New 1970 Challenger owner

[Orange Man]

Hi all. I recently inherited a 1970 Challenger that was originally a 318 SE model. It is cloned to look like an R/T. My friend passed recently and he was in impulse buyer and bought this car out of Florida. He never said what he paid for it but I think it was pretty pricey. It has a 440 magnum engine with all sorts of mods. He told me the car was original but I did not have the heart to tell him it wasn't. I am the new caretaker of the car and really need to learn a lot about MOPARs. I am a traditional hot rodder and also know Chevys and older Mustangs. Please forgive me if I end up asking questions that may be obvious to some.

 

[1972 AAR Cuda]

Sorry to hear of your friend's passing. The best cars to me arent the rarest or even the most original, but the ones that have the most connection for us personally. It sounds like this one might fit the bill for you. Have fun and enjoy it, that connection and memory to your friend is what the car represents now (at least it sounds that way to me). A part of him lives on now is how I see it.
Most of the ones I enjoy the most are for this exact reason, it's the memories that matter.

 

[Mopar Nut]

 

[Mopar Nut]

I had 1970 Challenger SE GoMango with a 318, factory cruise with an 8-track player.

What options came on yours from the factory?

 

[don selleck]

very nice

 

[DetMatt1]

Sorry to hear of your friend's passing. The best cars to me arent the rarest or even the most original, but the ones that have the most connection for us personally. It sounds like this one might fit the bill for you. Have fun and enjoy it, that connection and memory to your friend is what the car represents now (at least it sounds that way to me). A part of him lives on now is how I see it.
Most of the ones I enjoy the most are for this exact reason, it's the memories that matter.

Well said right there^^^^
Welcome to the site from the Motor City!

 

[Challenger RTA]

Welcome to FEBO. Thanks for taking care of it.

 

[Katfish]

Great looking car, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

 

[blubyou340]

Hi all. I recently inherited a 1970 Challenger that was originally a 318 SE model. It is cloned to look like an R/T. My friend passed recently and he was in impulse buyer and bought this car out of Florida. He never said what he paid for it but I think it was pretty pricey. It has a 440 magnum engine with all sorts of mods. He told me the car was original but I did not have the heart to tell him it wasn't. I am the new caretaker of the car and really need to learn a lot about MOPARs. I am a traditional hot rodder and also know Chevys and older Mustangs. Please forgive me if I end up asking questions that may be obvious to some.

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Cherish it! Who cares about the numbers your friend had good taste. Sorry for your loss

 

[Rapidfire]

Welcome to the forum! Nice to have you with us!

 

[Chryco Psycho]

Welcome !

 

[moparlee]

Welcome to the site from Michigan!
Glad you joined up and we are here to answer any questions you may have.

 

[Xcudame]

Welcome to FEBO from the desert. Beautiful 70 Challenger!

 

[fasjac]

Welcome to the site from Arkansas!
Looks great! Sorry to hear about your friend passing.

 

[Cuda U Code]

welcome from TN, great looking car. Recently attended a car show and started conversation with an elderly lady with a beautiful 34 Ford that belonged to her late husband, she attends this show every year in his memory and it was an honor to learn about her husband and the car.

 

[moparleo]

aboard. Nice looker. Good back story.
More pictures would be great. Interior and engine shots are a plus.

 

[R4Sedan]

Sorry to hear about your friend. I'm pretty sure I know of that car. It's Nice. Congratulations.

 

[Mopar Nut]

I had 1970 Challenger SE GoMango with a 318, factory cruise with an 8-track player.

What options came on yours from the factory?

Here’s mine.

 

[Mopar Nut]

Here’s a SE that was at Cruising the Coast.

 

[340challconvert]

to FEBO and sorry for the loss of your friend.
The work you do on her will always be in his memory!