Anyone Help me on a Vin Decode?

[riggs626]

I have a VIN im trying to find information on it the VIN Tag reads xp29G8b279527

[JB400]

You have a base model charger (XP29)  with a 383 (G) built in 68 ( 8 )  at Hamtrack (B)  and the rest is your production number.

[riggs626]

Ok I think I have an Issue My Title Reads XP29c88279527

[JB400]

If the G was a C, it would have a 6 cyl. in it.  But the clue is the 88.  The first 8 is the year.  The 2nd 8 should be a letter always.  My guess is someone at the Dmv misread the G8B and typed it as C88.  I'd take a picture of the vin on the dash and go back to the DMV with the title and get a new title.  You may have to have a State Patrol look at it, depending on which state you're in.

[riggs626]

Im in ohio Im trying to get the title in my name

[Troy]

Was the car titled in Ohio or are you bringing it in from another state? If there's a discrepancy you'll likely have to fix it at the state you got it from before Ohio will transfer the title. Otherwise, they don't do a VIN inspection on in-state transfers.

Troy

[dual fours]

XP29       X = Charger - P = Premium - 29 = 2 door sports hardtop

Base model, wouldn't that be an : XH ?

[XH29N0G]

XP29       X = Charger - P = Premium - 29 = 2 door sports hardtop

Base model, wouldn't that be an : XH ?

Unless I am mistaken, XH showed up in 1970 - you know, cars for a family of 5 starting a new job.  My dad always implied that a wing and nosecone might look a bit conspicuous as a family car.  I guess he just jumped right by the other ones.

[JB400]

XP29       X = Charger - P = Premium - 29 = 2 door sports hardtop

Base model, wouldn't that be an : XH ?

The car was built in 68.  XP is correct.

[68X426]

Note: the G is for the 2 barrel carb 383, H being for the 4 barrel.

[moparfan53]

XP29       X = Charger - P = Premium - 29 = 2 door sports hardtop

Base model, wouldn't that be an : XH ?

Unless I am mistaken, XH showed up in 1970 - you know, cars for a family of 5 starting a new job.  My dad always implied that a wing and nosecone might look a bit conspicuous as a family car.  I guess he just jumped right by the other ones.

You are correct. The XH model first appeared in '70. It was a "budget priced" Charger with less chrome, no upper interior trim pads, and had bench seat only. Buckets were not even available as an option.

[XH29N0G]

XP29       X = Charger - P = Premium - 29 = 2 door sports hardtop

Base model, wouldn't that be an : XH ?

Unless I am mistaken, XH showed up in 1970 - you know, cars for a family of 5 starting a new job.  My dad always implied that a wing and nosecone might look a bit conspicuous as a family car.  I guess he just jumped right by the other ones.

You are correct. The XH model first appeared in '70. It was a "budget priced" Charger with less chrome, no upper interior trim pads, and had bench seat only. Buckets were not even available as an option.

Yep, a family car.  XH was not XP or XS. But there is no seatbelt for the 5th passenger when there are bucket seats.  Sat many times in the middle front as a kid....

[dual fours]

XP29       X = Charger - P = Premium - 29 = 2 door sports hardtop

Base model, wouldn't that be an : XH ?

Boy you think you are learning something and  ,  you get more information from the good folks here and then you go and dig for more of there correct info.
and then the picture is a little more clearer, but still it's confusing with the 68, 69 and 70 chargers. 
Now I know a tad bit more about 68's. What I'm thinking now is that 68's may show something other then a (P) or (S) and never (H) for the second digit on the dash vin plate, can someone please verify this for me, Thank you?

[moparfan53]

XP29       X = Charger - P = Premium - 29 = 2 door sports hardtop

Base model, wouldn't that be an : XH ?

Boy you think you are learning something and  ,  you get more information from the good folks here and then you go and dig for more of there correct info.
and then the picture is a little more clearer, but still it's confusing with the 68, 69 and 70 chargers.  
Now I know a tad bit more about 68's. What I'm thinking now is that 68's may show something other then a (P) or (S) and never (H) for the second digit on the dash vin plate, can someone please verify this for me, Thank you?

This is my understanding of the 3 years of 2nd gen Chargers.

1968;
XP = non R/T
XS = R/T

1969;
XP = non R/T
XS = R/T
XX = Daytona or 500

1970;
XH = base Charger
XP = Charger 500
XS = R/T

You are right that there is always something new to learn.

[A383Wing]

in 69, XS was on the early 500's as well

[Troy]

The 2nd letter in the Mopar VIN is the Price class: H = High, P = Premium, S= Special. Up until 1970 all Chargers were premium priced cars (standard bucket seats, nicer interiors, more shiny trim, more options, etc.). Take a look at a "base" model Coronet of the same year and you'll see the differences pretty quickly (bench seat, rubber floor mats, painted interior door surfaces, etc.).

Troy

[dual fours]

The 2nd letter in the Mopar VIN is the Price class: H = High, P = Premium, S= Special. Up until 1970 all Chargers were premium priced cars (standard bucket seats, nicer interiors, more shiny trim, more options, etc.). Take a look at a "base" model Coronet of the same year and you'll see the differences pretty quickly (bench seat, rubber floor mats, painted interior door surfaces, etc.).

Troy

Ok, I understand, from an earlier post the second letter that is on the dash vin plate is the price class, and 1968 Chargers will show no (H) anytime, only a (P) or (S).
With what you sir tell me above, "Up until 1970 all Chargers were (P) premium priced cars," and then I find 68's with the letter (S).
I'm so confused

[69CoronetRT]

The 2nd letter in the Mopar VIN is the Price class: H = High, P = Premium, S= Special. Up until 1970 all Chargers were premium priced cars (standard bucket seats, nicer interiors, more shiny trim, more options, etc.). Take a look at a "base" model Coronet of the same year and you'll see the differences pretty quickly (bench seat, rubber floor mats, painted interior door surfaces, etc.).

Troy

Ok, I understand, from an earlier post the second letter that is on the dash vin plate is the price class, and 1968 Chargers will show no (H) anytime, only a (P) or (S).
With what you sir tell me above, "Up until 1970 all Chargers were (P) premium priced cars," and then I find 68's with the letter (S).
I'm so confused

It's easy....Just remember that the "P" cars are upper end nicely trimmed cars (Chargers, Coronet 500s, Sport Satellites) and "S" cars are the top end performance cars.

Charger R/Ts (XS 68-70 and WS in 71)
Coronet R/Ts (WS 67-70)
GTX's (RS 67-71)
'Cuda's (BS 70-74)
Challenger R/Ts (JS 70-71)
340/360 Dusters (VS)
GTS Darts (LS)

With engine options and models going up in the alphabet is (generally) better. For models, trim and 'desirability' levels....X>S>P>M>H>L.

[Troy]

The 2nd letter in the Mopar VIN is the Price class: H = High, P = Premium, S= Special. Up until 1970 all Chargers were premium priced cars (standard bucket seats, nicer interiors, more shiny trim, more options, etc.). Take a look at a "base" model Coronet of the same year and you'll see the differences pretty quickly (bench seat, rubber floor mats, painted interior door surfaces, etc.).

Troy

Ok, I understand, from an earlier post the second letter that is on the dash vin plate is the price class, and 1968 Chargers will show no (H) anytime, only a (P) or (S).
With what you sir tell me above, "Up until 1970 all Chargers were (P) premium priced cars," and then I find 68's with the letter (S).
I'm so confused

I should have been more clear that they *started* at Premium priced. The "Special" is a step above that (as 69CoronetRT said).

Troy