Looking for 440 block 68 Charger R/T XS29L8B317346

[1968rt]

Last seen in Astoria NY late 80s early 90s. Engine was sold and put into another Charger. Any help appreciated.

 

[fullmetaljacket]

Last seen in Astoria NY late 80s early 90s. Engine was sold and put into another Charger. Any help appreciated.

Forgive me for 4getting where that number would be stamped on the block. Is it along the oil pan rail or is it partly on the flat top deck up front?

 

[1968rt]

It would be on the bell housing flange by the oil sender for 68. 69 moved to the pan rail.

 

[fullmetaljacket]

It would be on the bell housing flange by the oil sender for 68. 69 moved to the pan rail.

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I'll ask my friend who has a '68 Charger and it came with a 440 block on the side. Are you still in Queens?

 

[1968rt]

Yes still in Queens . The guy who bought the motor was from Brooklyn!

 

[fullmetaljacket]

Yes still in Queens . The guy who bought the motor was from Brooklyn!

This kid is from Manhattan, but I'm not sure where the guy who sold him the block was from. I'll ask in the next day or two.
I'm always in Queens. Do you go to shows at the Terrace and other haunts?

 

[1968rt]

Yes, Bay Terrace, Malba etc

 

[fullmetaljacket]

Yes, Bay Terrace, Malba etc

Cool.
I very occasionally make an appearance in the black car. I put out an APB to my friend, but have not heard from him just yet.

 

[1968rt]

Ive been busy working on a few cars so not much time for shows

 

[fullmetaljacket]

Ive been busy working on a few cars so not much time for shows

It seems like this 440 was acquired in New Jersey as it turns out. He's not selling it neither even though it has sat under his bench for 20 years. good luck in your search. Hopefully we get to meet at one of the night spots.

 

[1968rt]

Thanks for trying!!

 

[AA1ChargerRT]

Do you know a guy named Ari (blue Duster with Indy motor) from the Astoria area back then? He knows alot of guys from that area still and would be a good try.

 

[1968rt]

No doesn't ring a bell. I checked with a lot of the old crew. Unfortunately most of them gave up the hobby.

 

[AA1ChargerRT]

No doesn't ring a bell. I checked with a lot of the old crew. Unfortunately most of them gave up the hobby.

Ok. I will keep looking….I am from Nassau and work in Jackson Hts.

 

[fullmetaljacket]

Ok. I will keep looking….I am from Nassau and work in Jackson Hts.

I know Ari and his Boyz from Astoria. Great set of guys. A good source I know in Queens who has a few Max Wedges has a few 440 blocks. I'll ask him.

 

[fullmetaljacket]

There's also this guy Curt Jr. that I know real well that is from Brooklyn. He has a bunch of 440 blocks and also has a gold '69 RT/SE Charger. One of his many Mopes. I'll ask him. Both my sources attend Carlisle every year.