1970
Plymouth GTX 440-4bbl, 4 speed, one of
1471 made that year. This EV2 colored
1970 440-4bbl 4 speed GTX was purchased
from its 4th owner in 1988. After going
through my county Motor Vehicle Dept.,
I was able to obtain past titles including
a copy of the original title held by Jim
| Earp Chrysler Plymouth of Omaha, where
the car was sold in December of 1970 for
$3184.20
After
+150,000 miles, the GTX still possesses
its original 440 motor and 18 spline (Hemi)
transmission along with the 3.54 geared
Dana rear axle. The car came equipped
with the airgrabber hood, console, AM
radio, track pak and light package. Options
added later but available on the 1970
GTX were the clock and tach, passenger
side door mirror, hood performance paint
treatment, and hood pins.
The
motor was rebuild several years ago by
Wilson Motor Co. of Anthon, Iowa. A former
owner had a valve break but fortunately
no block damage resulted. A piston and
bent rod were replaced during the rebuild.
New radial tires were put on the factory
14" Road wheels and a complete front
end suspension rebuild now makes the car
roll down the highway very smoothly.
The
body of the GTX is patiently waiting for
a restoration. Earlier body work is coming
undone probably due to the harsh Iowa
winters it has suffered through for +30
years. Recently the lower rocker panels
and quarters and fenders were painted
black to help camouflage rust holes in
these areas. This GTX now resides with
my brother, helping him bring back happy
memories of earlier years with his first
car, a FC7 1970 Challenger SE, which he
sold a number of years ago.
The broadcast sheet, found in the back
seat springs, was decoded by Galen Govier.