Barn Find 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack: Will it Run?

[@KrazyOGMooKai]

I own a 2019 Challenger. I know it is nothing special in the US. But I live in Germany and here it is special. I was playing with a toy challenger as a kid and wanted to own one ever since. Owning an oldtimer challenger is still a dream to me. I really enjoyed watching this video ❤

[@michaelmaas5544]

American muscle is just special glad you enjoy it!

[@Hanzyscure]

A 2019 Challenger is something special in the US.

[@TheSaturnV]

Special over here too, we rented one to go hike the Grand Canyon and it’s one of the funnest cars I’ve ever driven.

[@UndeadRising18]

awesome man glad you get to drive your dream car, im sure its not the most common thing over there. You should bring it to the nurburgring lol

[@ArkAn0idd]

I own a 2020 Challenger Scat Pack Widebody in Portugal and here this is the supercar! There are lots of Ferrari and Lambo in Portugal but the Challenger is super rare and unknown for the local car enthusiasts ❤

[@jeffmorse3150]

I hope to see this car as a Redline Rebuild. A fully functional 6-pack on a freshened up 340 would have my attention.

[@clevejason]

Hey Jeff, small world, we used to work together at Avocent. Hope you are doing well.

[@matthewlangowski6398]

You have to understand back then... these cars were gas hogs... greasy and grimey. You could get them cheap...like 3 to 5 hundred. They were also rust buckets!

[@delbuxton2092]

I don't understand how people can leave these rare and valuable cars uncovered and neglected.

[@vaux1719]

it's simple; they wait for their car to increase in value and then sell it decades later.

[@thehemiolds455]

I exactly my words.

[@jamiemoen-bi3gd]

Or....maybe life simply happens! Being someone like everybody else, life happens sometimes good though sometimes bad! I would dare say everyone has things that you want to do, but other things in life simply take priority! Now maybe you are right? Maybe not? The point be happy there ARE cars like this that survived and are given a second chance to be on the road where they belong! But, such is life there has to be haters!

[@mattgraham1983]

I do... theirs many reasons, often its to pass it on to someone in the family. Sometimes life gets in the way and sitting in a shead safe from water is better than leaving it to the elements.

[@jamiemoen-bi3gd]

Me myself, couldn't make me more happy to see a survivor getting the attention it needs! Love the channel keep them coming!

[@bbrown5887]

Excellent episode and what a memory flashback. Finishing high school at the start of the 80’s while owning a 1968 Charger R/T that was my daily driver. I knew I was lucky to own my favorite car but of course I didn’t know then how fortunate I truly was with my car, job, and the knowledge I gained. I worked at a service station with a full mechanic garage where numerous mopar and other muscle cars were frequently worked on. Like all those before and even after me though, life happened and off went the Charger but the mopar DNA remained. Fast forward 30 years and I found an all original 1968 Coronet to mend my decades ago broken mopar heart. It’s currently in my garage anxiously awaiting some serious powertrain upgrades but this time, I absolutely appreciate how fortunate I am.

[@williamsmith286]

`71 charger r/t here, still searching for the car that was givin to me for graduation,...only to be sold by my father while I was off serving my country, yeah, not a good subject,........

[@scrubscriber4911]

Those side pipes and six pack are just epic. Take it back to the shop, make it mechanically perfect and give it wash. Such a great looking / sounding car.

[@C_71]

I was born in 1971, my mom had a 1971 Plymouth Satellite Sebring with a 318 that she got from her brother! I've never forgotten that starter sound... it intoxicated my mind! I now own a 1978 D-150 with a 360 LA and a 1972 New Yorker with a 400! I've owned a lot of classics mostly GM, but the first time i found a Mopar that was it! When you hear it almost kick over, you know you're headed for success! I'm no professional, but I've brought the engines and fueling systems back to life! I did some engine bay wiring correctly and top end components, next is to tear the engines apart after I get some miles in over the summer because of winter snow!

[@jeffreysalzman1497]

That car deserves a lot of love.

[@renzoconcha1318]

Of course we want to see more about that beautiful T/A Challenger! Running like in the good old days. Thanks for this great content. Greetings

[@terrenceolivido741]

the six-pack, the 340, the body-style. This is as good as it gets. It is in excellent condition to renovate it to good-to-excellent.

