Looking for original drivetrain/owners

[ChuckW]

Hello all. I have owned my 70 Challenger T/A since 1993. I figure I am about the 6th owner of the car. Last year I met one of the previous owners that had painted the car a different color back in 1983. He recognized the car at a show. He had bought the car from a shop around the St Louis area that just wanted it for the drivetrain and replaced it with a 318. Was just wondering if the original motor might be still be alive or any other paperwork found for this car. The rims are the same rims that were on the car when I bought it, just sandblasted and painted.( used to be chrome) Last 4 of the vin is 4190, Thanks

 

[70chall440]

I can't help on the drivetrain but love the color.

 

[ChuckW]

Thanks, was painted a dark maroon but the original color is f8. Wasnt sure about it but really like how it turned out.

 

[fasjac]

Welcome to the site and nice looking ride!

 

[Rapidfire]

Great looking T/A! Thanks for the pics! Also, Welcome to FEBO!

 

[DetMatt1]

Welcome to the site from the Motor City! Nice T/A!

 

[Cuda Hunter]

You might want to post your full vin. If anyone is to search their vin on their block or for an aar the full vin will be typed in. Good chance the motor is out there if those guys pulled the motor specifically because it was a t/a motor. Definitely hit the other ebody site as well and post your vin.
Then google search your vin.
Did your car retain it's fender tags? Or build sheet?

Great looking car!!!

 

[moparlee]

You might want to post your full vin. If anyone is to search their vin on their block or for an aar the full vin will be typed in. Good chance the motor is out there if those guys pulled the motor specifically because it was a t/a motor. Definitely hit the other ebody site as well and post your vin.
Then google search your vin.
Did your car retain it's fender tags? Or build sheet?

Great looking car!!!

He actually did post the full VIN. It's in the picture with the windshield sticker.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

I didn't put the vin down as it's not my car. Not my business. Just trying to offer suggestions on how to find his original stuff. Appreciate you pointing it out though.

 

[Poolshark314]

He actually did post the full VIN. It's in the picture with the windshield sticker.

The problem with that is the picture is not searchable. If a previous owner searched the VIN for grins, they wouldn't find this page because the VIN isn't typed out

 

[fasjac]

Hello all. I have owned my 70 Challenger T/A since 1993. I figure I am about the 6th owner of the car. Last year I met one of the previous owners that had painted the car a different color back in 1983. He recognized the car at a show. He had bought the car from a shop around the St Louis area that just wanted it for the drivetrain and replaced it with a 318. Was just wondering if the original motor might be still be alive or any other paperwork found for this car. The rims are the same rims that were on the car when I bought it, just sandblasted and painted.( used to be chrome) Last 4 of the vin is 4190, Thanks

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I like those wheels and looks like 50’s tucked in the back.
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[oldkimmer]

Welcome. Sweet ride. I wish u luck with your search. FABO has a lot of traffic over there. Check out the list snd found thread. Also check with @Alaskan T/A he rubs the registry. Kim

 

[ChuckW]

Welcome. Sweet ride. I wish u luck with your search. FABO has a lot of traffic over there. Check out the list snd found thread. Also check with @Alaskan T/A he rubs the registry. Kim

Thanks, I have talked with him. Met him at Carlisle this past year.