Barn Find!! Found a V-code '70 Charger R/T

Rallyecharger · June 23, 2009, 06:59:22 PM

Wow !! scored myself a 1970 Charger R/T 440-6 PACK/auto car.
This car has been sitting since '1978 outside of Edmonton on a farm.The guy even had the fortitude
to buy N.O.S quarter panels,fenders, valence,grill, etc.......with all the receipts!!!
It is like a dream come true

69bronzeT5 · June 23, 2009, 07:01:22 PM

Come on, we need pictures!!!! I'm betting the car was also from Crosstown Motors like my '69 (and I think your Charger was from there too?)

Rallyecharger · June 23, 2009, 07:11:01 PM

I sent magnumcharger the pics as I suck at getting them to post..........he said he would post them for me....
The car was sold new in Vancouver in 1970, then made its way out east of Edmonton in '71-72.It has spent all its life there causing trouble around Vegreville,Mundare and Chipman until 1978 when it was parked.

69bronzeT5 · June 23, 2009, 07:12:08 PM

Awesome. Do you happen to know what dealership it came from in Vancouver?

Rallyecharger · June 23, 2009, 07:17:22 PM

I wish I knew.....all I have is the dealer code C9867
Anyone with paperwork from B.C dealers might be able to help though......

Ghoste · June 23, 2009, 07:41:26 PM

I hate the popcorn smiley but...

Hemidoug · June 23, 2009, 08:02:52 PM

Data Plate? How about build sheet?

Magnumcharger · June 23, 2009, 08:05:14 PM

This thread is worthless without pictures!!

Oh wait....
Here they are!!

Magnumcharger · June 23, 2009, 08:06:06 PM

More...

Magnumcharger · June 23, 2009, 08:06:46 PM

Last of the eye candy!

69bronzeT5 · June 23, 2009, 08:08:16 PM

Congrats on the find! Looks like a solid project

Magnumcharger · June 23, 2009, 08:11:21 PM

This is what it looked like...without the bumblebee stripe...and bigger, of course!

maxwellwedge · June 23, 2009, 08:12:24 PM

I bet you got it for the value of the NOS! Nice

Hemidoug · June 23, 2009, 08:31:18 PM

It just goes to prove....they are still out there to be found....

skip68 · June 23, 2009, 08:32:56 PM

Great find. So, what are the plans for it ?

vancamp · June 23, 2009, 08:41:26 PM

congrats nice find.

69*F5*SE · June 23, 2009, 09:12:24 PM

Cool find.

Charger-Bodie · June 23, 2009, 09:28:18 PM

Cant wait to follow along as you bring that one back!

2Gunz · June 23, 2009, 09:31:02 PM

Nice find!

Davtona · June 23, 2009, 09:59:18 PM

Very nice find.

Wow 2009 and they are still coming out of the woodwork. Good job.

Did all 70's have the woograin dash or is this also a Special Edition?

hemi-hampton · June 23, 2009, 10:15:23 PM

WOW

Rough but Tough, I like it

LEON.

moparheater · June 23, 2009, 10:44:25 PM

Nice catch!

mopar_nut_440_6 · June 23, 2009, 11:20:41 PM

Great find! Looks like a nice project. Where are you located?

James in Prince George

Rallyecharger · June 24, 2009, 12:42:22 AM

I am located near Sherwood Park,Alberta.....east of Edmonton.
The car deserves a full blown resto....and it has been made abit easier with all the N.O.S parts.
Just trying to come back down from the cloud that I have been on since picking this fine unit up.

69bronzeT5 · June 24, 2009, 12:52:43 AM

I looked up the dealer number and it's unknown right now. There is a database of dealership numbers & names but the one you put isn't in it. It could be any one of the Vancouver area dealers....Lawson Oates, Johnston Motors (where my Duster came from), Columbia Dodge in New Westminster. Who knows. I'll keep looking though.

Sublime/Sixpack · June 24, 2009, 01:09:04 AM

Nice find, that car has a lot of potential.

tan top · June 24, 2009, 02:16:12 AM

awesome find ..

whats are your plans

keep the pictures coming ??

mikesbbody · June 24, 2009, 02:35:26 AM

Great find

nice to know their still out there

Tilar · June 24, 2009, 03:58:11 AM

Thats a pretty cool find.

tipopiola · June 24, 2009, 04:47:33 AM

Good luck with it! I remember how stoked I was when I found mine!

1969chargerrtse · June 24, 2009, 05:47:15 AM

You da man. Great find, cute kid.

hemi68charger · June 24, 2009, 07:48:37 AM

Quote from: Davtona on June 23, 2009, 09:59:18 PM
Very nice find. Wow 2009 and they are still coming out of the woodwork. Good job. Did all 70's have the woograin dash or is this also a Special Edition?

Congrad's Johnny !!!!!! I love those v-codes.........

Davtona, yes,,,,, woodgrain dashes were standard for the '70 model year for both the R/T and Superbee.

Troy

TUFCAT · June 24, 2009, 11:17:32 AM

The longitudinal stripe is my favorite. Love the color combo!! Great car.

Charger_Fan · June 24, 2009, 01:39:04 PM

What an awesome find, way to go!!

