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Did you know these 12 fun facts about the Dukes of Hazard and the General Lee

1f697.png The General Lee Hunt: Finding Dodge Chargers for the General Lee became so difficult that the crew would approach random Charger owners on the street, offering to buy their cars on the spot!
1f3b6.png Waylon Jennings' Hands: The show's narrator, Waylon Jennings, not only voiced "The Balladeer" but also played the guitar in the opening credits. His mother even complained she never saw his face, which led to his guest appearance in Season 7.
1f4ec.png Fan Favorite: The General Lee wasn’t just a star on screen—it received more fan mail than any of the actors, making it one of the most popular “characters” of the show!
1f3a5.png Record-Breaking Jump: The General Lee set a world record during filming, jumping 16 feet high and 82 feet long. The jump became a part of TV history and the car’s legend.
1f411.png CB Handles: The Duke family had fitting CB radio handles: Uncle Jesse was "Shepherd," Bo and Luke were "Lost Sheep," and Daisy’s was "Bo Peep."
1f456.png Daisy Duke’s Shorts: Daisy Duke’s famous shorts almost didn’t make it on the show! Network executives initially objected to them, but allowed them on the condition that she wore pantyhose underneath. Instead of toning down her look, it made her an iconic '70s sex symbol.
1f3ac.png Cars Destroyed: During the show’s production, somewhere between 256 and 321 Dodge Chargers were turned into General Lees. Most were destroyed during filming, and less than 20 still exist in various conditions.
1f50a.png The Dixie Horn: The General Lee's famous "Dixie" horn wasn’t planned. The producers heard a car in Atlanta with the horn, chased it down, and bought the horn. Later, they realized it was a cheap novelty item!
1f4fa.png Rosco's Signature Sound: James Best, who played Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane, added the "coo coo" sound to his character based on noises he made when playing with his kids. It softened the character, making Rosco more lovable.
1f574.png Boss Hogg's Contract: Sorrell Booke, who played Boss Hogg, had it in his contract that his character could never deal drugs or kill, keeping the show family-friendly despite his corrupt behavior.
1f527.png ******’s Store: Ben Jones, who played ******, owns a chain of stores called ******’s Place in Tennessee and Virginia, dedicated to memorabilia and fan love for the show.
1f3a9.png Boss Hogg’s Suit: Sorrell Booke wore padding under his iconic white suit to make him appear even larger, cementing his portrayal of the over-the-top villain, Boss Hogg.

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Mine only has to wear it for work… She is the marketing and event coordinator for a big chamber of commerce… So much. Makeup it drives me nuts. She is the only one that drives it too. She’s like why does it take you so much longer to do my car? I sent her a picture of the makeup once lol. I am a solid 2-3 hours on just her interior…
 

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Easy one for me! Lol
I always liked the 69-70 Cougars,and a R code 428 Super Cobra Jet with the Super Drag Pack with 4.30's and a Detriot Locker was no slouch on the street,and a hell'va sleeper,lol.

1969-70 Cougar 428 Cobra Jet Option​

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The Cobra Jet Cougar Option is simple to define, since it is defined in the 5th digit of every car’s VIN Number. 1969 and 1970 428CJ cars were either R or Q codes.
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Key Items for 1969 and 1970 428 Cobra Jet Cars to qualify for the registry:​

  1. Must be factory built – no dealer or aftermarket motor installs.
  2. Owner must provide door data tag info.
  3. Owners must provide name and description of car in current condition (if at all possible).

Registries Menu​

Registry
Introduction of the Cougar
1967-68 Dan Gurney Special
1968 R-Code Option
1969 390
1969-70 428 Cobra Jet
1969 Sports Special
1971 429 Cobra Jet
1971-73 351 Cobra Jet
6.5 Litre / GT
7.0 Litre GT-E
Eliminator
Luxury (1974-79)
- Luxury (1974-76)
- Luxury (1977-79)
Station Wagons
Two-Tone
XR7-G
National Database Summary
Register a Cougar
VIN Decoder
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Taylor, Scott​

1969-70 428 Cobra Jet Registrar
Chandler, AZ
480-612-2998 (evenings)
[email protected]
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Here are some items (i.e. spotter’s guide or tips) that make the 428 Cobra Jet cars special:​

  • 4-speed or C6 automatic only (no 3 speeds).
  • C6 transmission was a special unit with additional clutch plates, cast iron tail shaft, and R servo.
  • Wrap around shock towers. Actually, all 1969 and 70 Cougars had the wrap around towers. Mustangs however, only had the wrap around towers with the FE based engines.
  • All had the performance handling package. Larger front sway bar and 1970 only includes rear sway bar.
  • Power steering equipped cars had a power steering cooler.
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  • All had 31 spline rear axles. All had 24″ heavy duty radiators.
  • All had 730CFM Holley carbs (no Autolite carbs).
  • All had a smog system from the factory (required due to the Holley Carb).”Drag pak” and “Super Drag pak” option was available turning the 428 Cobra Jet into a Super Cobra Jet. Ram air was optional for both years.
  • Hood scoop was available with Ram air and Eliminators only.
  • All 428 Cobra Jet cars had dual exhaust.
  • All had heavy duty battery (Group 27F).
  • All rear end ratios were available from 2.75 open to 4.30 detroit locker.
  • All body styles could be 428 Cobra Jet cars, from standard Cougars, to XR-7 hardtops and convertibles.
  • All paint and interior codes were available.
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