2nd Gen discovery

[nh_mopar_fan]

One of the guys in the EVBC, Early Valiant Barrcuda Club, came across this 68 in what appears to be an abandoned yard in his town.

For the registry: VIN# XP29G8B119757

383, 4 speed car.

I can get the location if anyone is interested.

[nh_mopar_fan]

Oh, front fenders are gone. Engine is still in the car.

[nh_mopar_fan]

One more....

[The Ghoul]

sure, i need another lawn sculpture  
serriously tho, im intrested in any intirror bits and glass still on the thing  

[Old Moparz]

Looks like a decent parts supply if it's cheap. Too much work for me these days though.

[The Ghoul]

One more....

same one
 

[terrible one]

'68 383 4 spd...

someone better jump on this! would be a hard one to bring back though...wonder how the frame is

[Blown70]

A LOT OF GOOD PARTS THERE//// WOW most of that stuff is robbed right away

Tom

[Skyview69]

Are the pedals for sale??

[LivedodgeItaly]

..parts car, what a pity!!
             Andrea

[PocketThunder]

..parts car, what a pity!!
             Andrea

No way Jose.  i just brought one back from the dead in way worse shape than that..   and i just sold a set of 68 fenders too!  shucks!

[694spdRT]

Another of the rare '68 383 4 speed cars. Hope someone can rescue it.

[terrible one]

someone should. it will be kind of hard to get it i assume, seeing that the yard is abandoned

[694spdRT]

There should still be a recorded owner of the property even if the yard is no longer running.

[MGBRingo]

Looks like a Mustang convertible right in front of it.

[tan top]

didn't they only  make  less than 300  ,4 speed 68 ,383's . sad sight when you see a charger looking  like that looks    like a lot of good stuff still on it though . try to find the yard owner.

[terrible one]

didn't they only  make  less than 300  ,4 speed 68 ,383's . sad sight when you see a charger looking  like that looks    like a lot of good stuff still on it though . try to find the yard owner.

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[tan top]

didn't they only make less than 300 ,4 speed 68 ,383's . sad sight when you see a charger looking like that looks like a lot of good stuff still on it though . try to find the yard owner.

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is that all 

[terrible one]

Yep. Someone should try and save this one.

[TruckDriver]

To find out who the owner of the land is, all you have to do is go to the town office and ask. That car ain't in Wisconsin by chance is it?

[Dennis K]

According to the VIN, it's a 383 2bbl car, and I don't see anything that looks like a factory 4-speed floor, so I'm betting it was converted to a 4-speed. Lots of good parts, but unfortunately probably not saveable.

[69charger2002]

that would be really cool if it was 1 of the 74 2 barrel cars. i'm recording the VIN just in case it's legit.. looks like it had a console too
trav

[Dennis K]

Yes, it's a 383 2bbl car, but the point I was trying to make is that it's probably not a factory 4-speed car.

[dkn1997]

forget asking, just drag it out and take it.  who is going to say anything.   part it out and be done with it.  whoeve owns that property and let it go to shit does not deserve to own i

[Silver R/T]

It looks like it can be saved, need to see the frame to determine

[bull]

According to the VIN, it's a 383 2bbl car, and I don't see anything that looks like a factory 4-speed floor, so I'm betting it was converted to a 4-speed. Lots of good parts, but unfortunately probably not saveable.

It's hard to tell by that picture whether it's got the hump or not. If the fender tag is still there that would help solve the mystery.

[Silver R/T]

My r/t was found in much worse condition, and Im working on it. This car should be saved IMO. I wouldnt mind getting it if it was closer

[nh_mopar_fan]

I believe the car is in CT. Here is what else he had to say:

"I did find a couple 1966 Valiants, 1 1965 Barracuda,
Fenders
for a 65 Valiant/ Barracuda just sitting in the back of an old 1930's
pick up truck. A pair of 1967/1968 Barracuda coupes & many, many 1964/
1968 mustangs, some convertibles. Camaros & T-birds of all years.
Pontiac Tempests & GTOs.  Many cars from the 30's, 40's ,& 50's.  Some
in restorable condition...."

[terrible one]

The VIN won't show whether it's a 4 spd or not. Someone should go out there and look for the fender tag and buildsheet.

[PocketThunder]

The VIN won't show whether it's a 4 spd or not. Someone should go out there and look for the fender tag and buildsheet.