Make sure to click on the banner below & register that baby.

gers1968rt · June 25, 2009, 04:36:08 PM

Great find, nice color combo, keep us informed as to your progress. I thought Sherwood Park was west of Edmonton, at least it was when I worked there in 1978. Gerry

Skued · June 26, 2009, 09:20:37 PM

You lucky dog!

Like Chargerfan stated, check the '70 Registry lots of great information.

lexxman · June 26, 2009, 10:59:32 PM

Nice find,the car god were smiling.

Rallyecharger · June 27, 2009, 12:21:57 AM

According to Chrysler Canada records(a story in itself)....my Charger,by serial number sequence,is the first R/T and six pack Charger for Canada

........
I still cannot believe it is sitting in my shop!!

mopar_nut_440_6 · June 27, 2009, 12:26:08 AM

Quote from: Rallyecharger on June 27, 2009, 12:21:57 AM
According to Chrysler Canada records(a story in itself)....my Charger,by serial number sequence,is the first R/T and six pack Charger for Canada ........
I still cannot believe it is sitting in my shop!!

Who do you contact at Chrysler Canada for information. I have a 68 440 RT which was a customer ordered Canada car. I would like to get more information on the car if possible, particularly dealer.

Cheers,

Rallyecharger · June 27, 2009, 01:07:22 AM

The info is 68-71 warranty paperwork for the 440/hemi and all convertibles for Canada.A fellow that worked for Chrysler "accidentally" downloaded this info which he printed off.All it will have is the serial #, dealer code and first owner info.
PM me and I will see what I can do for you......

Ghoste · June 27, 2009, 02:05:19 AM

Too bad he didn't "accidentally" download a whole bunch more... but I suppose that is another topic really.

charger_fan_4ever · June 27, 2009, 08:31:26 PM

Quote from: Rallyecharger on June 27, 2009, 12:21:57 AM
According to Chrysler Canada records(a story in itself)....my Charger,by serial number sequence,is the first R/T and six pack Charger for Canada ........
I still cannot believe it is sitting in my shop!!

i wonder where my 70 r/t falls on the Canadian list ? Do you see anything about vin # 198796 ?

Thanks

71dodgechargerrt · June 28, 2009, 01:49:43 PM

I am also looking for the roots of my 71 R/T WS23U1a116243. If you could check for me or tell me who to e mail I would appreciate it. I have owned this car for thirty years and I think I was the third owner. I checked with MTO a long time ago and they only had info on myself and the person I purchased it from. A couple of years ago I was in touch with someone in Quebec that had an R/T #245 just a shade darker Green that was sold 40 miles from where I grew up at Sundrige Ont. Any help would be grateful. Nice find on the 6 pack RT. It just goes to show there is still undiscovered cars out there in 2009...Thanks Tom

Rallyecharger · June 29, 2009, 10:10:45 PM

Hi Guys, I have my buddy checking the info on the serial numbers you gave me........I should have something in a day or so for you.
Johnny

mopar_nut_440_6 · June 29, 2009, 11:30:20 PM

Quote from: Rallyecharger on June 29, 2009, 10:10:45 PM
Hi Guys, I have my buddy checking the info on the serial numbers you gave me........I should have something in a day or so for you.
Johnny

Thanks a lot Johnny much appreciated. How is the bumper on your car?

bullit68 · June 30, 2009, 07:58:28 AM

awesome car!tell us more about it.like what options it came with,numbers matching or not,underhood pics.i'd like to hear the story on how you came about this gem.was it word of mouth or advertised?very nice colour combo.are you planning a full blown resto,or a nice driver?ps i have a 70 v-code as well here in kelowna bc.

Rallyecharger · June 30, 2009, 07:09:40 PM

I plan a full blown resto......I found the car a few years ago when the owner was having a farm auction.
He said the Charger was never going to be for sale and if so it would be "LOTS OF MONEY".
Well back in May a buddy of mine "Chargerguy74" came by for a beer and gave me a really good offer on my '74 Rallye Charger 400 4spd car (his Dad owned in from '76-78)......so I called this farmer up and asked about the '70 Charger. He said that he had just been thinking about selling it

talk about timing.He through out a price on Sat. and I said I would be out the next day.Well

he starts takling about his car and decides not to sell right now.
I wait all day then decide it is now or never.....I find him at the local town bar and went in for the move....
A couple hours and some beers later, with a stack of cash on the table he finally decided to sell it to me.
As for options, tic tock tack,console, performance hood treatment(v21)am 8 track etc....

Magnumcharger · June 30, 2009, 07:33:41 PM

Outrageous!!!
I guess that'll be the "headline" when this story gets scooped by a Mopar magazine some day!

GREEN684SPD · July 02, 2009, 05:22:58 PM

wow!nice car.congrats.

d/ur/t · July 05, 2009, 12:38:51 AM

Quote from: Rallyecharger on June 30, 2009, 07:09:40 PM
gave me a really good offer on my '74 Rallye Charger 400 4spd car (his Dad owned in from '76-78)......

Car sounds awesome.Looks it too
So did you get some change from the sale of the 74 or did you have did a little deaper.

cheers from Australia

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