Help me identify this mystery 1970 Dodge Challenger.....

[Equalizer]

I know I have seen that picture or ones of that car before I forget where.

I posted these pics and the story on DodgeCharger.com months back.  I'm "Sabre" on that message board.

[Equalizer]

Visit your local town hall, and ask about the property at that address. You should be able to get the owner information as it is public record. You should be able to get in touch with the owner, or a relative at the very least.

Thanks

[Equalizer]

Thanks for the blow up pics. R/Thedkace.

First off, cool pics!  Thanks for the pics, Equalizer.  Did you have permission to go on his property?  Be careful,  a person like this may have a loaded shot gun waiting by the door.   

Ok, here's my 2 cents.  It's a 70 Challenger in factory Top Banana with custom '71 style side stripes with a V8.  A lot can happen in 30+ years though.....

Here's my take: Definately a Challenger Power Bulge hood.  Look at the rear end of the raised portion of the scoop in front of where the vents would be, which now have leaves in the vents.  Very Challenger like. 

Front shot shows a little of the headlight trim='70.  Front valance/bumper is missing exposing radiator support that has Top Bannana yellow with potentially the factory black out on the radiator support.

Hood scoop inserts for Power Bulge hood is missing.  Look carfully.    I might be dreaming but look into the hole where the insert would be.  Is that potentially 1 of 2 Carter AFB carbs in that hole?  From the angle that you can see the carb, if it is the carb, that is not a /6, it's a V8 with

possible 2 AFB carbs= POTENTIALLY a 426 HEMI engine!!!!  (OK, maybe I'm on drugs..  but hey, I can dream!!!!)

Very informative info, thanks alot.  Yeah I noticed the hood scoop inserts were missing as well.  I wonder if parts from the car have been picked off over the years.  I wonder why the front bumber and valance are missing?  I have noticed that the properties owner has moved cars around to block in the Challenger.  When I first spotted the car 3 years ago, and realized it was a Challenger no vehicles were in front or beside it.  Then when I returned to get pics it was blocked in by cars.

Also the VIN # is covered with a paper, so I'm guessing he doesn't want anyone to look at the VIN.  I also noticed the potential 1 of 2 AFB carb as well.

My gut is telling me it's a custom striped Challenger R/T but I could be wrong.

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[Super Blue 72]

It's definately not a factory stripe although it looks similar to a '71 style.

If you go by again, see if there are 2 AFB carbs and see what color the valve covers are, see if they are crinkle black or chrome.  I doubt you'll be able to see where the plug wires are going but you might be able to see if they go into the valvecovers. 

[bb71challenger]

Its definitely a Chally. When 'Cuda hood inserts are taken out there is no hole in the hood. They are blocked off unlike the Challenger which is open. Too back you could not get a closer look. Correct me if I am wrong but with engine callouts, if that is the original hood, it should be some sort of R/T

[MoparCar]

Dumb question,
But why do both pictures have a crease down the center likes it is a scan of a magazine or original photo that's been folded in half? Just wondering?

[Super Blue 72]

Dumb question,
But why do both pictures have a crease down the center likes it is a scan of a magazine or original photo that's been folded in half? Just wondering?

   Oh boy, is this going to go the way of the '72 Hemi Cuda..... 

[Equalizer]

Dumb question,
But why do both pictures have a crease down the center likes it is a scan of a magazine or original photo that's been folded in half? Just wondering?

I originally had the pics on my digital camera.  I then posted them to my computer and printed them off.  I deleted the photos but kept the printed version.  When I stumbled onto this website I figured I'd ask you guys what you thought of the Challenger, but I no longer had the digital pics.  So I scanned the printed off versions and posted them to the net.

[Equalizer]

Its definitely a Chally. When 'Cuda hood inserts are taken out there is no hole in the hood. They are blocked off unlike the Challenger which is open. Too back you could not get a closer look. Correct me if I am wrong but with engine callouts, if that is the original hood, it should be some sort of R/T

That was my thought.  Both callouts on the hood are missing, and you can even see 3 little holes where they'd be.  That's why (if the hood is original) I believe it to be some sort of R/T.

[the_engineers]

I thought Hemi cars came with discs up front from 1970 on.  Those are drums.

[Chryco Psycho]

drums were std on Hemis in 70-71

[Equalizer]

It's definately not a factory stripe although it looks similar to a '71 style.

If you go by again, see if there are 2 AFB carbs and see what color the valve covers are, see if they are crinkle black or chrome.  I doubt you'll be able to see where the plug wires are going but you might be able to see if they go into the valvecovers. 

By the way, the stripe on both sides of the Challenger run down the entire length of the car.

I do plan on going by the place again, not sure when I will though.  I plan on bringing a friend of mine next time he comes by.  I want to get a shot of the rear, since I lost the original I had.  I can get the rear shot from the road without trespassing.  As for going on the property to get another closer look (even though the car is only 10 feet from the road behind trees) I dont know about that.  I felt bad trespassing to begin with.

[hebeegbz]

its a 383 2x4 offy early intake . the color was done arount 77 with a pearl in the yellow and a slight gold tint in the black . look for cutouts in the rear valance and a dana with crome cover with a decal on it with a heart and a hook right of the drain plug .
good luck

[Super Blue 72]

its a 383 2x4 offy early intake . the color was done arount 77 with a pearl in the yellow and a slight gold tint in the black . look for cutouts in the rear valance and a dana with crome cover with a decal on it with a heart and a hook right of the drain plug .
good luck

   Was this your car before? 

[Equalizer]

its a 383 2x4 offy early intake . the color was done arount 77 with a pearl in the yellow and a slight gold tint in the black . look for cutouts in the rear valance and a dana with crome cover with a decal on it with a heart and a hook right of the drain plug .
good luck

Wait, are you one of the previous owners of this Challenger?   

If so I've got a few questions for you.  I'm asking because I want to make sure your not fooling with us . 

1.  When did you own the car?

2.  What state did you live in when you owned it?

3.  Do you know where the car is today (which state).  I already know but I'm curious if you do as well.

4.  If you are the one of the previous owners, do you have old pictures of the car?

5.  If you did own this car why did you sell the car, if so to who and when?

Thanks

Also guys I know the name of the man who currently has the car on the property, but I don't have any phone number, he's not listed.