Posted By: Anonymous
1970 Superbird - 03/11/09 03:41 PM
I was wondering if someone could decode a vin number for me. It is RM23UOA161602 And if a 1970 superbird came with an 8 3/4 rear in it? Thanks for any help
1970 Superbird
Posted By: Tom_440
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/11/09 03:53 PM
Body Type: R = Road Runner
Price Class: M = Medium
Body Type: 23 = 2 Door Hardtop
Engine: U = 440 375HP 1-4BBL 8 CYL
Year: 0 = 1970
Sequence Number: 161602 = 61602nd Vehical Built
http://www.stockmopar.com/mopar-vin-decoder.php?VIN=RM23UOA161602+
Posted By: fastmark
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/11/09 03:58 PM
according to my books it was the 189 bird built and was shipping on 11-12-69 and yes they came with 8 3/4 if it was an automatic. 
Posted By: Aero426
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/11/09 03:58 PM
That's a real Superbird VIN.
If its an automatic, it should have a 8 3/4.
If its an automatic, it should have a 8 3/4.
Posted By: CtownChris
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/11/09 03:59 PM
Tell us, what did you find?
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/11/09 08:37 PM
I found this car in a very obscure ad.Went to look at it and verified most of the info already.The id plate on the fender is very rusted and difficult to read, I still cannot tell if is an J6 or J5 color but everything else checkes out I was unsure of the diff.It is very rusted but salavageble
Posted By: Aero426
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/12/09 12:38 AM
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I found this car in a very obscure ad.Went to look at it and verified most of the info already.The id plate on the fender is very rusted and difficult to read, I still cannot tell if is an J6 or J5 color but everything else checkes out I was unsure of the diff.It is very rusted but salavageble
No Superbirds are J6. Only FJ5. This car is not listed in our database as a survivor until now. If you can read the last two lines of the fender tag, that would be helpful. Turning the tag upside down may help.
Posted By: Pacnorthcuda
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/12/09 12:47 AM
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I found this car in a very obscure ad.Went to look at it and verified most of the info already.The id plate on the fender is very rusted and difficult to read, I still cannot tell if is an J6 or J5 color but everything else checkes out I was unsure of the diff.It is very rusted but salavageble
No Superbirds are J6. Only FJ5. This car is not listed in our database as a survivor until now. If you can read the last two lines of the fender tag, that would be helpful. Turning the tag upside down may help.
Wow...thats all the evidence you need to list a car as a survivor??? Not even any pics?
Posted By: Alaskan_TA
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/12/09 12:53 AM
Posted By: Aero426
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/12/09 12:54 AM
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Wow...thats all the evidence you need to list a car as a survivor??? Not even any pics?
Sure, pics are even better. If they are not possible, we'll take whatever we can to get started.
Posted By: JDMopar
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/12/09 01:39 AM
Wow! My old Superbird was RM23UOA161592 
Looks like yours was right behind it coming down the line. The one I had is a limelight, bench seat automatic car. Hope it turns out well for you.
Posted By: fastmark
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/12/09 02:09 AM
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That's a real Superbird VIN.
If its an automatic, it should have a 8 3/4.
Hey Doug, what's the deal with the name change? Going undercover on us or something?
Posted By: Aero426
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/12/09 03:15 AM
Quote:Quote:
That's a real Superbird VIN.
If its an automatic, it should have a 8 3/4.
Hey Doug, what's the deal with the name change? Going undercover on us or something?
Nah, no undercover work. Just time for a change.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/12/09 11:38 AM
yes thats the one
Posted By: satgtx
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/12/09 02:22 PM
yea the car is rough, no engine or trans, i looked at it as well and posted here, then the seller joined and posted as well. car looks legit and has been sitting rotting for years. to bad.
to much work for me to take on at this time.
i really liked the welded in front bumper supports, someone save that car or whats left of it.
to much work for me to take on at this time.
i really liked the welded in front bumper supports, someone save that car or whats left of it.
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/12/09 05:23 PM
Car will be in the shop here tomorrow morning.
Posted By: STLDuster
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/12/09 05:27 PM
POST SOME PICTURES! 
Posted By: satgtx
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/12/09 06:38 PM
good luck, you should mediablast the csr and see what is left, there were a lot of good superbird specific parts on it still. did you get the manifolds,power steering pump etc? 
Are you getting the SS wagon with engine as well?
Are you getting the SS wagon with engine as well?
Posted By: Aero426
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/12/09 06:54 PM
Posted By: STLDuster
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/12/09 07:14 PM
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Poor car!
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/13/09 12:17 PM
SS Wagon with engine? I am unsure what you are meaning please explane. Thanks
Posted By: satgtx
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/13/09 12:27 PM
jim was going to through in a 70 sport Satellite wagon as well as a 440 & trans from a 68 chrysler to sweeten the deal.
Posted By: roadrunninMark
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/13/09 02:34 PM
Larj,
Keep us informed of the progress as you strip it down and such. Take some pics along the way please too! Where in PA is your shop, wouldnt mind stopping by and seeing the transformation.
Mark
Keep us informed of the progress as you strip it down and such. Take some pics along the way please too! Where in PA is your shop, wouldnt mind stopping by and seeing the transformation.
Mark
Posted By: satgtx
Re: 1970 Superbird - 03/16/09 04:09 PM
so what have you found out about the bird? did you start cleaning it out yet?