This section is divided into two boxes. The first box, titled IDLE identifies the last 2 digits of the part number for the appropriate engine emissions decal. The applicable codes here would be:

            05 - 383 2BBL 3-SPEED MANUAL LABEL

            06 - 318 2BBL 904 AUTO LATE BUILD LABELS AFTER MARCH 3, 1970

            08 - 383 4 BBL 4-SPEED LATE BUILD LABELS AFTER MARCH 10, 1970

            09 - 383 2 BBL 727 AUTO LATE BUILD  IDLE LABEL AFTER MARCH 16, 1970

            11 - 383 4 BBL 727 AUTO LATE BUILD AFTER MARCH 11, 1970

            17 - 383 4 BBL 727 AUTO EARLY BUILD PRIOR TO MARCH 12, 1970

            24 - 383 2 BBL 727 AUTO EARLY BUILD  PRIOR TO MARCH 17, 1970

            45 - 318 2 BBL 904 AUTO EARLY BUILD PRIOR TO MARCH 4, 1970

            46 - 383 4 BBL  4-SPEED EARLY BUILD PRIOR TO MARCH 11, 1970

The second box, titled TIRE identifies the last 2 digits of the part number for the appropriate tire pressure decal. The applicable codes here would be:

            66 - F78x14 PN3402066 LABEL

            67 - G78x14 PN3402067 LABEL

            68 - F70x14 or F60x15 PN3402068 LABEL

EXHAUST   LT   RT:

This section is divided into two boxes, LT (left) and RT (right), and identifies the last 2 digits of the assembly line part numbers for the exhaust assembly. The applicable codes here would be:

            LT:   00 -  SINGLE EXHAUST NO LEFT PIPE

                      54 - 383 4 BBL DUAL EXHAUST LEFT PIPE

                      91 - 383 4 BBL DUAL EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM LEFT PIPE 

            RT:  01 - 383 4 BBL DUAL EXHAUST RIGHT PIPE

                     33 - 318 2 BBL SINGLE EXHAUST RIGHT PIPE

                     67 - 383 2 BBL SINGLE EXHAUST RIGHT PIPE

                     94 - 383 4 BBL DUAL EXHAUST EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM RIGHT PIPE

TAIL PIPE   LT   RT:

This section is divided into two boxes, LT (left) and RT (right), and identifies the last 2 digits of the assembly line part numbers for the tail pipe assembly. The applicable codes here would be:

            LT:    00 - SINGLE EXHAUST NO LEFT PIPE  

                      03 -  383 4 BBL DUAL EXHAUST LEFT PIPE 

            RT:   10 - 383 2 BBL / 383 4 BBL RIGHT PIPE

          83 - 318 2 BBL SINGLE EXHAUST RIGHT PIPE

CAR HEIGHT:

This code identifies the height of the car, from under the car to ground. The code was a factory use code only to determine what height to build the car at.  The applicable codes here would be:

            BP3 - Standard car height

            BM3 - Low car height

The majority of 70 Charger 500s came with the BP3 standard height, however a minority came with the BM3 low car height.

BOX 1:

This code identifies the master cylinder/brake booster assembly. Broadcast sheets were produced at multiple printing stations along the assembly line which is why some owners have found more than one sheet in their car. This code is found on the full color version of the broadcast sheet however may be missing on additional black & blue versions. It is presumed that the code may be not included at print stations not relevant to the installation of the master cylinder and brake booster (if equipped) assembly. The applicable codes here would be:

            51 - Manual Drum Brakes

            61 - Power Drum Brakes 10"

            62 - Power Drum Brakes 11"

            65 - Power Disc Brakes

BOX 2:

This code identifies the hour (in 24 hour military time) this specific broadcast sheet was printed at the printing station on the assembly line. As an example; 06 = 6am, 13 = 1pm, 18 = 6pm etc.

BOX 3:

This code identifies the sequence number for broadcast sheets printed at the printer station. Values run from 00 to 99.

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A   COMBINATION GROUPS   A:

This section has five boxes, each used to represent an option group or package. These are the option codes for groupings of options or special packages of options. The codes will be presented in numeric order left to right and only as many boxes as necessary will be filled, if at all, depending on if ant option groups or packages were ordered with the car. The applicable codes here would be:

            A01 - Light Package

            A04 - Radio Group

            A31 - High Performance Axle Package

            A35 - Trailer Towing Package

            A36 - Performance Axle Package

            A47 - Special Edition Package

B   BRAKES   B:

This section has two boxes.

H/Duty Or Disc: This box will tell you if optional upgraded brakes were on the car. To decode you add the letter B in front of the number in the box to determine the option code. If the box is empty the car came with the standard brakes. The applicable codes here would be:

            B11 - Heavy Duty Drum Brakes (Front & Rear)

            B41 - Front Disc Brakes / Rear Heavy Duty Drum Brakes

Power 51: This box is used to identify if the car came with power brakes and represents option code B51. If there is a value of "1" in this box then this indicates that the car came with the power brake option. If the box is empty then your car came with standard manual brakes.

