I have a 1969 Dart GTS H code 4 speed car that had an SPD of 10-23 or 24 1968. I've owned this car several times and I'm wondering how many of those H code Darts GTS Dodge made? Also, how many 727 versus how many 4 speeds
Any suggestions were to look to find out accurate information on this?
Thanks in advance: bow:
Cab

GG's "white book" shows data on 88.4% of production

1969 Dart GTS
1,912 total with big block
of these:
* 784 with 383HP & 4-speed
* 488 with 383HP & automatic
&
* 640 with 440HP & automatic

there has been some discussion that the 383 VS. 440 automatic numbers are not accurate

I find that pretty surprising that there were more M-Code 440 Dart GTS's made than 383 H-Code automatics Especially when I went into my local Dodge dealership to pick up a brochure on the Dart GTS 383 727 Automatic that I was getting ready to order in the spring of 1969. I had read every magazine article I could find on the Dart GTS 383 up to that point and then spotted a sidebar story on how there was going to be a release of a Dart GTS with the 440 engine. Went back to the local dealer and no one knew anything about the 440 and on top pf that I got laughed out of the dealer ship by one and then both of the sales guys for even asking such a "stupid" question about the 440 "In a Dart". More to this but I was a little embarrassed, make that P!$$eD so I went to the Plymouth dealer, sat down with my co-signing dad and ORDERED a '69 Road Runner There just had to be a lot more Dart GTS 383 auto's built and sold than 488. As some know I finally got my '69 Dart GTS 440 M-Code and still have it......in GREEN of course.

there weren't - the numbers are closer to 725-ish 383 automatics & 400-ish 440 automatics

anyone know where the first 640 built "M-code" GTS number appeared?

In Galen's head.

The 440 cars came right out of the 383 numbers as they started life as a 383 car. If the 440 Darts were not made then the 383 automatic number would be 1,128. All M-Code GTS's have E63 on the fender tag which is 383 4-bbl...

Per the GTS Registry this was the first M-Code built:

LS23M9B2241**: GTS#160: This is the FIRST "M" CODE PRODUCED!!! Vehicle Order Number (VON) is 900900!!!! WOW! This is as the "M" GTS looks now! Originally equipped as a B5 Bright Blue Metallic and a V1X black vinyl top and V8X black bumble bee stripe. About the only option on it was the remote control mirror! This 440 was built for racing, and here's a picture of it circa 1978 running 11.2's at 118mph! This was purchased at Mr. Norm's Grand Spaulding Dodge and retains the number matching 440!

Did the '69 M-Code Dart GTS (and Cuda) fender tags also have the A13 code stamped on the fender tags?

"The 440 cars came right out of the 383 numbers as they started life as a 383 car. If the 440 Darts were not made then the 383 automatic number would be 1,128. All M-Code GTS's have E63 on the fender tag which is 383 4-bbl"


quoting Rhino, ^^^^^^^^^ , this is how i have always understood this.

Either A13, Y39, or both. I have seen some with just the A39, some with just the A13, and some with both to make myself crystal clear...

My GTS was built January 14/69 and only has Y39 on the tag. No A13.

I guess I didn't word that too well when did the "640" number first appear? - it is NOT in the 1969 DART OPTION & ACCESSORY REPORT

Vehicle Order Number 900900 would be the first "ordered" not necessarily the first "built"

You know where the number came from, GG. Also the 69 440 Cuda has a number of 360, so that makes 1,000 M-Codes built in 69, also came from GG. Nobody else has even tried to figure out the true number, get on it Dan!

the 1969 Dart OPTION & ACCESSORY REPORT I have a copy of is for US shipped cars prior to 8/??/69 and accounts for 88.4% of the model year's DART GTS hardtop (LS23) production

cars not included would be cars shipped to CANADA or overseas & cars still sitting on assembly plant holding lots waiting to find a shipping date/dealer/customer/etc., this totals 728 units (a number of these cars were surely 440 Darts)

all 440 automatic Dart GTS cars started life as a 383 automatic GTS hardtop & included a 3.55:1 or 3.91:1 rear axle ratio with a mandatory (extra cost) sure-grip differential

per the above mentioned report, the maximum number of 440 GTS Darts possible would be 489 units - IF there were ZERO 383 automatic cars with a sure-grip differential and 3.55:1 or 3.91:1 rear gears

the actual number would be lower 10% - 20% lower would be 391 to 440 units ???

with that solved - NOT - I took a look at the Barracudas

the 1969 Barracuda OPTION & ACCESSORY REPORT I have a copy of is for US shipped cars prior to 8/??/69 and accounts for 80.7% of the model year's BARRACUDA coupe (BH23) & fastback (BH29) production

cars not included would be cars shipped to CANADA or overseas & cars still sitting on assembly plant holding lots waiting to find a shipping date/dealer/customer/etc., this totals 5,595 units (a number of these cars were surely 440 'cudas)

an issue that quickly arose: the 440 'cuda was an OPTION on the OPTIONAL 383 'cuda that was an OPTION on the base BH "Barracuda" & there are 383 Barracuda Formula S cars

all 440 automatic 'cudas started life as a 383 automatic 'cuda coupes or fastbacks & included a 3.55:1 or 3.91:1 rear axle ratio with a mandatory (extra cost) sure-grip differential

per the above mentioned report, the maximum number of 440 'cudas possible would be 309 units - IF there were ZERO 383 automatic 'cudas built

the actual number would be lower 40% - 50% lower would be 155 to 185 units ??? & at those numbers the 383 automatic 'cudas would be "RARER"

Did you compile those charts, I have never seen anything like that before?!?

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