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New 68 Charger in Scotland

Started by GrazerX, November 05, 2017, 08:47:58 AM

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GrazerX

Presenting my new pride and joy!
Originally a 318 car now has a 440 4bbl.  Unfortunately there's no fender tag but dash tag confirms original 318.  The paint was done by the previous owner - I was planning to go all black but it's growing on me and is a great job so leaving it for the moment.  Again the Boyd Coddington wheels are not what I would have chosen but I'm getting used to them! 
It's running like crap at the moment - hasn't been driven much for a few years.  Had it out today and the PS fluid overheated, leaking round the cap and splashing around the nice clean engine bay!  Pulled the belt and drove home without PS.  So a few bits of tinkering to do but not far off running sweet!
3 point seat belts on the way - I've been lurking for a few weeks and the previous posts on seat belts have been very useful.  Already investigated and I do have a threaded shoulder hole which is a bonus!
It is joining a 74 Camaro 383 Stroker in my garage.
Looking forward to asking lots of questions and finding my way around my first Mopar!
Here are many pics...

68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
'68 Charger 440
'74 Camaro 383 Stroker
'19 Tesla Model X P100D
'19 Tesla Model 3 LR

JR

Beautiful car, wlecome to the forum!

70 Charger RT top bananna /68 Charger RT triple green

alfaitalia

Very nice fellow Brit! Leave the paint it as it is.....it screams late 60s/early 70s to me. Love it!....even like the wheels......but it def need some higher profile/bigger side wall tyres.....too much gap between the tyres and the arches.........oh and some spacers to bring them further out and nearer the metal work so you loose that "sucked in" look !............but that's just my tastes. Good luck with getting it running right. Cant wait to be driving mine!!
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you !!

XH29N0G

Who in their right mind would say

"The science should not stand in the way of this."? 

Science is just observation and hypothesis.  Policy stands in the way.........

Or maybe it protects us. 

I suppose it depends on the specific case.....

Simonic

Well well ! I've not seen that car for a long time !
Enjoy !! :2thumbs:
Mopar owner in the UK..

GrazerX

Quote from: Simonic on November 05, 2017, 11:06:22 AM
Well well ! I've not seen that car for a long time !
Enjoy !! :2thumbs:

Where do you know it from?!

Some engine & interior pics:

68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 by GrazerX, on Flickr
68 Charger 440 & 74 Camaro 383 Stroker by GrazerX, on Flickr
'68 Charger 440
'74 Camaro 383 Stroker
'19 Tesla Model X P100D
'19 Tesla Model 3 LR

alfaitalia

Nice...I think I might want to loose the "two piece" radiator top hose!
If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you !!

GrazerX

Quote from: alfaitalia on November 05, 2017, 03:04:25 PM
Nice...I think I might want to loose the "two piece" radiator top hose!

Yes - definitely near the top of the list!
'68 Charger 440
'74 Camaro 383 Stroker
'19 Tesla Model X P100D
'19 Tesla Model 3 LR

Kern Dog

Sorta funny....
I owned a 76 Camaro for 9 years and sold it in 2001 to buy a wedding ring. In 2000 I bought my 70 Charger. I had some Camaro & Charger overlap for a little over a year.
Thanks for the pictures. Nice looking car. I'll bet you must get attention there, sorta like a naked man running down the street with your hair on fire. That is a mixed blessing though, in either of THOSE cars, you can't really hide from anyone!
My Camaro was set up with the best of "low dollar" handling upgrades. BIG sway bars, stiff bushings and shocks, IROC steering box, 16" wheels with sticky tires...It was a great handling car. I wanted the same for the Charger. The Dodge can be made to handle well if you spend money in the right places.
Welcome to the forum. 

moparstuart

GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

NHCharger

72 Charger- Base Model
68 Charger-R/T Clone
69 Charger Daytona clone- current moneypit
79 Lil Red Express - future moneypit
88 Ramcharger 4x4-moneypit in waiting
2014 RAM 2500HD Diesel

mightywing7

Beautiful rides!!  :2thumbs:

Welcome to the forum!!