According to the VIN, it's a 383 2bbl car, and I don't see anything that looks like a factory 4-speed floor, so I'm betting it was converted to a 4-speed. Lots of good parts, but unfortunately probably not saveable.

It's hard to tell by that picture whether it's got the hump or not. If the fender tag is still there that would help solve the mystery.

[tin_soldier]

Dude I am in CT where is it at???  Has anyone spoken for it??  If not send me the address.  I will go check it out 

[squeakfinder]

The passenger side quarter has a seem where the vinyl top trim goes. I've seen one other car like that before. A quarter panel replacement from many year ago?

[Charger_Fan]

The passenger side quarter has a seem where the vinyl top trim goes. I've seen one other car like that before. A quarter panel replacement from many year ago?

It looks to me that it's the rotted remains of vinyl there, still stuck there from when someone snagged the piece of trim.
Poor Charger.

[nh_mopar_fan]

I've sent him mail to see if he can give me the location.

[JimShine]

I can get it if nobody has spoken for it yet. It would take a long time to go through, but I can atleast get it out of the elements and start working on it in my free time.

My dad is in CT, I am just up in Maine. I can make a weekend trip out of it and see my old man at the same time.

[squeakfinder]

I think you'll be everybody on this site's hero if you can pull it off Jim Shine. Good Luck!

[terrible one]

I can get it if nobody has spoken for it yet. It would take a long time to go through, but I can atleast get it out of the elements and start working on it in my free time.

My dad is in CT, I am just up in Maine. I can make a weekend trip out of it and see my old man at the same time.

Go for it Jim! That would be awesome. Even better if the tag indicates its a factory 4 spd car. I wonder if it's readable.

[JimShine]

Even if it isn't a stock 4 speed, it wouldn't change much in my eyes, but I guess it would be a nice bonus. Let me know what the status is.

[nh_mopar_fan]

Question from the guy that found the car:

"I'm going back to the Junk Yard next week to take more pictures & poke
around a little more. I want to see how bad the rust is, maybe look for
the broadcast sheet (I doubt its still there), and really see if it's
feasible to pull this car back from the dead.

Anything I should look for in particular on this model other than the
obvious?"

Someone has told him that he can get $1500 for it on Ebay..... 

[terrible one]

Lets hope it doesn't go on Ebay...if someone here could rescue it it would be cool.

I know this falls under "the obvious" but he should check for the fender tag and if it's there take a picture.

[JimShine]

Ugh, that sucks.

[SuBLimE 69]

That car has been sitting for a long time.  Up north too !  I'd be scared it would break in half trying to put her onto a trailer.....but I quess that would make it easier to fit in my garage !    I hate to see them rot like that, I hope some gets it and brings it back to life.

[mally69]

sombody restore this thing please yea its going to cost money but if you restore it correctly it will double that in a bout 10 years  hell any 68-70 charger price is doing nuthing but going up thats all it can do is go UP

parting it out in  my opinoin is just a waste yea youll get some fast cash but if it is RESTORED youll get ALOT more in the long run

[JimShine]

I am still interested, to save a Charger, not to make a buck. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but my cars are pure hobby.

[terrible one]

I am still interested, to save a Charger, not to make a buck. Not that there is anything wrong with that, but my cars are pure hobby.

Right on. Either way, it would be a cool car. Hope you can work something out Jim

[mally69]

go get it jimshine

[hemihead]

Looks like Crusher Bait!

[moparsinbarns]

Somebody NEEDS to go save this one. If I was u, just take a chain and a truck and drag it out of there, who cares if the owner notices if its gone. He probally wouldnt even care anyways.

[limey]

A couple of you guys should get together and pull it out....imagine what a fantastic thread saga that could be?

Or if everyone chipped in with parts and or time, it could be a board resto project...

Take plenty of video from day one, then sell it all to discovery channel....

I can just see it...

(voice over)
"one cold March, a four guys, representatives of a worldwide groupe of enthusiasts drove out to rescue a classic Mopar from beyond the grave...."

Just don't ask Chip Foose along for the ride....it would end up with a bodykit and bling rims with spinners...

[terrible one]

Any updates here? It definitly needs to be rescued...and then NOT Ebay'd

[mustanghater]

I'd love to have it but I don't have the space.

