1970 Dodge Challenger Convertible R/T 440 Six Pack Tribute

Condition: Used
Make: Dodge
Model: Challenger
Type: Convertible
Year: 1970
Mileage: 300
VIN: JH27C0B133665
Color: Top Banana
Engine size: 440
Number of cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Transmission: Automatic
Drive type: RWD
Interior color: Black
Drive side: Left-hand drive
Options: Convertible
Vehicle Title: Clear
Location: Orangevale, California, United States

Description

After 24 years, it's time to let her go.
Ipurchased my Challenger back in 1995. Shewas a tired "top banana" slant six convertible with drum brakes on all four corners, but drove the 90 miles home without any issues. My dream was to have a 440 SixPack convertible, and at the time I concluded this was my best shot. What followed was years of collecting parts, many evenings of scraped knuckles and an incredible number of hours of work by my friend Bill and me.
Ultimately it turned out to be gorgeous, a true head turner with its brilliant Top Banana coat, contrasting with the black stripes, top and interior. It is so much fun to drive around, and the comments from people are fantastic. So many people wave or give a thumbs up and kids have leaned out the window and yelled, "I love your car!" There was a gentleman at the grocery store who told me, "Man, THAT takes me back! The color is awesome!"
The look... the burbling lope while idling... the sound when all three Holley's are kicked in... What can I say, it's great!
Everything on the car was replaced or modified during the build (it had to be due to the nature of the conversion). The car was dismantled, the shell stripped down to metal by American Stripping, and all questionable/rusted metal replaced as part of the rebuild.
Since EBay limits the number of photos that can be posted, I created a website to illustrate more details about the car, including known flaws:https://sac2dude.wordpress.com/

The list of modifications and upgrades is long, but here are the highlights:Drivetrain440ci, .030 over (446ci), windage tray. HP exhaust manifolds: ceramic coated and extrude honed.2.5" TTI X-pipe exhaustSchumacher interlocked engine mounts.727 rebuild with Level 10 Performance 3 kit, B&M TorkMaster Converter (BMM-10416)Custom built drive shaft8 3/4" rear, 489 case, 3.23 gears with Sure-Grip.SuspensionJust Suspension polyurethane bushings and heavy duty tie-rod endsSubframe connectorsFront and rear swaybarsUpgraded torsion barsUpgraded leaf springsInteriorRallye instrument cluster rebuilt by AutoInstruments. Small gauges calibrated, quartz clock conversion, tach conversion (electronic ignition), rebuilt speedometer, renumbered odometer wheel, refaced gauge cluster and solid state voltage regulator.
(Note - the mileage reflects nearly 300 since the instrument cluster was rebuilt. The true mileage is unknown)Rebuilt heater box. Replaced window regulator hardware.Replaced wiring harness (engine, dash, trunk) with new from YearOne.Replaced carpet, seat foam and seat covers from Legendary.
BrakesUpgraded to front power disc brakes from all drum. 11.75" HD B/R-body rotors (part# 7038) and A-body spindles.The larger calipers were installed rearward to avoid interference with the front factory sway bar. Parts list can be found here: https://www.allpar.com/history/mopar/brakes/disc-parts_list.htmlUpgraded brake lines, clips and flex hoses from FineLinesReplaced Emergency Brake cable system.Replaced distribution block and proportioning block with new units from inline tube.Replaced the rear drum brake cylinders and hardware.CoolingCoolCraft High Efficiency 3 row radiatorFlowKooler anti-cavitation water pumpRobert Shaw 180 thermostatnew heater core Fuel SystemReplaced the fuel tank, sending unit, upgraded the fuel lines (3/8") and fuel pump
The car is located in Orangevale, California. If you have any questions, would like more photos of something specific, or want to arrange a time to inspect/drive the car, please feel free to call me (Richard) at (916) 827-1690‬ or send a message via Ebay.

Terms of Sale:
1. The car is being sold as-is. Please arrange to visit and inspect the vehicle before placing a bid or making an offer.
2. Buyer is responsible for all shipping arrangements and cost.
3. A $500 deposit is due no later than 48 hours after the auction ends. Funds can be submitted via PayPal or wire transfer.
4. The balance must be paid within 7 days unless prior arrangements have been made. Payment can be made by cash, certified and verified cashiers check or wire transfer. Funds must clear my bank prior to the car being released.
5. All sales are final.
6. If the buyer declines to continue with the purchase, the deposit is non-refundable.
7. All non-paying high bidders will be reported to EBay and negative feedback will be posted (Let's not waste anyone's time).

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