FOUND ONE!!! 1968 Dodge Charger

[DadsCharger00]

As most of you know I've been looking for a car for my dad. With the help of Chargerboy69 (Tim) I was able to find one. It was an adventure to say the least, but it was delivered this morning, and given to my dad. She's not perfect, but she's solid. Has odds and ends of things that need to be done, but what I needed was a driver, and that's what she is. The rest can be done here and there, and will give my dad something to do and a reason to get up and move around, and fight for another day. It's been a true adventure for sure. Lots of "polished turds" and "roaches" and somemore polished turds, but finally a good car.  Found the car in Winchester Virgina. 1200 miles from where my family lives. Shipping was a challenge!  (thanks TIM).  But all and all...here she is. Follow the links below if ya want to see and hear I learned a lot from you all, and look forward to learning more. I'll be giving my dad access to my name and such on here so now and then he can ask a few questions, and learn from all! Thanks for everything guys!    Heres a link to photobucket. Won't let me upload the pics here, so I'll send ya all there! Thanks!

http://s1149.photobucket.com/albums/o592/Scheinom/FINALLY/

and youtube video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmoHR0OWK-Q
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXzScw9ZZxc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-_EH6PJHGQ

[1974dodgecharger]

NICE!!!!

[Tilar]

That's cool. Your photobucket link takes me to the main photobucket page, and that first video is sideways     .  The other two videos are great though. 

Great looking car!

[DadsCharger00]

That's cool. Your photobucket link takes me to the main photobucket page, and that first video is sideways     .  The other two videos are great though. 

Great looking car!

Fixed the photobucket link! sorry...and the first video was from my niece...sorry! (turn your head lol  )

[NHCharger]

  Congrats. Nice looking driver. Very nice thing you have done for your Dad.

[cdr]

very very cool 

[General_01]

 

[elanmars]

That's awesome! the car looks great and sounds killer.

[doctor4766]

Yeah baby! Well done.

Copy the IMG Code and paste in here next time you want to show the pics.

[Budnicks]

  Very nice I really like the Dark Green paint & it's a 68 the best of all years, IMHO anyway  , have fun & happy Moparing, your Dad is a lucky man... Congrats

[Bob T]

Congrats, well done, a fine looking 68
Sounds good too 

[bakerhillpins]

Woot!!!     

Give us the full story. How did you find it and what do you know about it?  We like to hear about the adventure too!! 

Good lookin car. Hope you guys enjoy yourselves.

[DadsCharger00]

Woot!!!     

Give us the full story. How did you find it and what do you know about it?  We like to hear about the adventure too!! 

Good lookin car. Hope you guys enjoy yourselves.

Basically it was a chance find. I was looking but with little luck. Had tim helping me and I'd seen this one on eBay, talked to the owner and the next day it was off eBay. Couple days later tim sent me the link and it was re posted. Tim called him and talked with him as did I and with his recommendation I pulled the trigger kinda on blind trust that the owner was telling us the truth. Basically it was a restoration about 10 years ago. Seems to be pretty solid. Original 318 car and re. Now green with a 383 rebuilt 650 edelbrock Carb. Sent me a 440 came and a new radiator electronic headlight actuators and some other random goodies. None of the dash lights or gages work but after markets installed. Runs like a raped ape as my dad puts it. It needs a little work. Not perfect but we will do a little her and a little there and we will make it do! Appreciate all the positive responses! Owe a lot to you all for helping me out! I'll be bugging you all more later as I dig into it!

[Tilar]

Fixed the photobucket link!

Cool pics. I'm glad you finally found something! 

the first video was from my niece...sorry! (turn your head lol  )

   umm no. 

[Memphis Mopar]

Great Job!! Thats awesome that you were able to do this for your dad. 

[twodko]

Hey hey hey! Oh hell yes man! Damn good on ya! Looks to be in good shape, nice interior, clean engine bay/mill and really nice tire wheel combo. Bless your dad.......he got a winner with you! Congratulations! Plus with the pix and vids you get your decoder ring most riki tik!

[chargerboy69]

Michael,

Your first video is what it is all about.  Many dads give so much, and get little in return.  It was really something for you to do this for him.

