68 charger garage find. Canadian build?

[69Coronetrt]

... Did they build chargers there? I heard something like 100k 68s built, how many we're built in Canada?

Good story. Keep us posted.

68 Chargers were built only at the Hamtramck plant until March of 68 when the St. Louis plant also started building them. If it was a car built for sale in Canada, (imported as you say) there will be a letter A at the beginning of the Sales Order number. The sales order number will be stamped on the fender tag and also the body.

Look for B(or G) 8xA****** stamped into the radiator support. If the A is not there and you find a numeral, then the car was built for sale in the US and brought into the country. Also check the drivers side trunk rail for the sales order number.

 

[Swilling]

Awesome! This is excellent info, really appreciate it. Very good to know, I'll get lots of pictures of all the numbers the second roll (or drag) it out of the garage! Thanks so much, appreciate you sharing your knowledge on this, i would have never been able to figure that out.

 

[Swilling]

Hey Guys, looks like our departure date is Decmber 25th Christmas day!

The plan is to head out from Sonoma through Tahoe/Reno, then north east up to idaho, then into Montana and shoot straight north through butte and cross into Alberta at the shelby border.

It could be about 300 miles shorter to go up through oregon and cut through Washington. But with the weather i don't want to risk it, and would prefer to be on main highways as much as possible.

Does anyone on here live around the route, id love to get some info from any of you guys even if you think its a suicide mission, im keeping an eye on the weather and of course if it gets heavy ill unforutnately have to call it off. But so far its seeming like a fairly mild winter.

Any advice will be great! Can't believe this is finally happening!

 

[the mississippi madman]

After Reno gas up every chance you get, more so after Winnemucca. There is little after that and weather can get bad out there. Bring extra supplies in case you get stranded. I used to live in east Oregon by the Nevada border for a few years and I've had to help people on several occasions

 

[mach123]

Well swilling I live and travel all over Alberta and now in bc, I use to do trade shows from San Mateo to all over Montana, I have a 2012 and at 190,000km on it already.
Send me your approx location and destination and I can give you the good and the bad areas to go or don't go. Last truck 10 yrs old a 700k on it. So email me if you want and can send you info. [email protected]
Darren

 

[Kern Dog]

People keep saying these cars are rare finds, yet I've been reading about a few of these lately. That is good news, but I got hammered in a thread on Dodge Charger.com when I asked a guy what the purchase price was for a gold 69 Coronet R/T survivor. My contention was that when another car like this pops up, it would be a SERVICE to the public to divulge the prices so the public can establish a standard. Sure, no two used cars are completely alike, but any price told can be helpful. People that refuse to tell have every right to do so. I just feel that if they told what they paid, it can help others if and when they encounter a similar situation.

 

[Xp29h]

Oh boy! Getting close to seeing the charger! Take good pics! :dancing_monkey:

 

[Swilling]

People keep saying these cars are rare finds, yet I've been reading about a few of these lately. That is good news, but I got hammered in a thread on Dodge Charger.com when I asked a guy what the purchase price was for a gold 69 Coronet R/T survivor. My contention was that when another car like this pops up, it would be a SERVICE to the public to divulge the prices so the public can establish a standard. Sure, no two used cars are completely alike, but any price told can be helpful. People that refuse to tell have every right to do so. I just feel that if they told what they paid, it can help others if and when they encounter a similar situation.

I mentioned in much earlier in the thread without anyone asking, how much i paid. I agree.

 

[gdrill]

If you're coming through the Coutts crossing you will be passing by my house in Lethbridge. It's about an hour from the border. I'm away at work till the 29th but if you pass by between then and January 12th I'd be glad to hook up for a coffee or some other form of refreshment! Especially if you are Southbound again!! Congrats on the car. I work in central / northern Alberta. I will be making a personal trip to Red Deer in central on my days off to recover an original engine for my 71 RT Challenger. Maybe we can meet up that way as well. Odds are we will be in the same area, I'm guessing.

 

[Boise68]

Wow, dashing through the snow this Christmas. I have pulled a 4 horse trailer fully loaded over the Idaho segment in a couple feet of snow. I agree with your route choice, the more western route could see multiple closed passes. What vehicle, 4x4, chains all around would be the ticket. I live outside Boise, give me a shout if there's the need. Michael

 

[Swilling]

If you're coming through the Coutts crossing you will be passing by my house in Lethbridge. It's about an hour from the border. I'm away at work till the 29th but if you pass by between then and January 12th I'd be glad to hook up for a coffee or some other form of refreshment! Especially if you are Southbound again!! Congrats on the car. I work in central / northern Alberta. I will be making a personal trip to Red Deer in central on my days off to recover an original engine for my 71 RT Challenger. Maybe we can meet up that way as well. Odds are we will be in the same area, I'm guessing.