C   CONSOLE - SEATS - BELTS - FLOORING   C:

This section is comprised of numerous boxes each representing a different option in 1970 related primarily to interior trim and trunk trim options. Not all are applicable to a 1970 Charger. Working left to right the displayed boxes are:

Wagon Dress Up  02: This box was used for station wagon models and is always empty on 70 Chargers as it does not apply.

0_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with C0_. The only option code that could be found here would be C04 (Seat Belts - Delete All Standard). This option code has only been seen on EXPORT cars ( Remarks on very bottom of broadcast sheet would say "14 EXPORT". No cars built for USA and for Canada have been seen with option code C04, likely because seat belts were required by US and Canadian law.

Shoulder Belts  1_: This box was used to identify if rear shoulder seat belts were ordered with the car. The 70 Charger 500 came standard with front shoulder belts and if rear shoulder belts were ordered (very rare) this would be represented by a value of "4" in the box, indicating option code C14 (Shoulder Belts - Rear).

Seat Belts: This box was used to identify if Deluxe Seat Belts were ordered, option code C15. This would be represented by a value of "15" in the box. If the box is empty it just means your car came with the standard seat belts.

Console Or Aux. Seat: This box was used to identify if the car came with the center console (option code C16) or with the center buddy seat (option code C21).  The applicable codes here would be:

            16 - Console  (option code C16)

            21 - Buddy Seat  (option code C21)

Rear Arm Rests: This box was used to identify if the car came with option code C23 (Rear Arm Rests with Ashtrays). This would be represented by a value of "3" in the box. All 1970 Charger 500s came with this option.

2_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with C2_. The only 1970 Chrysler option code that meets this criteria would be C22 (Armrest Base - Painted) however this wasn't an available option for the Charger models and as such this box is always empty.

Delete H/Rests  32: This box was used to identify if the seat head rests were deleted (option code C32). Since all 1970 Charger 500s came with high back bucket seats with the head rests actually incorporated into the seat design this was not an available option and this box will always be empty.

FT. Seat Shield: This box was used to identify if option code C34 (front seat shield) was selected. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected. It is presumed that this option represents a special heat shield under the front seat(s), however this is not confirmed. Research indicates that if this option was present it would be reflected by a value of "4" in the box, however, again, no 70 Charger 500s have been documented with this option.

4_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with C4_. There are no C4_ option codes applicable to 1970 Chargers and as such this box is always empty.

4_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with C4_. There are no C4_ option codes applicable to 1970 Chargers and as such this box is always empty.

Seats  5_: This box identifies the type of front seats used on the car. Since 1970 Charger 500s came standard with bucket seats (option code C55) this box will always contain a value of "5" indicating bucket seats.

Recl. Or (6 Way Adj)  6_: This box was used to identify if option code C62 (6 Way Manual Adjustable Drivers Seat) was selected. If the 6 way seat option was selected this would be reflected with a value of "2" in the box. If the box is empty the car came with the standard bucket seat assembly.

Foam Seats: This box was used on some 1970 Chrysler models where foam seats were an upgrade (option code C65), however on 1970 Chargers foam seats were standard fare and as such this box will always be empty.

7_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with C7_. There are no C7_ option codes applicable to 1970 Chargers and as such this box is always empty.

Seat Springs  8_: This box was used to identify if heavy duty seat springs (option code C8_) were selected for the car. To date no 1970 Charger 500s have been recorded with these options, however the applicable codes here would be:

            1 = Option code C81 Front Heavy Duty Seat Springs

            3 = Option code C83 Rear Heavy Duty Seat Springs

            5 = Option code C85 Front and Rear Heavy Duty Seat Springs

Carpet Or Mats  9_: This box was used to identify if carpeting was selected for the car (option code C93). All 1970 Charger 500s came with carpeting and as such this box will always have the value of "3" indicating option code C93 (Carpet).

Acc Floor Mats  92: This box was used to identify if option code C92 (Protective Rubber Floor Mats) was selected. This would be reflected by a value of "2" in the box.

Sp. Tire Cover  96: This box was used to identify if option code C96 (Trunk Dress Up - Partial) was selected. This would be reflected by a value of "6" in the box. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

Trunk Dress Up  97: This box was used to identify if option code C97 (Trunk Dress Up) was selected. This would be reflected by a value of "7" in the box. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

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F   HEAVY DUTY FLEET   F:

This section is comprised of numerous boxes each representing a different option in 1970 related primarily to electrical options. Not all are applicable to a 1970 Charger. Working left to right the displayed boxes are:

Police Engine  01: This box was used to identify if the car was equipped with a police engine (option code F01). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box, however no 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

Alter  1_: This box was used to identify if a heavy duty alternator option was used on the car. The applicable codes here would be:

            1 = Option code F11 (50 amp alternator - early 1970   or    70 amp alternator - late 1970)

