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FOR SALE: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 440 Auto XS29U0G17XXXX
Original Motor/Trans/Rearend. Numbers matching including casting and VIN on block, trans, rad support. Door tag Date 12-69. Good Title. Fender tag has been FOUND. Searching for known build sheet. Block 2536430-5 Date 11 17 69, Rearend 2881489 date 319 (11 15 1969) 3.23 gear. This is an Oklahoma car in great condition for any Dodge Charger enthusiasts. Previous owner bought 20 years ago with approximately 75000 miles then had the 440 rebuilt in 2015 to drive and enjoy. Engine rebuild also got a few bolt-on (Carburetor, Intake, Ignition, Exhaust) performance parts when a local shop rebuilt long block. Shortly after engine rebuild car was put on hold for some health issues then owner passed. Fast forward to now. Motor runs great shifts and drives but looses oil pressure after some driving. Some original parts (Carter Carburetor 4738S Dec 69, Intake 2951736-1, Exhaust Manifold 289987S, Alternator 3438172 Date 35 70, Dual Air Cleaner, Valve Covers. Interior parts), some small misc parts are with the car. Some misc gaskets, associated with the bolt-on performance stuff. New dash pad in a box. All glass good. Looks to be original paint except the engine compartment was painted when motor was out for long block rebuild. The trunk pan has rust through and some places in right/rear quarter. The roof has a couple pin holes. The front and rear floors including frame, body/shock cross supports, are solid. Has power steering leak, No coolant recovery tank, No windshield washer tank, Aftermarket oil/temp gauge work. Factory gauges may or may not work. $43000.00 Located in Guthrie, Ok Serious inquiries only please. No Trades Fender tag Found today
Last edited by rtmagna19ss; 09-26-2021 at 12:04 PM.
Reason: may not be an SE
so crazy what's happened lol. when i was in my 20s this would be a 2,500 dollar car all day long, big block or not lol. crusher programs and time haven't done that any favors. glws!
Last years' post. OK.
Unless you can do it all yourself, I'm looking at another $40K (maybe $60K if done right) to get it into "decent" shape.
I know people buy cars in this condition all the time and turn them into dream cars, I just don't see it.
For me, it would be a donor car, if there was anything I needed (that was usable).
Just an opinion, which may or may not reflect reality.
That car needs floor panels possibly frame rails, full quarter panels, a roof panel to do this accurately repairs should be done on a frame jig with the body completely stripped of all components and paint and rust.
My experience is depending on the amount of hidden rust damage getting this body repaired and back in color with a new top along with painting all the components, suspension etc your in the 100k range…
If you can spend a few years doing the work yourself good for you but it’s a big project, your going to have bigg money in both parts and materials.
I fixed this junk for over forty years the only thing I by is as close to rust free as possible!
Last years' post. OK.
Unless you can do it all yourself, I'm looking at another $40K (maybe $60K if done right) to get it into "decent" shape.
I know people buy cars in this condition all the time and turn them into dream cars, I just don't see it.
For me, it would be a donor car, if there was anything I needed (that was usable).
Just an opinion, which may or may not reflect reality.
Archer
There were so many of these cars made it was incredibly outrageous the prices prices people are asking, and I guess [size=13px]receiving[/size]. Here in [size=13px]Southern[/size] California we had, I would say hundreds of Auto Wreckers, so much, so they started finding the Oil from the Auto Wreckers flowing oil into the Water Tables. I remember jumping across [size=13px]cars[/size] stacked three high at some auto wreckers there were Mopar only auto wreckers. Others Chevy and then Ford's and some had everything. I just don't believe the numbers game on these cars, considering we worked back when these cars were mass produced. Even here about 10 miles from my house was the Dodge Dart Plant. They made some 383 Darts with Muncie 3 Speeds. I bought a Go light Green 383 Dart with a aluminum Muncie until my Brother in Law wrapped it around the telephone pole. Totaled. Then I bought a 1970 GTX the best handling car I ever drove big hp 440 hauled ***! I totaled it as some chick side swiped me after a night out in the local mountains. Expensive date! Then I bought a 70 Challenger had a 340 Keith Black Block and heads custom poured raced the hell out of the Challenger. Held the engine down with Turn Buckles mainly the torque side of the motor, if you have ever owned a fast mopar you know what happens with the torque. Fun times! And as far as prices, for these cars, I could understand if the Nostalgia was still happening here in Southern California? We have a lot of restored [size=13px]cars,[/size] primarily Chevys, some fords, and fewer Mopars. All the Mopar guys hide at home, I guess. I drive mine as often as possible. My 1966 Charger is a 20 year restoration a detailed proper rotisserie restoration with everything practically bought nos original stuff I have so much invested it's ridiculous! I don't even bother selling it because I will never get tbe time and find anyone who appreciates a proper Restoration. No B.S. parts nothing aftermarket. Except rims and tires. I have seen the so called restorations while some nice many are just repainted still holding 45 years of dust,rust and grit!
Last edited by Myfeather626; 07-02-2022 at 09:53 PM.
My top dollar $500 bucks..... A little bit if bondo will fix it rite up, OR a lot of bondo and sculpture it !!!! I'd rag it together and drive the snot out of it... War Dawg I say...
My top dollar $500 bucks..... A little bit if bondo will fix it rite up, OR a lot of bondo and sculpture it !!!! I'd rag it together and drive the snot out of it... War Dawg I say...
Yup. Just a little Bondo. The duct tape on the seats is already included.
Bondo is great stuff. I brush my teeth with it. No cavities.
Last edited by Fatty Satty; 07-20-2022 at 05:16 AM.
Sad case of numbers matching to me, a good punch set can make anything number’s matching…
If it's out of the system and you have to take it in for an inspection to register it.. They'll catch it. Well maybe they will maybe not but if they do then you've got nothing but a big headache. The DMV takes a very dim view of monkeying with VIN numbers. Even if you didn't do it and didn't know it you've got a big problem. . .
09-21-2021, 05:04 PM