It looks better in your pictures than in the ad.  You found him a nice one.

I am just glad I could help and that it turned out good.

Tim

[DadsCharger00]

Michael,

Your first video is what it is all about.  Many dads give so much, and get little in return.  It was really something for you to do this for him.

It looks better in your pictures than in the ad.  You found him a nice one.

I am just glad I could help and that it turned out good.

Tim

I owe ya tim. For all you did.  The fact ya helped when ya didn't know me at all says a lot about you and all the people on this site. I can't thank you enough man!!

[tan top]

    

[VegasCharger]

Absolutely awesome. I will admit that I lumped up watching all three vids. Emotions ran high because I was following your threads on your search. You did an awesome job! The fact that you gave him a Charger that was very presentable and the fact that he got to start it & drive it. He never seen it coming. Makes me want to go out and do that for my dad who is now 80. Although it wouldn't be a '68 Charger it would be a '74 Chevy Malibu.


1968 Charger the best of the best.

Keep us posted, Bryan

[projectanimal]

Beautiful find!   
Always great to see a family member smiling while turning the key.
Good luck tuning her, look forward to the updates! 

[ACUDANUT]

That's a sweet looking Charger. Better than what I was expecting to see, when you said "driver".  Heck most 68's I see at shows are junk compaired to yours.  You did good.
Can you give us a small hint at what you paid. it looks like a 20K car to me. 

[DadsCharger00]

That's a sweet looking Charger. Better than what I was expecting to see, when you said "driver".  Heck most 68's I see at shows are junk compaired to yours.  You did good.
Can you give us a small hint at what you paid. it looks like a 20K car to me. 

Thanks! That's good to know.    I did a magnet test today and climbed under her and she's solid. I was pretty pleased! I can tell ya I didn't spend 20k.  it was less then that. 

[Finn]

Those videos would put a smile on anyones face. Very awesome.

[1974dodgecharger]

this is what I expect to pay for sure in this condition. If one was to pay more in less fare condition than this I say you get jipped, but thats jsut me. Only if it was BLACK 

[Dino]

Glad you found one buddy!  Much better than the red 69.   

[Brass]

Awesome!  Very moving.

[DadsCharger00]

Glad you found one buddy!  Much better than the red 69.   

Thanks for all your help! It is greatly appreciated!

[1970Moparmann]

Man, how great it was to find this car!

Just last night I was looking AGAIN for a car that was in you price range.  I AM STOKED YOU FOUND THIS ONE.   

Your first video put a chill down my spine.  Every once in a while you get a big smack on the side of your head so a person comes to his/her senses to remember about what is important in life - FAMILY.  Your a good man Michael.   Your dad is probably fighting the worst fight of his life and this could be a huge turning point to spark the inner self to keep the fight. 

This is a special story because a good friend did the same thing for his brother who was told he had stage 4 cancer and wasn't going to live over a year.  His brother made the decision to just have the doc cut out the cancer and see what happens.  I  and am happy to say 7 years later he is as strong as possible with no signs of remission.  He restored the 69 Camaro and is driving it this summer. 

My thoughts and prayers are with your family. 

[Laxy]

Well done, looks great! I am biased though as it looks identical to mine! Got me seriously considering widened Magnums, they look awesome.

[bmoparmofo]

Congrads on the car, very cool of you to do this for your dad. As big of a smile that I imagine he has on his face when he is around the car, I imagine you are even far happier, congrads, nice charger! 

[Dino]

Glad you found one buddy!  Much better than the red 69.   

Thanks for all your help! It is greatly appreciated!

The pleasure was all mine.   

[Ghoste]

And he's already signed on to the site too I see.

[DadsCharger00]

And he's already signed on to the site too I see.

OH YEAH! Right away! I'm actually about 7.5 hours from where my dad and the car are located, and I knew that if he had any questions this was the place to go! I appreciate all the support and kind words from everyone! I know that my dad as well as myself will be using you all for questions and help as we dive in and work a little on the car!