Radio Supp. Pkg.  17: This box was used to identify if the car was equipped with a radio suppression package (option code F17).  This would be reflected by a value of "7" in the box, however no 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

Battery  2_: This box was used to identify the battery used in the car. All 1970 Charger 500s came with the standard duty 46 amp series 24 battery with green caps (option code F22) and as such this box will always be empty unless an optional heavy duty battery was selected. The applicable codes here would be:

            3 - 59 AMP SERIES 24 BATTERY (OPTION CODE F23)

            5 - 70 AMP SERIES 27 HEAVY DUTY BATTERY (OPTION CODE F25)

2_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with F2_. There are no F2_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Spotlight LT.  3_: This box was used to identify if a left side spotlight (option code F33) was used on the car. Typically this would be only found on cars ordered as police vehicles. Although the concept of a Charger 500 as a police car sounds interesting, to our knowledge none were ordered for police duty and as such no 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected. If this was an option selected this would be represented by a value of "3" in the box.

Spotlight RT.  3_: This box was used to identify if a right side spotlight (option code F35) was used on the car. Typically this would be only found on cars ordered as police vehicles. Although the concept of a Charger 500 as a police car sounds interesting, to our knowledge none were ordered for police duty and as such no 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected. If this was an option selected this would be represented by a value of "5" in the box.

Roof Light Reinf.  38: This box was used to identify if the roof was reinforced (option code F38) to support a roof light for police vehicles. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected. If this was an option selected this would be represented by a value of "8" in the box.

Roof Light Wiring  4_: This box was used to identify if roof wiring was used to support the use of a roof light on police cars. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

4_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with F4_. There are no F4_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Dbl. Bot. Fuel Tank  51: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a heavy duty double bottom fuel tank (option code F51). This was typically found on police cars and fleet use cars. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected. If this was an option selected this would be represented by a value of "1" in the box.

Anti - Fr. ( - 35F.)  56: This box was used to identify if the car came from the factory with heavy duty anti-freeze (option code F56) rated at negative 35 degrees Fahrenheit  This option was selected for cars destined for cold climates. If this option was selected this would be reflected with a value of "6" in the box. All Y07 (Built For Canada) cars have this option.

5_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with F5_. Excluding the F56 option noted above, there are no F5_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

N.Y. Taxi H/Lining  62: This box was used to identify if a basic (low frills/cheap) headliner was ordered for the car (option code F62). This was not an available option code for 1970 Chargers as the models already came with a higher end/premium headliner. As such, this box is always empty.

Assist Strap  65: This box was used to identify if assist straps (option code F65) for over the doors were ordered on the car. Typically this option was used on taxi vehicles, however it is theoretically possible that this option may have been selected by buyers who needed assistance exiting/entering the car. That said, no 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected. If this was an option selected this would be represented by a value of "5" in the box.

6_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with F6_. Excluding the possibility of option code F65 noted above, there are no F6_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Keys  7_: This box was used to identify if a single key package (option code F72) was selected so only one key was required to start the vehicle, open the doors and access the trunk. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected. If this was an option selected it would be represented by a value of "2" in the box.

7_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with F7_. There are no F7_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Deck Lid Knob/Pwr Release  8_: This box was used to identify if the car was equipped with a deck lid (trunk) release system to allow the driver to "pop the trunk" from inside the car. Some documentation indicates that this option was available on all Chrysler models in 1970, however this option is not covered in any 70 Charger sales material. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected, however the applicable codes here would be:

            1 = Remote (manual) Deck Lid Release  Option Code F81

            2 = Electric (power) Deck Lid Release  Option Code F82

8_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with F8_. Excluding the possibility of option codes F81 and F82 noted above, there are no F8_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Vinyl Backlite  91: This box was used to identify if the car was ordered with a vinyl backlite (option code F91) which was only available on convertible models. As such, this box is always empty.

Cali. Speedo  95: This box was used to identify if the speedometer was calibrated and certified (option code F95). This was typically only on police and taxi vehicles. If this option was selected it would be represented by a value of "5" in the box. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

Oil Pres. Gauge  96: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with an oil pressure gauge in the instrument panel (option code F96). This option was standard on all 1970 Charger 500s so this box should always have a value of "6" in it.

G   GLASS - MIRRORS   G:

This section is comprised of numerous boxes each representing a different option in 1970 related primarily to glass and mirror options. Not all are applicable to a 1970 Charger. Working left to right the displayed boxes are:

0_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with G0_. There are no G0_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Glass: This box was used to identify the type of tinted glass option that was selected for the car. If the box is empty this means the car came with standard clear glass on all windows. The applicable option codes here would be:

            11 = Solex Tinted Windows (all windows)    Option Code G11

            15 = Solex Tinted Windshield    Option Code G15

2_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with G2_. The only applicable option here would be option code G21 (clear glass on all windows with air conditioning). This would be reflected with a value of "1" in the box.