1968 Dodge Charger R/T - 440 Magnum, 727
1968 Dodge Charger - 318, 904
1985 Chrysler LeBaron Turbo Convertible, Mark Cross - 2.2L Turbo
1987 Buick Grand National - 3.8L SFI Turbo
2006 Chrysler Crossfire SRT-6 Coupe, Supercharged 3.2L
2006 Chrysler 300C SRT-8, 6.1L HEMI

Fred



Tomorrow is promised to no one.......drive your Charger today.

BDF


69rtse4spd


VegasCharger

Welcome aboard GrazerX, nice 68!!!  :2thumbs:

:cheers:

Reezee

Slick looking car! Congrats! That paint really shines!
Thinker of thoughts such as: "What have I gotten myself into" & "This car is going to be so awesome when it's done"

Follow my restoration on:
YouTube under Richard's Resto
Facebook.com/MoparRichard
Instagram.com/MoparsInEurope

slumbers


TPR

Welcome aboard.
Kinda has the Don Garlits vibe going on there.
TPR

1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440 - UU1 Light Blue Metallic
www.tr440.com

tan top

Quote from: GrazerX on November 05, 2017, 08:47:58 AM
Presenting my new pride and joy!
Originally a 318 car now has a 440 4bbl.  Unfortunately there's no fender tag but dash tag confirms original 318.  The paint was done by the previous owner - I was planning to go all black but it's growing on me and is a great job so leaving it for the moment.  Again the Boyd Coddington wheels are not what I would have chosen but I'm getting used to them! 
It's running like crap at the moment - hasn't been driven much for a few years.  Had it out today and the PS fluid overheated, leaking round the cap and splashing around the nice clean engine bay!  Pulled the belt and drove home without PS.  So a few bits of tinkering to do but not far off running sweet!
3 point seat belts on the way - I've been lurking for a few weeks and the previous posts on seat belts have been very useful.  Already investigated and I do have a threaded shoulder hole which is a bonus!
It is joining a 74 Camaro 383 Stroker in my garage.
Looking forward to asking lots of questions and finding my way around my first Mopar!
Here are many pics...


hello & welcome  :wave:   :2thumbs: :cheers: :cheers:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

GrazerX

Thanks for the welcome  :2thumbs:

Power steering pump is dead so waiting for the replacement to cross the Atlantic.  Gives me time to fit the seatbelts!
'68 Charger 440
'74 Camaro 383 Stroker
'19 Tesla Model X P100D
'19 Tesla Model 3 LR

6pkrtse

Nice car & welcome. Not my style, but nicely done. Looks like Foose did the paint job. Just kidding. I knew it was coming eventually with the two tone.
1963 Belvedere 413 Max Wedge
1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 sixpack.
1970 Challenger R/T Drag Radial 528 Hemi
1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL
1970 Road Runner 383 4 BBL
1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440 4 BBL
1996 Dodge Ram 2500 V-10 488 cu in.
2004 Dodge Ram 3500 CTD Dually 6x6
2012 Challenger R/T Classic

hemi68charger

Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

Fred

Quote from: GrazerX on November 09, 2017, 10:40:27 AM
Thanks for the welcome  :2thumbs:

Power steering pump is dead so waiting for the replacement to cross the Atlantic.  Gives me time to fit the seatbelts!

Need help? lol!     :icon_smile_big:


Tomorrow is promised to no one.......drive your Charger today.

roger440

Welcome from another UK member. Will we see it at the nats this year at the pod?
1969 Dodge Charger RT/SE
1970 Plymouth Roadrunner - SOLD
2017 HSV Maloo
2003 Holden SS Ute
1970 Triumph 2000 Estate, fitted Rover V8
1961 Standard Atlas
1980 Triumph Dolomite Sprint
1974 Triumph Stag
2003 Subaru Forester