A Bogus Daytona

[cdr]

 

[440 PHIXX]

according to this its a known real Daytona

http://[URL]https://www.facebook.com/groups/283906888323261/

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I can’t see it. You have to join the group. That’s assuming they let you. What does it say?

 

[440 PHIXX]

The window glass does not appear to be tinted. Wouldn't a factory a/c car come with tinted windows?

My Charger has tinted glass. I’m not a big fan as they appear green. But I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Daytona with a tinted backlight.

 

[cdr]

I can’t see it. You have to join the group. That’s assuming they let you. What does it say?

Some one bought it for their Dad, a guy named Tony

 

[440 PHIXX]

There was an orange with black interior Daytona in the Lansdale Pa. area back in 1982. It was pretty rusty and dented up then. I never got to talk to the owner. I was told it was a black guy and the car wasn’t for sale. I do remember the VIN started with XX. I wonder what ever happened to it.

 

[A4GTX]

If I remember correctly the Dana 60 rear axle was standard on all Superbirds that is why AC wasn't available. The Charger Daytona automatic transmission equipped cars had 8 3/4 axles so AC was available.

What I’ve read says that Daytonas were available with all Charger options, whereas Superbird options were very limited, even down to the colors.

 

[A4GTX]

The window glass does not appear to be tinted. Wouldn't a factory a/c car come with tinted windows?

AC and tint are separate options. I’ve had two ac Mopars without tinted glass. ‘68 SS convert and a ‘68 300 convert.

 

[6PK2GOBEE]

all I could find is some older pictures of it, it is a well known Daytona
it was one in a junk yardView attachment 1342716View attachment 1342717

 

[6PK2GOBEE]

Some one bought it for their Dad, a guy named Tony

The guy selling it is named Tony.

 

[cdr]

The guy selling it is named Tony.

Might be but Tony was telling everyone it was not for sale so I dont know LOL

 

[6PK2GOBEE]

What I’ve read says that Daytonas were available with all Charger options, whereas Superbird options were very limited, even down to the colors.

I know they did extensive testing on airflow through the nose to determine optimum cooling. To the best of my recollection AC was nixed on the Daytona and later the Superbird after it was determined that the AC condenser would excessively block airflow to the radiator.
Some of the cooling test documents are on WW/NBOA site.
I’m waiting for verification on the AC issue itself from DSAC.

*Update
Reply from DSAC:
“I have never heard of a Daytona with AC, unless it was added. Something doesn't seem right.”

 

[kiwigtx]

Might be but Tony was telling everyone it was not for sale so I dont know LOL

 

[mike daugharty]

As per the vin tag what did that say I have A-69 charger 500 that on the data tag on the Fender says XS 29 the vin number on the dash says xx 29 so it's very possible it's correct but without the dash vin code or the fender or trunk lip I should say and the core support numbers that will be determined if it is a correct looking at the outside of this vehicle it has been Hodge podged on parts what base car to me looks like a original Daytona further inspection needed

 

[6PK2GOBEE]

As per the vin tag what did that say I have A-69 charger 500 that on the data tag on the Fender says XS 29 the vin number on the dash says xx 29 so it's very possible it's correct but without the dash vin code or the fender or trunk lip I should say and the core support numbers that will be determined if it is a correct looking at the outside of this vehicle it has been Hodge podged on parts what base car to me looks like a original Daytona further inspection needed

According to the DSAC the XX/XS fender tag vs dash VIN has been seen on ‘69 Charger 500 models but not Daytona’s.
Although I seem to recall 1 or 2 Daytona’s that did have XS on the dash VIN.
There was no fender tag and the dash VIN was covered up.
A photo of the dash face would determine if the AC was dealer installed.

 

[69F8C500]

This IS a real Daytona. The AC was added by the dealer, I know this car very well and two of my friends have owned it in the past. The full vin is XX29L9B383270. It’s a known Daytona. Yes one of the previous owners made some modifications to it like A/C, the 68 side markers, and some other stuff.

 

[69F8C500]

According to the DSAC the XX/XS fender tag vs dash VIN has been seen on ‘69 Charger 500 models but not Daytona’s.
Although I seem to recall 1 or 2 Daytona’s that did have XS on the dash VIN.
There was no fender tag and the dash VIN was covered up.
A photo of the dash face would determine if the AC was dealer installed.

Dash face photo:

 

[6PK2GOBEE]

Documented dealer installed AC in a Superbird(column shift automatic).
Will this fit in a console shift car?
I don’t see how it can, or did they have a different setup for console cars...Experts?
Can you post a photo of the dash VIN?
Fender Tag? Trunk lip stamp?

 

[chtampa]

Why is a car that was sent out to an aftermarket shop to be modified correct but one you do yourself is not? Just curious.You can never actually claim that a winged car is factory.

 

[6PK2GOBEE]

Why is a car that was sent out to an aftermarket shop to be modified correct but one you do yourself is not? Just curious.You can never actually claim that a winged car is factory.

Eh...you’re kidding, right?

 

[69F8C500]

Documented dealer installed AC in a Superbird(column shift automatic).
Will this fit in a console shift car?
I don’t see how it can, or did they have a different setup for console cars...Experts?
Can you post a photo of the dash VIN?
Fender Tag? Trunk lip stamp?

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Here, a picture of the vin plate, it clearly says XX29