Mirror O/S Rt.  3_: This box was used to identify if the car was ordered with an optional right hand passenger side mirror (option code G31). This option would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box. If the box is empty, the car did not come with a right side mirror.

Remote Mir. Or Del.  3_: This box was used to identify the type of left hand drivers side mirror, and in cases where the G31 right hand mirror was selected (see above), identify the matching style of the right hand mirror. The applicable codes here would be:

            3 = Standard Left Hand Remote Chrome Mirror (Option Code G33)

            5 = Delete Standard Left Hand Chrome Mirror (Option Code G35)

6 = Left Hand Remote Chrome Mirror with Right Hand Manual Chrome Mirror (Option Code G36)

6 = Left Hand Remote Painted Mirror with Right Hand Manual Painted Mirror (Option Code G36) - Available February 1970 only in colors EB5, EF8, FJ5, EK2, EV2, FK5, FY1, FY4 and FC7. Mirrors would be chrome on all other paint colors.

4_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with G4_. The applicable option codes here would be:

            1 = Prismatic Rear View Mirror (Option Code G41)

5_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with G5_. There are no G5_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

H   HEATER - A/C   H:

This section is comprised of four boxes each representing a different option in 1970 related primarily to heater, defrost and air conditioning options. Not all are applicable to a 1970 Charger. Working left to right the displayed boxes are:

0_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with H0_. There are no H0_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Ft. Heater Or A/Cond.: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a front heater or air conditioning (which automatically includes the front heater). The applicable codes here would be:

            11 = Front Heater (Option Code H11)

            51 = Air Conditioning with Front Heater (Option Code H51)

Rr Heater Or Def.: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a rear heater or rear defrost options. Rear heaters were not an option for 1970 Chargers so this box will only identify if the rear defrost option, also known as rear defogger, was selected. If the car came equipped with the rear defrost option (option code H31) this would be represented by a value of "31" in the box.

4_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with H4_. There are no H4_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

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J   MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS   J:

This section is comprised of numerous boxes each representing a different option in 1970 related primarily to interior and under hood options. Not all are applicable to a 1970 Charger. Working left to right the displayed boxes are:

Driver Train. Decal   01: This box was used to identify if the car was intended for use as a student driver training vehicle (Option Code J01). If the car was slated for this dubious duty this would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

0_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with J0_. There are no J0_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Glove Box Lock  11: This box was used to identify if the glove box lock option (option code J11) was selected. This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box. All 1970 Charger 500s recorded have had this option.

Cigar Lighter  15: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a cigarette lighter. This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box. All 1970 Charger 500s recorded have had this option.

1_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with J1_. With the exception of option code J11 (Cigarette Lighter) noted above, there are no J1_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Elect. Clock  21: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with the electric clock option (option code J21). This was standard on all 70 Charger 500s and this would be reflected with a value of "1" in the box.

Wipers - 3 Sp/Var  25: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with the 3 speed wiper option (option code J25). This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box.

Wiper/Wash Tail Gate  26: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with the tailgate wiper/wash system (option code J26). Naturally this was only available on station wagon models and as such this box will always be empty.

Dual Horns  31: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with the dual high/low horn option (option code J31). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box. This was a standard feature for 70 Charger 500s and as such will always be present.

3_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with J3_. With the exception of option code J31 (Dual Horns) noted above, there are no J3_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Pedal Dress Up  41: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with the pedal dress up option (option code J41) which consisted of bright bezels on the gas, brake, parking brake and clutch pedals. This option was only available on cars with the special edition package (option code A47). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box

Pistol Grip Trans Knob  42: This box was used to identify if the car came with the pistol grip shifter option (option code J42). This would be reflected by a value of "2" in the box. No Charger 500s have been documented with this option code present.

Hood Pins  45: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with hood pins (option code J45). This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box. On 70 Charger 500s the hood pins use 25 lanyards which route through the gap between the hood and the top of the bumper.

Locking Gas Cap  46: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with the locking gas cap (option code J46). This would be reflected by a value of "6" in the box. The locking gas cap slips in the filler tube and is not visable when the flip top fuel cap is closed.

Rr. Comp. Lock  51: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with the locking rear compartment option (option J51). This option was only available on station wagon models and as such this box will always be empty.

Undercoat/Hood Pad  55: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with undercoating and the underhood molded insulation pad (option code J55). This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box.

5_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with J5_. With the exception of option code J55 (Undercoating/Hood Pad)) noted above, there are no J5_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

6_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with J6_. With the exception of option code J64 (Instrument Panel Wood Grain) noted below, there are no J6_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

I/Panel - W/Grain  64: This box was used to identify if the car was equipped with a woodgrain instrument panel (option code J64). This would be reflected by a value of "4" in the box.

7_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with J7_. There are no J7_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

8_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with J8_. The only applicable code here would be:

            1 = Rear Spoiler (Option Code J81)

The 1970 Dodge Data Book indicates that the J81 Spoiler was not an available option on 70 Charger 500s however the Registry has documented  500s that did come with this option. A mid-year option, the earliest 500 on record with this option was built on January 23, 1970.

