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Title: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on December 18, 2017, 01:09:40 PM
today i purchased this 68 charger. for a few $$$ and over a couple cold beers we shook hands and made the deal. its officially mine. Bringing it home today! This is how it was found.
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: darbgnik on December 18, 2017, 01:21:28 PM
Keep the pictures coming.
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on December 18, 2017, 01:27:24 PM
a few more...I will be doing more pictures once we go get it. :2thumbs:
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: F8-4life on December 18, 2017, 01:30:01 PM
Great score, although the previous owner sure did alot to make your job harder now.
He should have been the one buying the beeer!
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on December 18, 2017, 01:32:43 PM
QuoteHe should have been the one buying the beeer!
yea lol

long row to hoe for sure...
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Lennard on December 18, 2017, 01:58:16 PM
Congrats on the purchase. :2thumbs: You better be prepared to spend a LOT of money to get it road worthy.
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: 70 sublime on December 18, 2017, 02:21:07 PM
So this can sit beside the 69 you already have ?

Be careful as this Charger stuff can get addictive and expensive  :lol:

But always good to have spare parts or at least a pattern so do not take both of them all apart at the same time   
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on December 18, 2017, 02:22:24 PM
QuoteSo this can sit beside the 69 you already have ?
I know it looks bad but at least i am working on the 69. This one will be on the back burner for a bit well maybe :scratchchin:

yea i was very surprised that he sold honestly.
I can borrow a few pieces of it to fix my 69 charger( rear bumper, mirror, 8 3/4 inch rear end to name a few.

Plans are to completely disassemble this one and build it from the ground up. maybe on a rotisserie. I believe as much as i love mustangs, this still has to be my ALL time favorite car the 68-69-70 charger!!
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Mytur Binsdirti on December 18, 2017, 02:46:00 PM
Looks like a fairly complete parts car.
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: 68pplcharger on December 18, 2017, 02:49:44 PM
About the same shape my car was in.... Perfect for any wild custom you can think of
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: tan top on December 18, 2017, 02:58:56 PM
 :coolgleamA: :popcrn:
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Baldwinvette77 on December 18, 2017, 04:51:21 PM
nice find!!!  :coolgleamA:
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Stevearino on December 18, 2017, 06:11:26 PM
Mmmmm. Pine needles.My favorite preservative. Good luck with the build. Look forward to the progress reports.
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on December 18, 2017, 06:38:49 PM
loading the charger this afternoon. It was a tight fit pulling the charger forward between these two cedars. But my Buddy JP knows his stuff, and got it done without so much as scuffin the paint. :)

tell me this? HOW does a Tire just disappear off the rim??? not just one but three of them?? :shruggy:
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on December 18, 2017, 06:56:28 PM
headed to its new home
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on December 18, 2017, 07:00:31 PM
pic (1) the most bestest HOOD scoop i have ever seen lol What do you guys think? Gotta love the brick holding it down  :lol:

pic (2) under hood= the red Alabama clay coated the firewall ultimately protecting the paint for the most part

washing with a little soap...my sweet wife got involved, she is a GOD send
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Simonic on December 18, 2017, 07:25:27 PM
Looking better already!!  :popcrn: :popcrn:
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on December 18, 2017, 07:34:45 PM
thanks Simonic,

I appreciate that, a few seem to stick their noses in the air over how ratty it is, that's ok with me. I only know one way the hard way. I probably will never be able to go out and spend 25k to 40k on a already built charger, but i will definitely have fun building the two "ratty ones" lol
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: F8-4life on December 18, 2017, 07:38:38 PM
Leave the patina and throw a set of aluminum slots on it!
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Baldwinvette77 on December 18, 2017, 07:41:11 PM
honestly looks alot better than i thought  :cheers:
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on December 18, 2017, 08:48:38 PM
QuoteLeave the patina and throw a set of aluminum slots on it!

thats what i am thinkin... maybe some chrome throwback keystone classics


Quotehonestly looks alot better than i thought
me to brother, me too, been doing some major cleaning on it, still got a ways to go.
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Simonic on December 18, 2017, 09:46:40 PM
Did it come with a vin tag ? Q1 blue ?
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on December 18, 2017, 10:35:46 PM
the data plate under the hood is missing unfortunately. but that color is the exact color as my 69 charger, same color interior everything lol crazy huh

i mean i can back trace it for the most part, but it would have been nice to have the under hood :cheers: data plate
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Kern Dog on December 18, 2017, 10:56:52 PM
Not bad for $1500. You scored well.   :2thumbs:
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: 69rtse4spd on December 19, 2017, 12:55:06 AM
Another one saved, nice find, & yes they will multiple.  :2thumbs:. Should have seen some of the ones I brought home.
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: VegasCharger on December 19, 2017, 07:45:19 AM
Nice score.  :2thumbs:

I'm surprised that it wasn't scooped up already after sitting there for years collecting pine needles.

