Author: DY31970

1970 E-Body radios – AM/FM and AM

Hi, It was either in this forum or electrical/wiring. When I got my Challenger 9 months ago it had an older aftermarket am/fm radio cassette player in the dash. It originally had an am/fm radio. Would anyone have a an idea of going prices for used orig…

Rear Upper Shock Access Holes in Trunk -1970 Challenger

Hi, I’m planning to install a new pair of Bilstein rear shocks in my 1970 Challenger. I looked at the shop manual on how to remove the rear shocks and it reads, it is necessary to remove rubber plug in luggage compartment to gain access to upper mounti…

Trunk Lid Rods Rattling – 1970 Challenger

Hi, I’ve been getting noise from the trunk and have figured it out. The two trunk lid rods that go across from one trunk hinge support to the other are making noise. About halfway across the trunk, they cross and are up against each other. Should there…

New Shock Absorbers for 1970 E-Body

Hi, I’m going to remove the rear air shocks from my 1970 Challenger and install new shocks. I’ve been reading about KYB Gas A Just shocks and they sound good. Their info says it would give extra performance than their Excel-G which would give original …

Brake Drum Color – 1970 Challengers

Hi, What color would the brake drums be painted from the factory on regular 1970 Challengers?

1970 Challenger Exterior and Interior color combinations

Hi, I’m not having any luck finding out what exterior and interior colors together could be ordered at a Dodge dealership. I’ve read that some combinations were not recommended in the sales literature. Could a 1970 Challenger Top Banana yellow be order…

Front End Ride Height – 1970 Challenger

Hi, The front end of my Challenger sits up too high, I have 215/60R15 tires up front. The measurement from the ground up past the center of the front wheels to the bottom of the fender lip is 26 1/2". I talked to a guy at Carlisle whose Challenger…