68 charger WIW???

[charge-it]

I just got a call from a friend who after 15 years is selling his 68 Charger. I went to look at it and it`s in great driver condition. It still retains its original sheetmetal except the trunkpan which was replaced years ago. It has the original 318 that had a 4 barrel added to it. It was converted to a 4 speed way back when. It has an 8 3/4 but I`m not sure if it is a suregrip. The interior needs a little work and the vinyl top trim needs to be replaced but it`s all there. The underneath of the car is 100% solid, and both front and rear valances are mint. The grill is perfect only needing a repaint and the headlights doors function. I want to buy it and he wants 10,500. Is it worth it? I`m thinking yes but as always value the opinions of the Charger gurus.Here are a few pics.

[MoparYoungGun]

If it's in the shape that you say than I'd definitely pay that .

[LivedodgeItaly]

It looks so a good deal..if you don't get it ,let me know and I'll buy it  ...
suggestions: be carefull about rust which is the worst and hardest thing to deal with....usual rusty areas are: around back window (mainly low corners),lower parts of the doors, trunk floors and extentions to the body; lower parts of the quarters, around wheels both ant/rear,  and in the back around the tank area; another important point to have solid is the floor all around....check up the engine and trans as well...important is also to have a solid chassis (it'd be better if there were no holes in it!!!)..... more or less this is the thing..don't know your resto/driving intentions..your budget, your ability as a mechanic or bodyshop worker...some more detailed pics would help by any chance....uhm uhm 4 speed..my dream!!! if only had I cash and a place to store it.....
Many other here will be more precise with the infos you may need as the already own a charger, not like me..
I really hope this may help...
                                                                           Andrea

[charge-it]

No rust on fenders, doors, rocker panels, rear quarters, back window, floors, engine compartment, frame rails, trunk extensions, trunk lid, and hood. The center trunk pan replaced many years ago. It`s been inside for the last 15 years. It`s missing the trunk lock, antenna is removed and is in the truck, and I didn`t see a jack but he may have it.

[PocketThunder]

that car for $10,500 is a steal.  its worth almost the full price just for being a rust free car as you describe. 

[ChargerSG]

Go for it

[hydroforce]

can I have his number?

[bull]

I wouldn't necessarily call it a steal myself but I think it's a fair price, especially if you don't have to fool around with rust repair, body work and paint. You could probably finish off the interior and redo the top for under $2k. What kind of job did he do on the 4spd conversion?

[Charger Aficionado]

  I say it has an ebay price of $14,500.  (Keep in mind you do not usually see final prices unless you have car in your list). 

[41husk]

The car is worth what some one is willing to pay.  I am sure there is some one out there that would pony up 15 or 20 K for a second gen in that shape.  If you can afford 10,500 and that is your dream car, go for it.  I would think in an affort to save ebay hassle and listing and showing the car locally, you might be able to get it for $8500-9500.  and that would be a real good deal in my opinion.  Good luck!   

[cudaken]

 Rust free is the hook for me. My 69 Charger the rust was free and I got lots of free rust. About 150 pounds of it.


                                      Cuda Ken

[charge-it]

I wouldn't necessarily call it a steal myself but I think it's a fair price, especially if you don't have to fool around with rust repair, body work and paint. You could probably finish off the interior and redo the top for under $2k. What kind of job did he do on the 4spd conversion?

The 4 speed conversion was done before he bought the car over 15 years ago. The floor pan had a hole cut in it and a rather large boot installed over the hole telling me who ever did it didn`t use a 4 speed hump, but that`s an easy fix. I`m going back Wednesday night to put a deposit on it. Bullit clone here we come.

[Nupe]

Finally!   Getting sick of all your WIW posts.     j/k  

Glad to see you will have another project.   Might be time to make the Fury a Sunday cruiser and swap all the drivetrain into the Charger.  

[charge-it]

Finally!   Getting sick of all your WIW posts.     j/k  

Glad to see you will have another project.   Might be time to make the Fury a Sunday cruiser and swap all the drivetrain into the Charger.  

That`s my plan. Give the 383 that I took out of the Sport Fury a quick rebuild, find a 23 spline 4 speed and bell, take the 8 3/4 and put it all back into the 64. Then detune the 440 I pull out of the 64, the 18 spline and dana will go into the 68 Charger...

[70 Battle Horse]

HOORAY MARK !!!! Good for you !! When can I come see it BTW ...this is no WIW post   its a looky what I got post What color interior??

[charge-it]

HOORAY MARK !!!! Good for you !! ...When can I come see it

Check your email...

[Old Moparz]

Don't pass on it or you'll regret it.

[charge-it]

Gettin closer...

[Nupe]

Ohhhh come on!   I thought this was going to be the "got it home" post.  

[andy74]

nice score! you should be getting your moneys worth if its as good as you said-lets see some pics when you get it home!