1968 dodge charger r/t 440 hp motor question

[justjim]

i saw a 440 motor today that came out of a 68 r/t charger and on the rear rail around the oil pressure sending unit area are the numbers and letter 8R387835 what do they mean ?

 

[dadsbee]

VIN # for the car... I question the R though.. I would expect a B

 

[justjim]

VIN # for the car... I question the R though.. I would expect a B

i believe your right is looks like a B so what do the numbers tell me ??

 

[dadsbee]

i believe your right is looks like a B so what do the numbers tell me ??

I already told you, it's the VIN # for the car it came out of. Would match the dash VIN's last 8 digits if it's original to the car.

 

[justjim]

I already told you, it's the VIN # for the car it came out of. Would match the dash VIN's last 8 digits if it's original to the car.

ok thx

 

[wickedcharger]

ok thx

Most 68’s did not have a vin as it was not a federal requirement until 69 but they started the vin stamping on the late 68 blocks.

 

[justjim]

Most 68’s did not have a vin as it was not a federal requirement until 69 but they started the vin stamping on the late 68 blocks.

ok thx

 

[turbine68rt]

Most 68’s did not have a vin as it was not a federal requirement until 69 but they started the vin stamping on the late 68 blocks.

Incorrect. Did an engine install/break-in as well as a full trans rebuild on a customer's numbers matching (engine & trans) '68 Coronet R/T. Late Sept '67 scheduled production date. One owner car.

 

[Cranky]

Incorrect. Did an engine install/break-in as well as a full trans rebuild on a customer's numbers matching (engine & trans) '68 Coronet R/T. Late Sept '67 scheduled production date. One owner car.

The numbers on the rails matched the VIN.....? Cool!

 

[turbine68rt]

The numbers on the rails matched the VIN.....? Cool!

Yes, earliest '68 I've seen with partial vin.