1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

dodge . nbsp;   trans am challenger  T/A. nbsp;

this car has been garage kept . almost it's entire life .

originally this was used as a quarter mile race car.  

I have been restoring it a little at a time. over the years.

the body had a small dogleg repair about 20 years ago with new metal . not putty.

and the front left fender had a dent . that was repaired.

the rest was all good . the underneath is as good as the top of the car.

I had it painted about 10 years ago . I have 2 sets of stickers. a new manufactured set . and a original set from the 70's

the paint is ok . but not perfect . has flaws. the car got to valuable . nbsp;I didn't put the stickers on . incase it was going to be repainted again.

the engine a original T/A 340 has the ta casting on the side of the motor. it is in the picture.

the carbs are original . but bowls have been replaced.

the motor doesn't have a mile on it since the last rebuild. but it was built for quarter mile racing . higher compression .

I have the original bell housing . but the one on the car. is a Lakewood shatterproof . for racing . the engine is powerful you don't want to loose a leg.

flywheel.  clutch . pressure plate  . all new.

transmission like new. but has a hemi 18 spline . upgrade. the original . long gone.

the exhaust . gas tank . have been replaced.

bumpers are original and have a dent .

interior . dashboard has a big crack . but the id plate is attached to it so I  never changed it .

new carpeting . ew  front seat covers from legendary .

brakes and suspension original .

the car sits for a year at a time . and the carbs dry out . so it is fickly to start. and I do not drive this car.

the last time was in 89.

build sheet found in the right pass seat . is in the pics

the back windows still have the original scat pack decals .

On Jul-31-16 at 21:02:40 PDT. seller added the following information:

there are some trim pieces. around the rear window . there not installed but I have them.

front valance lenses . they are not installed . but I have replacements from year one in the trunk. with other miscellaneous parts.

tires are used Goodyear polyglass  E60 15 in the front and G 60 15 in the rear from the 70's. that is what T/A 's came with stock.

and the rear had a  lift for the exhaust to come out the sides. the antenna was moved to the rear of the car.  all factory ONLY for the T/A'S AND AAR CUDA'S.

the blocks were cast with a stronger metal and marked with a T/A ON THE SIDES . pecial cast heads the rocker arms were offset to allow for porting. but I don't think this engine was ported. and the factory didn't port them.

there were only around 5000 of those engines made . and 2399 T/A's. I forget how many 4 speed with the pistol grip shifter

On Jul-31-16 at 21:22:58 PDT. seller added the following information:

I don't know if the engine was ever bored to a larger size.
the engine is numbers matching. and there is a pic with the T/A on the casting .
the hood is original.

On Jul-31-16 at 22:07:05 PDT. seller added the following information:

the engine compartment . that is just about what they looked like from dodge.

factory cast headers. correct wire hangers and placement . battery cables. hoses Chrysler marked . corbin clamps .

and the engine it painted correctly . the blocks came red. and the valve covers and air cleaner were hemi orange.

it has the correct 1970 pvc valve . and a replica dodge battery .

electronic installed but I have the original duel point ignition.

On Aug-04-16 at 16:27:28 PDT. seller added the following information:

the add shows.  Vehicle has an existing warranty.

that is not right . the warranty was up in the 1970's

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