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

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This Dodge Challenger was parked in the early '90s and hasn't been touched since. Can Davin bring it back to its former glory and get it driving down the road again?
#WillItRun #neverstopdriving #hagerty
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Engine Reveal
3:00 - Spinning it over
4:00 - Checking Oil and Coolant
5:05 - Pulling Plugs and Lubing Cylinder walls
6:05 - Tool tip of the day
6:30 - Installing the Battery
7:55 - Checking the starter
9:00 - Checking for Spark
10:14 - Installing New Plugs
10:40 - Assessing the Carburetors
12:00 - Connecting Fuel
13:32 - Stuck Carb?
14:25 - First Run Attempt
15:40 - Does this Count as Running?
16:50 - Pulling the Center Carb
18:00 - Cleaning the Carb
19:12 - Round 2!
21:25 - Air in the tire
21:57 - Custom Fuel Tank
23:20 - Can We Drive it?
24:40 - No...
25:45 - New Relay and Cleaning Contacts
26:20 - Will It Run again?
28:30 - It'll Drive Now, Right?
31:13 - Red Bull gives you wings
31:50 - I guess you could call that driving
32:28 - Outro
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[@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!

[@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 ❤

[@delbuxton2092]

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

[@youtube2kwatcher]

yeah it pisses me off if you not going to use it sell it

[@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.

[@jeffreysalzman1497]

That car deserves a lot of love.

[@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,........

[@wilma.dickfit87]

I love how this guy doesn't use latex gloves when he works on anything. Reminds me of watching my Dad as a kid work on his car or when I would have to hold the flash light for him

[@noth606]

Don't think I've ever seen latex gloves used to work on an engine, is that a new thing? I have worked on engines but never used latex gloves for that, or seen anyone else use them, at times work gloves yes, but more for grip or hand protection.

[@michaelmaas5544]

@@noth606 A lot of guys wear them, everything that gets on your skin is absorbed into your body. Sounds crazy but if you put garlic in your socks it won’t take long until you can taste it.

[@davidpotter7484]

@@michaelmaas5544 definitely sounds crazy. How many cloves do you usually put in your socks?

[@michaelmaas5544]

@@davidpotter7484 I don’t usually do it lol. I had someone tell me this years ago because I use not wear gloves while using lacquer thinner all the time. So I tried it with just a few cloves and couldn’t believe it, I now wear gloves when I’m dealing just about any chemical, solvents or working on my vehicle.

[@jalsr.speak2379]

@@noth606 I've noticed a few years it's been getting more and more. Seems a thing with younger mechanics.

[@Darknamja]

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

[@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!

[@matthewpiper1421]

A rare survivor, very nice to see they still exsist.

[@devinlowe51]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@claysmell]

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

[@TheMr.Snorlax]

agreed, it checks all the boxes!

[@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.

[@OfficerBullerman]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@michaelfoster1453]

OH, COME ON!!!! BARN FIND..... lol! Nothing wrong with NGK spark plugs.

[@JamesMoore-un3cu]

Agreed... the NGKs work fine in my Mopar.

[@jamiemoen-bi3gd]

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

[@billy690100]

wonderful to see such a rare classic muscle car.

[@johnjaeger287]

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

[@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

[@HashiriyaSquadron]

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

[@Fmandan77]

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

[@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.

[@stephennadworny8401]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

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

[@nativenation3296]

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

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Nice to see this car back to life!

[@wordsboldpublishing]

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

[@Ed_in_Md]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!👌😎👍

[@gordythecreator]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@rickharper1497]

Life gets in the way on these type of projects!

[@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!

[@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

[@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 !

[@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.

[@JackMee-hOFF-Jr.]

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

[@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.

[@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. 👍🏻 👍🏻

[@nhra7110]

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

[@LucasOrton]

Great work! enjoying this series!

[@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.

[@Fran-vv4fn]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@jaydanyjayjay1461]

Amazing stuff here ,good job like always :)

[@BWGPEI]

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

[@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!!

[@nicholasagius4623]

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

[@paulmac9634]

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

[@1127csk]

one of your best yet love it

[@Daveydomecheck]

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

[@stephenjones1833]

Another job well done. Congrats!

[@daviswall3319]

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

[@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

[@danielkerekes9053]

Lookin forward to see this thing again! Good job

[@dream_living96]

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

[@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.

[@jannesaranpaa1138]

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

[@ID1886]

Ngk plugs over champion every time.

[@Horizontally.Opposed]

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

[@rogerward3185]

Looking forward to the next installment already!

[@eugenepiurkowski5439]

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

[@williamjameson478]

I had a 70 Challenger TA, worst thing I ever did was sell it!

[@55mblindy]

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

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Glad you cleaned the windscreen David I was a bit concerned about that 😂😂 It seems very cold blooded I suppose especially when it’s very cold as well

[@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.

[@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.

[@powerloader7]

Excellent. More of this Challenger please.

[@marcosramos4596]

Now this is a car worth saving!

[@joelaichner3025]

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

[@davidpotter7484]

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

[@williamholcombe31]

It's still in good shape for its age nice car . My first car was a 70 Dodge Challenge 318 auto . Blue on Black slap stick . I WISH I STILL HAD THAT CAR

[@craigwiest772]

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

[@cheagle464]

Dunno how I've been missing your channel since it went off cable, but ib watching again. 😂😂 won't run with the hood closed😂😂

[@dgiorgi1725]

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

[@terryeustice5399]

Congratulations on the Cuda start.The only car I feared Drag racing.That needs some fine tuning. 💯👊

[@stevevice9863]

It's a Challenger.

[@Phantomas2011]

YAWZZZZA love when you sometimes say that…😂 Love watching you do your magic! Will there be a rebuild on this cudaaaaaa?

[@stephenholland5930]

Challenger

[@claytonandrews251]

Send it to nicks garage to make it look like new again

[@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

[@Tommyboy1472]

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

[@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.

[@lucasstiles8012]

Triple Carbs, Triple The Fun!

[@mrozboss]

Found mine in 86 as a complete wreck here in Australia got it for 800 bucks as a 15 year old same colour still driving it I do love the sound of the starter on this clip reminds me of when I found mine