uh, sure it's a basic question but..

[MikeMacCham]

What is the difference with a Charger 500, R/t and S/E in second generation chargers, and whats the differences besides the tail lights of the 68 with second generations?

You guys Rock...

[bull]

2nd gen Charger 500 is two different things between '69 and '70. The '69 500 has a flush grill and rear window, made for Nascar. The '70 500 was just an upgrade package from the base Charger. R/Ts in all three years came only with 440s or 426 Hemis, beefier suspension upgrades, stripes and badges among a few other things. SE is an interior trim package available only in '69 and '70 (although many '68s had the same items but were not labeled as SE) and SE could be attached to a base model '69 and/or R/T and R/T in '70. Not sure if there is such a thing as a '70 500 SE or if a base model could be made into an SE.

As far as differences, the '68 markers and taillights are round while the '69 and '70 taillights are wide and the markers are rectangular, although '69 and '70 markers are different ('69s are smaller and I don't think they light up). There are dozens of other differences between years but most sheetmetal pieces between '68 and '69 are interchangeable. Oh, and the '68 model is the best-looking of the three.

[69CoronetRT]

2nd gen Charger 500 is two different things between '69 and '70. The '69 500 has a flush grill and rear window, made for Nascar. The '70 500 was just an upgrade package from the base Charger. R/Ts in all three years came only with 440s or 426 Hemis, beefier suspension upgrades, stripes and badges among a few other things. SE is an interior trim package available only in '69 and '70 (although many '68s had the same items but were not labeled as SE) and SE could be attached to a base model '69 and/or R/T and R/T in '70. Not sure if there is such a thing as a '70 500 SE or if a base model could be made into an SE.

SE package available on the 500 and R/T only in 70. 1968 and 1969 Chargers only came in the standard Charger (XP) level and the R/T (XS) performance package. 1970 saw the introduction of a third and lower trim level; the base Charger (XH). The 70 Charger 500 was pretty much the equivelent of the standard XP Charger in 68-69.

Have you checked out the 69 and 70 registry sites? They are full of pictures and information that will help you learn the differences between the years. Both Chris and Chris have done a great job on their respective sites.

http://www.1969chargerregistry.com/
http://1970chargerregistry.com/

[dpm68]

Yes, the 68 model is indeed that best looking of the three.

[chargerboy69]

Yes, the 68 model is indeed that best looking of the three.

HUH. .  

[Ghoste]

Yeah... Huh?

[PocketThunder]

Yes, the 68 model is indeed that best looking of the three.

HUH. .  

Here we go again.             

[HITMAN 149]

"Oh, and the '68 model is the best-looking of the three."-Bull
"Yes, the 68 model is indeed that best looking of the three."-DPM

yea you heard BULL & DPM right!!!!!!!!!!!!  hehehehe 

[MikeMacCham]

 

[Chargen69]

 

[Nacho-RT74]

I think you forgott 74 is REALLY the best looking model... it tooks 8 years to Chrysler get it better until 74 came out... then started the degradation in 75 because wasn't any good and better idea