1968 Dodge Charger white hat special???

[duo-stripe]

Hey,
Could someone help me with the next question; a friend of mine bought a 1968 Dodge Charger; 383 4 barrel, automatic, PP1 red exterior, white vinyl top, white interior, bench with separate backs and an armrest. Black carpet. Dual mirrors, the left one adjusted from the inside of the car.
Do you have any info on productionnumbers and/or pics of identical cars?
I will try to downsize a few pics and put them here!

Thank you,
the best, Marcel, the Netherlands

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Marcel, the White Hat Special was a 1969 only sales pitch......

A 68 Charger registry is in the works...stay tuned!

[whitehatspecial]

Marcel, the White Hat Special was a 1969 only sales pitch......

A 68 Charger registry is in the works...stay tuned!

You are incorrect. The White Hat special was an option package in other years than 1969. I believe there was a white hat special package in 1968. My original 47000 mile 1968 has a white top and was at the time called a white hat special.


Also was a 1967 option. Read the paragraph near the end of this article.

http://www.wwnboa.org/6667c.htm

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Ha!   Stumped!

Thanks

[8WHEELER]

YEP   

[Ghoste]

My 67 is a White Hat.

[hemigeno]

Now THAT'S a White Hat...   

[Smoke20]

Marcel, the White Hat Special was a 1969 only sales pitch......

A 68 Charger registry is in the works...stay tuned!

You are incorrect. The White Hat special was an option package in other years than 1969. I believe there was a white hat special package in 1968. My original 47000 mile 1968 has a white top and was at the time called a white hat special.


Also was a 1967 option. Read the paragraph near the end of this article.

http://www.wwnboa.org/6667c.htm

I have a code book put out by Galen Govier saying the same as Chris about the "white hat special" being a 69 only package. I have seen a red 70 with the white top, so I don't know if was defined as being a WHS package with all of the other accessories with it, or if it was just the vinyl color.

[THE COLONEL]

I was thinking it was just a sales pitch for the WHS in 1969, even though other years had them.

[DodgeChargerNeeded]

My brother had a 69 White Hat Special and I've always heard that it was a 1969 sales pitch only. Just because it has a white top doesn't make it a "White Hat"

[Chris G.]

My brother had a 69 White Hat Special and I've always heard that it was a 1969 sales pitch only. Just because it has a white top doesn't make it a "White Hat"

Is there a code on the tag for this special, or was it a dealer offer only?

[Troy]

According to the Winged Warriors:
"Several special marketing campaigns were made available throughout the year to keep consumers interested in the Charger. On January 1, 1967, an optional "Birthday Outfit" was offered. This included a vinyl top, lower side stripes and special wheelcovers. In mid-year, the "White Hat Special" was announced. The "White Hat Special A" package included a black or white vinyl top, white sidewall tires, deep dish wheel covers, power steering and a console or center cushion and was priced at $133.30. The "White Hat Special Package B" included all of the items in Package A except for the vinyl top. It was priced at $88.15."
http://www.wwnboa.org/6667c.htm

As far as I know, there was no code on the tag before 1969 but I don't believe they were dealer promotions only.

1967 Coronet White Hat Special Ad:
http://www.adclassix.com/ads/67dodgecoronet440.htm
(There are similar ads for 68 Coronets as well but I only found ones on eBay.)

Troy

[JimShine]

Just to add, here is the '69 TV commercial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoMr0WUy5V0&search=1969

[tan top]

According to the Winged Warriors:
"Several special marketing campaigns were made available throughout the year to keep consumers interested in the Charger. On January 1, 1967, an optional "Birthday Outfit" was offered. This included a vinyl top, lower side stripes and special wheelcovers. In mid-year, the "White Hat Special" was announced. The "White Hat Special A" package included a black or white vinyl top, white sidewall tires, deep dish wheel covers, power steering and a console or center cushion and was priced at $133.30. The "White Hat Special Package B" included all of the items in Package A except for the vinyl top. It was priced at $88.15."
http://www.wwnboa.org/6667c.htm

As far as I know, there was no code on the tag before 1969 but I don't believe they were dealer promotions only.

