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'70 challenger shaker production breakdown #2935218
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Ok, I've searched and haven't been able to find a breakdown of '70 challengers w/ shaker hoods by engine option.
A friend has a '70 challenger R/T that is a U code 440-4 car (tor-red, auto w/ console, black interior, etc.) and has the shaker hood. I can't help but think it's pretty rare being that most of the ones I've seen are hemi or six pack cars.
I guess we know it's atleast 1 of 164 built.
Is there a breakdown somewhere or would we have to pay GG for that?


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'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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I’m aware of two original U-code N96 Challengers, Moparts member VCODE has one and will probably chime in when he sees this post.

Here’s a registry created by member “Speeddemon”

https://340shakerrt.wixsite.com/dcshakers#

And here’s the info from it on 440-4 cars (as of 2017):

440 RT
Eng Trans Vin Number Date Color Seats Roof F. Air Built
E86 D32 JS23U0E142... 504 BL1 H6E4 BL1 N96 U
E86 D21 JS23U0B372... 610 TX9 H6X9 V1X N96 U

It will be great to see more details on your friend’s car if it turns out to be an original N96 car.

Re: '70 challenger shaker production breakdown [Re: floyd] #2935224
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Thanks Floyd! I'll get the VIN and some pics of it to share. I know he has the build sheet, but unfortunately the fender tag has been misplaced. The car has been apart for years, but is going back together now. Should be on the road late this year if all goes well.


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'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
Re: '70 challenger shaker production breakdown [Re: floyd] #2935242
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Originally Posted by floyd
I’m aware of two original U-code N96 Challengers, Moparts member VCODE has one and will probably chime in when he sees this post.

Here’s a registry created by member “Speeddemon”

https://340shakerrt.wixsite.com/dcshakers#

And here’s the info from it on 440-4 cars (as of 2017):

440 RT
Eng Trans Vin Number Date Color Seats Roof F. Air Built
E86 D32 JS23U0E142... 504 BL1 H6E4 BL1 N96 U
E86 D21 JS23U0B372... 610 TX9 H6X9 V1X N96 U

It will be great to see more details on your friend’s car if it turns out to be an original N96 car.


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Mom & Dad let me buy a brand new 70 Challenger R/T 440 Six-Pack Super Trac Pack when I was 17

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Re: '70 challenger shaker production breakdown [Re: VCODE] #2935348
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Great stuff here! I never knew a 70 Challenger 440-4 or 383 could be ordered with a shaker setup.

Is there any info like this for Cudas in 70-71? I remember seeing some around back in the day, but they were pretty rare. Around 1976 or 77, a lady pulled up alongside me in a really clapped-out 1971 Cuda in Vitamin C with black shaker & 340. Car was rusted to the hilt & probably ended up in a junkyard not long after. Also, I discovered a B5 1971 Cuda 383 with shaker in a junkyard in Yuma, AZ. back around 1984. That car was extremely rusted & was on the bottom of a stack of 3 cars. It was a well-optioned car: shaker, white interior, automatic & console, elastomeric front bumper, rear window louvers. Wow - can you imagine that one new? It had to be a real beauty.


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I bought the Shaker off of a '71 'Cuda 340 that had been rolled in 1979. I don't think anyone realized back then how rare they were.


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Re: '70 challenger shaker production breakdown [Re: an8sec70cuda] #2935406
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Originally Posted by an8sec70cuda
Ok, I've searched and haven't been able to find a breakdown of '70 challengers w/ shaker hoods by engine option.
A friend has a '70 challenger R/T that is a U code 440-4 car (tor-red, auto w/ console, black interior, etc.) and has the shaker hood. I can't help but think it's pretty rare being that most of the ones I've seen are hemi or six pack cars.
I guess we know it's atleast 1 of 164 built.
Is there a breakdown somewhere or would we have to pay GG for that? <-----<
<----Chip , call David wise ! pm. me i have a cell number if you need it.. there is a registry here ---> https://340shakerrt.wixsite.com/dcshakers i cant get it to work right. and i have this info. shaker hood production. the last time i opened the registry , he had a lot of vin's registered which tells the engine! hope this helps.

