1970 Dodge Challenger

New for 1970 was the Dodge Challenger. This was Dodge's answer to the Ford Mustang and the Chevrolet Camaro even though it was a bit late. It was offered in two body styles, hardtop and convertible. You could choose from three different packages, the R/T (road and track), SE (special edition), and for 1970 only you could get the T/A (Trans Am). The T/A was built for the sole purpose of Dodge being able to race in the Trans Am circuit. The challenger had engine options for everybody with a 225 cu. in. base six-cylinder or a 318 cu. in. base V-8 with two 340 cu. in. V-8s, three 383 cu. in. V-8s, two 440 cu. in. V-8s, the famous 426 cu. in. HEMI! The T/A was only available with the 340 cu. in. "Six Pak" engine. A three speed manual transmission was standard on all engines and you could get a four speed manual or the TorqueFlite automatic transmission on all as an option

1970 Dodge Challenger Specification and Production

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Total Production
Challenger Series - Six-Cyl
JH	23	2 Dr Hardtop	$2,851	3,006 lbs	Note 1
JH	29	2 Dr Sports Hardtop	$3,083	3,028 lbs	Note 2
JH	27	2 Dr Convertible	$3,120	3,470 lbs	Note 3
Challenger Series - V-8
JH	23	2 Dr Hardtop	$2,953	3,118 lbs	Note 1
JH	29	2 Dr Sports Hardtop	$3,185	3,148 lbs	Note 2
JH	27	2 Dr Convertible	$3,198	3,535 lbs	Note 3
R/T Series
JS	23	2 Dr Hardtop	$3,266	3,402 lbs	14,889
JS	29	2 Dr Sports Hardtop	$3,498	3,437 lbs	3,979
JS	27	2 Dr Convertible	$3,535	3,467 lbs	1,070
T/A Series
SS	23	2 Dr Hardtop	$4,056	3,650 lbs	1,000 +

NOTES:

1. Combined Total - 53,337
2. Combined Total - 6,584
3. Combined Total - 3,173
4. Additional Challenger R/T Information: The "HEMI" engine was installed into 287 hardtops, 60 sports hardtops, and 9 convertibles. The "440 Six-Pak" was installed into 1,640 hardtops, 296 sports hardtops, and 99 convertibles.

Chassis Data

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Tread	Rear Tread	Tires
Challenger	110 in	191.3 in	76.1 in	59.7 in	60.7 in	7.35 x 14
Challenger R/T	110 in	191.3 in	76.1 in	59.7 in	60.7 in	F70 x 14
Challenger T/A	110 in	191.3 in	76.1 in	59.7 in	60.7 in	E60x15 front & G60x15 rear

VIN Decoding

Serial Numbers were on the instrument panel, visible thru the windshield, and on the bottom line of a separate plate(fender tag) under the hood.

First Symbol - Car Line D - Dodge 122" W - Dodge 117/118" L - Dart W - Charger/Coronet J - Challenger X - Charger

Second Symbol - Price Class E - Economy S - Special L - Low X - Fast Top M - Medium K - Police H - High O - Superstock P - Premium T - Taxi Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Type 21 - 2 Dr. Sedan 41 - 4 Dr. Sedan 23 - 2 Dr. Hardtop 43 - 4 Dr. Hardtop 27 - 2 Dr. Convertible 45 - Station Wagon 2-Seat 29 - 2 Dr. Sports Hardtop 46 - Station Wagon 3-Seat

Fifth Symbol - Engine (B) 6-198 (N) 8-383 (C) 6-225 (N) 8-383 (E) 6-Special Order (R) 8-426 HEMI (G) 8-318 (T) 8-440 (H) 8-340 (U) 8-440 (J) 8-340 (V) 8-440 (L) 8-383 (Z) 8-Special Order

Sixth Symbol - Model Year 6 - 1966 1 - 1971 7 - 1967 2 - 1972 8 - 1968 3 - 1973 9 - 1969 4 - 1974 0 - 1970 5 - 1975 Seventh Symbol - Assembly Plant (A) Lynch Road, Michigan (E) Los Angeles, California (B) Hamtramck, Michigan (F) Newark, Deleware (C) Jefferson, Michigan (G) St. Louis, Missouri (D) Belvedere, Illinois (R) Windsor, Ontario, Canada Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence Started at 100001

