Something to help decode your VIN and Fender Tag 1968 ONLY

[Chi Town Runner]

Based on the Hamtramck web site (https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/DealershipDataBook/1968/68_Coronet0008.jpg) the R/T came standard with bucket seats. You could order the "Optional" full-form bucket seats with a fixed center cushion and fold down center arm rest.
I don't "THINK" you could order a bench seat on an R/T from the factory
@69Coronetrt would be more knowledgeable on that.

On your fender tag what is the numbers under the top line a and b

 

[68BabyBlue]

Can you show a picture? It should be 2 buckets and a buddy seat in the middle if it's a column shift. A true bench didn't come out till 70 in a Charger.

Or in a GTX that year, I owned one, and fewer than 40 were built.

 

[Sixpactogo]

Checks out perfect for my 68 Charger. Thanks

 

[69Coronetrt]

Based on the Hamtramck web site (https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/DealershipDataBook/1968/68_Coronet0008.jpg) the R/T came standard with bucket seats. You could order the "Optional" full-form bucket seats with a fixed center cushion and fold down center arm rest.
I don't "THINK" you could order a bench seat on an R/T from the factory
@69Coronetrt would be more knowledgeable on that.

On your fender tag what is the numbers under the top line a and b

Correct. You could not order a bench seat in an R/T.

 

[69Coronetrt]

and the fender tag reads S6C /split buckets and U1 sold/ordered car. No Broadcast sheet can be found. My question for the Forum: Could an RT be ordered with Bench Seats and still have that S6C Fender Tag? Or is it more likely that a previous owner changed out the buckets for for a split bench? Comments appreciated.

Changed. Code S6C on the tag tells us it came with buckets. There's nothing in the factory literature that shows a bench seat available for an R/T.

 

[69Coronetrt]

Or in a GTX that year, I owned one, and fewer than 40 were built.

A bench seat was available in the GTX for the 1970 model year. The Options and Accessories report tell us that at least 475 cars shipped for sale in the US came with the optional seat.

 

[68BabyBlue]

A bench seat was available in the GTX for the 1970 model year. The Options and Accessories report tell us that at least 475 cars shipped for sale in the US came with the optional seat.

Was the hounds tooth cloth and vinyl package an option within an option, or did they all come that way? Back in the day I couldn't get new upholstery from the factory, was told it was a scarce option.

 

[johnnyguitar]

Was the hounds tooth cloth and vinyl package an option within an option, or did they all come that way? Back in the day I couldn't get new upholstery from the factory, was told it was a scarce option.

Changed. Code S6C on the tag tells us it came with buckets. There's nothing in the factory literature that shows a bench seat available for an R/T.

Thank you. We're not going to worry about people telling us about it. Bench seats are great for a family, as I bet the previous owner knows: ours is a driver Road car, not a Show Car. And it's also now a 12.5 second Track car. RT! Cheers

 

[johnnyguitar]

Can you show a picture? It should be 2 buckets and a buddy seat in the middle if it's a column shift. A true bench didn't come out till 70 in a Charger.

Thank you. We're not going to worry about people telling us about it. Bench seats are great for a family, as I bet the previous owner knows, and ours is a driver ROAD car, not a Show Car. And it's also now a 12.5 second TRACK car. RT! Cheers

 

[69Coronetrt]

Was the hounds tooth cloth and vinyl package an option within an option, or did they all come that way? Back in the day I couldn't get new upholstery from the factory, was told it was a scarce option.

There were three different bench seat P3** cloth and vinyl interiors available for the GTX. One simply wrote on the order sheet which interior they wanted. There wasn't any option within an option.


Here The 1970 Hamtramck Registry - 1970 Plymouth Color & Trim Book - Belvedere

Then here

https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/OrderingInformation/1970/plymouth/P34.jpg

 

[johnnyguitar]

There were three different bench seat P3** cloth and vinyl interiors available for the GTX. One simply wrote on the order sheet which interior they wanted. There wasn't any option within an option.


Here The 1970 Hamtramck Registry - 1970 Plymouth Color & Trim Book - Belvedere

Then here

https://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/dealerships/OrderingInformation/1970/plymouth/P34.jpg

Was the hounds tooth cloth and vinyl package an option within an option, or did they all come that way? Back in the day I couldn't get new upholstery from the factory, was told it was a scarce option.

