Looking at a 70 RTSE to buy...need some valuation
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doubleyellow
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Nice looking car. White R/T stripe nice touch.
Be sure to really go through the body in-depth (quarters, frame rails, floors, trunk floor, any bubbles around rear window SE insert, body panel misalignments, etc), and evaluate any previous bodywork and paint. If you have to redo anything there it's major unplanned cost (take it from me) on top of your purchase price. Other mechanical items can be done for containable cost, it's the body/paint that can skyrocket (unless doing it yourself).
If the body is good, and all the drivetrain and SE stuff is there (i.e. overhead console) then 50K plus or minus seems reasonable, but other experts will chime in for sure.
Be sure to really go through the body in-depth (quarters, frame rails, floors, trunk floor, any bubbles around rear window SE insert, body panel misalignments, etc), and evaluate any previous bodywork and paint. If you have to redo anything there it's major unplanned cost (take it from me) on top of your purchase price. Other mechanical items can be done for containable cost, it's the body/paint that can skyrocket (unless doing it yourself).
If the body is good, and all the drivetrain and SE stuff is there (i.e. overhead console) then 50K plus or minus seems reasonable, but other experts will chime in for sure.
it runs strong, but needs a good cleaning and some incorrect parts (headers, milodon oil pan, mild cam) dyno'd 403hp at the rear wheels. Hood needs new hinges...has fender tag and rebuilt back to the fender tag...yes has overhead console...it drove well, no rattles, front end is tight...no leaks. interior is clean
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Cuda Hunter
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You can't build it for 50K.
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Geezz, I think I better put mine up for sale if they get that kind of money?
Cuda Hunter
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Is yours a U code? Or a V code? In the most popular color for a challenger? fc7 ? 4 speed dana 60 with b.s. and fender tag?
Only two steps up from a U code. V and R.
Looks really nice!
I have a 70 SE, non RT -
May want to 2x correctness of restoration, if that's important to you
Not a criticism of care just a couple of observations
70 wheels weren't all chrome as this car has (had stainless beauty rings)
Chrome wheels still look really nice though
From the side view the exhaust tips appear to protrude farther out than I remember
I much agree with Cuda Hunter, you can't build a car like that for 50 k
Mine would easily take $20k to restore and it's a complete, non-rust car!
Good luck with your decision!
I have a 70 SE, non RT -
May want to 2x correctness of restoration, if that's important to you
Not a criticism of care just a couple of observations
70 wheels weren't all chrome as this car has (had stainless beauty rings)
Chrome wheels still look really nice though
From the side view the exhaust tips appear to protrude farther out than I remember
I much agree with Cuda Hunter, you can't build a car like that for 50 k
Mine would easily take $20k to restore and it's a complete, non-rust car!
Good luck with your decision!
R4Sedan
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I think it's a nice looking car. cudahunter is right you can't build it for that price. There is also one similar to it down in FL with a white top.
moparlee
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Djais already bought the car in post #1.
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