L   LIGHTS AND SWITCHES   L:

This section is comprised of numerous boxes each representing a different option in 1970 related primarily to light options. Not all are applicable to a 1970 Charger. Working left to right the displayed boxes are:

Map/Cour. Lite  05: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a map light (option code L05). This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box. The map light is located under the top lip of the dash pad to the right of the radio.

Dome / Read. Lite  06: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped a dome light (option code L06). This would be reflected by a value of "6" in the box. No 70 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

Glove Box Lite  11: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a glove box light (option code L11). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box.

Ash Rec. Lite  15: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with an ashtray light (option code L15). This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box.

1_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with L1_. With the exception of option codes L11 (Glove Box Light) and L15 (Ashtray Light) noted above, there are no L1_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Cargo/Trunk Lite  2_: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a trunk compartment light (option code L25). This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box.

2_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with L2_. With the exception of option code L25 (Trunk Light) noted above, there are no L2_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Fnd/Hood Turn Ind.  31: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with hood mounted turn signal indicators (option code L31). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box.

Corner Lights  35: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with cornering lights (option code L35). This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box. As this was not an option available, no 70 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

Aux. Driv. Lamp  36: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with an auxiliary driving lamp (option code L36). This would be reflected by a value of "6" in the box. As this was not an option available, no 70 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

S/G Sent. Deact. Dr Sw  4_: This box was used to identify if the drivers door switch was deactivated (option code L48). This would be reflected by a value of "8" in the box. No 70 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

H/Lamp Time Delay  42: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with the headlight time delay option (option code L42). This would be reflected by a value of "2" in the box. This is a very rare option.

4_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with L4_. With the exception of option codes L48 (Drivers Door Switch Deactivated) and L42 (Headlamp Time Delay) noted above, there are no L4_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

5_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with L5_. With the exception of option codes L55 (Heavy Duty Stop Light Switch) and L56 (Variable Load Signal Flasher) noted below, there are no L5_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

H/D Stop Lamp Sw  55: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a heavy duty stop light switch (option code L55). This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box.  

Var Load T/S Flasher  56: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a variable load turn signal flasher (option code L56). This would be reflected by a value of "6" in the box.

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L   LIGHTS AND SWITCHES   L:

This section is a continuation of the previous section on line 8 and remains comprised of numerous boxes each representing a different option in 1970 related primarily to light options. Not all are applicable to a 1970 Charger. Working left to right the displayed boxes are:

Door Lite Sw Rr Door  61: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with dome lamp switches on the rear doors (option code L61). Obviously, since Chargers do not come with rear doors this was not an available option and as such, this box is always empty.

6_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with L6_. With the exception of option code L61 (Rear Door Dome Lamp Switch) noted above and codes L65 (Ignition Light With Time Delay) and L68 (Automatic Headlight Dimmer) noted below, there are no L6_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Ign. Sw Time Delay  65: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with the ignition light time delay (option code L65). This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box.

Auto H/L Dimmer  68: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with an automatic headlight dimmer (option code L68). This was not an available option on 70 Chargers and as such, this box will always be empty.

71: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a door ajar lamp in the instrument panel (option code L71). This was not an available option on 70 Chargers and as such, this box will always be empty.

H/Lamp On Signal  72: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with the headlight on warning buzzer (option code L72). This would be reflected by a value of "2" in the box.

S/Belt Unf Lamp 73: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with the front seatbelt unfastened indicator lamp (option code L73). This would be reflected by a value of "3" in the box.

Title Sw Time Delay  74: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a headlight switch light with a time delay (option code L74). This was not an available option on 70 Chargers and as such, this box will always be empty.

Low Fuel Light  75: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a low fuel warning light (option code L75). This was not an available option on 70 Chargers and as such, this box will always be empty.

Htr Controls Lamp  76: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a light for the heater/AC controls on the dash (option code L76). This would be reflected by a value of "6" in the box.

8_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with L8_. There are no L8_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

M   MOULDINGS - EXTERIOR TRIM   M:

This section is comprised of numerous boxes each representing a different option in 1970 related primarily to trim and moulding options. Not all are applicable to a 1970 Charger. Working left to right the displayed boxes are:

Dr. Edge  05: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with door edge moulding (option code M05). This was also known as the door edge protector. This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box.

"B" Pillar  07: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with B-Pillar moulding (option code M07). This would be reflected by a value of "7" in the box. No 70 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

Dr. Upper Frame/Qtr  15: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with upper doorframe and quarter window mouldings (option code M15). This was not an available option on 70 Chargers and as such, this box will always be empty.

1_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with M1_. There are no M1_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Drip Trough  21: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with drip trough/rail mouldings (option code M21). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box. This was a standard feature on 70 Charger 500s.

Sill  2_: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with wide body sill mouldings (option code M25). This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box.