 

1970 Dodge Challenger Options

Description	Description
383-cid/290-hp V-8	Power Steering
383-cid/350-hp V-8	Power Brakes
440-cid/375-hp V-8	Tinted Glass
440-cid/390-hp V-8 "Six Pak"	Air Conditioning
340-cid/290-hp V-8 "Six Pak"	Two-Tone Paint
426-cid/425-hp "HEMI"	Music Master AM Radio
TorqueFlite Transmission	AM/FM Radio
4-Speed Manual Transmission	AM Radio w/ 8-Track Tape
White Sidewall Tires	Simulated Woodgrain Sport Steering Wheel

Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: 6-Cyl - Right front of block, below cylinder head. Small-Block V-8 - Left front of block, below cylinder head. Big-Block V-8 - Left rear of block, near oil pan flange.

Letter Code	Engine	Horsepower	Torque	Transmission	Carburetor
C	6-225	145	215	TorqueFlite, 3-Speed Manual	1 BC
G	8-318	230	320	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	2 BC
H	8-340	275	340	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
J	8-340	290	345	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	3 - 2 BC
L	8-383	290	390	TorqueFlite	2 BC
L	8-383	330	425	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
N	8-383 *	335	425	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
R	8-426 HEMI	425	490	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
U	8-440 *	375	480	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	4 BC
V	8-440	390	490	TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual	3 - 2 BC

Notes:

• * High Performance

Available Transmissions

Transmission	Location
TorqueFlite	Stamped on the transmission oil pan rail.
3-Speed Manual	Not Available
4-Speed Manual	Not Available

Identification Number	Transmission Type
2892086	TorqueFlite
2892087	TorqueFlite
2892089	TorqueFlite
3410636	TorqueFlite
3410637	TorqueFlite
3410667	TorqueFlite
3410668	TorqueFlite
3410669	TorqueFlite
3410670	TorqueFlite
3410671	TorqueFlite
3410672	TorqueFlite
3410767	TorqueFlite
3410769	TorqueFlite
3410777	TorqueFlite
3410779	TorqueFlite
3515815	TorqueFlite
3515816	TorqueFlite
3515817	TorqueFlite

 

Axle Decoding

Location Of Axle Codes: A metal tag is bolted to the assembly, giving the axle ratio or tooth count (if tooth count - divide the larger number by the smaller number, this is the ratio.) Locking axles have a metal tag with the letter "S" on it.

Note: Since tags can easily be missing, the approximate ratio can be determined by marking both the a wheel and the driveshaft; turn the wheel one complete turn and the number of times the driveshaft rotates is the ratio. Locking axles can be identified by raising the complete axle assembly and turning one wheel; if the other wheel turns the the same direction it is a locking axle and if it turns the opposite direction it is a non-locking axle.

Challenger Axle Ratios

Engine

6-225

8-318

8-340

8-383

8-426

8-440

Locking / Non-Locking

L

NL

L

NL

L

NL

L

NL

L

NL

L

NL

Ratio

2.76

x

x

x

3.23

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

3.54

x

x

3.55

x

x

x

x

3.91

x

x

4.10

x

x

x

x

Interior and Exterior Paint Chips

• 1970 Dodge Exterior Paint Codes.
  
  The first Paint Code identifies the roof or accent color. The second Paint Code identifies the body color. (For example, the combination W1-B3 on a Dodge would indicate the roof or accent area is in White and the body is finished in Light Blue Metallic.) Paint code plates are located in the engine compartment on the left wheel housing or the left fender side shield.

