Childhood dream came true, I now own a '68 Charger (project)!

[MO68CHARGER]

A true barn find! Here's the kicker... its a R/T, least as far as I can possibly tell. Imagine my surprise when i looked at the dash VIN, fender tag and saw the XS29 on there! The radiator support and trunk lid match the fender tag. All metal appears to be original with very little rust. The guy I bought it from had it setting in his barn for over 25 years. (most) parts, dash, trim, glass, bumpers, grill, lights, and interior came with the car. Came with the original 727 and rear end. Unfortunately the original 440 is long gone. It will be a long process to get it back on the road, but my intentions are to take it as close to original condition as possible. Anywho, just wanted to jump on here, introduce myself and see what you all thought about my barn fresh '68 R/T!? Another one will be saved!
-AW

[keepat]

 Congrats, welcome and good luck with your new project!
Pat

[MO68CHARGER]

Thanks Pat! I see you have a Shelby as well... I had a '08 Shelby GT vista blue/silver. Glad to be back to a Mopar though!

[daveco]

Congrats on the project, looks like an excellent starting point

[Mopar Nut]

Welcome aboard!

Congrats, it's has good bones!

Have you checked the headliner for the BS?

[keepat]

Thanks Pat! I see you have a Shelby as well... I had a '08 Shelby GT vista blue/silver. Glad to be back to a Mopar though!

I really need to change that picture as all of those cars have been sold and replaced.  And you need to post more pictures of your charger!
Thanks
Pat

[Troy]

Looks good!

Troy

[MO68CHARGER]

Thanks guys, i'm pretty excited to get started on this car! I'll post a few more "beginning" photos. Also, if i post a pic of the fender tag, could someone help verify the original specs?

[MO68CHARGER]

a few more of the car...

[MO68CHARGER]

Here's what I came up with... could someone tell me if i'm wrong?

CAR: Dodge Charger R/T 2 Door Sports Hardtop
ENGINE: 440cid 4-bbl HP V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: F70x14 Red Side Wall, Steel Belted
BUILD DATE: April 09.
AXLE: 3.23 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR: Charger Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. White on Red Interior.
PAINT: Monotone Charger Red Paint.
OTHER: White Upper Door Frame Color. White Bumble-Bee Sport Stripe.

MOLDINGS:
25: Drip Rail Mouldings
30: Body Belt Mouldings
78: Wheel Lip Mouldings

ABC OPTIONS:
H1: Power Brakes
R1: AM Radio
X2: Tinted Windshield Only

abc OPTIONS:
a5: Center Front Seat
b4: Bucket Seats
h7: Fender or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
m6: Driver's Outside Remote Operated Mirror

[Lennard]

congratz on your find, looks like an awesome project!

[MO68CHARGER]

No luck on finding a build sheet as of yet. So far I've only looked behind the glove box, under all seats, behind the seat panels. The bench and bucket seat vinyl is too far gone, so eventually when the vinyl is pulled off I'm hoping to find one under there?!  

[NickJ]

Congratulations! Good Luck!

[polywideblock]

welcome to the site      and the addiction    

[nvrbdn]

welcome to the party. nice looking project. will be glad to watch this as it progresses.

[Ghoste]

Congratulations!  It's a good feeling isn't it?

[JB400]

Congrats on living the dream.   Enjoy and keep us posted on the progress

[Lennard]

No luck on finding a build sheet as of yet. So far I've only looked behind the glove box, under all seats, behind the seat panels. The bench and bucket seat vinyl is too far gone, so eventually when the vinyl is pulled off I'm hoping to find one under there?!  

Some people found it behind the headliner.

[tan top]

 hello & welcome      

[Dino]

Very cool!  Congratulations and welcome to the site.   

[VegasCharger]

68s are great

Hello and Welcome

[skip68]

 
Sweet find.       Welcome to the site.   Great looking project.   

[TPR]

It's a good feeling isn't it?
Nice find, well done.
Now keep us posted with the restoration process.
TPR

[RallyeMike]

The bench and bucket seat vinyl is too far gone, so eventually when the vinyl is pulled off I'm hoping to find one under there?!  shruggy

Afraid not.

Congrats on your find.

[charger Downunder]

How cool is that looks like its rust free  Welcome aboard.