Engine restoration questions

[SteveA922]

Hey guys, couple tech resto questions if I might.
1. Are there any restoration books out there to help with accurately restoring or sorting out one of these B bodies?
2. I have been searching high and low for a definitive '68 engine teal green color. Mopar seems to offer one, but it shows out of stock with no production date. I don't trust Dupli Color or VHT. Classic Ind show's one that looks promising. Opinions?
3. I do understand how to decode a vin number and body code however this is only for the basics. Any way of telling how a car was optioned without an original window sticker or under the seat build sheet? My specific question at the moment is I've been told chrome valve covers were an option on '68 440 Chargers, true? And are they exactly the same stamping as the painted ones except for the chroming?

Thanks in advance, Steve

 

[lebshiff21]

This book helped a lot with my remove/rebuild/install:

Big-Block Mopar Engines (How to Rebuild): Taylor, Don: 9781557881908: Amazon.com: Books

 

[turbine68rt]

Good reference book for specific part numbers and general info re: 68 Chargers. Shop around for pricing on this book.
Amazon product ASIN 0879388897

 

[Outsider]

No chrome covers in '68 to my knowledge, that was a '67 thing and they had different features, (wire tabs, etc.) also.

 

[69 Sleeper Bee]

Here is the paint you need but like you said it is out of stock as well I see.

Mopar Perf P4120752AB Turquoise engine paint

YEARONE Classic Car Parts for American Muscle Cars | Barracuda Cuda Challenger Charger Chevelle Road Runner Camaro Super Bee Dart Duster Valiant Firebird GTO Cutlass 442 Mustang Nova GM Truck Skylark GS Monte Carlo El Camino Mopar Chevy

www.yearone.com

I see the classic industries turquoise but am not sure about that one, but the picture of the color looks good.

K89162 - 1960-69 Mopar Turquoise OER® Engine Paint 16 Oz Aerosol Can (OE# P4120752)

OER® Classic Blend Engine Paint offers maximum coverage and adhesion to air cleaners, engine blocks, heads, intake manifolds, valve covers, water pumps, oil pans, transmission cases and more. This specially formulated engine paint is unaffec ted by rust, gasoline, oil, grease, salt and extreme...

www.classicindustries.com

I have this book as well and is a good reference for identifying engine part numbers,
Amazon product ASIN 1557881901

 

[Lefty71]

Try KBS Motor Coater for the Turquois panit....some will say Hirsch is best

 

[F4R/T]

I just bought two qts from Bill Hirsch, it’s spot on. The quality is very good and is equivalent to mopar or better. Perpetration is key so prep well! They have the qts in stock of the turquoise no aerosol it will be a bit for those.

 

[F4R/T]

Dam autocorrect ... preparation !

 

[topside]

No such thing as optional chrome valve covers on a B-body BB. '64 Street Wedge, '67 440, and BB A-bodies only.
Without a Broadcast Sheet or Monroney ("window sticker"), if the car is original & undisturbed, it shouldn't be too hard to see how it was optioned & equipped.
But a lot of things can happen to a car in 54 years.

 

[SteveA922]

All good info guys, thanks for your time!

 

[Ranger16]

Are there any restoration books out there to help with accurately restoring or sorting out one of these B bodies?

This might be of some help.

Charger, Road Runner and Super Bee Restoration Guide

books.google.com

 

[topside]

Be very careful with that Paul Herd book - there's good info in it, but numerous errors and photos of inaccurate cars.

 

[F4R/T]

I use Dave Wise books, for the most part they are pretty good..