1968 Charger WIW?

[TripleBlackGator]

I usually don't do WIW's but I know of this 68. Take a look at the pictures and give your honest opinion. Some things I know about the car are: No broadcast sheet. At least none found in the usual places. The fender tag is rusted where the VIN is or course. XP29H on dash. At least one hole is known to exist in the trunk pan. Electric windows, cruise. factory tach. Original red paint can be seen under hood insulator pad. Black interior, auto, floor console.  It is NOT the original engine. The bumpers, door panels, wheel lip mouldings, rallye trim rings, center caps (74?),  and some odds and ends come with it. Original red paint with black vinyl top. Has sat about 5 years outside. Surface rust ( and maybe more) covers most panels. That all the info I have at this time.

[TripleBlackGator]

More! 

[Brock Samson]

i dunno wiw, but the dash seats and console sterring wheel and grill are in amazing shape compared to the rest of the car...
hows the wiring?.. that one pic. is scary..

[Joshua]

Nice dash and grill.......
I'm sure it would sell for more than I'd be willing to pay----->$1500......

[1BAD68]

I'd pay 2500 for it if I was looking, the dash, grill, seats and steering wheel are in great shape, everything is there except bumpers. That would be a nice winter project.

[Brock Samson]

"The bumpers, door panels, wheel lip mouldings, rallye trim rings, center caps (74?),  and some odds and ends come with it. "

hows the glass?..

[41husk]

I wouldn't give more than 2k for it.

[1st_charger]

I would probably go as high as 3K but would have to see it in person! there are a lot of good parts there and it looks pretty complete but there is still alot of work and money required to get it right! just my 

[hemi68charger]

I agree.. No more than $2000... Pretty optioned out with the rear window defrost, power disc brakes, cruise control, 383, auto on the console.. Nice original color combination...

Let me add rear speaker, woodgrain wheel.............. Depending on production date, headrests.... Power steering...........

[Brock Samson]

for the right person it would be a great deal, like if you needed the parts that are on there but not the body,.. it would be an awesome parts car,... then you could sell off what you didn't need and recoup some $...
very interesting..

[terrible one]

$3,000. It's pretty complete, and looks to be decently solid, even though all of the surface rusting, etc. just makes it look bad. Plus all the options. . .

[Fitz73Chrgr]

$1500-$2k, thats a parts car.

[supserdave]

If I was looking 2500-3000, probably wants more then that?

[69bronzeT5]

thats a parts car.

dude, thats more than a parts car. Ive seen more rustier Chargers come back from the grave.

[Lee01]

thats a parts car.

dude, thats more than a parts car. Ive seen more rustier Chargers come back from the grave.

I agree 100% with cody

If the car was painted a quick all flat black paint to hide the ''surface rust'' people would say more a 3-5K car! 

IMO the car ''if'' the frame and floor are in decent shape, it would definitly be a nice projet and not a part car.

[bull]

$1500-$2k, thats a parts car.

No way. I might agree on the price but that's a long ways from being a parts car. It looks like hell on the outside (which will work to a buyer's advantage) but I'll bet you money it's a solid project. The dash looks remarkably good and so does the grille. Even though it's got surface rust all over and appears to be toast I'd say with a little cleanup (something like a good sanding and a coat of flat black epoxy primer) it would be a $7k car easy. The interior looks very well preserved for the most part. Anyway, I'd start low if you're buying because it looks shot but really isn't. I'd try $1,000 to start and go up to maybe $2,500. The dash assy. and grill alone are probably worth about $1,500 or more.