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
A4 - Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 4979L "Centari" Code - 4979A Dulux® Code - 4979D		Q3 - Light Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 5082L "Centari" Code - 5082A Dulux® Code - 5082D
A9 - Dark Gray Metallic Lucite® Code - 4980L "Centari" Code - 4980A Dulux® Code - 4980D		R6 - Red Lucite® Code - 4992LM "Centari" Code - 4992AH Dulux® Code - 4992DH
B3 - Light Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4981L "Centari" Code - 4981A Dulux® Code - 4981D		R8 - Burgundy Metallic Lucite® Code - 5179LM "Centari" Code - 5179AW Dulux® Code - 5179DM
B5 - Bright Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4982L "Centari" Code - 4982A Dulux® Code - 4982D		T3 - Tan Metallic Lucite® Code - 5089L "Centari" Code - 5089A Dulux® Code - 5089D
B7 - Dark Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4983L "Centari" Code - 4983A Dulux® Code - 4983D		T6 - Dark Tan Metallic Lucite® Code - 5090LH "Centari" Code - 5090A Dulux® Code - 5090DH
C7 - Plum Metallic Lucite® Code - 5182LM "Centari" Code - 5182AW Dulux® Code - 5182DH		V2 - Hemi Orange Lucite® Code - 5067LH "Centari" Code - 5067A Dulux® Code - 5067DH
E5 - Bright Red Lucite® Code - 5092LM "Centari" Code - 5092AW Dulux® Code - 5092DM		W1 - White Lucite® Code - 4996L "Centari" Code - 4996A Dulux® Code - 4996D
F4 - Light Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 5085L "Centari" Code - 5085A Dulux® Code - 5085D		X9 - Black Lucite® Code - 99L "Centari" Code - 99A  Dulux® Code - 93-005
F8 - Dark Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4988L "Centari" Code - 4988A Dulux® Code - 4988D		Y1 - Bright Yellow Lucite® Code - 5180L "Centari" Code - 5180A Dulux® Code - 5180D
J5 - Lime Metallic Lucite® Code - 5181L "Centari" Code - 5181A Dulux® Code - 5181D		Y3 - Antique Ivory Lucite® Code - 4888L "Centari" Code - 4888A Dulux® Code - 4888D
K2 - Go Mango Lucite® Code - 5065LH "Centari" Code - 5065A Dulux® Code - 5065DH		Y4 - Light Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 5086L "Centari" Code - 5086A Dulux® Code - 5086D
K5 - Dark Burnt Orange Metallic Lucite® Code - 5088LM "Centari" Code - 5088AM Dulux® Code - 5088DH		Y6 - Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 5077LH "Centari" Code - 5077A Dulux® Code - 5077D
L1 - Beige Lucite® Code - 4998L "Centari" Code - 4998A Dulux® Code - 4998D		F6 - Bright Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 5078LH "Centari" Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 5078DH

• 1970 Dodge Interior Paint Codes
  

Color Name / Code	Color Image	Color Name / Code	Color Image
GLOSS COLORS (note 2)
Autumn Tan Metallic	See Code T6	Baltic Blue Metallic	See Code B7
Bayou Green Metallic	See Code F8	Jewel Black	See Code X9
LOW GLOSS COLORS (note 3)
Dove White Lucite® Code - 9608L	Not Available / See Note 1	Sunfire Orange Metallic Lucite® Code - 9725LH	Not Available / See Note 1
Ivory Lucite® Code - 9070L	Not Available / See Note 1	Bayou Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 9601L	Not Available / See Note 1
Citron Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9772L	Not Available / See Note 1	Sierra Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9642L	Not Available / See Note 1
Puma Tan Metallic Lucite® Code - 9723LH	Not Available / See Note 1	Jewel Black Lucite® Code - 99L	Not Available / See Note 1
SUEDE COLORS (note 4)
Citron Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9770LH		Bayou Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 9778LH
Puma Tan Metallic Lucite® Code - 9772L		Baltic Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9777LH
Sunfire Orange Metallic Lucite® Code - 9773L		Jewel Black Lucite® Code - 9776L

Trunk Colors (spatter finish)

Three-Tone Black & Gray = 389-2076

 

Interior Paint Notes:

1. Low Gloss Colors require 2 ounces of DuPont 4528S Flattening Compound to a pint of unreduced color.
2. Gloss Colors Usage - Windshield Mouldings, Backlite Mouldings, Roof Rails, Quarter Panel Upper Garnish Moulding, Quarter Garnish Extension & Lock Pillar Upper, "A & B" Pillars and "B" Pillar Cap, Door & Quarter Upper Inner Frame and Upper & Lower Garnish, and Miscellaneous Suburban Parts.
3. Low Gloss Colors Usage - Roof Rails, Backlite Mouldings, "C" Pillar Cover, Console, Manual Seat Adjuster, Windshield Garnish Mouldings, Convertible Top Mechanism, Miscellaneous Suburban Parts.
4. Suede Colors Usage - Bucket Seat Hinge Cover, DeFogger Bezels, Instrument Panel, Steering Column and Components, Stereo Speaker Grilles, Tachometer Housing