interesting 70 charger

[charger01]

Saw this through the mml.  Found it interesting.

www.chargerforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=144955

[tan top]

  good find        looks good from the pictures 

[doctor4766]

I've asked the owner to come here and show the car.
Thanks for the link charger01

[1969chargerrtse]

Very nice rare car but I don't agree with these prices
" Well, in it's current condition it's worth between $35k and $50k to the right buyer but it could go as high as $85k on a good day. A numbers matching unrestored Charger R/T 440 4 spd with the tick-tock-tach and pistol grip shifter in Plum Crazy is a rare find."

I'm thinking 25k to 35k, no way 85k unless it was restored and that would probably cost over 30k to do.

[bakerhillpins]

Very nice rare car but I don't agree with these prices
" Well, in it's current condition it's worth between $35k and $50k to the right buyer but it could go as high as $85k on a good day. A numbers matching unrestored Charger R/T 440 4 spd with the tick-tock-tach and pistol grip shifter in Plum Crazy is a rare find."

I'm thinking 25k to 35k, no way 85k unless it was restored and that would probably cost over 30k to do.

I'm in your camp on this one but I think it would fetch more into the low 30s in its current condition - everything works just needs some basic service and cleaning.

Wish I could get over the grille on the 70s because this is a cool car. 

[BananaDan]

Oh, you know you 68/69 fellas are jealous about all of the chrome us 70 guys get to have up front.    Seriously though, is it just me, or is it odd that an RT/SE doesn't have wheel well trim?

[Richard Cranium]

Oh, you know you 68/69 fellas are jealous about all of the chrome us 70 guys get to have up front.    Seriously though, is it just me, or is it odd that an RT/SE doesn't have wheel well trim?

I'm sure that a phillips screwdriver and ten minutes time took care of that years ago. The car is a nice find, but would be MUCH nicer with no vinyl top. 

[FIGS]

  Hey everyone ! This is my car.  I've had someone tell me already the car is worth $10,000, And another tell me to just part the car out...  This car still has the original rad hose clamps/ rad hoses ETC on the engine, And everything. The original runs in the bay are still there from the factory. I had someone tell me the car had been repainted, But I know for a fact it has not been painted. The car sat from 79', Until now. They said the paint was too smooth, Although I tried explaining that I ran the buffer on the car when I was wetsanding/buffing another car that I had just finished painting.

  I'm honestly not sure exactly what the car is worth, Being everyone has a different opinion. I would really like to get the car back to road worthy condition (Would not take much), But i've been extremly busy with customers cars at my garage, That I have absolutly no time right now to touch the car  During it's 32 years of sitting, It was in a garage the entire time, Until this day!!! I would sell the car, But I don't need to.

  Anyways, I just wanted to quick sign up and post that the car was mine, Being I had been recommended to the site from a member above in this thread. I do plan to stick around however, And browse/post regularly as of now   

[Sublime/Sixpack]

The car seems to have a lot of potential! I do wish that the photos you posted were better though. Personally I'd like to have a close up look at it, maybe even make a purchase.
By the way, I like the grille, front bumper and vinyl roof.
One suggestion, check out the 1970 Charger Registry site on the Web.

[doctor4766]

Thanks for dropping in Figs.
I'm sure you'll find some good information on this site along with some very knowledgeable people.
Post away.

[FIGS]

Thank you for the welcome ! I will get better pictures tomorrow, Of the entire car !!!


I just decoded the fender tag on the car as follows:

Decoding of Fender Tag: Botttom to Top, Left to Right
Code    Description
E86   440-4 Barrel High Preformance
D21   Heavy Duty 4-Speed Manual Transmission
XS29   
X = Dodge Charger
S = Special
29 = 2 Door Sports Hardtop
U0G   
U = 440 375HP 1-4BBL 8 CYL
0 = 1970
G = St. Louis, MO, USA
229720   Sequence Number '229720'
FC7   
Paint Code: Plum Crazy Purple / In-Violet Irid
GRXA   
Trim Grade/Style/Color
G = G Class
R = Vinyl and Leather Bucket Seats
X = Black
TX9   Upper Door Frame: Black / Black Velvet
525   Date Built: 5 / 25 / 1970
E36030   Order Number: E36030
V1X   Roof Type OR Color:  Full Vinyl Top - Black
A01   Light Package
A33   3.54:1 Dana 60 Track Package
A47   Special Edition Package
C21   Center Seat Foldown Armrest
C55   Bucket Seats
G33   Left Hand Outside Mirror - Manual / Chrome
J25   3 Speed Variable Wipers
L31   Hood / Fender Mount Turn Signal
M21   Roof Drip Rail Moldings
M31   Belt Molding 69-70
N85   Tachometer
R22   AM w/ 8-Track
V68   Delete Stripes
Y09   Built to Export Specifactations
26   26 in. Radiator
END   End of Codes

[Bob T]

Hi Figs, Welcome and What a slice of motoring history , cool car in great condition  , good luck with whatever your plans are. 

Cheers Bob.

[NYCMille]

Dude... NICE car, and btw, don't sell it.

[BIGBLCK11]

Welcome!  Very nice lookin 70!    Yeah, I would't sell it either.  Especially for 10k or parts, YIKES!  The only people telling you that, want to buy it or don't know much about muscle cars and Mopars.  It appears to be a survivor car and has great options.  The market is down, but you should be able to get 25-30k and possibly higher to the right person.  If it is solid enough to leave original, it will be better.  It certainly looks very clean, from the pics so far.  I can't wait to see more pics outside.

[Richard Cranium]

If you restore it, be sure to loose the vinyl roof. Chargers look so much better without a vinyl. 

[Khyron]

If you restore it, be sure to loose the vinyl roof. Chargers look so much better without a vinyl. 

I would have to disagree, rare car = should keep it as it was. If I had an R/T or something worth anything, I woudl have left it the way it was.

[TK73]

Clean it up and drive it!!     

[70 Charger RT]

If you keep it, make sure to re-install the vinyl roof.  It MAKES the car!

[twodko]

2 points to make:

Don't sell that car! Clean/sevice it and drive it!

Keep the car true to the VIN tag.  

[70charginglizard]

2 points to make:

Don't sell that car! Clean/sevice it and drive it!

Keep the car true to the VIN tag.  

[CharcoalCharger]

Hey Figs,

Where are you located?  (PM if you'd like).  Is the car still in PA as by your old inspection sticker?  Nice car, hopefully I'll get to see it around once you get it on the road.  Later.

[FIGS]

James, I'm in Hazleton PA, 18201.  I think you are under an hour away ! (PS, I added you on f.b.)

http://www.facebook.com/#!/ForcedInductionGuys

[hemi-hampton]

Nice car, I got a original unrestored 70 R/T also, sat in garage since 1982. I love the FC7 plum crazy purple though. The build to export specs is kinda rare & unusual in my opinion. I'd clean up & drive/keep as is LEON.

[BananaDan]

James, I'm in Hazleton PA, 18201.  I think you are under an hour away ! (PS, I added you on f.b.)

http://www.facebook.com/#!/ForcedInductionGuys

Hazleton?  Are you or the car making it to Carlisle?

[FIGS]

Dan,

  I'm really sorry for the late reply. I will actually be leaving to head down shortly. I will not have the car with me unfortunatly. I did however order a new gas tank/straps/sending unit from yearone a few days ago. I've never been to the carlisle chrysler show, So I'm sure it's going to be a great experience.