1970 Dodge Coronet

 For 1970, consumers could choose from 17 Coronet models with standard equipment such as full-width bench seats dressed in cloth and vinyl, a heater and defroster, cigarette lighter, 19-gallon fuel tank, self-adjusting brakes and fiber glass belter tires.

The 500 represents with all-vinyl interior, carpeting, 3-spoke steering wheel, a 318 V8 engine and more than 20 additional safety features.  Optional console in the front and fold-down center armrest or optional bucket seats in the back. 

Coronet R/T features both a hood and side scoops including bucket seats and carpeting inside.  Standard engine is a 440 magnum and either a TorqueFlite automatic transmission or 4-speed full-synchro with Hurst shifter. 

The Super Bee is equipped with a 383 Magnum V8 engine and a full-synchro 3-speed manual transmission.  Or choose between a 4-speed manual and TorqueFlite automatic for an additional cost.  New for 1970 is the optional SixPack 440-cube V8 engine which boasts three two-barrels perched on a special intake manifold, perched on a Premium 440.  Also available in 1970 were the following colors:  Plum Crazy, Sublime, Banana, Go-Mango, and Hemi Orange.

 

1970 Dodge Coronet Factory Specifications & Production

Model Number	Body/Style Number	Body Type & Seating	Factory Price (6-cyl)	Factory Price (V8)	Shipping Weight (6-cyl)	Shipping Weight (V8)	Total Production
Coronet Deluxe Series
WL41	41	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,704	$2,806	3,113 lbs	3,268 lbs	7,894
WL21	21	2 dr Coupe - 6P	$2,669	$2,771	3,068 lbs	3,238 lbs	2,978
WL45	45	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$3,048	$3,150	3,628 lbs	3,728 lbs	3,694
Coronet Deluxe Series - Super Bee
WM21	21	2 dr Super Bee Coupe - 6P	-	$3,012	-	3,425 lbs	3,966
WM23	23	2 dr Super Bee Hardtop - 6P	-	$3,078	-	3,390 lbs	11,540
Coronet 400 Series
WH41	41	4 dr Sedan - 6P	$2,783	$2,885	3,108 lbs	3,263 lbs	33,258
WH21	21	2 dr Coupe - 6P	$2,743	$2,845	3,088 lbs	3,243 lbs	1,236
WH23	23	2 dr Hardtop - 6P	$2,805	$2,907	3,108 lbs	3,263 lbs	24,341
WH45	45	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	$3,156	$3,258	3,623 lbs	3,778 lbs	3,964
WH46	46	4 dr Station Wagon - 9P	-	$3,368	-	3,803 lbs	3,772
Coronet 500 Series
WP41	41	4 dr Sedan - 6P	-	$3,082	-	3,283 lbs	2,890
WP23	23	2 dr Hardtop - 6P	-	$3,048	-	3,263 lbs	8,247
WP27	27	2 dr Convertible - 6P	-	$3,188	-	3,373 lbs	924
WP45	45	4 dr Station Wagon - 6P	-	$3,404	-	3,743 lbs	1,857
WP46	46	4 dr Station Wagon - 9P	-	$3,514	-	3,813 lbs	1,779
Coronet R/T Series
WS23	23	2 dr R/T Hardtop - 6P	-	$3,569	-	3,573 lbs	2,319
WS27	27	2 dr R/T Convertible - 6P	-	$3,785	-	3,638 lbs	296

Chassis Specifications

Model	Wheelbase	Overall Length	Width	Front Track	Rear Track	Tires
Coronet	117 in	210 in	76.7 in	Not Available	Not Available	F78 x 14
Coronet R/T	117 in	210 in	76.7 in	Not Available	Not Available	F70 x 14
Coronet Station Wagon	117 in	212 in	76.7 in	Not Available	Not Available	G78 x 14

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

 

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

 

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