1970 not sure this is an exact numbers /figures
164 x R/T Hardtop
15 x R/T SE
5 x R/T Convertible

1971
72 x Base Hardtop
11 x Convertible
141 x R/T

Total 1970 = 184
Total 1971 = 224
Grand Total = 408

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Re: '70 challenger shaker production breakdown [Re: ek3] #2935446
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I Also found this post on super car registry site ... Hey Everyone. Well...here is the final chapter to my saga that started this last May. Some of you may remember my 1970 Challenger R/T SE here. I had previously mentioned Scott Smith (Harms) and his assistance with everything. He is a GREAT guy and tried to help me with the numerous issues throughout these past months and he actually found a buyer for the R/T SE for me. Scott also helped me find a FANTASTIC 70 Challenger R/T that has absolutely NO issues what-so-ever, owned by Dave West. Scott had known Dave from the work he had done for him over the years and Scott was also one of the judges that did a rigorous OE inspection on Dave's car at MATS (Mopars at the Strip in Vegas) a few years back. Scott personally vouched for this car and gave it a HUGE thumbs up. I'm sure that some of you have seen this car and may even know Dave West. Dave knew what I had been through (with my last purchase) and personally delivered my new Challenger to my front door because he knew that I was still gun-shy. He did so with only my word that I would purchase it on my approval upon final inspection.....no down payment. He was that confident in his Challenger and I'm sure that Scott told him that I was a stand up guy and could be trusted. Dave is also a great person that is all for the hobby. These two guys (along with many of you) are what makes this a GREAT hobby and have restored my faith in it. Kudos to Scott Smith and Dave West.
So here it is....what do you guys think? It was personally fully inspected my Galen Govier and totally authentic with all numbers matching. Per Galen's full report, it is 1 of only 2 Dodge Challenger U code(s) to have a shaker hood. The second one is black but has lost it's original drivetrain many years ago. The color combo, from what has been said and researched, is a 1 of 1. Together, this makes this one rare Challenger. The Challenger runs and drives fantastic....my wife and I both love it.

Previously, I have received emails from some of you guys here and wanted to give you all an update. Hope you all like it.

Craig link to post-- https://www.yenko.net/forum/showthread.php?t=134919

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Re: '70 challenger shaker production breakdown [Re: ek3] #2935458
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ek3 - I remember this car, but never realized it was a U-code shaker car. An amazing color combo - a strange combo. Not my #1 choice, but it ain't 1970 any more so we can't go order one!

Here's a few photos of a buddy's F8 Challenger U-code with shaker. BUT, this car was not originally a shaker optioned car - he added it. About 6 months after I had this ride in the car, he sold it to a fighter pilot in CA.

Challenger 440 RT SE.JPGChallenger pic.JPGChall Rear.jpg

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Re: '70 challenger shaker production breakdown [Re: ek3] #2935532
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Wow, thanks for the info yall.

ek3...I'll definitely check that out once I get some more specific info on the car.

The registry site/link won't open here at work, I'll have to try that later. I'm going to get the VIN and some pics of the car this weekend and post them on here next week.
Unfortunately he has misplaced the fender tag :(, but he has the build sheet. He does have the tag...somewhere. He's owned this car since the '80s and the original engine and trans had already been replaced before he got it.
After doing a little research, I'm going to double check on the hole in the firewall for the cable...which is still there, I just didn't pay it much attention the last time I saw the car. I also want to see if the hood has the crash/crumple zones in it. The entire shaker scoop and carburetor was stolen off the car when it was parked in the previous owner's yard. The original hood and trim ring has been restored/painted and is ready to go back on the car.
I'm currently building a replacement 440 for the car...a '72 HP 440 from a Charger. A basic rebuild w/ speed pro six pack pistons, a custom FAST style hyd. cam from Dwayne Porter, mildly worked 906 heads, stock HP manifolds, etc.


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'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
Re: '70 challenger shaker production breakdown [Re: an8sec70cuda] #2937896
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OK, so I went over to see the Challenger and got some pics. The hole in the firewall is there and the hood looks to be the later version w/ crumple zones.
The fender tag has been misplaced, but he's hoping he can find it. The build sheet is there and is in good shape. It has a "6" under carb fresh air package. This has to mean shaker right? It's an R/T and there were no other "fresh air packages" offered on a challenger other than a T/A. which this clearly isn't.
The VIN is JS23U0B407xxx

Here's some pics...He had it covered up so I didn't get a full body pic. Keep in mind, this is NOT a 100% correct professional restoration. Just restoring it himself as a nice cruiser. I wish he hadn't changed the color, but it is what it is. Original drivetrain is long gone anyway.

firewall cable.jpgBS 1.jpg
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'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
Re: '70 challenger shaker production breakdown [Re: an8sec70cuda] #2937897
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hood

shaker 4.jpgshaker 1.jpgshaker 2.jpgshaker 3.jpg

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'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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are there additional pics of the broadcast sheet you could post? axle package?