[Lee01]

Buy it before it became the Next BAD BOY from a certain place   

[69bronzeT5]

I dont really know what to say pricewise. Like I know of a 68 sitting down the street from my old house. We talked to him in about 2000-2001 and he told us, IF he were to sell it, he would take about 4k. But that was years ago. The 2 new Dukes movies have come out, BUT the car has gotten rustier. Its sitting in mud

[Joshua]

Look at the left, rear quarter panel.....it looks like a patch panel has been installed....
The car was probably stripped for bodywork, with the dash, seats, etc put away.....then given up on and the grill and interior put back in....explains why those parts are in good shape.....
Definitely could be a real nice project for someone

[Mean 318]

IMHO 2500-3500 isnt insane! all I see is surface, if the body is as good as it looks it could be a damn good project.. If the body/frame aint rusty

[TUFCAT]

There are some good parts on it, glass, console, seats, dash, steering wheel, beautiful looking grille,  and others.  Its a parts car----especially with the XP vin number  ... there's still some good metal on it for a donor car. Of course it will take some heavy prep work lots of and money to make it nice for paint (probably should start with chemical dipping) . But from the picture I think the rear decklid and doors look good for sure, and probably some decent doors, fenders and quarters.

AS far as WIW??  That smashed to hell '68 Charger on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=001&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=110167953759&rd=1 is already up to $8100 with 7 hours left..... so this one has to be worth at least 1/2 right??? - - so lets say $4,00 grand to start??   

[skip68]

If the car is solid and the frame too, then I would say 4-6k is what it's worth.  Look at the options and the condition of them. If I was looking to buy it I would say $3,500 to $4,000 is as high as I would go.  But that's what it's worth to me as I have one already.  Make sure you look at the frame.    Chuck........

[70charger_boy]

I can see that car go for 5 grand

[Dave22443]

I would kill to have '68 with that many options on it!  You guys can have the dash and the grill, I want the cruise, power windows and head rest seats!   

[Mean 318]

That thing is loaded! wood wheel, console, head rests, tach, BB, Power windows, tint,Red on black! I want it!

[69bronzeT5]

That thing is loaded! wood wheel, console, head rests, tach, BB, Power windows, tint,Red on black! I want it!

I do too but I already have a project at the moment. Well thats one thing new I learned today, I didnt know headrests were an option for 68s....were they an option for 69s too or a given?

[69charger2002]

if that car is decently solid and has good frame. i would say it's worth $4000-5000. it may look like crap, but surface rust will do that to a car. as said before that could work to your advantage if you go to buy it.. a PARTS CAR? man no way is that a parts car
trav

[paironines]

There's nothing wrong with restoring an XP car. That one is nowhere close to being a parts car. It would probably sell for between 4-5k, but anything around 3k or the lower figures mentioned here would be an incredible find these days.

[pettybird]

I do too but I already have a project at the moment. Well thats one thing new I learned today, I didnt know headrests were an option for 68s....were they an option for 69s too or a given?

headrests became manditory 1/1/69, so all cars after that went up the $30 or so it took chrysler to install 'em...


one headrest cars are just flat out weird--you could order whichever one you wanted.



if you can get the car, primer it, start it, and show that it drives around and is solid, someone will give $6-8k for it.  do that, then apply 20 coats of filler primer and maaco it, then sell for $12-15k.  it's worth WAY more in parts than two grand. 

[69bronzeT5]

There's nothing wrong with restoring an XP car. That one is nowhere close to being a parts car.

Amen to that!

[Brock Samson]

a one head rest car also has bumper guards four speed HEMI. 

[bull]

There are some good parts on it, glass, console, seats, dash, steering wheel, beautiful looking grille,  and others.  Its a parts car----especially with the XP vin number  ...

Right. Only the XS Chargers deserve to be restored. Too bad I didn't know that before dumping close to $20k into mine so far.

[chargerman68]

That thing is loaded! wood wheel, console, head rests, tach, BB, Power windows, tint,Red on black! I want it!

i have all those options on mine

[tommymac]

Looks like a great project car,It's all there,no hunting for all sorts of parts,cept for mouldings, rubber products and some chrome stuff rugs and alike,Mabey 5-6 K remember its not an all stripped out rust junker.

[Mean 318]

There are some good parts on it, glass, console, seats, dash, steering wheel, beautiful looking grille,  and others.  Its a parts car----especially with the XP vin number  ...

Right. Only the XS Chargers deserve to be restored. Too bad I didn't know that before dumping close to $20k into mine so far.