[nh_mopar_fan]

He's not responding to my mail. He may not have had an opportunity to get back to it. He may be thinking of the ebay route. Don't know. I will keep you updated.

[nh_mopar_fan]

Here is your update.

I went back to the Charger in the junk yard. The Fender tag is
mostly rotted away but I was able to get some more info from it. Below
is all the info I have on the car. If this is a car of interest & you
know someone who is interested in the car, I will look into retrieving
the car.


VIN number - XP29G8B119757

1968 Dodge Charger
2 Dr Sport Coupe
383 2bbl, V8, 290 hp
Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI

Fender tag - incomplete

CAR: Unknown Make and Model.
ENGINE: Unknown Engine code.
TRANSMISSION: Unknown transmission code
TIRES: Unknown tire code
BUILD DATE: Unknown build date
AXLE: Unknown Axle Code
INTERIOR: Charger Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. Green Interior.
PAINT: Monotone Racing Green metallic Paint.
OTHER:

MOLDINGS:

ABC OPTIONS:
R1: AM Radio
T7: Tachometer
Y4: Green Vinyl Top

abc OPTIONS:
m6: Driver's Outside Remote Operated Mirror

Observations

8 3/4 rear, factory 4 speed trans
P/S, P/B, Ft Drum brakes, Vinyl top, ft bucket seats

The car is missing the front fenders, grille, all front body parts
(except the hood), the windshield and the rear seat.

All body panels need repair or replacement. The trunk floor & trunk
extensions are rotted. The front frame rails where the upper control
arms mount are good. The interior floors seem to be mostly intact with
some rot.
The dash is rotted also. Engine, Transmission & rear axle are there.

[JimShine]

I am still interested. Worst case scenario is if it is a total rot case that can't be salvaged, I can use parts on my current '68 project. But it really would have to be bad to do that.

[nh_mopar_fan]

PM me your email address.

[Crazy Larry]

Just don't ask Chip Foose along for the ride....it would end up with a bodykit and bling rims with spinners...

       

Very true, my friend!

[262chargers]

Just don't ask Chip Foose along for the ride....it would end up with a bodykit and bling rims with spinners...

       

Very true, my friend!

I'd rather see it get the "bling Foose treatment", as oppossed to having it rust the rest of the way into the ground. 

[Crazy Larry]

Just don't ask Chip Foose along for the ride....it would end up with a bodykit and bling rims with spinners...

       

Very true, my friend!

I'd rather see it get the "bling Foose treatment", as oppossed to having it rust the rest of the way into the ground. 

Foose wouldn't touch this because it is too much work - so that option is very far out there. Foose only touches cars that shouldn't be touched - like that mint 1967 Dodge Charger he wrecked by giving it the Tupac once-over.

[PocketThunder]

Here is your update.

Observations

The car is missing the front fenders, grille, all front body parts
(except the hood), the windshield and the rear seat.

All body panels need repair or replacement. The trunk floor & trunk
extensions are rotted. The front frame rails where the upper control
arms mount are good. The interior floors seem to be mostly intact with
some rot.
The dash is rotted also. Engine, Transmission & rear axle are there.

Sounds like a basket case to me.

[dkn1997]

nobody is bringing that thing back from the dead.  part it already.  looks like some decent stuff on it.

[Brock Samson]

Now THAT would be an intervention! 

[Mike DC]

     
It's a borderline car.  It would look a lot more buildable if it was complete, or if the missing used body parts were cheap/common enough to complete it for less than the price of several more cars. 

So, therefore it becomes yet another car we're losing because they don't make enough repro sheetmetal & parts for Chargers. 
 

[MoparMotel]

Did someone end up getting this car?

[JimShine]

My emails to the finder have gone unanswered. I gave up hope about a month ago.

[charge-it]

I`ll go pick it up whenever it is convienient to the person that owns it.

[John G]

Jim, it would be good to at least have a record of this car for your site. It'll help keep count of how many of the 74 are out there.

Thanks John G

[JimShine]

Yes, it sure does help.

Nobody owns the car as far as I know. The guy who found it is not on this board. I would have been down there to pick it up on the spot, but the finder has yet to return my emails. I am not sure if the guy is too busy to talk to me, if he gave it to someone else, or if the cars are no longer available. I have no idea. But I still would like to get this car. I just don't see it happening.

[terrible one]

Someone should just go down there and try to get it.