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Bought a '68 383, 4-bbl, 4-spd *IT HAS ARRIVED!!!* 2-18-08*

Started by Dans 68, January 20, 2008, 07:36:11 PM

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Charger_Fan

#50
January 29, 2008, 02:47:26 PM
Man, that guy did some really impressive work on that car! I'd say you double scored...1st on such a nice Charger & 2nd on being able to obtain all those good pics & history on the car. That's getting more rare these days. :cheers:

The Aquamax...yes, this bike spent 2 nights underwater one weekend. (Not my doing), but it gained the name, and has since become pseudo-famous. :)

Dans 68

#51
January 31, 2008, 01:34:24 AM
...and here are more photos of my Texas trip!

Dan
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

Dans 68

#52
January 31, 2008, 01:35:53 AM
...and some more....
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

Dans 68

#53
January 31, 2008, 01:37:33 AM
...and yet more...
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

Dans 68

#54
January 31, 2008, 01:39:41 AM
...and one more.  :icon_smile_wink:

Dan
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

ryan053

#55
January 31, 2008, 02:43:46 AM
Man that thing is nice.  Are you going to take it to any shows anytime this year.  If you do im parking my charger far away from yours.  Yours will make mine look like a ratty college guys project(which it is) :icon_smile_big:

Dans 68

#56
January 31, 2008, 08:23:42 PM
Quote from: ryan053 on January 31, 2008, 02:43:46 AM
Man that thing is nice.  Are you going to take it to any shows anytime this year.  If you do im parking my charger far away from yours.  Yours will make mine look like a ratty college guys project(which it is) :icon_smile_big:

I'm sure I will. But don't be fooled...it is a 10-ft car (o.k., maybe 5-ft   :scratchchin: )  for sure. It need some TLC; some details need to be addressed and I'll bring up all the bad with it in another thread. Or this thread after I get the car home (which may be next week!)  :2thumbs:

Dan
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

69Charger_440

#57
January 31, 2008, 10:06:08 PM
I remember that car from a car show that was held in San Antonio, Texas in 2006 or so.  Nice score!!

tan top

#59
February 05, 2008, 03:10:03 PM
 good pictures Dan thanks for sharing ............ :popcrn:. ............ :2thumbs:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

generalsandbandits

#60
February 05, 2008, 04:54:13 PM
If someone is starting to keep up with the 68 Charger 383 4 spd cars count me in for 2 in my possession. 1. QQ1 383 2 bbl 4 spd, console, black top, blue interior. 2. GG1 383 4bbl 4 spd buddy seat, green top, green interior. Havent registered with Wayne yet but I need to. I have 7.

73SEDan400 -  That was pretty scary, the care you have the original pictures of looks just like the 2 bbl I have listed above except mine is now in primer awiting its day. Beautiful Charger! Jay
68 Charger 383-2 4spd QQ1 (Project)
68 Charger 383-4 4spd Green (Project)
68 Charger 383-2 Auto Green  Parts (non for sale)
71 New Yorker 440-4 Auto Gold 53k original miles (Driver)
71 Dodge Charger Superbee 383, Auto - EV2 Hemi Orange with Blk/Orange interior - (Project)
71 Dodge Charger Superbee 383 3 spd, GY3 Citron Yella, black bench seat 
73 Charger 318 Auto Triple White SE (Driver)
89 Shelby Dakota 318 Auto White 64k Miles(Driver)

Dans 68

#61
February 05, 2008, 07:53:14 PM
Quote from: generalsandbandits on February 05, 2008, 04:54:13 PM
If someone is starting to keep up with the 68 Charger 383 4 spd cars count me in for 2 in my possession. 1. QQ1 383 2 bbl 4 spd, console, black top, blue interior. 2. GG1 383 4bbl 4 spd buddy seat, green top, green interior. Havent registered with Wayne yet but I need to. I have 7.

73SEDan400 -  That was pretty scary, the care you have the original pictures of looks just like the 2 bbl I have listed above except mine is now in primer awiting its day. Beautiful Charger! Jay

Thank you, Jay. And an official welcome to the site! And you have a PM!

Dan
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

hemi68charger

#62
February 05, 2008, 08:55:49 PM
I remember seeing that car at shows here in Texas.. I believe one of the shows over in S.A.... Nice '68 !!!!

Troy
Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

Dans 68

#63
February 08, 2008, 07:07:47 PM
Quote from: hemi68charger on February 05, 2008, 08:55:49 PM
I remember seeing that car at shows here in Texas.. I believe one of the shows over in S.A.... Nice '68 !!!!

Troy

Thank  you, Troy.

