree Chargers are far & few between.  Welcome to the site!

My 68 came with a 318 and a 3 on the tree.

[6spd68]

Interesting questions that crossed my mind re: 3 on the tree...

1) What was the top speed one could reach with the 3-spd?

2)  If you wanted, could one build a performance spec 3-spd, and mate it to something really powerful?  Has it been done?

Just curious is all...  I've only ever driven one, and didn't get to go too nuts with it.

[Mitch]

Well everyone is entitled to their opinions and I value yours.   Many of the original big engines in Chargers were raced to death years ago.  My little old 318ci, 2bbl, 3 speed on the column isn't fast but it IS original to the car and still runs like a top.  To me the beauty of the car is that it has the original white naugahyde interior, the bench seat with the fold down arm rest, the original AM radio and carpets.  In essence, when I get in the car I am in 1969.

[Mitch]

I own a 1969, 318cu, 3-spd manual on the column Charger.  All matching numbers. 

Welcome aboard Mitch. Let's see some pics!
TPR

Hi TRP.  I will put some on the site. 

[Tilar]

Interesting questions that crossed my mind re: 3 on the tree...

1) What was the top speed one could reach with the 3-spd?

2)  If you wanted, could one build a performance spec 3-spd, and mate it to something really powerful?  Has it been done?

Just curious is all...  I've only ever driven one, and didn't get to go too nuts with it.

The 3-speed still has a 1:1 ratio in high gear, just like the 4 speeds do.  As far as top speed, that would depend on the engine, rear end and driver. At my age once I get over 100, I'm not sure what is shaking worse, me or the car. 

[69CoronetRT]

Well everyone is entitled to their opinions and I value yours.   Many of the original big engines in Chargers were raced to death years ago.  My little old 318ci, 2bbl, 3 speed on the column isn't fast but it IS original to the car and still runs like a top.  To me the beauty of the car is that it has the original white naugahyde interior, the bench seat with the fold down arm rest, the original AM radio and carpets.  In essence, when I get in the car I am in 1969.

Is it a bench seat with arm rest or a bucket seat car with buddy seat? Big difference. I don't think I've ever seen a factory bench seat in a 69 Charger.

[carolina charger]

My '70 Charger was originally a 318 with 3 speed on the column.