I have to say this has been one hell of an experience thus far. It's pretty cool to know that WE own a Charger. I know he's wanted one since he sold his, and I've wanted one since I heard him talk about his! It's def. an addiction! I'm already thinking that Grace would like some company in the garage! LOL

[6pkrtse]

Awesome story & an awesome car. Love the 68's. I have a similar story about my Dad & his 66 Charger he once had. All of his old car stories are of an old canary yellow 66 383 4 speed Charger with a custom black lace paint over the factory yellow he once owned & used to out run the cops going back & forth from Kansas to different posts across the country when he was in the service. My brother & I found him another 66 HEMI Charger (minus HEMI) with a replacement 383. It was a decent driver but age & his preferances changed with age. Apparently, he was not any longer hung up on the Charger like we all remembered it & he eventually sold it due to lack of interested anymore & could use the money for better things.

[DadsCharger00]

Awesome story & an awesome car. Love the 68's. I have a similar story about my Dad & his 66 Charger he once had. All of his old car stories are of an old canary yellow 66 383 4 speed Charger with a custom black lace paint over the factory yellow he once owned & used to out run the cops going back & forth from Kansas to different posts across the country when he was in the service. My brother & I found him another 66 HEMI Charger (minus HEMI) with a replacement 383. It was a decent driver but age & his preferances changed with age. Apparently, he was not any longer hung up on the Charger like we all remembered it & he eventually sold it due to lack of interested anymore & could use the money for better things.

Sorry to hear that it didn't work out well with you and your dads charger. I don't think this one will be up for sale, well, ever again to be honest! We didn't have the car for 10 minutes, and were driving a little ways on a dirt road to get to an estate sale, and my dad said with discust "I don't know why we're on this dirt road. This car should never see dirt roads!" lol.  Very soon there after we needed to fill with gas (gauge doesn't work, so we figured better safe then sorry) and he I asked him how much to put it in. His reply? "not much. It's not going very far!" lol. I think he likes it

I remember stories about my dad outrunning cops. One in particular sticks out when him and his buddies (one in a hemi cuda, and the other in a roadrunner) did donuts in the middle of the towns intersections. Then split. The cop chose to follow my dad....shooting at him as they sped away! That cop was a crazy one! Dad found that out the hard way!   

[6pkrtse]

I wouldn't say it didn't work out. I'd say it was great. He enjoyed several years with it. I got to enjoy several years of going to car shows & cruise nights with him with his 66 & me in my 70'. I think his stories are probably what got me into Chargers at such an early age (Before the Dukes era). I just think now that he was much older the whole car thing just didn't really appeal to him as much anymore as he was more focusing on retiring. I can't blame him. Now I have two Charger's & one Challenger & two boys & a Daughter of my own & will enjoy my cars with my Children as much as possible & hope they have the love for cars that I do someday when I pass them down to them.

[DadsCharger00]

I misunderstood. I thought you meant he sold it fairly quickly! my apoligies.  Yeah, I'm thinking your def one up on me with two of these beasts and a challenger....lol! But I'm already eyeing another one. I think I'm hooked. And althought the chase is a pain in the arse....I can see it's really the part of the addiction thats the most rewarding. In fact last night while driving back to colorado, I noticed a super bee (68 or 69) for sale in a neighboring town. I didn't have a chance to stop...but I will be stoping there soon! Perhaps Dads Grace will have a partner in crime soon! lol

[DadsCharger00]

I wouldn't say it didn't work out. I'd say it was great. He enjoyed several years with it. I got to enjoy several years of going to car shows & cruise nights with him with his 66 & me in my 70'. I think his stories are probably what got me into Chargers at such an early age (Before the Dukes era). I just think now that he was much older the whole car thing just didn't really appeal to him as much anymore as he was more focusing on retiring. I can't blame him. Now I have two Charger's & one Challenger & two boys & a Daughter of my own & will enjoy my cars with my Children as much as possible & hope they have the love for cars that I do someday when I pass them down to them.

Oh PS. If they don't want em look me up. Lol

[6pkrtse]

It's an addiction for sure. I can not get enough of 68-70 Charger's. Some day I want one of all 3 years of the second Gen's (no offense to the 1st gen or third gen guys).

[DadsCharger00]

It's an addiction for sure. I can not get enough of 68-70 Charger's. Some day I want one of all 3 years of the second Gen's (no offense to the 1st gen or third gen guys).