Yeah, we all decided it was a little late in the game to give you a heads up!

[TUFCAT]

Right. Only the XS Chargers deserve to be restored. Too bad I didn't know that before dumping close to $20k into mine so far.

I didn't exactly say that....    I was refering to a XP in that condition as not being much more than a parts car.  Sorry to offend.     

[skip68]

    OMG!!! 

I didn't exactly say that....    I was refering to a XP in that condition as not being much more than a parts car. Sorry to offend.     

                 You only see a parts car ?    I have to be honest, I would be tempted to take the seats, dash, radio and power windows for my car.  But the smarter part of me would restore the car.  I too use to be blinded by R/T vision until I found out the difference's.  I didn't think that 40 year old out dated springs and the fact that the car came with the bigger motor from the factory was worth that much more. I know there is a few more things but just not enough to be worth it.   I fell in love with the car for the lines and looks and not a VIN number. I didn't buy my car for what it came with or didn't come with, I bought my car for what it is. (1968 DODGE CHARGER)  Don't get me wrong, I would love to have a Hemi car or 4spd car or a 6pak car. To me if it's not a 4spd, 6pak, or Hemi car it's just a charger    Chuck............

[squeakfinder]

So....HOW MUCH!    And what are you waiting for?  A better deal maybee?     

[squeakfinder]

Oh, and what does the trunk look like?

[TUFCAT]

IN THAT CONDITION!!!.......   IN THAT CONDITION!!!.......   IN THAT CONDITION!!!! 

Now, what I should have said (in the first place) was- -   The car NEEDS A LOT to be properly restored.  Regardless of whatever the VIN happens to be. 

[69bronzeT5]

I fell in love with the car for the lines and looks and not a VIN number. I didn't buy my car for what it came with or didn't come with, I bought my car for what it is.

Definitely agree with ya Chuck. Sure, Id love to have an RT or a 500 or even a Daytona but I'm really happy just owning a 69. I know of alot of people out there who are searching for a 69 Charger but cant find one. I feel fortunate enough to own one. Sure, its only an XP but who cares, its mine.

[Dude]

There are some good parts on it, glass, console, seats, dash, steering wheel, beautiful looking grille,  and others.  Its a parts car----especially with the XP vin number  ... there's still some good metal on it for a donor car. Of course it will take some heavy prep work lots of and money to make it nice for paint (probably should start with chemical dipping) . But from the picture I think the rear decklid and doors look good for sure, and probably some decent doors, fenders and quarters.

AS far as WIW??  That smashed to hell '68 Charger on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=001&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=110167953759&rd=1 is already up to $8100 with 7 hours left..... so this one has to be worth at least 1/2 right??? - - so lets say $4,00 grand to start??   

Jerk....you are no expert.

[69bronzeT5]

Jerk....you are no expert.

 

[skip68]

Hey TripleBlackGator, if you don't want that car PM me with the info if that's ok.  Thanks, Chuck.   

[TUFCAT]

Jerk....you are no expert.

You're right. I'm far from being an expert.  I'm just offering my opinion like everyone else on this board. Right or wrong..... Does that make me a "jerk"??   

[70charger_boy]

Jerk....you are no expert.

You're right. I'm far from being an expert.  I'm just offering my opinion like everyone else on this board. Right or wrong..... Does that make me a "jerk"??   

If that makes you a jerk, then I'm a jerk, too.......

[TUFCAT]

Sorry to hi-jack......but this "DUDE" character.  He's just an interent tough guy looking for a war.    Read his previous posts.....always in response to something I said in a thread.   I know exactly who he is.... I just try to ignore him 

[69bronzeT5]

Read his previous posts.....all directed toward me.

Either that, or hes talking about boobs.....

[TUFCAT]

A chubby little man.....he already has his own set 

[69bronzeT5]

 

A chubby little man.....he already has his own set 

[skip68]

  I do not agree with TUFCAT at all on this car But by no means does that make him a jerk anymore than me, nor does it make me more of an expert than him.    But I'm right about this car TUFCAT .      Chuck.........

