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1970 Dodge Challenger 340 4 Speed Plum Crazy Rolling Chassis

Started by MasonDaniel7, August 26, 2022, 12:18:29 AM

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MasonDaniel7


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here's a rolling chassis unibody 1970 Dodge Challenger original plum crazy 340  4 speed car (JH not JS).  prior owners started restoration of this car cutting out rusty floors, trunk, etc, taking it all apart.   didn't get far, owners disagreed on issues and then car pushed out in storage for years until now.   

Features:
desirable 1970 Dodge Challenger
4 speed car, original plum crazy paint, manual steering, manual brakes
Mainly original suspension, front sway bar mounts on lower control arms, 8 3/4 non posi rear end, does have long rear shackles

Body condition starting at front:
Radiator crossmember, cowl and dash tag numbers  match.  no fender tag.  Radiator support side panels cut out not included. 
Inner fenders have original paint and black overspray.  most is rust free, some blistering around hood hinge area.
No rust in front or rear frame rails, solid like in western car.  4 speed torque shaft bracket cut out with top of frame rail.
Firewall has no rust even around the center drain area.
upper cowl center has rust holes along with both A pillar areas and windshield channel. see pics.
Roof no rust solid was vinyl top car.
Floors most of driver side front and back cut out.  4 speed hump cut out.  whoever cut the driver floor out cut through the  transmission crossmember will need repair/replacement (no rust).
Rear seat areas are dry original purple paint. 
Rear shelf area is purple paint, no rust.
No rust in rockers, front and rear corners dry has surface type rust.
Doors- both rust free from other cars, some dings and dents
Quarters- both need rear patches and trunk drops.
Trunk- mostly cut out, car comes with reproduction 2 piece trunk panels.
Tail panel- Looks like car was hit in rear at some time, tail panel was repaired/bondoed at that time.  it needs complete replacement.
Deck lid- needs replacement

Parts included with auction not in pictures, all restorable parts, not trash:
Front sway bar, dash core, glovebox door, 70 challenger grille, back seat cores,  2 piece reproduction trunk panels, plastic cowl vents, windshield stainless trim

Parts added:  correct center hood latch/radiator support, nice used 71/72 style Power brake booster (45) and master cylinder (for cores)

Will be adding parts to this list until end of auction, so check back if interested.

This car needs total restoration and is missing many parts.  No engine or transmission included with auction.  Most interior parts missing, no pedals, no gauges.  If not attached to car and not listed above it's not included.
"All riches begin as a state of mind and you have complete control of your mind"  -- B. Lee


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So, it has been relisted with a starting bid of 6500.00.  And probably the reason it didn't sell in the first place.  Too much.
"All riches begin as a state of mind and you have complete control of your mind"  -- B. Lee