This 1970 Challenger originally came from the factory as an
R/T 440 V8 “Six Pack” Three Barrel Carb High Performance 390 HP with a 4 speed
manual transmission. Mark Worman, the
owner and star of the popular TV reality show “Grave Yard Carz” purchased this
vehicle with the intention of putting it back to original. Unfortunately, the drivetrain was long gone,
the car was missing its fender tag and build sheet, all vital for an all
original restoration. Trying to find
date correct parts for this car would be very difficult.
In
2021 when Mark and his crew were at SEMA LV, showing off their restored and
modified “Christine”, a 1958 Plymouth Fury, that Dodge had provided Worman and
his crew with a brand new Hellephant 426 cu 1000 HP crate engine. At the end of the show, Dodge officials
announced they were going to provide him with a 2022 6.2 liter Hellcrate Redeye
807 HP supercharged V8 and see what he would bring the following year to 2022
SEMA LV.
Mark
decided to use the 1970 R/T Challenger to put the new Hellcrate in, since he
had already had all the metal work done, and turn it into a T/A Tribute. He gave the project to his long-time employee
and painter, Will Scott. Will was able
to choose the color and modifications to the T/A. Will
went ahead and chose EK2 “Go Mango”, a color he had not painted yet, and it
turned out beautiful. Will is an amazing painter, probably one of the best in
the country.
Ron from Magnum Force supplied the custom front K member
assembly for the T/A Tribute Challenger and Cousin Dougie installed the engine,
Moser Dana 60 rear axle with 3:54 gears and all the provisions for the
install. Justin Gjesdal was a vital part
of putting this build together. Anthony did the cutting and buffing.
Signatures on the glovebox are:
Mark Worman, Will Scott, Cousin Dougie, Brian Hilkey and Josh Smith.
Some of the items that were installed on the vehicle at
time of purchase are:
Exterior
Original style 1970 Challenger T/A
PPG Vitamin C/Go Mango EK2
Custom T/A Graphics by Phoenix
Graphics
T/A style exhaust with Megaphone
Tips by Classic Industries
G60-15 Goodyear polyglas rear
tires
E60-15 Goodyear polyglas front
tires
15x7 Factory steel rims
Interior
Original style interior with parts
provided by Classic Industries
Pistol Grip stick shift
Rallye Dashboard
Performance
Direct Connection Hellcrate Redeye 807 HP 6.2L
Supercharged HEMI and Engine Kit
American Powertrain TKX 5-Speed transmission
Centerforce Hydraulic Dual Disc
Clutch
Moser Dana 60 Rear Axle with
3.54:1 gears
TTI Headers
Magnum Force Transformer K-Member
and front suspension and power steering
Liberties taken since purchase:
Exterior
Uni-Shine 4 pc LED Hi/Lo
Headlights with halo Rings
Hellcat Redeye Badges
Dapper 1970 Dodge Challenger
Advanced Sequential LED Tail Lights
Hellcat Redeye Emblem
Interior
Vintage A/C installation kit
Lucifer XF Multifunction Digital
Gauge
Optima Yellow Top Dual Batteries
w/ Custom mounts by Justified Performance
Performance
Wilwood 4 wheel disc Brake
conversion kit w/ master cylinder
4 Outlaw Aluminum Wheels 15x7
Coker BF Goodrich Radial T/A
P215/60R15
Justified Performance Mufflers
RideTech Full Air Ride system w/
custom tank mount by Justified Performance
*Brakes, wheels, Air Susp, Batteries, Vintage A/C all
installed by Justified Performance of Rocklin, Ca.
Here are some links to see some of
the history of the vehicle.
https://moparinsiders.com/meet-the-807-horsepower-1970-dodge-challenger-t-a/
BUILDING
THE ULTIMATE T/A CHALLENGER! (youtube.com)
800HP
1970 CHALLENGER T/A. WORLD CLASS BUILD SELLS FOR WORLD CLASS DOLLARS. - YouTube