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  1. Challenger340

    68 Hemi RT Charger values

    At THIS current presenting juncture of economic fundamentals .... where 'costs' of money are rising substantially, imo, the above represents pretty sound advice. I would suggest restoration costs, ongoing supply chain constraints and quickly skyrocketing Labor imputs .... and depending upon...
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    Hood Clearance Question

    Without more information regarding Camshaft/Headers etc., on the '75 440 ? No question the Holley Street Dominator. It's a sure-fire fit with no clearance issues, and again without more info regarding 'size' of the Cam/rpm range the Street Dominator can equal and even better the TM7 in most...
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    802 hp 808 ft pounds 440.... Wow...

    Most definitely always give them what they want.... as long as adults are in the room and everything is up front ? NO problem ! Congrats and Good for him ! My only question is regarding what's 'special' here... about a 4 Lobe High Helix Magnuson 2650 Screw Blower/ Boosted 535 cubic inch at...
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    Vietnam Vet Story

    What a fantastic era of American hero's...
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    802 hp 808 ft pounds 440.... Wow...

    Forgive me here..... but I just don't get what's so special about that ? Don't get me wrong, nice engine and it seems to run well.... But that said.... I mean it is a BLOWN 535 Cubic Inch utilizing a Magnuson High Helix 4 Lobe 2650 Blower ? Plenty of guys have been making waaay more power than...
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    New 69 Charger Data decode

    What a great looking Car....... I think you did very well !
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    Trick Flow 240 vs Stealth heads

    Agreed, If you go the 512 route the Stealth's are IMO, out of their league in any reworked incarnation. Being up in Canada we used to charge $1,000 CAD(about $750 USD) for what we called a "Street Port" on new OOTB Stealth's.... Ported all the way through/pushrod pinch etc and with redone Seat...
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    Trick Flow 240 vs Stealth heads

    IMO, everything else equal, any hp gains TF Vrs Stealth should be proportional to the "average" flow increases the Engine can utilize ? My best guess from your info might be 25-30 hp peak with average hp gains obviously lower. IMO, when making a comparison such as this it's important to remember...
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    Newly built 440 with low oil pressure

    Depends upon the Bearing 'eccentricity' now doesn't it ? and how much time does it spend and how COLD really ? P Bearings can exhibit .0045" to sometimes as much as .0065" Clearance over closer to the parting lines depending upon the 'crush' applied during Housing Sizing. H's and V's...
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    Best way to value 68 charger R/T?

    LOL.... the entire world seems to be 'crazy land' nowadays. 3 bags of groceries = $150-$175 here in Canada and people are still out Buying Pontoon Boats for $80K, New Trucks can be $80K to $100K ? just say'in.... why should 68-70 Charger's be any different ? Although with interest rates rising...
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    Best place to find a nice ‘68 R/T to buy?

    Nope..... but I've had friendly contests two that have claiming low 14's/High 13's, an A-Body Duster 340 4spd and a 396 Nova respectively.... the latter definitely full of sh*t.... NO contest, I don't think that thing was right at all ? and the Dustbin was 2 outa 3 really close runs, more just...
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    Best way to value 68 charger R/T?

    I think this one went for $165K ? again imo... marketing induced ? I mean it's a nice car.... I just don't 'get' what in particular is so special/nice to push it to the $165K realized Sale Price ? Numbers ? Documentation ? WHAT ? 1969 Dodge Charger R/T | S262 | Indy 2022 | Mecum Auctions
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    Why it seems just about every Charger for sale has fresh thick undercoating?

    Noise Reduction Pkg seems to have been both outside noise and "inside" for creature comfort ? My Charger besides the undercoating for a California only destined Sale vehicle also has some rather 'unique' sound deadening panels on the firewall/inside door panels and on and on complete with the...
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    Best place to find a nice ‘68 R/T to buy?

    IMO, People are funny.... because when I tried selling mine a few years back all I ever got was lowballs ? Even when I specifically stated the Price was "Firm" in the Ad.... and even when I reiterated verbally to people who called, "Firm".... some even replying, "as long as it's same as...
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    Why it seems just about every Charger for sale has fresh thick undercoating?

    Factory undercoating was "optional" as is my understanding ? but commonly ordered in many Northern Rust Belt destination Cars ? To the best of my knowledge..... TRIVIA here The ONLY Charger's that were MANDATORY to be factory undercoated were the 1969 "N97" code compliance Cars designated "...
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    Best way to value 68 charger R/T?

    And I believe one of the biggest often overlooked factors to realizing best price at any sale being the "marketing" ? Just my opinion.... but I believe we've all seen some real ****-heaps of any YEAR pull HUGE $$$$ for no other reason that being well exposed with very professional marketing ...
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    Best way to value 68 charger R/T?

    Yeah I guess Hagerty track Auctions and verified Dealer as well as Private Collector sales ? As long as 'verifiable' is my understanding..... and, the 1968 models are top dawg price-wise ! But again.... TONS of factors Colors/Options/Collectible/Provenance... all personal preferences obviously...
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    Best place to find a nice ‘68 R/T to buy?

    Uhhhh NO.... That there be Bodywork/Bondo by meathead....
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    Best place to find a nice ‘68 R/T to buy?

    The shiney paint did indeed look promising for about 15 seconds until I started reading..... "True R/T" but with a 383 ? Bwahahahaha Take ur time.... and remember, "everything comes to he who waits" ? Finding a 'real' R/T in factory X9 Black with REAL McCoy Documentation/History and Fender...
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