1970 440 Six Pack Charger Revival

[GSGN_RT]

It runs! Here’s a quick clip of the break-in. I drove it 4-5 miles after. A lot of bugs to be worked out, but it runs strong.

 

[moparnation74]

What a wonderful thread so far and thanks for sharing the progress....

I love the look of the car...

 

[GSGN_RT]

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and introduced themselves at carlisle. 75 mile round trip without one hiccup- it even keeps cool in 45 minute traffic at 95 degrees out! A lot of little things left to do, but I’m glad to have this V code 4 speed back on the road.

 

[Basket case]

looks great!

 

[GetX'd]

I’m new to this thread so I have a dumb question to ask. Title says “six pack” plenty of references to 426. Doesn’t appear to be a Hemi - so what’s the deal?

 

[GSGN_RT]

I’m new to this thread so I have a dumb question to ask. Title says “six pack” plenty of references to 426. Doesn’t appear to be a Hemi - so what’s the deal?

Sure thing! It was a 64 426 wedge motor in place of the original 440-6, which was pulled for unknown reasons sometime after its rebuild in 1975. The original was stored in the basement in damp storage and the wrist pins rusted up. The motor had less than 3000 miles on it. I had it rebuilt again in late 2017.