1967 Coronet White Hat Special Ad:
http://www.adclassix.com/ads/67dodgecoronet440.htm
(There are similar ads for 68 Coronets as well but I only found ones on eBay.)

Troy

 
         
          i don t know weather i am remebering this correctly but i i think i read some thing  years a go about white hat specials came with white headlining for the 68 model can't be sure though

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

The code for 69 on the tag was A41 for the WHS......could get any top color as well....

[topduarte]

Just to add, here is the '69 TV commercial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoMr0WUy5V0&search=1969

very cool commercial!!

[duo-stripe]

I will see into the fendertag this weekend and put the specs on here.
Guys, thanks for the info at this point; maybe gonna meet some of you guys on the DodgeChargerRegistry meeting in Jefferson City? I'll be arriving there the 30th in the afternoon.
Marcel

[Ghoste]

If you check Galen's 66-68 code book, you will find that it also lists a code (350) for the White Hat Special Package.  I can also show you a magazine advertisement that Dodge ran promoting the White Hats for 67 featuring a large picture of a Coronet with Dick Landy appearing to be trying to sell the car to a young couple.  His 67 Super Stocker is in the background under a Carlsbad Dragway banner.  There is an inset photo on the same for a 67 Charger White Hat.  I can also show you a copy of the 1967 dealer information guide on the White Hat Special Package and how to order it for the Coronet or Charger.

[69_500]

I thought the White Hat was an option every year through 70. I do know that just because a car has a white vinyl top doesn't mean it is a white hat special. Also Chris is correct in that in 69 you could get a white hat special in any color vinyl top. I hadn't read the information before about in 67 getting a white hat car without a vinyl top. That to me is interesting.

[Ghoste]

You're right.  The White Hats were a package and the package changed around a little from car to car and year to year.  Have you heard of any Dodge trucks with the White Hat package?   I've heard of it but I've never seen one or any evidence that it exists outside of a couple of people telling me so.  I remain a skeptic on the truck for now.

[Chris G.]

I was a '69 only believer, but that's pretty interesting info you guys have posted about previous year cars. Is it possible that it was only available for certain cars (Coronet, Monaco, etc)? Does it add value to the car? 

As far as it being around in 1970...not a chance. It ended in 1969.

[Ghoste]

Good question.  It relatively unknown as an available package so I would think that any added value would be small.  In my case, since so few 1st gens were produced with vinyl tops, that portion of the package adds to the car but I don't think any more than it would as a stand alone option.

[Lizzy]

The pictures 

Don't know for sure, but I think the fendertag says

h7: Fender or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
m6: Driver's Outside Remote Operated Mirror
u1: Sold Car When Built

H1: Power Brakes
R1: AM Radio
X3: ?
Y7: White Vinyl Top

2 5: Drip Rail Mouldings
3 0: Body Belt Mouldings
7 8: Wheel Lip Mouldings

AXLE: 4:  3.23 Rear Axle Ratio

INTERIOR: D6W: Deluxe Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. White on Black Interior.

PAINT: PP1:  Monotone Red Paint.

XP29 62 5 33 125 200515
062   383-4bbl Engine
5   Transmission: Automatic Torqueflite
033   7.35 x 14 WSW Tires


(VIN XP29H8B269840)

It's not really important whether it's a White hat special or not, but I was asking myself this question, since the '69 White h s included a vinyl top, remote mirrors, white wall tires and hood mounted signals and this Charger has these options...

[262chargers]

Heres a 68 Coronet sales ad for the "White Hat Special", which includes-
Front & rear bumper gaurds
Whitewall tires
Deluxe wheel covers
Vinyl roof in black, white or green, or standard top
Bright belt mouldings (2 door hardtop only)
Bright wheel lip mouldings
Fender mounted turn signals

Sorry about the quality, its a picture, my scanner is down 

[69_500]

I haven't ever seen the White Hat on a truck, but that doesn't mean they didn't do it. There is a lot I haven't seen.