[@C10-BMC]

I like to fill the old gas line with gas from where you cut the filter off and let it sit for about five minutes to saturate the diaphragm in the fuel pump. Works most of the time. Love the videos.

[@Darknamja]

Back in 1972, my roommate had the sister car to this, a 1970 AAR Cuda. 😉

[@devinlowe51]

Definitely would love to see more mopar in general, especially this T/A!

[@jamiemoen-bi3gd]

Couldn't be happier to see this survivor gettin the attention it needs! Love the channel, keep em coming!

[@richarddifino7358]

Love your “Will it run?” Videos, I too love to diagnose automotive adventures! Keep up the great work and I look forward to the next one. 😁

[@karlsracing8422]

AAR and T/A were the best looking ever made!!

[@WorkshopRebuild]

This car is beautiful and I love the new Will It Run Series! I know of a 71 RT Challenger that will be in my shop sooner than later.

[@andrewmacdonald651]

That little 340 sounds rowdy, would love to hear it running on all 3 carbs and a tune up

[@terrenceolivido741]

weird but true .... The sound and vibration are so so much of the attraction of these cars. Harleys too.

[@markslaymaker9819]

Had the same color T/A but was a 4 speed. Bought it for $4500 in 1988. Definitely a head turner. Had holes in the headliner, torn drivers seat and water in both front tires?? Found that out when I got new tires installed. Couldn't go over 35 mph without the front end shaking. Even found the original broadcast sheet under the rear seat. Replaced the worn/torn parts with new and WOW, new car.

[@usernameinvalid2675]

Great memories,I remember when they was first hittin 10k for driver quality 93 ish.I was still in high school at the time and making $4 a hr part time during school yeah,found a 68 Dart GT 340/727 I can bet a lot of people had never really been around a 340 more less the engine in video.very special bore/stroke combo with the LA x heads I beat alot of 350 novas and chevelles.My almost stock 340 made easy pray of most of those guys

[@OfficerBullerman]

Not only would I love to own this TA, but that blue Blazer in the background is looking damn good!

[@alecfromminnenowhere2089]

What a barn find! It runs a lot like a semi neglected Chrysler did back in the 60's and 70's. The starter wine is a familiar sound. They needed a certain amount of care that many people didn't know how to do. So they ran, died, restarted, ran, died, restarted, etc.

[@stevevice9863]

If that is a true numbers matching T/A it is a pretty valuable car. Definitely worth cleaning up and treating it as a survivor car.

[@puddleduckist]

Wow, what a find!!! My brother had a 70 challenger r/t s/e with a 440 and a 727 tq. Was plum crazy purple with black stripes and black interior. He just bought a 71 challenger same purple and black interior only with a pistol grip 4 speed and the 440 is stroked to 500 cubes!!! Glad you guys saved this special mopar!

[@stephennadworny8401]

Davin, you're a wealth of knowledge. Keep it up. Great episode. Thanks to everyone at Hagerty for the excellent content.

[@billy690100]

wonderful to see such a rare classic muscle car.

[@theglitch99]

Always impressed! The K5 In the background is my personal favorite! Was my 1st (1984 K5 Chevy Blazer) and 2nd (1976 GMC Jimmy) vehicle. Learned how to work on cars owning it. Great truck/suv!!

[@garrymilton2555]

No doubt,I found one thinking my same thoughts NICE K5 and the little motorcycle or trail bick whichever was really cool to.

[@moparedtn]

*DAVIN!* You do realize how much an original T/A is worth now, right? How the hell did this get forgotten about in the barn all these years? BTW, engine sounds like a huge vacuum leak - but that's probably because the outboard butterflies aren't totally shut. A good Mopar guy (hi there!) will have that sorted out in short order - then the proper restoration can begin! Always good to see *Davin* , best part of this Hagerty channel IMO. *Ben* - you still owe me a tee shirt, you dog! - Ed on the Ridge

[@itsnotadodgerog2050]

1984 world series champions Detroit Tigers also started season opener with a Jack Morris's no hitter. First day hopeful. Love the information you give on the cars you work on.

