want your guys opinion before i go ahead with a trade

440charger68 · February 09, 2009, 11:57:48 PM

I have a 1968 Dodge Charger 318 Sublime Green, my daily driver for 4 years. Interior is in o.k. shape with a decent paint job, dual 3in exhaust with a nice bumble bee stripe, the car i might trade for is a 1968 Cornet superbee clone, i think it used to be a R/T but not sure yet. Its completely restored with a 450hp 440 and a nice posi, my car has neither of those. The superbee clone is by far a better resto, there is nothing like a charger i know. My first car is a charger and i will always get another one later. what you guys think?

captnsim · February 10, 2009, 12:17:38 AM

I have a soft spot for 68 Coronet's as that was my first mopar. And the allure of a 440 can be strong. But it would have to be a really clean Coronet before I'd trade a 68 driver Charger for it...Post some pics if you can, get the vin and fender tag info for the Coronet...So we can better judge.

440charger68 · February 10, 2009, 12:35:59 AM

here is a pic before my bumble bee stripe on my car, This is also my first car i forgot to say had it since 12 now a freshman in college, rebuilt and painted myself. took it to prom and all the young stuff, cops know me pretty well up here

but i figured i will take out the cluster, steering wheel and gas cap and shifter. It may sound stupid but i feel its like the soul of my car, and i kind of always want it with me so im going to switch it out with the other car if i get it.

skip68 · February 10, 2009, 12:40:15 AM

Just put a 440 and suregrip in the Charger.

I would rather add more power to a better car than take a lesser car (even if it's in better condition) with more power.

Charger1973 · February 10, 2009, 01:16:00 AM

You will regret it if you get rid of that car.

440charger68 · February 10, 2009, 01:34:21 AM

i wish it was that simple, but there is no way i can afford to put a 440 and a suregrip in it. It would take me forever to make that much money

My dad ment this to be a investment for the future, i was supposed to sell it so i can flip my first house with my dad, once my credit goes up of course. So i was thinking might as well switch it up while i still have a charger. I know that i will do good in a house flip, my dad never loses money really, not even in todays market. I would probably buy a 68 charger r/t when im finished so i can restore it. My dad wanted me to earn my car rather then just receive a car, so i spent the next two years restoring it. i probably will regret it, like i said there is no other car in the world like it, there unique and so rare. And you guys have also been great helping me out on all of its old problems i could never figure out, you guys have been great. But since i know im going to lose the car anyways i thought i might as well trade, but at least keep my cluster, steering wheel, and shifter, and gas cap. And if this house flip works out, who can really say your fist car a dodge charger gave you a head start in life to success. thats the way i thought of it.

tan top · February 10, 2009, 01:42:05 AM

i like coronets

, but would not swap a second generation for one ..nobody is going to clone a superbee out of a R/T ...well i would be shocked if it was

keep the charger dude

69 charger 500 · February 10, 2009, 02:22:02 AM

i like the coronets alot but i agree with tan top keep the second generation

MoparManJim · February 10, 2009, 02:37:04 AM

Well, the question here is this, which car do you like more?

JMF · February 10, 2009, 04:29:51 AM

Is it a straight swap or will you be paying them cash as well? Or are they giving you cash?

TUFCAT · February 10, 2009, 09:35:30 AM

Go with the car thats worth more money.

Ghoste · February 10, 2009, 09:44:21 AM

Which in my opinion would be the Charger. Again, just my opinion, but I'd rather have a real Charger than a cloned Super Bee.

Old Moparz · February 10, 2009, 09:46:28 AM

Two things come to mind.

The first, is to verify which model the Coronet is before you consider this swap any further. It does sound very unlikely that someone would turn a R/T into a Super Bee, but odd things happen all the time, especially if it was done before the car was valuable. I love Chargers, but a real Coronet R/T might be more desirable than a 318 Charger is. It could also be more valuable if the money part has any importance to you. If you have access to the VIN, you can research it & let that help you make a decision.

The second thing, is you seem attached to the Charger. You've had it since you were 12 & put a lot of effort into fixing it, so parting with it will not only be hard, but also give you a chance to feel a lot of regret later. I have 6 old cars, but only 1 of them is a keeper, my '69 Satellite convertible. I've had it since 1984, made a 2000 mile trip in it with my wife (my girlfriend at the time) in 1985, & my daughter got her first ragtop ride when she was 3 in it & loves it. The other cars all have a price under the right circumstances, but the Satellite has too many memories.