Now, the car will be picked up next week by FedEx passport and I will be having the former owners snap some photos of it being loaded.  On the off chance something unseemly happens to the car on transport I will then have a photographic record for claim purposes. What are the possible problems with having covered transportation? Top, corners, bottom frame (I'm assumming that they use a benign method to tie the car to the trailer)? I'll take any advice you can offer on photographic angles. And I'll post the photos (If I get them) when it is in transit...I know how photo hungry this board is!   :icon_smile_tongue:

Oh, and I'm getting excited again! Soon to be a California car!   :laugh:

Dan
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

ryan053

#64
February 14, 2008, 01:33:11 PM
So is it on its way to you yet?

Dans 68

#65
February 14, 2008, 01:51:18 PM
Quote from: ryan053 on February 14, 2008, 01:33:11 PM
So is it on its way to you yet?

Today, my friend, today! It is being picked up probably while I type this. When I get the photos from the seller of the car being loaded I will post. All is well in the world....  :2thumbs:

Dan
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

73ChargerSE

#66
February 14, 2008, 02:35:06 PM
Dan,

Do you have any pictures of your '73?  As I remember, it's the same color as mine.  Shoot me a PM.

Paul

Dans 68

#67
February 15, 2008, 01:26:14 AM
Well, the car was loaded and is on its way to sunny northern California.   :yesnod:   :laugh:   :icon_smile_big:  I have attached 4 photos of the pick-up, sent to me by the sellers (again, great people to deal with and even better to have as friends), and will add more later. Interesting collection of cars in the carrier, also. The driver will probably avoid every bump!  :P  My beauty is in good company.  :2thumbs:

Dan

1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259

CB

#68
February 15, 2008, 01:37:34 AM
looks like you gonna have tons of fun with that car! enjoy!!
hope too see that car on one of the car meetings  :icon_smile_big:
oh, then I need to come back to CA again :icon_smile_big:
1968 Dodge Coronet 500

8WHEELER

#69
February 15, 2008, 04:51:37 AM
Congrats Dan, You possibly could be the first car shipped the way the order is now in the trailer, one
can dream right  :icon_smile_big:

Dan
74 Dart Sport 360, just for added fun.

hemi68charger

#70
February 15, 2008, 08:43:51 AM
That's Sweet man............  I know you'll be drivin' the streets pretty soon.......  Again, congrad's............
Troy
'69 Charger Daytona 440 auto 4.10 Dana ( now 426 HEMI )
'70 Superbird 426 Hemi auto: Lindsley Bonneville Salt Flat world record holder (220.2mph)
Houston Mopar Club Connection

kylem4711

#71
February 15, 2008, 11:12:27 AM
that car looks baad man. congrats   :drool5:
1970 dodge charger rt 440 4-speed
1973 plymouth barracuda 4-speed

Brock Samson

#72
February 15, 2008, 11:49:59 AM
 I know your stoked... What is that bottom car with the british plate, that a Jag or Damiler or maybe a facil vega?..  :P

OldGuy

#73
February 15, 2008, 12:42:21 PM
Dan,
I'm glad you decided to use a closed carrier.  What company did you decide to use?  Looks like a very professional operation - covering each car in plastic - nice touch :2thumbs: 
Have fun "cruzin'" in it.
"I can tell by your sarcastic undertones, rude comments and total lack of common decency, that you and I could be best friends".

Dans 68

#74
February 15, 2008, 01:18:09 PM
Quote from: OldGuy on February 15, 2008, 12:42:21 PM
Dan,
I'm glad you decided to use a closed carrier.  What company did you decide to use?  Looks like a very professional operation - covering each car in plastic - nice touch :2thumbs: 
Have fun "cruzin'" in it.

I am using FedEx Passport. A bit more expensive than the others but, I think, worth it. I believe they also cover the seats and floor mats. Nice touches.  And as Dan/8Wheeler previously said probably the first unloaded. :2thumbs:  I was told that the car would not be moved in the trailer until it was delivered. Updates to follow when I take delivery!

Again, I probably already brought this up but I feel very fortunate to have purchased this particular car. The owner has problems with his knees,  could not comfortably use the clutch, and ultimately decided to sell versus changing the car to an automatic. He did a good job in bringing this car back, and has another (Plymouth Savoy) to work on; he will miss this car (I know for fact) but has the Savoy to excise the demons due to visit him from selling the Charger. He did have a lot of offers on the car, most asking price, but turned them down as he did not either like the buyer or did not like what they were going to do, or not do, with the car. He wanted someone who would appreciate the car and take good care of it. I guess it was fated to be. God willing this car will will see my daughter to her high school graduation (10 years to go!) and myself and the family to many cruises and memorable drives. O.K., enough pontificating. I really need to get to work.... :P

Dan
1973 SE 400 727  1 of 19,645                                        1968 383 4bbl 4spds  2 of 259
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