Very Cool!! Unfortunately i think our dates will just miss... im hoping to be there and loaded up by the 28th and well on my way into MT by the 29th. So close... would have loved to catch up on the way back to show off the find! .... or bad purchase LOL The weather is shaping up to look pretty good! Will keep you guys updated. Thanks! Sam.

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Wow, dashing through the snow this Christmas. I have pulled a 4 horse trailer fully loaded over the Idaho segment in a couple feet of snow. I agree with your route choice, the more western route could see multiple closed passes. What vehicle, 4x4, chains all around would be the ticket. I live outside Boise, give me a shout if there's the need. Michael

Right on! im taking my 2013 1500 silverado 4x4. i just put brand new Cooper mud/snow tires on it on Sunday. Will rent some chains somewhere just outside of nevada so i can have them for the majority of the full trip. I'm glad i'm taking the western route also. Its looking fairly mild in Idaho from Fri-tuesday also. Can not wait! Thanks for the offer will keep you posted.

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Well swilling I live and travel all over Alberta and now in bc, I use to do trade shows from San Mateo to all over Montana, I have a 2012 and at 190,000km on it already.
Send me your approx location and destination and I can give you the good and the bad areas to go or don't go. Last truck 10 yrs old a 700k on it. So email me if you want and can send you info. [email protected]
Darren

Thank you! i have your email written down ill drop you a line while we areo n the road Darren! THANKS. Sam.

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After Reno gas up every chance you get, more so after Winnemucca. There is little after that and weather can get bad out there. Bring extra supplies in case you get stranded. I used to live in east Oregon by the Nevada border for a few years and I've had to help people on several occasions

Will do! ive driven that road once before in the summer and i remember Gas being sparse. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Kern Dog]

Thank god there are some young guys following in the footsteps we have laid down. It pains me to see so many other young guys NOT have the same level of passion we have for these classic cars!

 

[mach123]

I live in bc now but will be in carstairs just north of Calgary on how 2 email me if in the area be there 24 to 28th. Good luck on your travel and be safe. Can't wait to see pics and hear more about it Sam.

 

[Swilling]

Thank god there are some young guys following in the footsteps we have laid down. It pains me to see so many other young guys NOT have the same level of passion we have for these classic cars!

Thanks, i'm certainly trying! I'm very much into the traditional forms of Hot Rodding/Restoration. Don't like big wheels and could care less for fuel injection or big brakes. Without sidetrackign the thread too much id like to share a couple pictures of my other builds.

Heres my 77 Trans am, has a 455 10.5 1 roller motor that makes 575 ft lbs at 3300 blazes tires all day long, but it hides it well with a stock appearance and factory smog era 2.45 rear gear LOL

Also in the pic is a 10.8:1 compression 400 roller engine i built myself, paired to an m22 that i also built from aftermarket parts/case. This will be going in my current 71 Lemans T-37 post car, its a total stripper base model vinyl floor bench seat car. 4 wheel manual drums. just how i like it. I also built the engine test stand and will never do another build without one, was great being able to tune and check for leaks before dropping the motor in.

I built the headers from scratch, it was my first attempt and i am beyond stoked with the result, they fit great and look in my opinion amazing. Especially with the exhaust port angle of Poncho heads, it really makes it tricky for a good fit.

Anyways my point is, this 68 charger, in whatever shape its in, in my mind will be in good hands and get the proper restoration and care it will deserve! Cheers, Sam.

 

[Bb70charger500]

Welcome to the site .
I love figuring cars out like this (would I buy site unseen or no pictures and no title no even if it was the pope . But you know what your doing. Shame you found out what motor is in it I'm was waiting to here hemi 4 speed RT in mint condition oh well good luck with it and we deff need pictures I had 2 68's deff my favorite of that generation.

 

[Dieselholic]

I can't wait to see more! Very exciting story

 

[Swilling]

Hey Guys. 1700 Miles Later... i'm in Red Deer Alberta.

 

[gdrill]

Ha, Red Deer. Figured so. Welcome to Alberta. You're lucky you came during a small break in the cold. Congrats. Now you know we will need more pics!

 

[the mississippi madman]

The back looks good

 

[Xp29h]

Oh yeah! There it is!