New here, 68 Charger four speed

• Mar 13, 2016

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Hey all, thanks for the add. I picked up a 1968 Charger 383 HP four speed about three years ogo on Ebay. It is one of the most solid second gen Chargers I had ever seen. Even the lower quarters were untouched and perfect. I've been stripping down one panel at a time and straightening/prime/blocking on it. Have both quarters and decklid finished. Also trying to get the mechanicals all buttoned up before disassembly for paint. (Looking for a 26" radiator if anyone has one) Anyway, slow process but she's coming along nicely. Glad to be on here.

 

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• Mar 13, 2016

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• Mar 13, 2016

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Welcome from MI. Looks like a great car to redo. What are the plans, restore, modify, restomod?

 

• Mar 13, 2016

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welcome to FBBO from NorCal

good luck with the 68 Charger 383 4speed
I had a 68 Charger R/T as my 1st real car

 

• Mar 13, 2016

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aboard!

 

• Mar 13, 2016

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Welcome aboard! Sounds like you have a fantastic car - rust is a royal PITA that can really cost a lot, so it seems you are way ahead of the game!

 

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68 is my favorite, great year for mopars.

 

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Welcome to FBBO from SoCal. That's a sweet charger project you have there. Love 68's.

 

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welcome to FBBO nice looking charger

 

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welcome, great looking '68!

 

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Bullitt. Sweet. Get a factory style 26 inch copper radiator. The best. Get your wallet too. Already has a great stance. Post more pictures.

 

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Welcome keep us posted on your progress

 

• Mar 14, 2016

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Welcome to FBBO. Cool project.

 

• Mar 14, 2016

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lucky dog! Nice to find a beauty so clean to start with.

 

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Welcome! You sure picked a good B-body to restore! (I have two of the 68 383 4-speeds). Good to have you.

Dan

 

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Thank you all for the kind words. Here's some more pics of it while straightening out the quarters. When I bought it, the whole car had been primed but the body was far from straight. So, I'm just going back through it one panel at a time.

 

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That's some smooth bodywork

 

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Welcome to the site! Great looking project!

 

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Welcome from Alaska 68! What a score to find her in that pristine shape. Please keep the pictures coming, you have a great start already.