[TUFCAT]

Thanks Skip, we're now in agreement on something!!    Members like you make this such a great place   Being honest, I always liked reading the WIW posts for the wide range of opinions and perceptions of the same car.  There's always a huge difference in value.   

[pettybird]

Right. Only the XX Chargers deserve to be restored.

fixed 

[70charger_boy]

Right. Only the XX Chargers and their owners deserve to be restored.

fixed 

Ok, fixed 

[pettybird]

Right. Only the XX Chargers and their owners deserve to be restored.

fixed 

Ok, fixed 

HA!  i don't think i can be fixed anymore 


i have a friend who now owns a bird, and had wanted one for a long time.  we were on Brice a few years back, and he introduced me, jokingly to one of his friends, as 'one of those wing car people.'  I took my cue and said 'yep--there are two kinds of cars--wing cars, and parts cars.'  my friend owns a v code '70 droptop challenger, a '70 RT/SE v code charger survivor, had a T/A survivor at the time, three more challenger R/T's, etc.  he just smiled one of those "jerk!" smiles at me. 

[Mean 318]

I dont understand why anyone would fix up a charger... not like they are Coronets or anything!

[squeakfinder]

I dont understand why anyone would fix up a charger... not like they are Coronets or anything!

HA HA!  You forgot to ad:

     

[Mean 318]

lol, thanks!

[TripleBlackGator]

After getting answers of "Yes, I want to sell" and "No, I think I'll keep it", the person told me it's mine if I want it. I hope to be picking it up next week if he doesn't change his mind in the mean time. I'm not sure what I'll do with it but I decided to snag it now and think about all that later.

[Steve P.]

After getting answers of "Yes, I want to sell" and "No, I think I'll keep it", the person told me it's mine if I want it. I hope to be picking it up next week if he doesn't change his mind in the mean time. I'm not sure what I'll do with it but I decided to snag it now and think about all that later.

Don't do it man.. That car is a TOTAL pile of crap.. It needs everything from top to bottom, front to back. The rust you SEE is only the beginning. Don't do it..

Matter of fact, give me the guys number. I want to give him a piece of my mind for even thinking about charging for it.. 

Go get that car... If it takes you a week or the rest of your life to make it shine it will be worth it.. 

[skip68]

   If you change your mind let me know. I'll take it good luck with it.    Chuck........

[TripleBlackGator]

Getting the title transfered today and hopefully pick it up within a day or two.

[skip68]

 

[TripleBlackGator]

I just decoded the fender tag to this 68 and here it is:

AXLE: 3.23 Rear Axle Ratio, Sure Grip
INTERIOR: Charger Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. Black Interior.
PAINT: Monotone Charger Red Paint.
OTHER: Black Upper Door Frame Color.

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

ABC OPTIONS:
B3: Cruise Control
D9: Front Disk Brakes
H1: Power Brakes
K8: Power Windows
N8: Rear Window Defogger
P6: Rear Seat Speaker
R1: AM Radio
T7: Tachometer
X1: Tinted Glass (all)
Y7: White Vinyl Top

abc OPTIONS:
a6: Console
b4: Bucket Seats
h7: Fender or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
k7: Passenger Outside Manual Mirror
m6: Driver's Outside Remote Operated Mirror

Everything is kinda normal and checks out but I question the vinyl top being white. It has a black interior and a white top seems somewhat out of place. I know a person can order one almost as they please but isn't that a bit strange or haven't I seen one yet or maybe  just not noticed?

[bull]

Yea, I imagine it is pretty rare but not unheard of. It would definitely be a striking contrast and wouldn't look half bad with white R/T stripes.

[71ChallengeHer]

My Chally was ordered with a black top and the white/black interior. It had all black interior when I bought it. I don't know if I want to change it back?

[70charger_boy]

My Chally was ordered with a black top and the white/black interior. It had all black interior when I bought it. I don't know if I want to change it back?

Don't change it back.  Oh, I love the new pic