Martian R/T · February 10, 2009, 10:00:40 AM

I can say from experience you will regret selling your first car, I certainly do, I had a 1965 Mustang Fastback that I got at 14, it was my first restoration project, it took 2 years to finish it, but it was worth it, I loved that car, but as it always goes, lots of miles and wear and tear it needed to be gone through again, and it wasn't in the cards at that time so it got sold, I had a chebby in the transition from Ford to Mopar, I love my Charger, it is 10 times the car the Mustang was, but you just can't replace the feeling of your first car, it is hard to explain but its something special.

TUFCAT · February 10, 2009, 10:03:53 AM

if someone REALLY REALLY wants to trade with you....they probably know they're getting the better end of the deal.

1BAD68 · February 10, 2009, 10:13:26 AM

just another vote to keep the Charger

68charger383 · February 10, 2009, 10:15:35 AM

Quote from: Old Moparz on February 10, 2009, 09:46:28 AM
The second thing, is you seem attached to the Charger. You've had it since you were 12 & put a lot of effort into fixing it, so parting with it will not only be hard, but also give you a chance to feel a lot of regret later. I have 6 old cars, but only 1 of them is a keeper, my '69 Satellite convertible. I've had it since 1984, made a 2000 mile trip in it with my wife (my girlfriend at the time) in 1985, & my daughter got her first ragtop ride when she was 3 in it & loves it. The other cars all have a price under the right circumstances, but the Satellite has too many memories.

I agree with what is being said about it being your first car. As oldMoparz stated, memories also are a big factor when deciding to sell a car. You went to the prom in that car etc, so I would keep it for these two reasons.

If the coronet is restored, it might be worth the trade if you plan on selling it.

captnsim · February 10, 2009, 10:48:48 AM

Keep the Charger...

Sublime/Sixpack · February 10, 2009, 12:00:24 PM

Quote from: 440charger68 on February 10, 2009, 01:34:21 AM
i wish it was that simple, but there is no way i can afford to put a 440 and a suregrip in it. It would take me forever to make that much money My dad ment this to be a investment for the future, i was supposed to sell it so i can flip my first house with my dad, once my credit goes up of course. So i was thinking might as well switch it up while i still have a charger. I know that i will do good in a house flip, my dad never loses money really, not even in todays market. I would probably buy a 68 charger r/t when im finished so i can restore it. My dad wanted me to earn my car rather then just receive a car, so i spent the next two years restoring it. i probably will regret it, like i said there is no other car in the world like it, there unique and so rare. And you guys have also been great helping me out on all of its old problems i could never figure out, you guys have been great. But since i know im going to lose the car anyways i thought i might as well trade, but at least keep my cluster, steering wheel, and shifter, and gas cap. And if this house flip works out, who can really say your fist car a dodge charger gave you a head start in life to success. thats the way i thought of it.

Sounds as though you've made up your mind. But it would be nice for us to see photos of the Coronet and have more details on it.

xp29f8b · February 10, 2009, 12:09:43 PM

Your Charger doesn't look that bad off. The one thing about owning these cars is the fact that you own a Charger. The hard parts done (finding one that is), you can take your time on the rest and do it up how you want it. As far as the Coronet, I traded a 68 Coronet 500 and $2K for a 68 Charger 15 years ago an was happy as could be.
My

KEEP THE CHARGER!!!

rusty lee · February 10, 2009, 12:22:21 PM

keep the charger

440charger68 · February 10, 2009, 12:27:11 PM

wow, went to bed then found i have a bunch of responses

makes me happy that so many people want to help me out. Since so many people like my charger i just figured i would keep it, i should probably convince my dad also that i dont want to sell it. Like i said there is no other car like the charger, went through hell and back tring to get it too. Bought it for 800 when i was 12, been sittin in someones yard for a decade, got a bill of sale but never tried to register it. It was not until i painted it that i registered it and found that it was stolen. I thought i was on overhaulin or something hahah. But they took my car, but the police allowed me to strip anything i restored. striped the whole interior and exterior in little over an hour, never worked so fast. Original owner was a drug dealer that died in prison i found out, and he owned some people money so they took it, and then they left it. It will take me along time to make this car the way i want it, but i guess it will be worth it.

440charger68 · February 10, 2009, 12:28:33 PM

forgot to say i got it back by paying the 2700 in impound fees

jb666 · February 10, 2009, 12:31:44 PM

So is the car legally titled to you now?? If so, I say keep the Charger!!

skip68 · February 10, 2009, 12:35:00 PM

Who did you get the car from? Was his name Collin ?

