Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode # 108: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi

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Muscle Car Of The Week Video Episode # 108: 1970 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi
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www.musclecarof... - The Dodge Charger is one of the most menacing looking Muscle Cars, and this 1970 backs up the look with power from a 426 cube Hemi V8. It is one of just 56 made with an automatic transmission behind the Hemi, out of a total of 112 Hemi cars built in 1970. One of the other unique features is the color, known as EB3 LIght Blue Metallic, which contrasts nicely with the black vinyl top and code V8W, the white transverse rear stripe option. It's an awesome ride from the Brothers Collection!
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[@michellelopez9277]

I had the 1970 383 - 4 bbl with a torque flite automatic in K5 (Deep Burnt metal flake Orange) with a white vinyl top with Matching Burnt Orange interior with Bucket Seats. Bought it for 1800.00 at the end my senior year of HS and drove it through college. My best friend had the 440 RT in metal green. I could keep up with him until about 80 mph then he would smoke me. Best car I ever owned.

[@joanneschnare1086]

I had a 1970 RT SE 383 2 bbl plum crazy with black top and black interior with bucket seats. Bought it used for 3K. Bought in 1972 and lost it in 1981

[@ketoninja]

My uncle went to the Dodge dealership in late 69 early 70 and had to choose between a Charger and Challenger. God, what a choice!!!!! Lucky man

[@kyokogodai-ir6hy]

The most beautiful Charger I have ever seen. I am sure I will never own one, but I am so glad to have seen this one (and now can see it again any time I like). Thanks for sharing.

[@SBBob426hemi]

LOVE those 70 R/T's. Had plum crazy 6 pack years ago, a blast every time I drove it.

[@kenhmful]

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[@ThePponu]

LOL...@ Kevin.... You are good. Thks for laffs. I was in college at Tyler Jr. College when this car came thru the dealer (at that time) on Broadway St. For what it is worth...i remember this very car. Several of us went down there to see it. In those days we kept close tabs on what was ordered by individuals and what the dealer kept on the lot, (locally) be it Ford, Chevrolet, or Chrysler. Many of us raced at the (now defunct since 1985) I-20 Darg Strip. We often knew what was coming our way when and before they even entered the gates. Again...so much appreciate your humor and yet all the research that you people do to keep Muscle Alive. Thanks from Texas lm

[@kortt]

Awesome car! I really like that you guys stuck the bloopers in the video as well.

[@Gladiator19701st]

Spot on vehicle for everyone to see and appreciate.

[@slacadjuster237]

THE 4 best letters in the English language....H.E.M.I

[@RoscoRide]

Awesome Hemi,

[@Aldo-zp8wk]

Absolutely freaking gorgeous Mopar!

[@terryschnereger8531]

I have a 74 Charger as my 1st car since July 1995 for $1500 bucks and still have it to this very day. I drove that thing all over the southern and central coast. Put on over 100K mi. Car had like 60-70K mi when I bought it. Planning on hopping up the 400 magnum someday and putting on a quick steer steering box so it won't handle like shit. I put on superstock leaf springs a few yrs ago and Cragars, repainted the butterscotch yellow with 6pack hood and 71 RT/Superbee longitudinal stripes, removed the vinyl top.

[@soxfunny98]

Nice Terry, congrats. I owned a 73, 400 4 bbl and torqeflight slap stick. Built it some but not to race Alot, had cars for that but u can build 400s good It's just the answer to a 383 and it's a fun car My Road Runner 440 6 bbl 69 A-12 I got at 17 and same with my 440 RT/SE CHARGER. I'm 53 now so had them for 36 years. Have raced them for 33 yrs Still 9 out of 10 for both at shows. RUNNER BROKE INTO THE 8s first WEEKEND of the season last Saturday. Charger runs 10.22

[@williamboardman9476]

Check out a Z-65 steering box for Monte Carlo SS. Used when they ran 15 x 8 alloy styled rims and Gatorback Goodyear tires, and Aerocoupe rear glass. Was power assist, but you can bypass and run manual... very short lock-to-lock. And should be out of the way.

[@tracycolorado]

That Charger makes me speechless too

[@waybad]

love the cars!! but the outtakes are great also!!

