new, charger owner

[Evolution69]

been after a charger for a while , Can't afford a done one, So ended up with a project
Haven't got it yet, Just won the auction tonight, Im sure some of you saw the project 68 that was listed in Denver, CO on ebay...
Anyway i've been a member for awhile but havn t really contributed, But im sure I will a lot more soon, this will be my second home and i'm sure I ll have lots of questions to ask you guys..
Thanks

[nvrbdn]

welcome to the show. feel free to post pic's as you get going

[Charger-Bodie]

Congrats !! Is it the blue 68?

[1970Moparmann]

Looks like you have a great car to restore!  Congrats......

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BARN-FIND-1968-Dodge-Charger-R-T-440-HP-Numbers-Matching-VIDEO-RARE-DONT-WAIT-/270829882947?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item3f0eb80e43

[bbjones]

Good buy, less than the local CL add

http://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/2638128785.html

BARN FIND RARE 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440 #s Matching, Don't Wait!! - $13500 (Downtown)

Date: 2011-10-07, 4:29PM MDT
Reply to: sale-pyeuv-2638128785@craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]

ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY!!

All Pics Here: http://s1176.photobucket.com/albums/x332/USAClassics/1968%20Dodge%20Charger%20440%20Barn%20Find/

Walkaround Narrative Video Here: http://youtu.be/VuyarnYOtfo

ALWAYS EXCEPTING OFFERS AND TRADE PROPOSALS! Call Lucas at 303.720.023four to get your questions answered and to see the car in person.

You are looking at a true treasure, unearthed last month from a shed in Eastern Colorado. This Charger was purchased new in Denver (See Skyline Dodge plaque on trunk) and had been in this shed, along with 30 other rare muscle cars for the last ten years. It was tucked in the very back corner...

This Charger is a REAL L-Code R/T Charger, meaning that it has the monster 440 cu in HP (High Performance) motor. The car also has the original striping and paint on all body panels except for the right quarterpanel, which appears to have been replaced at one point. ALL THE NUMBERS MATCH...the body numbers on the radiator support match the trunk lid and the fender tag. The fender tag decodes the charger to be exactly what it appears to be...a 440 R/T with metallic blue paint and a white vinyl top.

BODY: Body is in great shape, considering that it was found in a barn...it is very straight and the gaps are uniform. There are some dents in the rear and trunk but overall the car is in great shape. It does not appear that the car was ever hit and is original metal except for the right quarterpanel. Only bondo present is at the rear corner of the passenger door where the new quarterpanel was fitted at some point.

RUST: Yes, there is rust but it is in the right areas...meaning that the floor is 99% solid save for a spot behind the driver's seat. See the pics of the car with the seats out and the shots of the undercarriage. The trunk floor is solid but will need to be replaced. The outer edges of the trunk are solid and thus only the pan will need to be replaced. The rust on the body is mostly isolated to the right quarterpanel. There is surface rust on the hood, roof and trunk lid but this is not cancerous. Window edges for the most part are solid and not rotting. See video for walk around and narrative of rust spots. NO RUST IN THE FRAME RAILS. This is an excellent candidate for restoration...we recently restored a 1969 Charger with extensive rust so we know our Chargers!!

Drivetrain: THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION ARE NUMBERS MATCHING!! See pics for numbers that match the VIN. The car was stored with the spark plugs out of the motor and the engine will not turn, even after soaking the cylinders in WD40. The transmission will need to be rebuilt as well. The motor is complete with the exception of the air cleaner.

Car is complete except for the rear seat back and some minor parts here and there. Although shown with two sets of wheels/tires, the Charger comes with the black "turbine" wheels. The tires are relatively new and are BFGs and Firestone brands.

[Evolution69]

Thanks guys

Yes thats the one,, What do you guys think?

Im happy as this is my first charger:D

thanks

[terrible one]

Welcome and cool Charger! I was watching that one on EBay. Looking forward to some progress pics!

[NHCharger]

Congrats on buying the car
I'm currently restoring a 68 also.
From the few pics they had of the underside of the car the frame rails look solid. Grille looks to be in nice shape.
You got your work cut out for you on the body work. Do you plan on doing it yourself?
Can't believe they would store the car with the plugs out and the hood up.

[Evolution69]

Thanks guys

I'dd like to think I can turn my hands to just about anything, However sometimes its best to let the professionals do it.

Once the car gets here then I can have a good look and make a plan.

Cheers

[Vainglory, Esq.]

Thanks guys

Yes thats the one,, What do you guys think?

Im happy as this is my first charger:D

thanks

I think you picked a great one.  Be prepared for hard work, but I promise it'll pay off on a car like that.  Looks solid, straight, and it's hard to beat that real, numbers-matching R/T thing.

[Bob T]

Hi Bud, QQ1 and white interior, well done , that will look striking when its done.
Great site for all the tricks and tips here



Bob
also a 68 owner

[mightywing7]

Nice score! 

Best of luck on your new acquisition!!

[41husk]

Welcome and great start.  I miss my QQ1 68.  I think you will love the color!

[Evolution69]

Thanks guys 

[moparstuart]

great project keep us updated  ,  more detailed pictures once you get it also
  great color combo

[tan top]

was looking at that on ebay last week  or week before !!  did you find out the story ??

looks an awesome car to restore !! matching numbers too 

[RKCHARGER]

Congrats!!!

[Evolution69]

Thanks all 

tan top only what is on the ebay listing, Im still in talks with seller, if I get anything intresting I shall report back

Thanks

[tan top]

no nothing bad , just was wondering on how or why  it been in storage / barn all that time  !!  normaly there is a story  attached to them  ,   i / we all  love reading about all charger stuff & storys 
i'm guessing you have had a look on the cars in barns web sites

[Evolution69]

I love reading those sites..

I actually came across this car on one of those sites before it hit ebay.

http://www.barnfinds.com/dirty-dodge-1968-dodge-charger-rt

[RGA]

Nice, That is a great starter. I know how it feels. I just got my first charger about a month ago, It still feels like a dream. Congradulations again.

[Evolution69]

 

[Evolution69]

Car was picked up last weekend, Still a long way to come, but every journey starts with a single step



Will report back soon

[carsnguitars]

Pic is worth a thousand words...and only one comes to mind.....ANTICIPATION!!! 
Followed that one as well. Look forward to seeing the progress on it.
Good luck.....

[lexxman]

Looks like you hours of fun there,keep us posted.