Wheel Lip  26: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with wheel lip, or wheel opening, mouldings (option code M26). This would be reflected by a value of "6" in the box.

Ft. Bumper Periphery  28: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with moulding around the front bumper (option code M28). This was not an available option on 70 Chargers and as such, this box will always be empty.

Belt  31: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with body belt mouldings (option code M31). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box. This was a standard feature on 70 Charger 500s.

Body Side  33: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with body side moulding (option code 33). This was not an available option on 70 Chargers and as such, this box will always be empty.

Deck Lid Finish Panel  38: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with deck lid finish moulding (option code M38). This was not an available option on 70 Chargers and as such, this box will always be empty.

Lic. Plate Frames  41: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with factory installed license plate frames (option code M41). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box. No 70 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

Front End Moldings  4_: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with special front end moulding or brightwork. There were several Chrysler option codes fitting this description for various models, however this was not an available option on 70 Chargers and as such, this box will always be empty.

W/H Skirt - Airscoop  4_: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with fender skirt mouldings or quarter panel air scoop mouldings. There were several Chrysler option codes fitting this description for various models, however this was not an available option on 70 Chargers and as such, this box will always be empty.

Sun Roof  5_: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with the very rare and highly prized power sunroof (option code M51). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box.

Ft. Colored Bumper  71: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a painted front bumper (option code M71) to match the body color. This was not an available option on 70 Chargers and as such, this box will always be empty.

Rr. Colored Bumper  72: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a painted rear bumper (option code M72) to match the body color. This was not an available option on 70 Chargers and as such, this box will always be empty.

7_: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a painted front and rear bumper s(option code M73) to match the body color. This was not an available option on 70 Chargers and as such, this box will always be empty.

Ft. Bumper Guards  81: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with the front bumper guards (option code M81). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box.

Rr Or Ft/Rr Guards  8_: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with rear bumper guards (option code M83) or front and rear bumper guards (option code M85). Although the option code M85 existed for front/rear guard combinations, it was never used on 70 Chargers. The optional front guards were always identified in the previous box (see above) and the standard rear guards were always identified in this box. This is reflected by a value of "3" in this box.

T/Gate Sill Plate  84: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a tail gate sill plate moulding (option code M84).  This was only available on station wagon models. This was not an available option on 70 Chargers and as such, this box will always be empty.

Wag. Opt. Pkg. D/Lid Mldg.  8_: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a special wagon ornamental package (option code M86) or lower deck lid moulding (option code M88).  These were only available on station wagon models. This was not an available option on 70 Chargers and as such, this box will always be empty.

Luggage Rack  9_: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with the rare luggage rack option (option code M91). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box.

Delete B/Side Mldg.  93: This box was used to identify if the car was specified to delete the body side moulding option (option code 93). Since body side mouldings (option code 33) were not an available option on 70 Chargers there is nothing to delete, therefore, this box will always be empty.

Assist Handles  95: This box was used to identify if assist handles (option code M95) for over the doors were ordered on the car. Typically this option was used on taxi vehicles, however it is theoretically possible that this option may have been selected by buyers who needed assistance exiting/entering the car. That said, no 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected. If this was an option selected this would be represented by a value of "5" in the box. This appears similar to option F65 (Assist Straps), however it is assumed, given the subtle title differences and the presence of two unique option codes, that they are different. Perhaps the straps are just that, straps, while the handles are solid plastic.

9_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with M9_. With the exception of option code M91 (Luggage Rack) and code M93 (Delete Body Side Moulding) and code M95 (Assist Handles) noted above, there are no M9_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

LINE 10 SALES CODES

N   ENGINE ACCESSORIES   N:

This section is comprised of numerous boxes each representing a different option in 1970 related primarily to engine related options. Not all are applicable to a 1970 Charger. Working left to right the displayed boxes are:

0_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with N0_. There are no N0_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Oil Bath Air Cleaner  11: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with an oil bath air cleaner (option code N11). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box. No 70 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

Oil Fil. Rep/Unit  15: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with an oil filter replacement unit (option code N15). This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box. No 70 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

Engine Block Htr.  25: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a block heater for the engine (option code N25). This option was typically used in colder climates and consists of a heater plug in the side of the engine with an electrical cord that typically hung out the grille which would be plugged into an electrical outlet to keep the engine oil warm in freezing weather. This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box.

Opt. Eng. Comp. Ratio  31: This box was used to identify if the car was special ordered with an optional engine compression ratio (option code N31). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box. No 70 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

3_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with N3_. With the exception of option code N31 (Optional Engine Compression Ratio) noted above, there are no N3_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Dual Exhaust  4: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a dual exhaust system (option code N41). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box.

Exhaust Tips  42: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with bright exhaust trumpets/tips (option code N42). This would be reflected by a value of "2" in the box. This option was not available on 70 Charger 500s.

Fan Hi Cap/Torq. Dr : This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a high capacity fan (option code N45) denoted by a 45 in this box or a high capacity torque drive fan (option code N65). This would be reflected by a value of "65" in the box.