[@williamboardman9476]

Looking for info on a stolen 197O Charger R/T SE, 440 w/ A/C. Southern California...Newport Beach area. Column damaged at ignition lock. Last seen summer 1982. Stolen once prior, possibly before repaint.Sublime factory paint under a thin layer of resale Yellow...deluxe black interior. PW, PS, PDB (front), automatic console, black vinyl top. Had bad air shocks, slotted alloy rims, and front cross member only a couple inches off pavement...so in 1982....it looked pretty cool lowered over big rear tires...before Pro Street really hit hard out there. Owner going for a Dirty Mary/Crazy Larry look.

[@hotwheel6663]

Love the color.

[@miguelbazaldua6109]

I love my 70 Charger 500. Just got the motor rebuilt. The look is timeless.

[@thomaswoody4208]

Crisp clean and no caffeine.

[@johnwilkerson7049]

I owned a 68' Dodge Cornet 500 about 20 years ago miss that car

[@Welcometofacsistube]

Funny. So did i

[@fnafplayer6447]

I will always say these old school muscle cars have some of the most comfortable seats ever made, I mean I sat in a 1970 Cornett my neighbor has along with a 70 charger and a 69 charger with Cherry Bomb exhaust and the seats were so freaking comfortable.

[@ronstewart3431]

Nice car 🚗

[@propdoctor21564]

This thing is beautiful!!

[@Hot80s]

i owned a 70 r/t 440+6 & it was fun flooring it around a corner and letting the manual steering countersteer itself as the entire car went sideways bad. Its amazing that something that looks this beautiful was built so cheaply & handled like shit.

[@adriancygan9391]

Real car with style and soul

[@alexpavchinski]

Never seen one in that color, very nice!

[@chargermaster586]

Alex Pavchinski today i saw a 1970 dodge charger rt with all black outside a bar.

[@larryruben5681]

Great car to go to the laundry mat in, 4 sure!! 🤣 Thx 4 the bloopers, too!!

[@SovereignKnight74]

Beautiful!!!

[@theclever3963]

What was interesting about the Chargers was that outside of the HEMI badging on the hemi cars, there was no other engine badging for any of the other engines that were available, ie...440 six pack, 440 magnum or 383 magnum..

[@jtp336]

On 70 Chargers, there was an option for "hood callouts" for 440 and Hemi cars, I think it was V24. It put the word "HEMI", or "440" in big letters in the hood scallops.

[@Bamcharger]

CHARGERRRRRRRRRR

[@abe2571]

You know I love all these videos. Love most all the cars from all the manufacturers. I had a thought it might be neat to see a few big block police cars from this era either restored or in original condition. The big mopars especially. It took muscle to catch muscle. Just a thought.

[@johnnychally]

i have a 70 charger RT 440 six pack great car

[@SigmaStoicGemini]

Who are the "brothers" that are always mentioned in these videos anyways???

[@elduraco69]

HEMI CHARGER The King of Muscle💪 Cars Mopar or no Car😎

[@lgkfamily]

6:10 It is an EB3 color, but it is called a "Light Blue" metallic, not "Medium Blue." For 1970 Chargers, there was no color called "Medium Blue." The EB5 was "Bright Blue" and EB7 was "Dark Blue."

[@ronyeahright9536]

what's that color combination called again? haha...just bustin'. great car, and great video. I always learn something new. So the Super Bee 440 6 pack with 4:10's was a better low end torque monster off the line, and the Charger Hemi had higher revs, 3:55's and more top end. Now if I can just remember that.

[@marcallen7233]

Nice video of a awesome car. I believe your torque figure ( 425) is incorrect. Chrysler rated the hemi at 490 at 4000rpm. Also, the hemi could safely be run up to 6500rpm, at which point is was producing around 475hp.

[@robvoyles]

Had a chance to buy one in 1979 for $400. bucks.....unbelievable what they sell for now.

[@williamgray4416]

Nice car. I had the same car same year. But my car ran 1220s in the quarter mile. And topped out at 150 mph. So 130 mph is under rating this car. Thanks

[@jerrywhite4764]

If your car was stock it wasn't running 12.20s what was trap? , and what ratio was your rear end

[@aidenCBR94]

Was it not 490 lb of torque,?

[@V8TV]

Yep, 490 is correct. Thanks!

[@marcallen7233]

aidenhill You are right- 490 at 4000 rpm.

