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1969 Dodge Charger Rt 440-4 Barrel, Classic Muscle Car, Numbers Matching on 2040-cars

Year:1969 Mileage:78375 Color:
Location:

Hanover, Michigan, United States

Hanover, Michigan, United States

Build Plate :

     V8W  END

L31  M21  M25  M31  R11  V1

AO1  A47  B51  G16  C55  G33

     B5  CRD  B7  904  121602

E86  D32  XS29  L9B  128210

 

Data Plate Codes: Starting in lower Left, moving from Left to Right on each line, then moving up to the next line, continuing Left to Right.  The Plate is rusted, and a Friend and I tried our best to De-Code it.

 

Bottom line:  (Left to Right)

E86 = 440 4 Barrel Engine, (More than Likely 440 Magnum)

D32 = Transmission ?????? Undetermined. (D34=Torque Flight)

XS29 = XS=Two Door Sport Hard Top V8, 29=Charger.

L9B = L=440 Engine, 9=1969  Model Year, B=Built at Hamtramic, Michigan  Plant.

128210 = Assembly Line Sequence Number, or S/N

 

2nd Line from Bottom (Left to Right)

B5 = Color Code Exterior : Bright Blue Metallic

CRD = Interior Trim Code : Leather Bucket Seats

B7 = Color Code Interior : Medium Blue Metallic

904 = (Scheduled Production Date) Should be a Letter and 2-Numbers

121602 = Dealer Code that ordered this Car.

 

3rd Line from Bottom (Left to Right)

A01 = Light Group, $25.95 Option Added

A47 = Charger Special Edition Package (Wood Grain Center Console, Bright Chrome Trim on Floor Pedals, Sport Steering Wheel)

B51 = Power Assist Brakes

C16 = (Might be a “G”) If “C”, Console with Bucket Seats

C55 = Bucket Seats

G33 = Remote Control Outside Left Mirror

 

4th Line from Bottom (Left to Right)

L31 = Hood Mounted Turn Signals

M21 = Drip Rail Moldings (Over Doors)

M25 = Sill Molding (Around Windshield and Rear Window)

M31 = Belt Molding

R11 = Radio: 11=Music Master (AM Radio) $61.55 Added

V1W = V1=Vinyl Roof, W=White

 

5th Line from Bottom (Left to Right)

V8W = V8=Bumble Bee Stripe, W=Color Code White

END = Done with Codes/ End of Order.

 

I have owned this car since 1987.  It was in a minor accident many years ago, and unfortunately time and resources to repair it never materialized. It was my first car, as a senior in High School, so the car has sentimental value, but I have other priorities today. Thus on auction today.  I feel I am not placing the Starting Bid amount unreasonable.

 

Thank you for checking out my auction.  I had purchased a number of parts at the Mopar Nationals, and other sources, to repair the car.  So I would like to make a list of the other extra parts that are included in this auction.

List of Extra Parts:

(2)  Hoods, very straight and solid

(2) Doors, both left and right side with glass, and quite solid

(1) Front Grille, complete with head light doors and vacuum actuators

Another Grille, with metal frame and doors, but no actuators

(1) Left Fender

(1) Trunk Lid

(1) Front Bumper


 The Engine ran strong when it was in the car.  Years ago, it started having exhaust valve leakage on a few cylinders, so I had a machine shop recondition the cylinder heads.  Bronze Liners, hardened exhaust seat inserts, and good quality aftermarket stainless steel valves were installed.  It has a double-roller timing chain, with a lopey-lopey camshaft. The transmission should be probably be overhauled, just because it’s out.

 

I feel this is a solid project car.  The suspension attachment points to the uni-body frame are very solid.  I have taken a lot of pictures of the under-side of the car.  I can E-mail more pictures for you to view this car.  I have about a hundred on file.

 

In addition to the accident damage, I feel the car will need rear quarter panels, trunk panels, and some left floor panel/restructure work.  The roof top has some holes rusted through, repairs will need to made there as well. 

 

This car has a center shift console.  It was cracked and damaged on the rear part of the console.  It was shortened.  To be restored, it will need another console.

 

The front and rear seats were recovered at some point in time.  It was that way when I purchased the car.  It does not look original.

 

Thank you again for checking out my auction.  I hope this car can be a neat project for you, maybe even a unique first-car for your son, or maybe even your wife will let this car be your Christmas present.  This car is being sold As-Is, Where-Is, and no shipping is being offered. I will help loading the car and parts.  I have a loader tractor, or fork truck to load the engine onto your truck or trailer.  I am asking for a $500 Non-Refundable Deposit using PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer within 72 hours. Payment In-Full within 10 days by means of Cash or Bank Wire Transfer. Local Pick-up only, within 30 days.  If you have questions, you may call my cell phone.  (517) 206-1778  The car is Near Jackson, Michigan.


This car is being offered for sale locally, so I am reserving the right to end this auction at anytime.

 


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