1970 Dodge Charger

Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

XP29LOG176078

Gasoline

This is my 1970 Dodge Charger 500! I purchased it in 1997 from a gentleman in Phoenix who restores Ford Galaxies. He purchased it from one of his employees. It was his daily driver until the A/C compressor seized up and it is still inoperative. The engine is still running and sounds loud and strong due to a pair of glass packed mufflers. It has the original 383 ci engine with a two barrel Carter carburetor. I have replaced the battery, battery tray, battery cables, voltage regulator, distributor, spark plugs, plug wires, washer tank and motor, air filter, headlights, fuel pump, fuel filter and all of the wiring harnesses except for the dashboard wiring harness. I have replaced the shocks, all of the rubber bumpers and spacers, end links, tie rods and ball joints. I changed the oil, filter and lubed the chassis. The tires are BFG Radial T/A’s with only a couple hundred miles on them. I glass-beaded the original magnum rims and repainted them. Except for a couple dings, they came out nice. I purchased new correct chrome lug nuts (including left handed ones for the driver’s side) and center caps. The electric headlight doors still work! The trunk floor had rusted through and has been replaced with the correct floor pan. The fuel tank, straps and sending unit are new. I have replaced all four door panels with correct panels from Legendary Interiors as well as the armrests, armrest bezels, glove box liner and rear package tray. The upper front panels are original with emblems, but they have been recovered by someone. Interestingly, one of the original front door panels has a chalk drawing on the inside (pictured). All of the seats have been recovered as well and are in very good condition. The seats and center console are not original since the car originally had a bench front seat. I found two build sheets in the car that are not original. The carpet and headliner are also new. There is one extra hole (oops) in the carpet under the driver’s seat that is not visible. The original AM radio is still installed and on a good day it picks up a local station. I have removed the original speedometer and clock. I had the original speedometer recalibrated, but have not reinstalled it. It shows 52,935 miles (pictured), but it was disconnected before I got it because the needle just bounced around. So, I don't know what the real mileage is. I intended to send the clock off to have a quartz movement installed. The speedometer and clock currently installed are from another Charger and not connected. Someone replaced the original top with a canvass top. It is in great shape. The original Charger emblems that go on the rear pillars were not reinstalled, but I still have them. The dark blue paint job is adequate, but not high quality. The original gold paint can be seen coming through in the engine compartment and driver’s side door by the hinges. There are several chips and door dings in the paint and I covered most with some touchup paint so they wouldn’t be as obvious. The passenger side door handle has been pushed in slightly (pictured), but it just needs to be pushed out from the inside. There is one large scratch on the front left quarter panel (pictured). The front bumper has some dings and scratches. I purchased a re-chromed bumper, but do to a small indentation on one side it will not fit until it gets pounded out. There are some dings and cracks in the plastic trim around the grill due to rock strikes (pictured). I replaced the original cracked tail light lenses with ones from another Charger. I have collected numerous other spare parts including a complete instrument panel. I also have some original magazine ads for the car as well as a reproduction catalog, operator’s manual and 1970 service manual. The fender plate reads: M21 M31 26 END, V1W A01 C21 C55 H51 L31, FY4 C6XW EWI C16 034833, E61 D32 XP29 LOG 176078. This would be a great project car for anyone with the time and money to complete the restoration. If you would like to arrange for an inspection, email me so I can arrange a date and time since I work varied shifts. I have many more photos available and will send you specific ones upon request. Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have.On Jan-03-12 at 20:30:17 PST, seller added the following information:Just a couple quick notes. Under the VIN and shoulder plate description I listed part of them as "LOG". It is acutally L0G (zero in the middle). I don't know if it makes a difference or not. Also, I have had several questions about rust. The trunk pan was rusted through and has been replaced with the correct pan from year one. The interior floor pans look great. I saw them while replacing the floor insulation and carpet. There is one small rust spot below the drivers side of the rear bumper. Also, under the inside portion of the rear pillars by the rear window I can feel a little roughness, but of course I can't see under the canvas top. I don't know if anyone has ever done any body work on the car. Fortunately, the car has been in Arizona for at least the last 20 years ("dry" heat). I have kept it garaged since purchasing it in 1997. I hope this helps.On Jan-04-12 at 20:37:59 PST, seller added the following information:I just had one potential buyer stop by and inspect the car. He feels that the rough area I mentioned previously under the canvas top on the inside of the rear pillars by the back window is caused by some rust. It does not feel like it has rusted through, but of coure it can't be seen under the canvas top. If so, this would be the only significant rust on the car that I am aware of. Just wanted to let everyone know. Based on the emails I've been receiving, it sounds like there is going to be a lot of last minute bidding. Good luck everyone. I hope she finds a good home!