Another 68 Charger has left the US

[Darkman]

I can keep the plates...

I have those fender mats on my Watch List from ebay and will likely get some wehn the time comes

[PatrickPeeters]

That right choice!
Maybe they increase in value also...

[PocketThunder]

I'm not going to convert it back to LHD after the RHD conversion 

So the plates will only hang on the garage wall.

Trust me, it's been done plenty of times before. Though most of those times were because the conversion was so dodgy hahaha.

Keep 'em. They'd be nothing more than a novelty to anyone else. But for you they're a part of your cars history. Great conversation piece.

If you absolutely don't care to keep them, I'll take 'em. Shoot me a PM and we can work something out.


Also, you now need one of these - or 2 if you're like me - I picked up a Mopar one and a Challenger one. They were my first purchase after I paid for my Chally 

I'm 99% sure someone in California can buy those plate from you, and walk in to the dept of motor vehicles and register those plates to their Charger if the number is not already in use.  I had California guys ask to buy my Chargers plates once it brought it home to Minnesota.  I declined and have them hanging on the wall in my shop.   

Paul

[tan top]

got it then DM     , like the slots  

[rooks]

I'm 99% sure someone in California can buy those plate from you, and walk in to the dept of motor vehicles and register those plates to their Charger if the number is not already in use.  I had California guys ask to buy my Chargers plates once it brought it home to Minnesota.  I declined and have them hanging on the wall in my shop.   

Paul

Wow, that never use to be the case.

Just did a little goggling and found out the regulations have been changed.

What originally made black plates so special is only the cars that were issued them between 1963-1969 could have them, and could only stay with the car so long as it was always registered in California. Once it was registered out of state, they had to be handed back in, never to be used again.

This means that if you bought a car now that had black plates, it means it has been in California since 1969 - unless it was sold interstate, but never re-registered.

It was just a nice little time-line factor to help with the history of the car.


Unfortunately, this has now apparently been changed. It seems the Kindergarten Cop has changed some regulations - the DMV's "Year Of Manufacture" program - allowing vintage plates to be used on vintage cars, regardless of whether they originally were or not - thus the whole "black plate" history and uniqueness is now null & void. Nice one Arnie!




"... but it's not a tumor"

[Darkman]

got it then DM     , like the slots  

Sure did...I love the slots too...Was going to put 17/18" rims on but have decided to polish those bad boys up instead!

Now to find a set of disc brakes that will fit nicely in there!

[rooks]

I was thinking the same thing. They look great!

Are they 14" or 15" though? I'm pretty sure most of the semi-decent aftermarket disc-brake set-ups require at least a 15" wheel. Suppose there'd be 1001 threads on it in this section.

To be honest though - I think the whole thing looks great as is. haha - mangy mopars.

Is it driveable? Should just register it as is and fang around in it for a year whilst you get everything sorted for the build.

[Darkman]

They are 14's but apparently VN Commodore disc brake setup may fit but I will check and see. That is miles down the road, I will need to get the rust sorted out first.

It is driveable (well it has all the fluids in tip top shape, just can't get any action from the ignition) I believe it is an electrical gremlin that popped up during shipping. I have a couple of mechanics coming around on the weekend to try and fire her up. Won't get it registered as is as the rims are not stock..  but that won't stop me from driving it. 

It may well stay matt black just with shiny rims and trim, lower to the ground and dark tinted windows

[rooks]

It may well stay matt black just with shiny rims and trim, lower to the ground and dark tinted windows

One of the last Chargers I saw in the wild was a matte black '68, and it looked mean. I swear cars would deliberately change lanes to get out of its way. hahaha. Actually it may not have been matte black paint. Looked more like black primer. The thing looked angry!


Speaking of retarded SA vehicle regs, a bloke on another forum bought some new Rallye rims for his '68 Camaro. Exactly the same size, style, everything as originals - only difference is they were chrome Cragar repro's - and the car was knocked back for rego! - because they didn't originally come with chrome Rallyes. What the hell is wrong with people down there?

[Darkman]

Told ya it's not easy! If I want to drive it on the road, I need to convert it to avoid this crap

[Laxy]

Looks awesome, congrats! Hopefully you can just fix the rust and keep it flat black with those rims! So fricken tough!!!!!

