Newbie - First Charger, '68 R/T

[JB400]

He didn't see the bulkhead connector and the hose that routes into it.  He also didn't see the 3 spd wiper motor because it's black.  Not everyone has a good computer monitor or eyesight for that matter


Looks like you have a nice project starting point  Did you get a nice grill to go along with it?  How's the tail end?


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[xs29bb1]

Here's a pic of the AC vents  (yes the steering wheel is wrong.  Thankfully I have most of the broadcast sheet which includes the steering wheel so I plan to make it right (although I have no idea how to decode the steering wheel number))

[xs29bb1]

You know I kinda got screwed on the grill.  The guy I bought it from said the grill was good and he showed a pic that looked fine, however he had the license plate on the center of the grill.  When I got it, the grill was great over the head lamps, but underneath the plate it was mangled as heck.

I saw a nice grill for $800, but the guy had already sold it.... so still looking. 

[Bob T]

Welcome and great 1st post, everyone likes pictures. You're going to tip a lot of cash into this but it will be so worth it at the end 
Best site for info in the known world here 
Bit of a fan of Black 68 R/T's here too 

[Homerr]

That looped rubber hose on the firewall and the fan motor show it as an AC car.

We had a discussion about those wheels a while back when this was up for auction.

[xs29bb1]

Thanks for all the replies guys. really appreciate the feedback.  Yes, I'm afraid I am going to throw in a few bucks more than I was expecting, I guess that's just how it goes sometimes. 

So any opinions on the wheels?  I was originally thinking of Mag 500s, but if I restore these wheels do you think they'd give a good look or are the 500s better.  I really haven't thought about the wheels too much
to this point as I have SO MUCH WORK before then.  But since there were a couple comments about the wheels, I love to get some opinions...

[bill440rt]

Triple black, red R/T stripe, Magnum 500's with redlines...           


But hey, ultimately it's your car!     

[PocketThunder]

Triple black, red R/T stripe, Magnum 500's with redlines...           


But hey, ultimately it's your car!     

For starters, it's a true triple black R/T (w/ red stripes).

Paint it the original color..   

[charge69]

Stroker's right, I have  a good computer monitor but, obviously bad eyesight! Getting old might have something to do with it also!!

[xs29bb1]

Paint it the original color..   

Oh, I'm definitely painting it the original color.  Actually w/ most of the broadcast sheet (which we found in the headliner?) I'm going to try to make the car as correct as possible.

[hawkeye]

were the woodgrain shifter knobs available in 68?

[Homerr]

Oh, and welcome xs29bb1!

Here is a great reference if you haven't ran across it already.

http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/library-2.shtml

[HeavyFuel]

Paint it the original color..   

Oh, I'm definitely painting it the original color.  Actually w/ most of the broadcast sheet (which we found in the headliner?) I'm going to try to make the car as correct as possible.

Headliner?   That seems weird....first time I heard of one there.

[6pkrtse]

Welcome & sweet optioned out Charger. I need to get me another 68' one of these days.

[xs29bb1]

Hi guys - been a long time.  The resto is progressing.  After 8 months, body and paint are 95% done.  We have most of the parts we need, powder coating and plating are done, engine is rebuilt.  Assembly should begin in a couple of weeks.  I'll post picks over the days/weeks ahead to walk through what's been done.... leading up to a freshly painted black R/T!

[moparfan53]

Hi guys - been a long time.  The resto is progressing.  After 8 months, body and paint are 95% done.  We have most of the parts we need, powder coating and plating are done, engine is rebuilt.  Assembly should begin in a couple of weeks.  I'll post picks over the days/weeks ahead to walk through what's been done.... leading up to a freshly painted black R/T!

Glad to hear you are making progress!  Looking forward to more pics. Did you find a good grille?

[moparfan53]

were the woodgrain shifter knobs available in 68?

I am pretty sure they were not used in '68. Most '69s had woodgrain but some had the '68 style chrome. Fortunately that is easy to change.

[xs29bb1]

OK, here we go.  I'll do my best to keep this in chronological order for the most part.  We cut out the L and R quarters, inner and outer wheel wells, and trunk floor and replaced them w/ new metal.  Here are a few pics:

[xs29bb1]

more pics

[Wicked72]

welcome newbie! 

[Mopar Nut]

Awesome progress, keep the pictures come.

[xs29bb1]

I mistakenly posted photos to this thread as opposed to the correct "68 R/T Restoration" thread.  I copied those photos over there and going forward all photos will be posted on that thread.  Sorry for the confusion...