Fender Tag

[westcoastdodge]

hey guys got my new charger,cannot read the rusty fender tag(my eyes are not what they used to be
can anybody helpppp

[cdr]

dont sand it any more!!!!!! take it of & read it from the back side, be very careful it looks fragile .

[westcoastdodge]

ooo never thought of that
thanks cdr

[birdsandbees]

Should never have sanded it... should have stuck it in a bowl of Evaporust.

Another option is you might be able to get a good rubbing off the bottom.

[westcoastdodge]

ok guys tried to make it out best i can think the transmission might be wrong tho

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XS29 83 2 44 817 100461
CAR: Dodge Charger R/T 2 Door Sports Hardtop
ENGINE: 440cid 4-bbl HP V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Manual Column Shift HD
TIRES: F70x14 Red Sidewall, Steel Belted
MODEL YEAR: 1968
BUILD DATE: August 17.
AXLE: 3.23 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR: Charger Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. Black Interior.
PAINT: Yellow (Dodge), Sunfire Yellow (Plymouth).
OTHER: Black (Dodge, Plymouth), Formal Black (Chrysler, Imperial) Upper Door Frame Color.

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

ABC OPTIONS:
P6: Rear Seat Speaker
R1: AM Radio
T7: Tachometer

abc OPTIONS:
a6: Console
b4: Bucket Seats
h7: Fender or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
u1: Sold Car When Built (Somebody Ordered It)


thoughts??

[Brock Lee]

Another good way to clean them with locally available materials is Naval Jelly (available at all hardware stores) and 0000 steel wool. Coat the tag in Naval Jelly, let sit for several minutes, then gently polish the rust away with the steel wool. Re-apply naval jelly often to keep it wet. It will stink and the jelly will go from bright pink to brown. Wash off with soapy water. The Naval Jelly will not eat the remaining paint that is still bonded to the metal.

Sometimes the tag has so much rust even clean you wont be able to read it from the top. The back is almost always clear. Snap a picture on your phone, then flip it in with a photo editor.

[Dans 68]

The build date is probably "317", or March 17 1968.

The transmission code is most likely "5", or a 727 3-speed automatic.

The engine code is probably "83", a 4-bbl 440.

Just my 

Dan

[hemi-hampton]

Besides Navel Jelly you could use Bar Keepers Friend or ZUD. all 3 contain Oxalic Acid. Or you can do what I do & just use 99.9% pure white Crystaline Oxalix Acid & it will work fast & attack any & all rust no matter how heavy & still leave the paint & not eat away at the metal. And much cheaper then Evaporust or any of those other biodegradable user Friendly Cleaners. But Oxalic acid highly toxic. LEON.

[Brock Lee]

Besides Navel Jelly you could use Bar Keepers Friend or ZUD. all 3 contain Oxalic Acid. Or you can do what I do & just use 99.9% pure white Crystaline Oxalix Acid & it will work fast & attack any & all rust no matter how heavy & still leave the paint & not eat away at the metal. And much cheaper then Evaporust or any of those other biodegradable user Friendly Cleaners. But Oxalic acid highly toxic. LEON.

Very good info! I didn't know that was what made Naval Jelly work. I use Oxalic Acid to bleach wood. Now I have to try it on metal!

[westcoastdodge]

ok guys,cleaned up the tag somewhat now can read it.looks like a really late build date(for a 68) also front fenders are original but look to be 69 fenders with the marker lamp holes covered up and 68 holes punched thoughts 
CAR: Dodge Charger R/T 2 Door Sports Hardtop
ENGINE: 440cid 4-bbl HP V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: F70x14 Red Sidewall, Steel Belted
MODEL YEAR: 1968
BUILD DATE: August 17.
AXLE: 3.23 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR: Charger Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. Black Interior.
PAINT: Yellow (Dodge), Sunfire Yellow (Plymouth).
OTHER: Black (Dodge, Plymouth), Formal Black (Chrysler, Imperial) Upper Door Frame Color.

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

ABC OPTIONS:
P6: Rear Seat Speaker
R1: AM Radio
T7: Tachometer
X2: Tinted Windshield Only
Y6: Black Vinyl Top

abc OPTIONS:
a6: Console
b4: Bucket Seats
h7: Fender or Hood Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
u1: Sold Car When Built (Somebody Ordered It)
y9: Special Order




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[6bblgt]

Is your VIN XS29L9B207xxx ??  If so, the fenders have been changed & modified!

TIRES: F70x14 Red Sidewall, Goodyear SPEEDWAY - NYLON
SCHEDULED PRODUCTION DATE: B17 = Friday, November 17, 1967

y9: Special Order   really??  GOT PIC??