What's it worth?? 1968 dodge charger -86k mile 2 owner car*now with pictures*

[Ghoste]

Thats the prototype one, its still around.

[ACUDANUT]

Car is definitely a 68 by the taillights. So basically it's a 68 charger with a rebuilt numbers matching motor.

On 68's and earlier, there is no such thing as a numbers matching anything.  They did not stamp the VIN on the block or tranny.

[Ghoste]

Actually 1968 is when they did start stamping VINs into the block and trans.  There have been some found without it but most have it.

[Lord Warlock]

surprised you didn't take pictures when you saw i the first time. If its in a garage with boxes stacked on it, unless its covered it probably needs some body work or paint work.  I know once i painted mine i stopped stacking boxes on it, although I do still put stuff on the roof temporarily.  Cars with motors out and not running tend to bring lower prices even if the original motor is sitting on a stand next to it, you'd want receipts of who built the motor and when, I personally don't put much stock into a motor rebuilt by the owner, unless they are certified mechanics with all the tools to do the job right.  Too many self rebuilt motors grenade soon after installing them.  IF its a real 500 with the flush back window and flush grill (as in a 69) it could easily pull 8-12k depending on what the real condition is.  If it was together and running could go for double that. 
That's why most of us want to see a picture, it is real difficult to appraise a car based on a description by a prospective buyer.

When taking pictures for us to view, areas to take pictures of:  rear quarters, rear window area, grill area, side views that show defects or dings/dents in the curved panels, pic of the roof if it has a vinyl top, pic of the trunk UNDER the rubber mat if it has one, the undercarriage so we can see if its merely dirty or if rust has eaten away something important.  Sometimes a car that looks presentable has so much rust underneath that you'd wonder if it sat in the surf at the beach. 

Look forward to seeing it.

[Kern Dog]

I don't know if it's been mentioned or not, but 500's were not available in 1968. 

If you read, then you will know it was already said.

I'm a little confused. Was there ever a 1968 Charger 500 ?

[griz_83ho]

Absolutely, I am hoping to push it out of the garage possible this weekend to grab good pics of those areas. It definitely would need paint. It does not have the flush rear window so I'm sure it's just a standard charger. Guy who owns it bought it in 76 as the second owner and parked it in 88 when he pulled the motor. Motor was built by a machine shop in our small town that had a good reputation before the guy passed away years ago. Thanks for the info.

[griz_83ho]

Here are the pics. Hope this helps a little guys. I did find some rot in the very very back frame, basically where the bumper bolts to it. I attached some pics of the rot. Is this common? But floor boards are in great shape with undercoating slapped on. Not sure in trunk pan was replaced but I attached some pics of some cracking sealer, etc.  vinyl top is new and looks great. Ok files are to big to upload, anyway around it?

[TUFCAT]

You have to reduce the picture size to under 200K, change the title to something different, and upload again.  You can add up to 4 pictures per message reply.

You can try these websites:

http://www.picresize.com/

or

http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/

[moparfan53]

Here are the pics. Hope this helps a little guys. I did find some rot in the very very back frame, basically where the bumper bolts to it. I attached some pics of the rot. Is this common? But floor boards are in great shape with undercoating slapped on. Not sure in trunk pan was replaced but I attached some pics of some cracking sealer, etc.  vinyl top is new and looks great. Ok files are to big to upload, anyway around it?

If you are having trouble resizing/uploading your pics and want help, email them to me and I will post them for you. My email is in my profile.

[griz_83ho]

That would be great for the help. Your email is Hidden so I am unable to send them to ya. Thanks, kris

[hawkeye]

Underneath were it says Email is hidden, it says "Send this member a personal message."  Click on that and send away.

[moparfan53]

That would be great for the help. Your email is Hidden so I am unable to send them to ya. Thanks, kris

Did not know my email would be hidden from you. I can see yours and other members so will send you one. Perhaps it is something to do with you being a new member?

[Ghoste]

Its an option in your profile.

[moparfan53]

Underneath were it says Email is hidden, it says "Send this member a personal message."  Click on that and send away.

Correct me if I am wrong, I don't think you can attach pics to a personal message.

[Ghoste]

There is an icon there for an image.

[moparfan53]

 Here are pics from/for Kris (griz_83ho)
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13 & 14

[troy.70R/T]

Looks like a good find. 

[73rallye440magnum]

Nice options!

Buy buy buy!

[ACUDANUT]

Buy it or tell us where it's at and the price. 

[griz_83ho]

I know it's still hard to say but any idea on value of it? Car does look good, paint has a couple runs in it,etc. there is rot in the very back frame like I said, basically around where the bumper bolts to it.

[Ghoste]

I'll double my first guess and go to 10k.

[fy469rtse]

Like ghoste said,
I would buy it in a heartbeat, in great condition for its age , unmolested 68 XP base model charger with nice options ,
Buy it before some one else finds it