I'm not so sure how happy the boss lady will be with me when this addiction surfaces again! She may just give me one of these  and see if it helps! But I'm searching already...but we will see! haha

[ACUDANUT]

You definately need one of your own now.

[1974dodgecharger]

It's an addiction for sure. I can not get enough of 68-70 Charger's. Some day I want one of all 3 years of the second Gen's (no offense to the 1st gen or third gen guys).

I'm not so sure how happy the boss lady will be with me when this addiction surfaces again! She may just give me one of these  and see if it helps! But I'm searching already...but we will see! haha

Im already divorced over the charger(s) cars 

[DadsCharger00]

Well, today is a mixed emotions day. 27 years ago today, my little brother was born, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HIM  ....but 1 year ago today, my dad passed. It's been an interesting year without him. A person doesn't realize how some of the small things matter until someone is taken away from you.  I mean, just to hear the sound of my dads voice right now, to hear him say he loves me, that would be amazing. I'm sad I didn't save some voice messages on my phone, or text messages, or have videos and pictures with him. Don't have a lot to look at, or listen to. Cant imagine how my brother feels today. Happy it's his birthday, sad it's the day his dad passed.

Been an interesting year with the car. She was a running son of a b*tch.....and now problems. lol. We all know about those! Sure dads laughing about em. Sure he pry could've helped me resolve em too! Tough not being able to call him, and bounce ideas off him.

I guess I'm just sending this message out into the universe to say love hard, and deep. Be as passionate about life, as we are about these cars. Remember to hug your loved ones whenever you get the chance. TELL them that you love them. Take pictures, and videos, and SAVE THEM. Even if they are short, and simple, and at the time seem to be irrelevant.  It's THOSE momments in life that you're going to wish you had back when they are gone. Cherish every momment. Life is short, make yours count!

[sixty-niner]

those wheels look great!!! absolutely make the car!!!

[Q5XX29]

What a great story! Thanks for sharing. I loved watching the videos. Sorry about the loss of your father. So awesome that you were able to do such a wonderful thing for him while he was with you.

[crj1968]

1968 Charger the best of the best.

Or close enough, anyways.   

Way cool videos. Nice looking ride!   

[VegasCharger]

Absolutely awesome. I will admit that I lumped up watching all three vids. Emotions ran high because I was following your threads on your search. You did an awesome job! The fact that you gave him a Charger that was very presentable and the fact that he got to start it & drive it. He never seen it coming. Makes me want to go out and do that for my dad who is now 80. Although it wouldn't be a '68 Charger it would be a '74 Chevy Malibu.


1968 Charger the best of the best.

Keep us posted, Bryan

I quoted on my own reply on this thread to show you it seems just like yesterday that I posted on this topic. I did not realize your father had passed last year at this time. I am so sorry for your loss even though it's a year later. You had such a great tribute towards your father with the actions you took by making sure he got the joy of driving and owning his favorite car. I am fortune enough to still have my dad although he is 2200 miles away from me. I do get over at least twice a year to see him along with my family and friends.  Yep cherish the moments while you can.

I guess keep the Charger in the family for generations to come.  

[469 runner]

Sorry about the loss of your Dad.  It was a good thing you did buying it for him.  I remember this car as I am not far from Winchester, Va. and saw the car at a few cruise-ins and driving around some.  I always loved thedark green and wide meats out back as it made the car look very sinister.  What part of the country is the cars home now?

[DadsCharger00]

Sorry about the loss of your Dad.  It was a good thing you did buying it for him.  I remember this car as I am not far from Winchester, Va. and saw the car at a few cruise-ins and driving around some.  I always loved thedark green and wide meats out back as it made the car look very sinister.  What part of the country is the cars home now?

Wow you know my car!?!?! That's awesome! I'm currently in Denver Colorado. Do you know anything about the car? The past owner etc? Any info would be awesome!

[469 runner]

Unfortunately, I never knew the previous owner.  The car would show up from time to time at a cruise-in or be seen around town.  Of course being a Mopar guy I would always pay particular attention to this.  The car I think was actually owned be a guy in a small town called Haymarket, about 30 miles west of Washington, DC  I remember it being listed for sale locally on craigslist.  I guess no interest there so that was the last I saw of it until now.