[@ziptiejedi5658]

I want to see the old dirt bike fire up. To me they are almost as cool as the Challenger. Looks like he has more then a few gems sitting in that barn.

[@joeyjoejums]

Good idea running a line from the fuel tank to a catch tank to see if the fuel pump is working, what the fuel looks like etc. while still trying to get it to idle. Two birds, one stone. Excellent.

[@johnjaeger287]

Would love to see a Redline Rebuild of at least the 340 and the 6-Pack. Enjoyed the video.

[@HashiriyaSquadron]

Yes! I love everything about this! Would love to see this car starting on the key and cleaned up! 😎

[@claysmell]

awesome car... and no vinyl top - bonus!!

[@TheRealMr.Snorlax]

agreed, it checks all the boxes!

[@randylear8264]

I own a 70 GTX 440 6 barrel. I have owned it since 1981. You have to have fuel in the outboard carbs. They have idle circuits that need fuel to idle correctly. If not. Then just a big vacuum leak. You can see the lead plugs in the base of the outboards. Take that lead out and carefully add penetration out. Work them out. Then you can fine tune the outboards as well nc as the center carb. Center carb adjust on side of the metering block.

[@josephwatson2711]

I'm sure the man knows what he's doing

[@79tazman]

I love those 70 T/A Challengers and the AAR Cuda's they are great looking and running cars. I have a 340 out of a T/A challenger that was too far gone to do anything with and the engine was seized up but it was not seized that bad and it now runs and it's on a stand in my garage with the 6 pack intake and a A833 4 speed that was going to go into my D100 pickup but I have a hot 318 that I built and going to run it in the truck for a while.

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Nice to see this car back to life!

[@nativenation3296]

Wow, nice find...nice to hear the engine running after all those years.

[@Fmandan77]

The sounds of the starter and engine remind me of episodes of the dukes of hazard. Gotta love them mopars!

[@MisterLowrider]

I love that car!! I own an rt challenger but I definitely will put the challenger 6 pack like this one on my list to have in my collection one day soon! I really like watching the whole process because there's not that many KZbin channels that show you step by step of the process working on a vehicle nowadays. Good video!

[@KevinCoop1]

I know why the front and rear carbs were disconnected. I had a friend that had a 70 Cuda with a 440 six pak. I asked him how many miles to a gallon. His squirmed a little and stayed, “If I drive 55 (speed limit at the time) and stay out of it on the highway, I might get 5 miles per gallon”. During 1971, gasoline was very cheap. The lowest price I paid was $0.169 per gallon. $1.269 today. A few years later OPEC stuck it to us and the fake gasoline shortage. In June 1974 the price was $0.559. Checked an inflation calculator, $3.429 today equivalent. BTW minimum wage was $2.50 and wages got frozen by the US government. The good old days!

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

I see a Redline Rebuild in that Challenger`s future, and I think that would be AWESOME! Please make it happen Davin.

[@JackMee-hOFF-Jr.]

This was great. It was really great. Thank you. 🏁

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man I remember building a model of that car way back in the early 80s! I always loved that car and wished I had the real deal back then! She’s definitely a beauty that needs to be rescued and restored to her former glory! One thing! that’s too bad it doesn’t have the pistol grip manual transmission! But it doesn’t matter at this point! She’s a rare car anyway! Great job getting it started!👌😎👍

[@dugjay]

I'd love to see this one come back to life..fresh or reconditioned paint and interior..rebuilt engine. I had a 70 Mustang Grande' with a Boss 302 engine but I was a huge fan of the Mopar 6 packs.

[@petjack363]

Doctor Dodge I admire your dedication to the very end getting the Challenger to start. It was a long video so I sat back and enjoyed a few beers and I was hooked at progress you made, and so badly wanted to see you drive it out, your enthusiasm and humour made it fun to watch, had a laugh here and there. It was great to see a barn find that’s been sitting for so long in the same spot driven to former glory days. Cheers for the great video. 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@wordsboldpublishing]

Thanks for sharing the steps of getting a classic to run, start, and move; great information.

