Should I paint my 68 Charger RT its original silver ???

[High Impact]

I am going to be sending my 68 Charger off to be painted in a couple months and am wondering if I should re-paint it the original  AA1 silver or a newer silver color.   The car is 95% original and had been stored since 1976!  Its a true 440 4speed Dana car and is almost rust free.  SO,  for a car thats this original is it better to paint it the correct shade or up-date it to a newer shade??

This will be my cruiser for a few years, but,  Im sure I'll sell it later............I always do. 

So,  what would you do???

[bakerhillpins]

It's your car, do what you want.  Since you are just thinking of changing the shade you don't have to worry about changing the interior color. (Not so much if it's black.)

Personally, I like to keep it to colors available that year but what ever, it's a car and someone can always repaint it after you. Good luck with your choice, it's a beautiful car. 

[Charger-Bodie]

  With all of that,but I would still paint it the original color.

[TUFCAT]

Factory silver was a beautiful color in 1968. 

[mpdlawdog]

keep it silver!  I love mine....its pained ppg aluminum..the origional color was uu1 blue but I didnt paint it...I went out looking for a silver one because it looks great on chargers...and you dont see very many of them...

[ACUDANUT]

 That color beats the hell out of "pea green". 
keep it.

[twodko]

Keep it original, keep it AA1. 

[tan top]

With all of that,but I would still paint it the original color.

yep     with that too   

[Dans 68]

Do what you want. Post some photos! 

Dan

[rt green]

keep it sliver as is. less hassle

[Troy]

Yes, it's your car but I'd keep it original. It's really rare (even without the ultra-rare color) and it's not like you're planning on painting it something completely different. You'll probably be using newer paints so make sure whatever you use gives the proper equivalent of the original color (most new versions of factory colors don't look right - especially metallics). If you paint it a modern shade it will be really cool as well - but it will just be a really rare car that has been modified.

Troy

[Kern Dog]

The factory Silver in '68 was an extra cost option. Restoring it to the factory color will help maintain or even INCREASE its value. Since you intend to sell the car later, this will only help you.

[Patronus]

Silver! w/red interior 

[bull]

I would go with the same color code and the newer style paint is going to be of better quality anyway... It will look good in its original shade. Silver is a great color.

Were the tail stripes black originally?

[Richard Cranium]

Factory silver was a beautiful color in 1968. 

Smegma ditto.

[BIGBLCK11]

I agree, paint it the color you like.  But, AA1 Silver is a great color anyway and for the future value, as others have said.

[elacruze]

I repainted mine the original silver, and I love it. There were some nay-sayers around, but every one came back and said they were wrong, after seeing the car.

[High Impact]

Cool,   I kinda figured the original would be what everyone would say.    Being as though the car was so nice and untampered with  I figured it should remain its factory shade.  Thanks for the response's!!!

[Ghoste]

The AA1 silver is an awesome color!  That is definitely the one to go with.

[FastbackJon]

I know of an owner of a factory silver '68 Charger R/T, 440 console automatic, black interior, black vinyl top, red bumblebee stripes.

VERY cool color combination.

...and he wants to paint it all viper red with no vinyl top.

I know he'll regret it later.

[troutstreamnm]

Keep it original 

[Magnumcharger]

Paint it silver....then add red stripes to the sides....and make a clone of this car!!

[Dans 68]

Cool,   I kinda figured the original would be what most people would say....

I did say do what ever you want ( ) but upon reflection I now say keep the color original    . The factory AA1 was a pretty cool color on the '68. It will add to the value and uniqueness of the car.

Dan

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Of course! but I am partial...My car was green so I went with Viper Silver when doing the resto

[High Impact]

Of course! but I am partial...My car was green so I went with Viper Silver when doing the resto

Dude,  your car is awesome!   I've followed the re-birth and its giving me some inspiration!   I've sent pictures out (of your car) saying this is what my car is gonna look like when I get it painted!

Thanks!

[vancamp]

keep it the original silver

[RIDELIKEHELL]

Of course! but I am partial...My car was green so I went with Viper Silver when doing the resto

Dude,  your car is awesome!   I've followed the re-birth and its giving me some inspiration!   I've sent pictures out (of your car) saying this is what my car is gonna look like when I get it painted!

Thanks!

thx!

[charge-it]

Keep it Silver. If I had to do it over again it would be silver.

[JT01]

I like the silver on 68s and 69s

[moparchris]

Keep it Silver.  AA1 is a gorgeous color, and RARE to boot!!

[High Impact]

Does anyone have production numbers on how many 440 4speed cars were made in 68?  I thought I heard 2243 but Im not sure if thats correct.   To bad I couldnt find out how many were painted AA1.

[68hardchargerrt]

Does anyone have production numbers on how many 440 4speed cars were made in 68?  I thought I heard 2243 but Im not sure if thats correct.   To bad I couldnt find out how many were painted AA1.

It was 2,743.   I inquired this very question to the Chrysler Historical association when I purchased mine in 1986, and I recieved a letter with that number.  Since then, I have seen that number in various places for our  R/T 4 speed combo.   (12/1/12  corrected mistake, not silver R/T 4 speed combo) 

How is the Car now.  I know it;s been a long time since I was on here, and don't know if you finally painted it.  I would love to see pics and more of it.  I am still just having an absolute blast racing mine regularly at the track for the next few years before I do a full blown restoration on mine.

Greg.

[Ghoste]

Big pictures of yours wouldn't e so bad either.

[Fred]

If I could do mine over again, I would do it in black. 

[68hardchargerrt]

Big pictures of yours wouldn't e so bad either.

[68hardchargerrt]

 

[JB400]

Nice ride.   Nice pic of the wheelie   

[68hardchargerrt]

 

[68hardchargerrt]

Nice ride.   Nice pic of the wheelie   

thanks Buddy,   I like you General also...cool.

[JB400]

Nice ride.   Nice pic of the wheelie   

thanks Buddy,   I like you General also...cool.

Not my car unfortunately, but, like you, I like the car too.  My 69 is still a work in progress

[tan top]

Big pictures of yours wouldn't e so bad either.

 pulling the front wheels !!!nice       mean looking charger Greg   , whats motor , ?? can i spy single leafs out back ? caltracks ?? maybe 

[G-man]

AA1 looks good to roll!

[RIDELIKEHELL]

I see you are in Michigan.....I am in Ontario 20 minutes from Port Huron  and the Blue Water Bridge crossing

[Ghoste]

Big fan of the wheelie picture here as well. 

[68hardchargerrt]

thanks for the comps.  I appreciate that.

I would really love to see more pics of Dave's original Charger R/T Silver.

Dave,  Does you car have the bullet type vent knobs, and green vacuum timing delay valve on the intake manifold (only 4 speeds got them)?

thanks,
Greg.

[Fred]

Big pictures of yours wouldn't e so bad either.

Love that shot. 

[AKcharger]

No