440charger68 · February 10, 2009, 12:37:08 PM

yea it is now, the cops knew i was the victim. i guess i really just wanted a powerful muscle car, never a chevy or ford. But every where i go people want to see me smoke the tires hahah, but i cant. I have 295/50 rear and non posi with a 318. Just wish my car could at least erch the tires

Looks good and sounds mean but it bark is no where near its bite.

FLG · February 10, 2009, 12:38:54 PM

I say keep it.

You can easily find a running 440 and probably a tranny with it for next to nothing. Clean it up a bit and throw that sucker in.

440charger68 · February 10, 2009, 12:39:01 PM

Quote from: skip68 on February 10, 2009, 12:35:00 PM
How did you get the car from? Was his name Collin ?

you think you can repeat that? dont know anyone by that name either.

jb666 · February 10, 2009, 12:39:48 PM

Quote from: 440charger68 on February 10, 2009, 12:37:08 PM
yea it is now, the cops knew i was the victim. i guess i really just wanted a powerful muscle car, never a chevy or ford. But every where i go people want to see me smoke the tires hahah, but i cant. I have 295/50 rear and non posi with a 318. Just wish my car could at least erch the tires Looks good and sounds mean but it bark is no where near its bite.

So take the 295's off, put some 195's on, install a small pump/bottle with some bleach and you'll do smoke shows that no one can match

440charger68 · February 10, 2009, 12:43:30 PM

hahah i was thinking about that actually, maybe not the bottles but for sure some smaller tires with the dog dishes

speedfreak68 · February 10, 2009, 12:47:47 PM

The chargers got some history i would surely keep it.

captnsim · February 10, 2009, 12:48:16 PM

You can also hop up that 318 quite a bit...Small blocks can be fiesty little buggers...Lower gears in the rearend will give you some snap too...

69*F5*SE · February 10, 2009, 12:54:56 PM

I'm a Charger fan. What else can you say other than I like your Charger.

skip68 · February 10, 2009, 12:58:11 PM

I fixed what I said. I grew up in that area and know of a few cars around there that's why I asked. I'm guessing you went to Oak Ridge ?

I was wondering if the car was a local car?

Mean 318 · February 10, 2009, 12:59:45 PM

Its your first car! I have been down this same road, found something nicer and wanted to trade but I could never go through with it! AND I AM SO HAPPY I DIDNT! Keep the charger! You have your time and your teen years in that car.... something you will never get back! hate to do this to you cuz I know where you are coming from but

440charger68 · February 10, 2009, 01:00:54 PM

yea i went to oakridge, class of 08. Is that your general lee up here?

440charger68 · February 10, 2009, 01:08:28 PM

i live in el dorado hills CA, i have the only 68 around here that i know of, but i know there is a general lee up here and a red 69 R/T

skip68 · February 10, 2009, 01:14:49 PM

No, I'm in Las Vegas now. There is a guy that has a 68 4spd General Lee up the hill. There is a few 68's around there but not on the road. There is 2 in Rescue. Go with your heart on the trade.

Chuck.........

Back N Black · February 10, 2009, 01:18:09 PM

Quote from: 440charger68 on February 10, 2009, 12:37:08 PM
yea it is now, the cops knew i was the victim. i guess i really just wanted a powerful muscle car, never a chevy or ford. But every where i go people want to see me smoke the tires hahah, but i cant. I have 295/50 rear and non posi with a 318. Just wish my car could at least erch the tires Looks good and sounds mean but it bark is no where near its bite.

Put a line lock on it, sit there all day and burn the tires of her.

440charger68 · February 10, 2009, 01:19:00 PM

alright, thanks you guys for the support, decided to soldier on and keep the charger. I will keep workin on the beast and keep asking you guys for help

440charger68 · February 10, 2009, 01:19:35 PM

whats a line lock?

captnsim · February 10, 2009, 01:26:22 PM

Applies pressure to the brake system via a electric solenoid...usually just the front brakes...

440charger68 · February 10, 2009, 02:27:26 PM

hahah sweet

472 R/T SE · February 10, 2009, 03:26:13 PM

It's a Charger Forum, opinions will most definitely be bias.

Your Charger is a daily driver so having the 318 one legged is your best option (maintenance, MPG). Now if you want the HP and a weekend warrior I say jump on the Coronet.

Value wise 318 in both cars the Charger wins. It sounds like the Coronet's had some work done, w/o pix it's hard to say but I'd say it sounds like an even swap.

My first car was a /6 Camaro and my first Mope was a '68 Coronet R/T so maybe I'm the bias one.