[@Horizontally.Opposed]

These videos are very comforting. Hagerty has some of the best content.

[@daytona3927]

Brings back memories, I had a 70 Challenger 340 4 speed, not a T/A, but still ran pretty darn good for small block. Surprised a lot of the competition.

[@coltspop]

Great to see an old classic coming back to life again. I'd like to see and here that Yamaha 250 started as well.

[@troyjames5977]

Beautiful car, this is what dreams are made of, I would love to find one of these in this condition, how to see a nice restoration video

[@gordythecreator]

Did i hear DE-Stroked? That's awesome. High Reving, well balanced, engine is the BEST TUNE

[@rickharper1497]

Life gets in the way on these type of projects!

[@robertsaca3512]

I've got the 440 six pack here (in Australia) gathering dust. I don't drive it because I'm too old and it's a pita to turn, park, reverse, explain to people about etc.

[@joelaichner3025]

My uncles buddy had one of those in high school , headers & glass packs , best sounding car of its time

[@nhra7110]

Absolutely love that special car - it deserves a full resto and to be enjoyed!!

[@kybruce1]

As a high school junior I had a 1970 340 Duster. Very fast. Had most options, with console automatic. Those six pack cuda's are pretty valuable. I believe those seats have been recovered. Dodge did not offer velour seat surfaces

[@leddygee1896]

To me, that is the best balanced Challenger of all. fast, and nimble... Those Carbs require some fiddling to synch up though and work together in harmony, but when they work, They Work!!

[@Derf1313]

What a gem! Sure like to see it clean & running, lol! Heck, I'd be willing to drive it for a weekend or two... Thanx !

[@claiborneeastjr4129]

This TA deserves to be fully restored to its original condition - and driven! What a find. Can't believe it's been neglected for so long. But at least it does run!

[@Cartier_specialist]

Motortrend magazine did a look back test on the 340 six pack and determined by dyno testing that in that particular configuration that engine made 350+ horsepower and over 400 pound feet of torque.

[@vettekid3326]

Those six pack carbs were a pain to keep working properly when even new. A friend of mine was a service manager for a Dodge dealer ship back in the early 1970's and the service guys would complain about the cars coming back in multiple times while still under warranty for poor starting and performance.

[@Usuariodeiutub]

one new carb would be enough for this thing, more simple and way better than those 3 together

[@LucasOrton]

Great work! enjoying this series!

[@Ed_in_Md]

I love these videos! I sure hope you’ll be able to keep them coming!

[@jamestolson2526]

Had a 71 with a 70 grill on it , bought it for 180.00 mint from the doors down in 1985 I was just a kid around 22 yrs old ..Cost me 400.00 bucks for a R/T hood and 150.00 bucks for 2 nice used fenders 100 bucks for a 70 grill with all the headlight assembly..Freind of mine sprayed it with Krylon Prime Grey since the car was Grey and unmatched Fenders one blue one white and luck had it rained like hell that afternoon afternoon and we hand sanded both of us in a rain storm the next morning it was so smooth the wet sanding it came out great , put some racing stickers on it N50s out back on aluminum slot mags I really loved my Challenger had it 5 yrs hence the 318 out for a stout 440 from a ex police car Dodge Monaco a 69 I believe and stock it moved good , The good old days havin fun building Mopars , wish I had her today 😢

[@BWGPEI]

What a find! My dream engine when I was a whole lot younger, sigh.

[@clarkleakins879]

Had a test drive experience, in the rear seat of one of these. It was mighty scary/thrilling. I thought the driver/ dealer was going to wrap us around a pole! Rip roaring ride!

[@craigwiest772]

Great show. My vote is with rest of the folks - take it to the shop and do a Redline Rebuild.

[@nicholasagius4623]

Would be great to see this properly finished and drive. look forward to the next one.

[@ragman069]

That clean spot on the windshield matched the bald spot on your head

[@RapScallion-mg9mb]

My first few steps of tryin to start up a vehicle that's been sittin for 2+ years, remove plugs squirt some sort of lubricant in the cylinder, then turn the crank. If it turns put new plugs, Change engine oil and go from there............