[@johntechwriter]

Didn’t Dodge build an aero version of this car with flush grille and exposed headlights? I believe they did something with the rear window as well. It was a limited run so the car would qualify for NASCAR. It actually looked cooler than the stock model IMO.

[@soxfunny98]

CHARGER 500

[@soxfunny98]

That then went to the Charger Daytona

[@oliasofsunhillow7116]

1969 Dodge Charger 500! Then they built the 1969 Daytona out of that!

[@gene978]

Love the COLOR on this one! Hate the wood all over the dash.

[@chargermaster586]

It was like they said very popular in the 1970s Every thing made in the 1970s had wood on it.

[@raynus1160]

Minor correction - 490 ft. lbs. of torque.

[@97warlock]

WHY the Chrome HOLLEY emblem on the trunk Lid ?????? Never seen this ever until now

[@robbob8050]

My neighbor has a 69 rt 4 speed rt all original ,I don't think he knows what its worth.

[@charlieb308]

Was it possible to order a 440 or Hemi in a NON RT car? Could you order a 68-70 Charger standard model with any engine ?

[@TA_Plus_Hemi]

It actually was Fenton Missouri, not St Louis.

[@Troy_Tempest]

Take 9,000!

[@kalaga2k]

O-60 was tested @ 4.2s in a 1968 Charger Hemi with a 4 speed manual in “Car and Driver” magazine in 1968. 6s is by walking...

[@juliansommer8600]

Yeah, but maybe the '70 was a bit heavier, but more likely that it's because of the automatic tranny, which weren't as fast as they are today and were usually a bit slower than the manuals.

[@soxfunny98]

My grandfathers HEMI Charger stock He tuned it,timing, carbs, plugs etc ran 0-60 in 3.8 1/4 mile in 12.98. My 440 RT RAN A 4.2 AND A 1/4 MILE OF 14 FLAT. KNOW WHAT IT TOOK TO WAKE IT UP? Tires, carb adjusted and timing 13.77 1/4 mile which was a heavy car, 50 yrs ago She is consistently Running 10.2

[@larrynapier4944]

I wish I just had a four door and auto,to drive,I have to use my left foot,lost my right leg,job and more nice

[@shawnjerome8599]

That's a very nice color, minus the red around the hubcaps I don't like the red at all should have been black to match the top of the car

[@Gladiator19701st]

Can we test drive it sir?

[@dabrendorfer]

He’s sounds like Ron Swansen

[@DBanjos]

How about if you just go with it Kevin and try to be less formal with your lines, i think it might come out even better in the end.

[@lewisshepard9239]

I thought all 69 and 70 HEMI cars,even the automatics came standard with Dana 60.

[@jeffgagnon4557]

Kevin What has happened to new episodes

[@user-ys2wp4cr9g]

His performance estimates are off, this car should do high 4s,low5s, 0-60, and top out at 150 mph with modern tires.

[@johntechwriter]

Too bad about the cheesy vinyl roof.

[@tracybeakerX]

Will you donate it to an 18 year old girl in the UK? Thanks :)

[@johnnychally]

if anyone is interested im im tucson its on craigslist B5 blue 40k great deal ,oh and its a 4 speed not a girlie Auto

[@hemi5310]

I love the vid but totally wrong these these were terrible in the wind not aroe dydamicamically at all

[@edwardzamorski3711]

Chryslers are junk rusted very fast engines pretty good though

[@FootprintMx]

Whatever. Great bloody car.

[@tgozanski]

Overrated gas guzzler. Go for a 73 Dart with a slant six and be green!

[@michaelaguilar2106]

Hemi Cars only came from Hamtramck Michigan ? Not Saint Louis or Los Angeles R/T stood for RAPID TRANSIT Chrysler Dealers had Join the Rapid Transit System !! Posters in the sales dept showroom's I guess all the MOPAR expert books and archived Chrysler videos are wrong !!

[@V8TV]

Although R/T lent itself to "Rapid Transit", it stood for Road / Track. The "Rapid Transit" promotional program was as you described, with films, commercials, posters, a whole fan club, but that started in 1970, whereas you could get a Charger R/T back in 1968. This link shares some of the colorful history of the Rapid Transit campagin: www.drivingline.com/articles/plymouths-rapid-transit-system-was-the-most-innovative-muscle-car-promotion-of-the-era/

[@larrynapier4944]

I wish I just had a four door and auto,to drive,I have to use my left foot,lost my right leg,job and more nice