1969 Dodge Charger R/t 440 4 Speed With All Numbers Matching on 2040-cars

***************VEHICLE IS SCHEDULED TO BE SOLD AT THE DANA MECUMS 27th ORIGINAL SPRING CLASSIC INDY AUCTION MAY 13-18, 2014 AND IS A CATALOG FEATURED VEHICLE FOR FRIDAY MAY 16, 2014***************

1969 Dodge Charger R/T, 440 4-speed Dana 60, all numbers matching motor, tranny and rear end. A two year thorough rotisserie restoration was completed in late 2013 by Mopar Specialist Jacobs Restoration. This car was sold new in Evansville Indiana at Vandeveer Dodge. It was driven a mere 24,000 miles before being parked in 1974. Known collector & reproduction parts vendor Ron Fellwock purchased the car from the original owner in the 70's and never drove the car. It was parked next to many others Ron had purchased, mainly for parts and research. In 1988, it was purchased by another Evansville resident, pulled inside and sat for many years until the recent two year thorough restoration by Paul Jacobs.

BODY: One disassembled, the entire under body & body was stripped to bare metal. Frame connectors were installed for the high torque of the 440 engine. The entire car was coated in DuPont epoxy primer, then DuPont base/clear was sprayed in the original F3 green by Troy Angelly Restorations. ***See photos.

ENGINE: The original matching numbers engine had never been exposed t weather and still had antifreeze and oil in it when pulled and freely turned over. After complete disassemble, all parts were hot tanked, magnafluxed and inspected. The block was bored .030', honed, squared decked, main honed and new distributor bushing, plugs and cam bearings installed. Crank was turned 10/10. Rods were resized with new ARP bolts installed. Sealed Power pistons, rings & bearings were installed after a complete balancing job. New Melling oil pickup and pump installed,, factory windage tray and 402 pan. The cylinder heads were treated to new exhaust valves, guides, Comp Cams springs & retainers and 3 angle aluminum water pump installed as well as Mopar performance ignition system and Carter carb along with Carter fuel pump. Black Taylor plug wires, rebuilt alternator & starter, original exhaust manifolds. The engine was then painted in the correct 69 440 orange. ***See photos. 

TRANS: The original transmission was completely stripped and the case de-rusted. New Brewers bearings, synchronizers, bushings and gaskets were installed. The original shifter mechanism and linkage were restored in black phosphate. A new Borg & Beck pressure plate, clutch and throwout bearing, boot and clutch linkage hardware used.  ***See photos.

BRAKES: Original steering box and power steering pump was rebuilt by Steer and Gear-Ohio. New Bendix 70 style rotors, calipers, pads and brackets. New Bendix booster, master cylinder, proportioning valve and brake lines.

REAR END:Original housing was completely stripped, epoxy primed and urethane black. New seals and gaskets installed. Posi unit was given new Mopar Performance clutches and new bearings. New bearings/seals were also installed on the axles. Timken bearings and National seals were used throughout. New wheel cylinders, emergency brake cables, brakes and springs and turned drums round out the assembly. New Mopar Performance springs, front hangers, bushings and shocks. FRONT SUSPENSION: By Steer & Gear-Ohio. INTERIOR: Performance Car Graphics/Legendary-Carpet, Headliner, Insulation, Foam and Seat Covers. TRIM ACCESSORIES:Tri City Plating, Legendary Vinyl top & 3M stripe accent the exterior. ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Wiper motor by Jules, NEW oil cap, wiring harnesses, hood pad, washer bottle & pump, starter, horn relay. Original horns restored, hood turns signals, 055 Radiator with new 3 core insert. New 2 1/2" aluminized exhaust with turbo mufflers & stainless steel tips. Correct radiator, PVC & heater hoses. Driven a total of less than 600 miles since complete rotisserie restoration. Over $73,000.00 in restoration receipts will be included with the car.

*********Vehicle was selected and will be on display at the Fourth Annual Celebration of Automobiles which is an invitation-only Concourse Car Show event, scheduled for May 8-10, 2014 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.*********