EXCELENT info 68Baby Blue. Thanks! Do you know if info like this exists for the St. Louis plant?

 

[68 Roadrunner]

Here's something I put together to assist in decoding 1968 ONLY - VIN info and FENDER TAG information.
Is it 100% correct? Nothing is 100% especially when it comes to Mopars. I've done my best to make it as accurate as I can. If you find an error other than an opinion let me know. Maybe the Mods may find this good enough for a sticky.

The PDF file is 4 pages.

Frank

Edited for Frank by Mod on 9 June 2021.

Very nice. Used it on mine and details are exact. Thanks for the info. Found out some things I was looking to verify.

 

[johnnyguitar]

Here's something I put together to assist in decoding 1968 ONLY - VIN info and FENDER TAG information.
Is it 100% correct? Nothing is 100% especially when it comes to Mopars. I've done my best to make it as accurate as I can. If you find an error other than an opinion let me know. Maybe the Mods may find this good enough for a sticky.

The PDF file is 4 pages.

Frank

Edited for Frank by Mod on 9 June 2021.

Thank you so much for your work on this document! There are so many sites now promising "decoding" that are erroneous in some of the details. They just want to collect views. Research like this is golden and trustworthy to us. And yes, I understand that at the factory mistakes could well have been made on our Coronet RT, and that's ok, it's a true Road and 12.5 second Track car not a trailer queen show car. We love factory eggshell!

 

[68 Roadrunner]

Very nice! Told me some details about my car I didn't know. Appreciate it!

 

[OldChargerGuy]

Here's something I put together to assist in decoding 1968 ONLY - VIN info and FENDER TAG information.
Is it 100% correct? Nothing is 100% especially when it comes to Mopars. I've done my best to make it as accurate as I can. If you find an error other than an opinion let me know. Maybe the Mods may find this good enough for a sticky.

The PDF file is 4 pages.

Frank

Edited for Frank by Mod on 9 June 2021.

Hi, Frank.

A very good PDF file; thank you.
My tire code is not listed. I share it here in case it helps the database for your file.
The car is a 1968 Dodge Charger, and its tire code is 31. My brother was the second owner and he says it still had factory tires when he bought it in 1972. The car had clocked a mere 9,000 miles. He said it had E78-14 blackwall polyester tires.
I met the first owner in 2020; he agreed with my brother's memory.

My brother was rough with the car, finally wrecking it in 1990. Still, it had only 58,000 miles. He left the car untouched; I bought it in 2015. Its restoration is nearing completion, an original restoration, but it will wear radial tires when finished.

 

[Chi Town Runner]

What I show for 1968 tire code "31" is 7.35 x 14 black wall steel belted

Thanks for the post.

 

[FASTEDDIE1960]

Here's something I put together to assist in decoding 1968 ONLY - VIN info and FENDER TAG information.
Is it 100% correct? Nothing is 100% especially when it comes to Mopars. I've done my best to make it as accurate as I can. If you find an error other than an opinion let me know. Maybe the Mods may find this good enough for a sticky.

The PDF file is 4 pages.

Frank

Edited for Frank by Mod on 9 June 2021.

I realize this is an old thread but thank you very much for doing this for us 1968 guys big help.

 

[Chi Town Runner]

Thanks for the thanks.

 

[Wile E Coyote]

Here's something I put together to assist in decoding 1968 ONLY - VIN info and FENDER TAG information.
Is it 100% correct? Nothing is 100% especially when it comes to Mopars. I've done my best to make it as accurate as I can. If you find an error other than an opinion let me know. Maybe the Mods may find this good enough for a sticky.

The PDF file is 4 pages.

Frank

Edited for Frank by Mod on 9 June 2021.

Just used this for a potential car purchase; EXCELLENT! Thank you!

 

[1958300]

Can you show a picture? It should be 2 buckets and a buddy seat in the middle if it's a column shift. A true bench didn't come out till 70 in a Charger.

Just used this site to decode 1968 Sport Satellite convertible, and it’s great. The car has factory auto pilot, and that is not voded on the fender tag. How would auto pilot be shown on the fender tag?