Max Cool Less Fan  51: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with the maximum cooling option (option code N51). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box.

5_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with N5_. With the exception of option code N51 (Maximum Cooling) noted above, there are no N5_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Trans. Cooler  75: This box was used to identify if the car was equipped with an auxiliary transmission cooler (option code N75). This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box. No 70 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

7_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with N7_. With the exception of option code N75 (Auxiliary Transmission Cooler) noted above, there are no N7_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Fast Idle Throttle  81: This box was used to identify if the car was equipped with a fast idle control (option code N81). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box. No 70 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

Gov/Tack  8_: This box was used to identify if the car was equipped with the "tic-toc-tach" tachometer with electric clock option (option code N85). This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box.

Auto/Sp Control  88: This box was used to identify if the car was equipped with the automatic speed control option (option code N88). This would be reflected by a value of "8" in the box.

9_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with N9_. With the exception of option code N95 (Evaporation Emissions Control), code N96 (Carburetor Fresh Air Package) and code N97 (Noise Reduction Package) noted below, the only other N9_ option would be N98 (Exhaust Emissions Standards Label) which would be reflected by a value of "8" in the box, however, no 70 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

Evap. Emis. Control  95: This box was used to identify if the car was equipped with the evaporation emissions control option (option code N95). This option was used only on cars being sold in California. This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box.

Carb Fresh Air Pkg.  96: This box was used to identify if the car was equipped with a carburetor fresh air package, or in laymans terms, a hood scoop or forced air induction system (option code N96). This was not an available option on 70 Chargers and as such this box will always be empty.

Noise Reduction Package  97: This box was used to identify if the car was equipped with the noise reduction package (option code N97). This option was used only on cars being sold in California with the 383 4bbl engine. This would be reflected by a value of "7" in the box.

P   POWER ITEMS   P:

This section is comprised of numerous boxes each representing a different option in 1970 related primarily to power related options. Not all are applicable to a 1970 Charger. Working left to right the displayed boxes are:

1_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with P1_. There are no P1_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Seats  2_: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with power seat(s) (option code P25 - Drivers Side Power Seat or option code P28 - Drivers/Passenger Power Seats). This was not an available option on 70 Chargers and as such this box will always be empty.

2_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with P2_. With the exception of option code P25 and P28 (Power Seats) noted above, there are no P2_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Windows  31: This box was used to identify if the car was equipped with the power windows option (option code P31). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box.

Vent Windows  33: This box was used to identify if the car was equipped with the power vent windows option (option code P33). This was not an available option on 70 Chargers and as such this box will always be empty.

T/Gate. Conv. Top  3_: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with either a power tail gate window (option code P35) or with a power convertible top (option code P37). Neither was an option on 70 Chargers and as such this box will always be empty.

Door Locks  41: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with power door locks (option code P41). This was not an option on 70 Chargers and as such this box will always be empty.

4_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with P4_. With the exception of option code P41 (Power Door Locks) noted above and P45 (Power Deck Lid Release) noted below, there are no P4_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Deck Lid Release  45: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with power deck lid release (option code P45). This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box. Some documentation indicates that this option was available on all Chrysler models in 1970, however this option is not covered in any 70 Charger sales material. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected. It is also unclear as to how this differs from option code F82 (Electric (power) Deck Lid Release) noted on line 7 under the "F Heavy Duty Fleet F" section.

5_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with P5_. There are no P5_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

R   RADIO - ANT - SPKS   R:

This section is comprised of numerous boxes each representing a different option in 1970 related primarily to radio related options. Not all are applicable to a 1970 Charger. Working left to right the displayed boxes are:

Radio: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a radio option. If the box is empty the car was a radio delete car. The applicable codes here would be:

            11 = AM Radio 2 Watt

            13 = AM Radio 5.5 Watt

            21 = AM/FM Radio

            22 = AM/8-Track Radio

Rear Speaker  31: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with rear speaker as an option (option code R31). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box.

3_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with R3_. With the exception of option code R31 (Rear Speaker) noted above, there are no R3_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Antenna  4_: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with an optional antenna package. If the box is empty, and the car is not a radio delete car, then the car came with the standard antenna. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected. The applicable codes here would be:

            5 = Oversized Manual Antenna (option code R45)

            8 = Power Antenna (option code R48)

4_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with R4_. There are no R4_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

LINE 11 SALES CODES

S   SUSPENSION - STEERING   S:

This section is comprised of numerous boxes each representing a different option in 1970 related primarily to suspension and steering related options. Not all are applicable to a 1970 Charger. Working left to right the displayed boxes are:

0_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with S0_. There are no S0_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Susp.  1_: This box was used to identify what type of suspension the car came equipped with. The applicable codes here would be:

            3 - HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION (Option Code S13)

            5 - EXTRA HEAVY DUTY RALLYE SUSPENSION (Option Code S15)

            7 - REDUCED RATE SUSPENSION (Option Code S17)

Shocks  2_: This box was used to identify if the car came with the heavy duty 1" shocks on the front and rear (option code S25). This will be reflected by a value of "5" in the box.