[@jamesbraun7709]

Instead of dumping fuel , use a some starting fluid in a spray can , but don't load it up too much . I been working on these for many years . Use Denso plugs , they are the best .

[@johnelliott7375]

I had that exact same Yamaha and I would love to have that one to restore.

[@mcm95403]

Most people don't know that the end carbs have idle circuits in them. This is done so that fuel doesn't stagnate in the bowls if you don't go wide open for a long period of time. It will never idle right if you don't clean all 3 carbs.

[@alvarowanda]

Why can't I find something like this?!😮

[@joshuagibson2520]

How much time do you spend looking or networking with people in the know?

[@Hanzyscure]

Find forums and clubs that could maybe help you.

[@andrewsutton7727]

The huge vacuum leaks don't help. Should have taken the time to fix the outboard carbs.

[@dave1135]

Once I knew it would run, I'd have pulled all three and tore them apart and gave a bath in my ultrasonic cleaner, then new kits. Holley 2 barrel kits are relatively cheap.

[@Daveydomecheck]

Loved the closing statement! Ive got some projects I could use some help with! Youre awesome Davin

[@tropifiori]

I have memories of driving myself loco trying to rebuild and adjust carbs. I never was good at it to have to adjust 3 would give me fits. Plus you know someone must have rebuilt those before. Images of somebody shoving pipe cleaners down brass jets. Those things have tolerances that are very tight. A torn gasket or vacuum leak is easy to miss. Not being too negative I hope but lots of memories come back to me.

[@jimchik]

That classic Mopar starter… man, does that take me back.

[@1127csk]

one of your best yet love it

[@lucasstiles8012]

Triple Carbs, Triple The Fun!

[@curtiszzzchicago]

Wow!!!! Gimmmmmy that Yamaha IT175 at the door! Love them.

[@campervanbug7658]

Wow what a score❤

[@dream_living96]

Awesome job Davin. Hope to see this one on a redline rebuild soon.

[@55mblindy]

Say, say what this thing is a rare beast, at least in the east never saw one in California

[@stephenjones1833]

Another job well done. Congrats!

[@oldschoolhomesteadfarm2683]

Love the car my neighbor had one for 20 years originally i never really liked Mopar but became respectful of them after taking it to my senor prom. I'm a GM Bow Tie guy till I die. Talked my way out of a $100. Ticket that night won by 1/2 a car length over a malibu. Now married to that girl, who drove the malibu.

[@jannesaranpaa1138]

Thanks for this video, it gave me a bunch of inspiration to go work on my car!

[@Nichole-440HP]

love that old yamaha 250 too ! had one as a kid

[@powerloader7]

Excellent. More of this Challenger please.

[@dgiorgi1725]

I am shocked the brakes were not stuck on this car to keep it from moving. Nice Vid Dev.

[@G4AG]

Amazing video, you should test that white 1969 Charger R/T in the background too

[@paulmac9634]

Davin, great video, looking forward to an engine rebuilt though.

[@pgarrett6665]

The challenger T/A is my all time favorite Mopar.

[@paulhann7333]

Wow, those starter motors needed to be tough. If it was this hard to keep it running those decades ago, no wonder it got permanently parked. Painful to watch, but thanks for taking the time to tape it. Good job. You have weapons grade patience..

[@James-ce5rn]

19:26 I am pretty sure it was not that hard to start back when it was running properly

[@davidpotter7484]

I remember when the tigers won. Celebrated with a giant close-up picture of Sparky Anderson with his finger jammed up his nose.

[@Tommyboy1472]

Hopefully youve sparked your friends intrest to jump back on that car as a project. What a perfect car to restore . Mopar perfection !

[@daviswall3319]

Really cool car and Davin is one of my favorite mechanics!

[@eugenepiurkowski5439]

Thanks for the video. Mine is a 71 Indy Pace Car convertible. Only a 318, but it is sure fun in the summer.

[@paulgerard5413]

Davin you are awesome. Love your rebuild videos and would love to see this six pack get some of that Davin/Hagerty love in your shop.

[@biggsy975]

being a ford guy a ta is my all time dream car, there is just something about that 6 Pak small block and side pipes

[@marcosramos4596]

Now this is a car worth saving!