:cheers:
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: 68RT440 on December 19, 2017, 09:26:04 AM
It looks so much better just washing it off. I look forward to seeing your progress
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Dino on December 19, 2017, 09:38:06 AM
Nice score!   :2thumbs:
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: alfaitalia on December 19, 2017, 01:33:13 PM
Nice...not to dissimilar to my starting point......although being in the UK I had to pay a LOT more! Like the blue in blue....on someone else's car at least..not sure I could live with it in mine though. Great find.
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on December 19, 2017, 02:32:43 PM
QuoteNice...not to dissimilar to my starting point......although being in the UK I had to pay a LOT more! Like the blue in blue....on someone else's car at least..not sure I could live with it in mine though. Great find.
yea i know what you mean
my 69 was the same blue on blue
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on December 19, 2017, 03:55:51 PM
QuoteI'm surprised that it wasn't scooped up already after sitting there for years collecting pine needles

it was nearly 3 miles down a dirt road on private property dead end road. I was riding where i should not have been when i found it lol

thanks guys! i appreciate it
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: mopar4don on December 20, 2017, 11:30:44 AM
Nice score Harper, that patina looks cool!  :2thumbs:
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: 6pkrtse on December 20, 2017, 03:43:42 PM
Looks awesome. I have been looking for one like this to drop a drivetrain in and drive as is, rain or shine.
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on December 20, 2017, 06:48:59 PM
Quotemopar4don

thanks!!

[quore]6pkrtse[/quote]
thanks
i looked at a stock 440/727 rv combo for it this afternoon. Plus I also picked up the car (73 model i believe) 727 as well this afternoon. Should be a fun ride. :yesnod:
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on December 25, 2017, 12:55:18 AM
removed my passenger side brake drum tonight i mean at like 11:30 pm on Christmas Eve. had to cut the retaining pins with  a chisel and it STILL did not want to come off... :brickwall:
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on December 25, 2017, 05:43:46 PM
Lort,
today was another piece in a million piece puzzle.
I now have a rolling chassis. I removed my brake shoes, drums, and put some "roll around" wheels and tires on my project 68 today. Still a lot to do. One step at a time. :2thumbs:
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Baldwinvette77 on December 25, 2017, 06:09:43 PM
Great way to spend Christmas honestly  :2thumbs:
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on December 25, 2017, 09:56:09 PM
QuoteGreat way to spend Christmas honestly  2thumbs

the wife wanted to get me something for Christmas, I said dear I already have my Christmas "my 68"!!
:icon_smile_big: ;D ;)
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on January 21, 2018, 08:49:25 PM
ok after much deliberation i have decided to sell this 68 charger and keep and fix my 69 Charger. So i have listed it on ebay, (so i am now one of the delusional charger sellers i guess) lol

I found a 1994 Rio Red Mustang Cobra and its identical to the one i had 20 years ago and in pretty decent shape so...after much deliberating i have decided to sell the 68 to fund my 94. and plus the 94 is a running and driving car with heating/ac.

I am telling you guys so if anyone is interested you have first crack at it. Its rough and it needs everything, but i know ppl who are looking for one,so here it is. Good luck bidding.!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Dodge-Charger/202198089422 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Dodge-Charger/202198089422)

Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: lukedukem on January 21, 2018, 08:58:29 PM
Quote from: Harper on January 21, 2018, 08:49:25 PM
ok after much deliberation i have decided to sell this 68 charger and keep and fix my 69 Charger. So i have listed it on ebay, (so i am now one of the delusional charger sellers i guess) lol

I found a 1994 Rio Red Mustang Cobra and its identical to the one i had 20 years ago and in pretty decent shape so...after much deliberating i have decided to sell the 68 to fund my 94. and plus the 94 is a running and driving car with heating/ac.

I am telling you guys so if anyone is interested you have first crack at it. Its rough and it needs everything, but i know ppl who are looking for one,so here it is. Good luck bidding.!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Dodge-Charger/202198089422 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/1968-Dodge-Charger/202198089422)



Why not list it here for a week or so to give guys a shot. You Wouldn't have to pay the eBay fees.

Luke
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on January 21, 2018, 09:07:14 PM
QuoteWhy not list it here for a week or so to give guys a shot. You Wouldn't have to pay the eBay fees.

i probably should have but wasn't sure on fees and all that, i normally don't list items on ebay i typically just buy on there.

i just feel that i can get max dollar out of it on there. not looking to get rich, just make enough to cover my cost on the cobra.
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Baldwinvette77 on January 21, 2018, 10:48:13 PM
dang, im going to miss this car, and it isn't even mine  :lol:
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: MoPaR 312 on January 21, 2018, 10:55:28 PM
And it sold already?!
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: 70B5Cuda on January 22, 2018, 10:04:46 PM
Looks like it sold for $7500
Title: Re: My New 68 Charger project!
Post by: Harper on January 22, 2018, 10:14:56 PM
yea it went fast. it blew my mind.