Sway Bar  31: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a front sway bar. This will be reflected by a value of "1" in the box.

4_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with S4_. The only applicable option here would be rear sway bar (option code S41). This would be reflected with a value of "1" in the box. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

5_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with S5_. There are no S5_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Stg. Wh. Tilt/Tel.  6_: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a tilt/telescoping steering column (option code S61) or a tilt steering column (option code S62). Neither was an option available on 70 Chargers and as such this box will always be empty.

Horn Ring  7_: This box was used to identify if the car was equipped with a partial steering wheel horn ring (option code S79). This would be reflected by a value of "9" in the box.

Power Steering  77: This box was used to identify if the car was equipped with power steering (option code S77). This would be reflected by a value of "7" in the box.

Strg. Wheel  8_: This box was used to identify if the car was equipped with an optional steering wheel. If the box is empty the car came with the standard steering wheel with the partial horn ring. The applicable optional wheel codes are:

            1 = Simulated Woodgrain "Sport" Steering Wheel (Option Code S81)

            3 = Rim Blo Steering Wheel (Option Code S83)

W   WH/COV   W:

This section is comprised of numerous boxes each representing a different option in 1970 related primarily to wheel and wheel cover (hubcap) related options. Not all are applicable to a 1970 Charger. Working left to right the displayed boxes are:

Covers Or Delete: This box was used to identify if the car was equipped with optional wheel covers. The applicable optional wheel cover codes are:

            09 = Delete Standard Wheel Cover (Option Code W09)

            11 = Deluxe 14" Wheel Covers (Option Code W11)

            13 = Deep Dish 14" Wheel Covers (Option Code W13)

            15 = Wire 14" Wheel Covers (Option Code W15)

Wheels  2_: This box was used to identify what type of wheels (rims) the car was equipped with. The applicable codes here would be:

            1 = Rallye Wheels (Option Code W21)

            3 = Magnum 500 Road Wheels (Option Code W23)

            5 = Heavy Duty Stamped Steel Wheels (Option Code W25)

4_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with W4_. There are no W4_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

5_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with W5_. There are no W5_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

6_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with W6_. There are no W6_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

X   EXPORT - CANADA   X:

This section is comprised of numerous boxes each representing a different option in 1970 related primarily to export requirement related options. Not all are applicable to a 1970 Charger. Working left to right the displayed boxes are:

Kilo  21: This box was used to identify if the car was equipped with a 240 Kilometer Per Hour speedometer (option code X21). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box. Back in 1970 Canada had not yet joined the rest of the world in adopting the metric system and as such Canadian cars would still use the 150 MPH speedometer.

Lt. Beam Shift  25: This box identifies a unique export headlight high beam / low beam shift process (option code X25). What this means or how it works is unknown (if you know please tell us). .

3_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with X3_. There are no X3_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

4_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with X4_. There are no X4_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

Dual Zipp H/Lining  51: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with dual zippered headlining (option code X51). This would be reflected by a value of "1" in the box. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

Relocate Dome Lamp  52: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a relocated dome lamp (option code X52). Export models that came with the zippered headliner required the dome lamp to be relocated. This would be reflected by a value of "2" in the box. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

Sealed Speedo  53: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a sealed speedometer (option code X53). This would be reflected by a value of "3" in the box. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

Rad. Splash Guard  54: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a radiator splash shield (option code X54). This would be reflected by a value of "4" in the box. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

Rad. Air Shield  55: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a radiator air shield (option code X55). This would be reflected by a value of "5" in the box. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

Rubber Stg. Col. Coup.  62: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a rubber steering column coupler (option code X62). This would be reflected by a value of "2" in the box. No 1970 Charger 500s have been found with this option code selected.

Label Mfg. For Export  66: This box was used to identify if the car came equipped with a special manufacturers label/decal identifying the car as an export model (option code X66). This would be reflected by a value of "6" in the box.

6_: This box was used to represent option codes that begin with X6_. With the exception of option codes X62 (Rubber Steering Column Coupler) and X66 (Manufacturers Export Label) noted above, there are no X6_ option codes applicable to 1970 Charger 500s and as such this box is always empty.

SHEET BOTTOM -  REMARKS

On the bottom of the broadcast sheet, under the last line (Line 11) you will see the heading "REMARKS". This section was used by the assembly plant to provide comments or additional information. The only remarks found on 70 Chargers in the Registry to date are:

            02 CHARGER     This has been found on Y05 USA cars.

            04 SPECIAL ORDER    This has been found on cars with special order paint

            08 CANADIAN JOB    This has been found on Y07 Canada cars

            14 EXPORT    This has been found on Y09 Export cars

            THIS JOB DELETE B41 found on car coded for power front disc brakes