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Originally Posted by an8sec70cuda
OK, so I went over to see the Challenger and got some pics. The hole in the firewall is there and the hood looks to be the later version w/ crumple zones.
The fender tag has been misplaced, but he's hoping he can find it. The build sheet is there and is in good shape. It has a "6" under carb fresh air package. This has to mean shaker right? It's an R/T and there were no other "fresh air packages" offered on a challenger other than a T/A. which this clearly isn't.
The VIN is JS23U0B407xxx

Here's some pics...He had it covered up so I didn't get a full body pic. Keep in mind, this is NOT a 100% correct professional restoration. Just restoring it himself as a nice cruiser. I wish he hadn't changed the color, but it is what it is. Original drivetrain is long gone anyway.


Is there any way to get a few pictures of the Broadcast sheet. So far we only know of two U-code Shakers. Mine is a super trac pack and other is auto. This would be the third.
Would like to see more of the options and broadcast sheet if possible.
Thanks Bob

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I will get a good full pic of the sheet soon. I thought I got one the other day, but apparently I didn't. The car had 2 build sheets in it...one from a 1970 plum crazy 318 challenger. I got a full pic of that build sheet, but for some reason the full pic of the R/T BS isn't in my phone anymore. shruggy
I spoke w/ David Wise this morning. He's supposed to be sending me some information.


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'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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Originally Posted by an8sec70cuda
I will get a good full pic of the sheet soon. I thought I got one the other day, but apparently I didn't. The car had 2 build sheets in it...one from a 1970 plum crazy 318 challenger. I got a full pic of that build sheet, but for some reason the full pic of the R/T BS isn't in my phone anymore. shruggy
I spoke w/ David Wise this morning. He's supposed to be sending me some information.
Best move yet! he will get you the answers.. could be a cool find even w/out the numbers drive train! i wish there was more info out there for n96 70-71's...to me any big block shaker is super rare..........

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Here is some interesting info to add to this thread, one of the 1970 Hemi Plum Crazy Purple Challenger Convertibles (that has the R/T hood) that Dave Blake now owns, that car was originally ordered by a farmer in eastern Montana and he ordered it with the Shaker hood but the car was being held up because of the Shaker hood option so the farmer decided to go with the R/T hood so he could get his car built.
I am surprised he didn't have a Shaker hood put on at a later date when they became available again.

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Back in 1975, I found a B5 440-6 Challenger locally for sale about 10 miles from home - I recall the guy was asking $1300.00 for it, & talked my Dad into going to look at it with me. It was B5 blue with a white interior, & had the standard R/T scoopy hood. Now back then, I thought all hemi & 440-6 Cudas & Challengers got the shaker standard. I asked the guy why the car didn't have a shaker hood? He said he ordered it with the shaker but the car arrived at the dealer with the std. hood & a note from the factory that the shaker was not available at the time of build. We did not buy the car - it smelled really musty inside - my Dad said he thought the car had been in a flood.

I'll tell you, back around this time period when you went to look at a musclecar, most of them had already been run to death & were pretty ricky-racered - they were pretty clapped-out. One of the few cream puffs I looked at I bought in July 1976 - a 1970 Cuda 340 4-speed. The car just felt like it had been babied because it had. It was tight & solid, & drove like a dream. 44,000 miles. It was a little rusty at all 4 corners though - hey - Michigan winters.

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A little update on the Challenger. I finished building the engine, broke it in on my run stand, and got it in the car yesterday. This isn't a correct resto by any means, just working w/ what we had. It's way better than it was. First time an engine has sat in this car in over 35 years.

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'70 hemicuda, 575" Hemi, 727, Dana 60
'69 road runner, 440-6, 18 spline 4 speed, Dana 60
'71 Demon, 340, low gear 904, 8.75
'73 Chrysler New Yorker, 440, 727, 8.75
'90 Chevy 454SS Silverado, 476" BBC, TH400, 14 bolt
'06 GMC 2500HD LBZ Duramax
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All nice cars pictured. The Shaker hood is my all time favorite hood and scoop combo which is why I added one to my Challenger, although not a factory Shaker car. I just made it better.


1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute
1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack
1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi
1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL
1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383
1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440
1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4
2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4
2012 Challenger R/T Classic.






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