[Darkman]

After over 3 months sitting idle, 2 months on the ship, 10 minutes of cursing, a flat battery........IT'S ALIVE  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD_1GG3NTnQ

(Don't mind the kid screamong in the background and the wife yelling at him   )

[tan top]

After over 3 months sitting idle, 2 months on the ship, 10 minutes of cursing, a flat battery........IT'S ALIVE  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kD_1GG3NTnQ

(Don't mind the kid screamong in the background and the wife yelling at him   )

good stuff   can remember like it was yesterday , when i first got mine !! would just crank the motor up & just listen
so what the plan , RHD conversion first ? then ??
  thanks for posting the video 

[Darkman]

Well the rust will take priority....then the rhd conversion

[tan top]

Well the rust will take priority....then the rhd conversion

ok , looking forward to seeing any pictures of the progress 

[PatrickPeeters]

Gotta love the sound!!!!!

[hemi o]

  beaut charger,sound great, good to see another one down under,your import laws suck big time.I thought NZ was bad !

[rooks]

beaut charger,sound great, good to see another one down under,your import laws suck big time.I thought NZ was bad !

Our import laws arn't that bad - but registration laws for imports from State to State differ, and unfortunately for Darko, South Australia import rego laws are ridiculous.

If he wanted to keep it LHD, it has to be factory stock - and that's almost literal. Original paint colour only, no aftermarket wheels, not even an aftermarket stereo. Everything has to be factory spec.

If he wants it to be any different, he has to convert it to RHD - or move state!

[doctor4766]

beaut charger,sound great, good to see another one down under,your import laws suck big time.I thought NZ was bad !

Our import laws arn't that bad - but registration laws for imports from State to State differ, and unfortunately for Darko, South Australia import rego laws are ridiculous.
If he wanted to keep it LHD, it has to be factory stock - and that's almost literal. Original paint colour only, no aftermarket wheels, not even an aftermarket stereo. Everything has to be factory spec.
If he wants it to be any different, he has to convert it to RHD - or move state!

Best place to be is WA for this sorta thing.
Do what ya like pretty much

[tan top]

in one of the mopar mags  , think it might of been mopar muscle  a good few years back , had an artical  about a guy in Oz that converts  mopar muscle cars to RHD ,!! in the write up he says !! """ done soo many E-bodys , i have made up a RHD mould for the centre consoles """  ,   will have to try to find the artical , looked awhile ago when DM first said about a RHD conversion 

[Darkman]

in one of the mopar mags  , think it might of been mopar muscle  a good few years back , had an artical  about a guy in Oz that converts  mopar muscle cars to RHD ,!! in the write up he says !! """ done soo many E-bodys , i have made up a RHD mould for the centre consoles """  ,   will have to try to find the artical , looked awhile ago when DM first said about a RHD conversion 

I would love that contact if you have it... I will need advice (as much as I can get)

[mikesbbody]

Darkman, yes I remember that magazine pretty sure it was a old issue of Mopar Muscle I think...the guy who does the conversions has a clip on YouTube (doing a burnout?) one of his cars (I'm sure Aussie Members here may know of it) was a 73-74? Charger with a Daytona/Superbird type wing on the back the car was black I'll see what I can find.

[tan top]

Darkman, yes I remember that magazine pretty sure it was a old issue of Mopar Muscle I think...the guy who does the conversions has a clip on YouTube (doing a burnout?) one of his cars (I'm sure Aussie Members here may know of it) was a 73-74? Charger with a Daytona/Superbird type wing on the back the car was black I'll see what I can find.

yeah thats is !! a third generation with a wing   , will have a look also , but could take a while , got hundreds & not in any kind of order  order  

[Bob T]

They are 14's but apparently VN Commodore disc brake setup may fit but I will check and see. That is miles down the road, I will need to get the rust sorted out first.

Hey Darkman, I got sent some info about an Aussie guy doing drum to disc conversions with au falcon rotors and bits, will need to get some bits laser cut though, I have the cad files if you want just pm me.


Good clip, and never spilled a drop    

[Darkman]

I just decoded the Fender Tag

CAR: Dodge Charger 2 Door Sports Hardtop
ENGINE: 383cid 2-bbl V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: F70x14 Red Sidewall, Steel Belted
MODEL YEAR: 1968
BUILD DATE: January 24.
AXLE: 3.23 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR: Charger Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. Black Interior.
PAINT: Monotone Red Paint.
OTHER: Black Upper Door Frame Color.

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

ABC OPTIONS:
A1: 26in Radiator
B3: Cruise Control
H1: Power Brakes
N8: Rear Window Defogger
R1: AM Radio
S1: Air Conditioning
X1: Tinted Glass (all)
Y6: Black Vinyl Top

abc OPTIONS:
a5: Center Front Seat
b4: Bucket Seats
h7: Fender or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators

Nice features!