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Charger 68 build sheet

Started by Voss, April 06, 2013, 05:12:34 AM

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Voss

Looking to get in touch with someone having an intact build sheet for a -68 Charger, auto trans, no A/C and 22" radiator. Interested in checking a few codes for some parts such as the fan spacer.

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Broadcast Sheet 1968 Dodge Charger


Sequence Number
B   Assembly Line? *   
150520   Sequence Number

Shipping Order
514   Scheduled Production Date:
      Tuesday May 15, 1968
198009   Shipping Order Number

Vehicle Identification Number
XP   Car Line: Dodge Charger
    29   Body Type: 2 Door Sports Hardtop   
H   Engine: 383 1-4 Barrel HP "B"
  8   Model Year: 1968 "D-Series"
    G   Assembly Plant: St. Louis, MO
238753   Assembly Plant Sequential Number*1

Paint & Style
276   Roof Color: Dark Green Metallic
286   Body Color: Dark Green Metallic
291   Paint Style/Stripe: Mono Tone Paint
G   Upper Door Frame Paint: Green
304   Vinyl Roof: Green

C   Trim Grade: Charger
  6   Front Seat: Vinyl Bucket
    F   Trim Color: Green
62   Engine: 383 1-4 Barrel HP 330hp
395   Transmission: TorqueFlite Automatic
404   Axle: 3.23:1 Ratio
415   Heater: Front with Defroster
421   Radio: AM Music Master/Economy (2W)

Tires
43   7.75 x 14 White Wall Tires, Steel Belted

Power Equipment
451   Power Brakes
456   Power Steering

480   Dual Horns
483   Bumper Guards: Front & Rear
484   Electric Clock
486   Console
487   Cigar Light – Front
503   Floor Mats or Carpets
509   Glove Box Lock

Lights
515   Ash Receiver Light
517   Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicator

522   Tinted Windshield Only
536   Left Hand Outside Remote Control Mirror

Mouldings
535   Drip Rail Moulding
540   Belt Line Moulding

548   Wheel Lip Moulding

564   Bucket Seats
565   Rear Armrest & Ash Tray
573   Premium Woodgrain Steering Wheel
584   Deep Dish Wheel Covers
627   59 AMP/HR Battery
624   Heavy Duty Suspension With Sway Bar

Fleet Items
647   Heavy Duty 14" Wheels

Build Codes
66   Vac. F/T.: ?
5   Sway Bar: .94" Link Type (Late Model)
45   Radiator: 22" 383/440 w/AT "B" Body
708   Engine: ?
031   Transmission: Late A727B For A 383-4
237   Axle: 8 ¾ With 3.23 Ratio and 10" Drums
32   Pinion: 3.2 ratio *2
16B   Wheel: ?
79   Wheel Covers: ?
62   Propeller Driveshaft: 7290 Type *3
779-778   Torsion Bar L/R: 41" x .90" *4
211-211   Rear Springs L/R: ?
42   Clutch & Brake Bracket: ?
??   Front Brake: ?
67   Front Shock: Standard "B" Body
93   Rear Shock: Standard "B" Body
62   Battery: 59AMP For 383, With Yellow Caps A24-B Series
36F   Steering Column: ?
15T   Steering Wheel & Horn Ring: ?
15   Stub Frame: 68 B Body With 273, 318, 383 And 440 All With AT
24   Engine Fan: 18" 7-Blade For 383/440 *5
32   Fan Spacer: 1.24" For 383/440 *6
01   Radiator Inlet Hose: ?
31   Radiator Outlet Hose: B/C/D Body With 361, 383 or 440
01   Carburetor: 383 Auto AVS With AT *7
45   Carb. Choke: 68-69 383-4/440-4 Carter AVS (A/B/C Body)
42   Cap Idle Label: ?

Notes/Remarks
* Not sure what the B means I guessed it represented the line at the assembly plant.

*1 The assembly plant sequential number is set to 100001 every new model year. Your car is the 138753rd built at the St. Louis assembly plant.






*2 More detailed information regarding the speedometer pinion (Code: 32):
Part Number: 2538932
Color: Black
Year-Year: 1966-1971
Ratio: 3.2
Tire Sizes: 7.74x14, 8.25x14

*3 More detailed information regarding the propeller driveshaft (Code: 62):
Type: 7290
Diameter: 3.00"
Length: 52.07"
Transmission: Both
Axle: 8 ¾
Model: WX
Engines: 383, 426 and 440

U-Joint Type Diameter is measured inside the yoke: 7290 = 2 5/8"

*4 More detailed information regarding the torsion bars (Code: 779-778):
Year-Year: 1962-1969
Body: B-Body
Engine: 383-4
Length: 41"
Diameter: .90"
Paint: Aluminium

*5 More detailed information regarding the engine fan (Code: 24):
Year-Year: 1968-1971
Body: A/B/C/E Body
Engines: 383 and 440
Blades: 7
Heater/A/C: Heater
Diameter: 18"
Points: 2"

*6 More detailed information regarding the fan spacer (Code: 32):
Year-Year: 1967-1969
Body: B/C Body
Engines: 383 and 440
Length: 1.24"
Heather/A/C: A/C

*7 More detailed information regarding the carburetor (Code: 01):
Engine: 383 cubic inch V8
Transmission: Automatic
Type: AVS
Model: BLRWXPDC
Remarks: HP Engine
Carburetor Number: 4401S



68 Charger 383 HP grandma car (the orignal 3X)

Voss

Thank you, helps me a lot in my hunt for correct parts to my own Charger.  :2thumbs: