1968 Dodge Charger In Progress

[6T8 Charger]

In July, 2021, this 1968 Charger 383, automatic, PS, PB, AC car was purchased off ebay, sight unseen. The car was originally white with a black vinyl top and red interior. When the car arrived off the transport, the 440 engine included in the sale had been stuffed inside the car. I found a correct 383/auto and installed it. The body work, mechanical and interior work has been a fun learning experience.

 

[rickseeman]

When you said stuffed inside you meant literally.

 

[6T8 Charger]

When you said stuffed inside you meant literally.

The seller advertised the car with a 440 and auto transmission. When he stuffed the motor into the car, he crushed the top and bottom pinch welds of the door frame and ripped the back seat upholstery. The 440 was full of water and the auto transmission was for a GM car! The silver lining was the floor inside the Charger was very solid. It supported the motor no problem!

 

[ckessel]

Quite the package you received.

 

[MWbirdLOVER70]

In July, 2021, this 1968 Charger 383, automatic, PS, PB, AC purchased off ebay, sight unseen. The car was originally white with a black vinyl top and red interior. When the car arrived off the transport, the 440 engine included in the sale had been stuffed inside the car. I found a correct 383/auto and installed it. The body work, mechanical and interior work has been a fun learning experience.

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Love love love it!!!

 

[6PKRTSE]

Progress looks awesome so far.

 

[Old buckaroo]

Dang, somehow that looks like a deal I would have found. Its looking great, keep at it.

 

[davek]

Love the red interior