Then agian I also don't think that I've ever seen a White Hat special car advertised for more money than one that isn't. Its not a performance option that adds value but I guess to some people it might.

[Ghoste]

It could depend on the year as well.  I have seen the White Hat and the Birthday Package for the 67 models advertised at a little more but as I said, I'm not sure if the packages made it any more attractive to prospective buyers than the vinyl could as a stand alone feature.

[duo-stripe]

some more pics!
Me fixin'the carb

[duo-stripe]

some more....
including a pic of MoPargirl!

[hemi68charger]

Well Hello Lizzy...............

I'm glad you have Marcel now.. I was starting to worry about food here at the house and the funny ways he was looking at my Charger parts...... Funny looks aren't bad, as long as he's doing them in your direction.......     

nice '68 there.......... 

Troy

[duo-stripe]

Hey boy!
thanks for that T! And nooooo I didn't steal any hemi-parts from your garage...nooo 

Marcel

[Brock Samson]

Nice lookin '68.
underhoods black?..

[Lizzy]

Troy... Watch out with Marcel... before you know it, he steals all your parts and stuffs 'em in that big black suitcase ...   
By the way... did he steal that carb from you? 
No, he had a great time over there... nice to see the pictures and the film he made! Some great cars you have in the USA... can I come too next year? 

Glad you like my car... I like her too... very much...     '68 rules...   

[duo-stripe]

thanks honey...for makin' me look like some kinda Al Capone.. ( Troy...i DID behave good didn't I?  )
It was a perfect holiday indeed....but Troy...next year I won't be coming alone!

[Lizzy]

Not only a Capone... also a Don Juan... who's going with you then? 

[duo-stripe]

eehm......honey...I was only thinking of you.....otherwise I have to look at the moon alone...

[Ghoste]

Alright you too, get a room.

[Lizzy]

Nice lookin '68.
underhoods black?..

Nope, it's a PP1 car, underhood red!

[Alaskan_TA]

Ad for 1969 Charger White Hat Special;

[Brock Samson]

ok i was confused..
again 

nice lookin ride,.. i'd drive it as it is..

[duo-stripe]

it'll stay as it is for now....But as it isn't the original paint anymore it will be painted again in the nearby future. But first fix it technically and drive it!

[69 Charger SE]

This topic has been interesting.  My 69 was built in August of 68 and it came with the White viynal top, the deep dish wheel covers, the white wall tires which were all considered a part of the A41 White Hat special.  However my car was not badged as an A41 (not sure if they did this later in the build year or not).  The other side of it is - my car is an SE which came with all those options also.

[Alaskan_TA]

Other "white hat special" ads;

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/vintage-advertising/68_coronet_and_polara.jpg

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/vintage-advertising/69_charger_white_hat_special.jpg

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/vintage-advertising/69_dodge_dart_white_hat_special.jpg

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/images/vintage-advertising/69_polara_white_hat_special.jpg

[69CoronetRT]

My brother had a 69 White Hat Special and I've always heard that it was a 1969 sales pitch only. Just because it has a white top doesn't make it a "White Hat"

Is there a code on the tag for this special, or was it a dealer offer only?

I'll jump on an old thread too...

I'm not sure about the tag but I don't think it was coded.  I can find a spot on a 68 BS for the 350 code but I don't see where it would be coded on a 67 sheet. Possibly window sitcker only in 67?

[Ghoste]

67 should be the same code as for 68 on the BS.

[69CoronetRT]

67 should be the same code as for 68 on the BS.

Ghoste, I wrote I can't find a place for the 350 code on the '67 BS. There is a 35- box available on the 68 sheet under SPL. PKGS. for the code. Where on the '67 BS would it be coded?