My new project

[R/T's 4 R/P]

His photo shows turn down exhaust in front of the axle.
Someone just wanted a cheap and loud exhaust.

The OP is in Australia.  Was the car originally sold in California?
Does it have the fuel evap pieces?
Was it just recently shipped to 'the land down under' or has it been there a while?

[F8R/T]

The car was a Cal sold and delivered car, has all the emissions gear on it and all the evap pieces. The guy who i bought it off a few months ago brought the car in in 2011 and has been sitting in his factory till i got it. He has a serious collection of E bodies and a few  original hemi cars.I only got the car cause i know him and he knew i was looking at getting a new project. The rear valance panel has no exhaust cut outs and is original to the car so i assume the car had exhaust turn downs just as my Cal delivered 70 Dodge Charger R/T 440 4 speed has.

[F8R/T]

A bit more body work done today . Getting this hit out , taken some time but i am getting there.

[Katfish]

Impressive!

[F8R/T]

Well a big day today, after 13 years the 383 is alive and running. The engine is really good with no noises and great oil pressure. The original holley is getting a kit  and the starter is getting replaced with a mini and the alternator needs checking. Holds water and no leaks. When i pull the engine it will get a good clean up and repaint with new gaskets. Carn't get over how well it runs.