The Right Stuff

[zslacker]

I have gathered all the ingredients needed for the 68 upgrade. I got it running with a 440 and it was so much fun I pulled out the engine and 23 spline and am now installing a 426 hemi and 18 spline transmission. Not bad for a car I pulled out of the sandy southern California desert!

 

[T2R9]

Nice! You picked the right upgrades! O do I miss the So Cal junk yards I frequented in the 80's!

 

[ckessel]

Nice score!

 

[Jerry Hall]

If my 68 R/T wasn't a matching numbers 440 4-speed, I would do the same as you. Make it what you want.

 

[Big bill]

Looks fun.

 

[zslacker]

I got the engine in and the headers bolted on and it was amazing how easy the headers were to install. Although the lack of a power steering box allows a bit more room this was one of the easiest header installs Ive ever done.

 

[mrmolding]

You must be 5 miles or so from me! Do you ever bring these to Cars and Coffee at the old KMart near Santa Clarita just past Seco Canyon and Newhall? I took my 70 RR there this past Saturday and myself and one other 73 or so Challenger was there. First time I'd been in months since it's always a non Mopar show.

 

[zslacker]

You must be 5 miles or so from me! Do you ever bring these to Cars and Coffee at the old KMart near Santa Clarita just past Seco Canyon and Newhall? I took my 70 RR there this past Saturday and myself and one other 73 or so Challenger was there. First time I'd been in months since it's always a non Mopar show.

Yes, I have driven this 68 when the 440 was in it and also a 70 blue charger when the hemi was in it. Not many Mopars there, the green hemi 69 and sometimes a general lee. Most recently I have taken my (69 mustang fastback but I wont mention that here) but when this 68 is done it will be there. I live in Live Oak, I'll look out for your 70!

 

[mrmolding]

Awesome! Sounds good!