1970 N96 Challenger - Will Adding an External Trim Option Adversely Effect Car Value
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Hello --
I have a real N96 70 Sixpack Challenger.
If I were to add the belt molding and rocker molding to the car would it
hurt the value?
I have always liked the way these stainless pieces looked on the car.
Opinions are greatly welcomed. I don't want to do something that I will regret later, specially since I will have to drill holes in the panels..
many thanks in advance!
Bill
Got me a NEW Project
1970 GTX 440+6, 4 spd, 4.10 Dana and N96 FE5 (top/bottom) and black bucket interior.
Original transmission and Dana - Engine is a service replacement block.
Body has all stamped #s + VIN/TRIM tag and door sticker. Been hunting like all hell to find the Build Sheet.
garage find, only had 41,850 miles on ODO.
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Re: 1970 N96 Challenger - Will Adding an External Trim Option Adversely Effect Car Value
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Will it hurt the value? Yup! Is it your car? Yup! Do what you like, unless you're looking to flip it for more $$$$$$. My 
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Re: 1970 N96 Challenger - Will Adding an External Trim Option Adversely Effect Car Value
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For what it's worth, I added a driver's remote mirror to my GTX that I bought from the original owner & was in mostly original condition. That involved drilling holes that weren't there, but on the other hand they could be covered over if necessary with the original mirror & inside door trim. I've always wanted to add hood pins, but just can't bring myself to drill into that original sheet metal. Not easy going back on that one.
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Re: 1970 N96 Challenger - Will Adding an External Trim Option Adversely Effect Car Value
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Flipping the car is not important to me...
I already put a line in my will to bury me in it... :big grin:
I was more curious if it would drop the value some crazy amount.
Thats all ..
Thanks for the input.
Bill
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Re: 1970 N96 Challenger - Will Adding an External Trim Option Adversely Effect Car Value
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IMHO,adding options won't affect the value much if at all, in some cases I believe it can increase the value. In my mind, the only exception to that would be your car is restored to a very high level (OEM specs) it's numbers matching & documented with its original fender tag & build sheet.
I know most moparts members will disagree, but look at the cars that actually sell & how much they sell for.
for example,
Put two 70 Road Runners next to each other, both came exactly the same from the factory with low options & are restored to the same overall condition. One is restored duplicating its original build per the documentation, the other car was restored as the owner would have ordered it. Your standing there with the money in your pocket......would you buy the bench seat column shift car with AM radio because "that's how it came" or would you buy the one right next to it that has buckets/console, am/fm 8 track,an air grabber hood & dust trail stripe added?
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Re: 1970 N96 Challenger - Will Adding an External Trim Option Adversely Effect Car Value
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Adding those two particular options, belt and rocker moldings, will not increase the value if you or your heirs were to sell the car.
In the realm of these cars, those two aren't the options most looks to add to a car. But they are sort of on the subtle side. With the impact of a N96 six pack challenger, most will not put much focus on them.
Both require you to drill into the paint and wedge over the paint (hood molding). The holes and marks from the belt molding are right at eye level. I can see blending paint to fix the rockers. But the belt molding would be much more complicated and tricky to fix right.
Aside... in 1970 Challengers, would the only way to get belt moldings is with the A46 molding package that includes valance and tail cover moldings??
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Re: 1970 N96 Challenger - Will Adding an External Trim Option Adversely Effect Car Value
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Not to derail this thread, but what is the opinion on adding subframe connectors such as the ones by US Car tool ?? They can be made to look almost factory and are on the bottom on the car....yet add structural integrity if you want to add some hp.
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Re: 1970 N96 Challenger - Will Adding an External Trim Option Adversely Effect Car Value
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I too don't want to derail this topic but ive considered adding the chrome racing mirror to the passenger door...Some like the look of it only being on the drivers door..Me not so much...Would that mirror make a difference in my cars value..?? On a 72 RR/GTX with only 26K orig miles... MINT build sheet !! 
