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    Offline HPD440

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    Help! Trying to locate 1970 Challenger 440 RT/SE
    « on: July 09, 2006 - 01:07:09 PM »
    In 1983 I made the worst mistake ever by selling my 1970 440 RT/SE.  For years, I've wanted to locate the car.  As of yesterday, I located the VIN#.  Unfortunately, all web VIN search resources can only search 17 digit VINs that only date back to 1981. 

    Can anyone tell me how to search for the car's current owner/location using the original 13 digit vin?  I've waited over 16 years to find my original love. 
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    Offline Killer_Mopar

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    Re: Help! Trying to locate 1970 Challenger 440 RT/SE
    « Reply #1 on: July 09, 2006 - 01:15:57 PM »
    Unless the state you live in keeps records dating back to 1970, then you are probably out of luck locating the car. Your best bet would probably be to take a look at http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/ and see if the current owner has the car registered.
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    Offline HPD440

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    Re: Help! Trying to locate 1970 Challenger 440 RT/SE
    « Reply #2 on: July 09, 2006 - 01:21:22 PM »
    Thanks for your reply.   Unfortunately I do no know who the current owner is.  The car was registered in Texas up till 1983 when I sold it.  After that, it is anyone's guess as to who owns it or even if the car is still around.  All I have is the VIN #.
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    Alaskan_TA

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    Re: Help! Trying to locate 1970 Challenger 440 RT/SE
    « Reply #3 on: July 09, 2006 - 01:22:48 PM »
    What is the VIN? I will check my files for you.

    Barry
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    Offline Cuda Cody

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    Re: Help! Trying to locate 1970 Challenger 440 RT/SE
    « Reply #4 on: July 09, 2006 - 01:32:01 PM »
    Check here too if it was a LA built car.....

    http://www.lamopar.com/database.htm
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    Offline HPD440

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    Re: Help! Trying to locate 1970 Challenger 440 RT/SE
    « Reply #5 on: July 09, 2006 - 01:57:22 PM »
    Barry/Cody - thanks for your help.

    Barry - emailed you the VIN with commentary.

    Cody - emailed you as well.  How would I know if the car was built at LA plant.  The VIN begins with JS29 and ends with 176068.

    Thanks again!!

    Mike

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    Alaskan_TA

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    Re: Help! Trying to locate 1970 Challenger 440 RT/SE
    « Reply #6 on: July 09, 2006 - 02:08:33 PM »
    The seventh VIN digit is the plant code, this one is B for Hamtramck, MI.
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    Offline Cuda Cody

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    Re: Help! Trying to locate 1970 Challenger 440 RT/SE
    « Reply #7 on: July 09, 2006 - 02:16:30 PM »
    With that VIN my guess it's going to be a Hamtramck car.  Barry is THE MAN when it come to Hamtramck.
    « Last Edit: July 09, 2006 - 02:21:04 PM by C O D Y »
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    Offline HPD440

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    Re: Help! Trying to locate 1970 Challenger 440 RT/SE
    « Reply #8 on: July 09, 2006 - 02:26:52 PM »
    Gents - thanks for your insight and help.
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    Offline ESGEE

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    Re: Help! Trying to locate 1970 Challenger 440 RT/SE
    « Reply #9 on: July 09, 2006 - 02:52:18 PM »
    I hope you find it, good luck :cheers:
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    Re: Help! Trying to locate 1970 Challenger 440 RT/SE
    « Reply #10 on: July 10, 2006 - 10:27:29 AM »
    I hope you're able to find your car HPD.  I'm sure it was a beauty....but, I'm a little partial.  :grinyes: 

    Welcome to the site!
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    Offline TommySS

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    Re: Help! Trying to locate 1970 Challenger 440 RT/SE
    « Reply #11 on: July 11, 2006 - 05:49:35 PM »
    Barry,

    Sent you a PM regarding my own situation.  Request assist.
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    Alaskan_TA

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    Re: Help! Trying to locate 1970 Challenger 440 RT/SE
    « Reply #12 on: July 11, 2006 - 05:58:47 PM »
    Pm on the way, I have info on it but do not know where it is now.

    Barry
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    Alaskan_TA

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    Re: Help! Trying to locate 1970 Challenger 440 RT/SE
    « Reply #13 on: July 11, 2006 - 06:00:43 PM »
    I forgot my manners, welcome to the site too! :thumbsup:
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    Offline tillie

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    Re: Help! Trying to locate 1970 Challenger 440 RT/SE
    « Reply #14 on: July 12, 2006 - 08:46:38 PM »
    My VIN# has an E in the seventh position could someone tell me which plant it came from and how I might find information about the car.  It seems to be a somewhat unique car and I'd like to find out more about it if I can.
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