HP 2 block Have had for 30 years

[moparstuart]

I plan to use this motor in my 70 road runner if it will clean up

 is there a way to tell what it came out of  ?
 or maybe it would fit date wise better in my charger 500  ?

[maxwellwedge]

Other than E-Bodies what else came out of Hamtramck in 1970 with a 440 HP?
Maybe Barry can chime in here....maybe Barry knows the VIN as well.

[moparstuart]

my brother had a buddy with a 70 challenger  440+6 car , that they put a built 426 wedge motor in it ?

 could this be that cars original motor  

[maxwellwedge]

my brother had a buddy with a 70 challenger  440+6 car , that they put a built 426 wedge motor in it ?

 could this be that cars original motor  

It just might be.....Is that car still alive?

[Cooter]

Looks to me like that's got a build date of 8-14-68....The "C" on the pad indicates this as well...Don't think that's a 1970 Engine..

[xs29j8Bullitt]

Looks to me like that's got a build date of 8-14-68....The "C" on the pad indicates this as well...Don't think that's a 1970 Engine..

The block casting date does look like it might be in 68, but is likely 69...

The ID pad says:

F440

9  20  HP2

So, a 1970 HP engine built on Sept 20, 1969... 

[Cooter]

Damn, totally missed that "F" there...I don't think the "9" and "20" indicate date as built though...

[68RED4SPEED]

When did they start assembly the 1970 HP motors?

[Ghoste]

Damn, totally missed that "F" there...I don't think the "9" and "20" indicate date as built though...

The 9 and 20 do indicate the month and day of assembly.

[xs29j8Bullitt]

Damn, totally missed that "F" there...I don't think the "9" and "20" indicate date as built though...

There is Chrysler documentation of the stamping definition... I'll go dig it up shortly

[xs29j8Bullitt]

The example in the 1970 Challenger service manual is for a Hemi, which varies slightly on the stampings...

Here is a thread on the subject:

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,74882.msg839825.html#msg839825

For further proof... Google It!

[xs29j8Bullitt]

When did they start assembly the 1970 HP motors?

No later than Mid July...

[maxwellwedge]

Without even reading the top pad except for the HP the "0B" in the VIN was plenty.

[68RED4SPEED]

If they start midle of July so theres no problem if its built September 20 1969.

[maxwellwedge]

Here are the numbers off of my Oct 12, 69 SPD   6BBL 'Cuda

[Cooter]

So this engine would be built around Sept. the 4th? Damn, I knew there was a reason I didn't follow the numbers game...Now what happens when there ISN'T a build date on the pad??Then what? I've got a few blocks that I don't remember seeing that build date on...

[moparstuart]

my brother had a buddy with a 70 challenger  440+6 car , that they put a built 426 wedge motor in it ?

 could this be that cars original motor  

It just might be.....Is that car still alive?

yes the car is still alive although I have lost track of my late brothers buddy who owns the car .
His name is Dan Holter ? hope the spelling is ok and last i knew he still had and loved the car . He had moved to the dallas texas area .      Allen ever seen a plum crazy  70 challenger  manual car with a 426 wedge motor in it 

[xs29j8Bullitt]

my brother had a buddy with a 70 challenger  440+6 car , that they put a built 426 wedge motor in it ?

 could this be that cars original motor  

It just might be.....Is that car still alive?

yes the car is still alive although I have lost track of my late brothers buddy who owns the car .
His name is Dan Holter ? hope the spelling is ok and last i knew he still had and loved the car . He had moved to the dallas texas area .      Allen ever seen a plum crazy  70 challenger  manual car with a 426 wedge motor in it 

Cannot place the name or the car... do you have any pics of the car?  I will ask around... when did he move to the Dallas area?

[maxwellwedge]

So this engine would be built around Sept. the 4th? Damn, I knew there was a reason I didn't follow the numbers game...Now what happens when there ISN'T a build date on the pad??Then what? I've got a few blocks that I don't remember seeing that build date on...

They all have them unless they were decked....or a parts counter bare block only.

[moparstuart]

my brother had a buddy with a 70 challenger  440+6 car , that they put a built 426 wedge motor in it ?

 could this be that cars original motor  

It just might be.....Is that car still alive?

yes the car is still alive although I have lost track of my late brothers buddy who owns the car .
His name is Dan Holter ? hope the spelling is ok and last i knew he still had and loved the car . He had moved to the dallas texas area .      Allen ever seen a plum crazy  70 challenger  manual car with a 426 wedge motor in it 

Cannot place the name or the car... do you have any pics of the car?  I will ask around... when did he move to the Dallas area?

i'm guessing  late 80's ?  no pictures of the car just memories