1972 Road Runner / GTX 440 4spd Dana 3.54 Just about to turn 26K original miles..
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Re: 1970 N96 Challenger - Will Adding an External Trim Option Adversely Effect Car Value
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Hello --
If I were to add the belt molding and rocker molding to the car would it
hurt the value?
I have always liked the way these stainless pieces looked on the car.
Adding the stainless will up the value to YOU! That is really all that matters.
Now burying yourself in it will most deffinatly hurt it's value.
Plus the interior most likely would not have that "new car smell". 
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Re: 1970 N96 Challenger - Will Adding an External Trim Option Adversely Effect Car Value
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I too don't want to derail this topic but ive considered adding the chrome racing mirror to the passenger door...Some like the look of it only being on the drivers door..Me not so much...Would that mirror make a difference in my cars value..??
On a 72 RR/GTX with only 26K orig miles...
MINT build sheet !!
Doubtful.
Is the 26k orig mile car original paint though?
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Re: 1970 N96 Challenger - Will Adding an External Trim Option Adversely Effect Car Value
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Aside... in 1970 Challengers, would the only way to get belt moldings is with the A46 molding package that includes valance and tail cover moldings??
Actually it's the A63 - "moulding package" & YES, it includes the mouldings for the front valance & taillight panel.
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Aside... in 1970 Challengers, would the only way to get belt moldings is with the A46 molding package that includes valance and tail cover moldings??
Actually it's the A63 - "moulding package" & YES, it includes the mouldings for the front valance & taillight panel.
opps. IIRC, A46 was the 71 code?
Is the A63 the only way you could get the upper door moldings? Where they available as a separate option?
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Re: 1970 N96 Challenger - Will Adding an External Trim Option Adversely Effect Car Value
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I too don't want to derail this topic but ive considered adding the chrome racing mirror to the passenger door...Some like the look of it only being on the drivers door..Me not so much...Would that mirror make a difference in my cars value..??
On a 72 RR/GTX with only 26K orig miles...
MINT build sheet !!
Doubtful.
Is the 26k orig mile car original paint though?
Not original paint...Original owner made it into a World of Wheels ISCA show car from day one...lots of chrome and velour and wild paint...Thank God he left the interior bone stock original..Didnt take too much to bring it back from the 70s look..Never seen rain or snow..Most solid rust free Mopar Ive ever owned..Undercarriage and all..I really want to add the mirror AND I have a set of rear window louvers...I know they are only correct for 71 but damn they are cool..
1972 Road Runner / GTX 440 4spd Dana 3.54 Just about to turn 26K original miles..
A boat, a GMC truck, some Craftsman Tools, LOTS of Zombie Protection, and a few Goldfish..
If you love someone set them free..
If they come back it means nobody else wanted them either..!!
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Re: 1970 N96 Challenger - Will Adding an External Trim Option Adversely Effect Car Value
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Lots of great info here!!! I am going to add the stainless belt, hood/fender edge and rocker moldings.. I really like the way it looks on the car, it breaks things up some. even if it dings the resale price a little - i will be happy for as long as I own it and thats what matters... the car is so well documented and in Galen's registry/decoded, it kind of wrong to do but what they hay..  Bill
Got me a NEW Project
1970 GTX 440+6, 4 spd, 4.10 Dana and N96 FE5 (top/bottom) and black bucket interior.
Original transmission and Dana - Engine is a service replacement block.
Body has all stamped #s + VIN/TRIM tag and door sticker. Been hunting like all hell to find the Build Sheet.
garage find, only had 41,850 miles on ODO.
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Re: 1970 N96 Challenger - Will Adding an External Trim Option Adversely Effect Car Value
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Aside... in 1970 Challengers, would the only way to get belt moldings is with the A46 molding package that includes valance and tail cover moldings??
Actually it's the A63 - "moulding package" & YES, it includes the mouldings for the front valance & taillight panel.
opps. IIRC, A46 was the 71 code?
Is the A63 the only way you could get the upper door moldings? Where they available as a separate option?
Yep, A63 or SE only for Belt molding, rear Astrotone molding and front Stone shield molding....... 
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