MoparSam · February 10, 2009, 04:45:08 PM

'68 and a Charger! Come on stick with the Charger. Besides, you don't have to have a 440 or a 426 to cruise around and burn a little rubber. I've read in Mopar Muscle Mag a few months ago about a 383 build that is almost as stout as a stock 440. Most people have one sitting in the floor of their garages taking up space and want to get rid of them. Even a 318 build is cool and as I read on here from 472 R/T SE, you can't beat the maintenance or the MPG. April's Mopar Muscle Mag has the info on a mostly stock 318 that was rebuilt for around $1700 (not much of a labor fee on it though). I've got a buddy that rebuilt the 318 in his Dart and it sounds goood with a lopey cam and the pipes turned down to the pavement!

Do what makes ya happy and good luck with your decision!

Charger-Bodie · February 10, 2009, 05:39:39 PM

Keep you're Charger.

1969chargerrtse · February 11, 2009, 06:47:18 AM

I would also say keep your Charger/first car. Here's a thought, go join a Coronet site site and ask the members there the same question.

Ghoste · February 11, 2009, 09:55:40 AM

There is a good one at the Dodge Coronet Registry.

http://www.dodgecoronet.com/

440charger68 · February 11, 2009, 12:04:25 PM

i will do it just out of curiosity and i will let you guys know what they say

TUFCAT · February 11, 2009, 02:06:18 PM

NOT Much. I gaurantee that. I'm registered on there and the discussion is very light.

Ghoste · February 11, 2009, 02:43:47 PM

It never used to be.

Steve P. · February 11, 2009, 03:19:03 PM

Tuffy is right. The coronet site is nearly dead. I've been a member there forever and it has slowed to a post or two a day. Sometimes less. I don't know why, but it is a shame..

I am a die hard Coronet lover. I don't care what year it is or if it came with a leaner. In my eyes Coronets are just as badass looking as Chargers.... (Steve holds up a shield to deflect the knives). My favorite is 1965'. Next in line is 1968'. One day I will have one...

That being said, I think you should keep what you have and know. Finish school and land a good job. The Charger isn't going anywhere and it will outlast any of today's crappola cars by 20 fold. Hell, it already has. No need to rush into anything is there?? Land the job and plant some cash in a good bank and the day will come that you will have the means to make that 1st car everything you could possibly want it to be...

That Charger will ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLWAYS be worth great money if you keep it up. Hell, it could send your kids to collage some day...

My opinion: KEEP IT.....

472 R/T SE · February 11, 2009, 03:57:33 PM

My first Mopar, bought it in '84ish for $2600. This is the car I had up to 146 @ 6200 rpm on bias ply tires.

The car had gobs of torque, hit second gear and it was like getting shot out of a cannon.

Sublime/Sixpack · February 11, 2009, 05:08:43 PM

Thats a good looking '68 Coronet R/T. How come you didn't keep it (if you don't mind me asking)?

472 R/T SE · February 11, 2009, 05:47:40 PM

I bought it with the assumption it was #'s matching. It had torsion bar subframe rust coming through on the driver's side and the rear quarters were one stacked on top of the rusty other one.

The wife gave me the OK to restore it but I figured I would see if it was indeed #'s. Drivetrain came out of a '69 Charger R/T (full VIN). I didn't want to spend a bunch of money on a non #'s car so the search resumed for a purple '70 Charger and I ended up with the V code '70 Bee that I got burned on.

The '68 supposedly stayed local & someone spent the money to have it restored. Honestly, if I could swing it $$, I'd try to get it back. I still have that soft spot for '68 'nets.

Ghoste · February 11, 2009, 06:28:46 PM

Quote from: Steve P. on February 11, 2009, 03:19:03 PM
Tuffy is right. The coronet site is nearly dead. I've been a member there forever and it has slowed to a post or two a day. Sometimes less. I don't know why, but it is a shame..

I have a theory about why. So far this site has been able to stay away from what I suspect is the buzzkill over there. A longtime member myself.

Sublime/Sixpack · February 11, 2009, 07:04:13 PM

I still have that soft spot for '68 'nets.
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I feel the same way about '67 Coronet R/T's. As much as I like the lines of '68-'70 Chargers, and as much as I am connected to my '70 Charger R/T, I'm afraid I'm a Coronet man at heart.

Steve P. · February 11, 2009, 07:35:26 PM

Don't be afraid. Coronets are great cars. Most of the time they are much lighter too.....

Sublime/Sixpack · February 11, 2009, 07:40:46 PM

Yes, I really enjoy my '69 Super Bee.

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want your guys opinion before i go ahead with a trade