James' 68 Charger

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Jul 01, 05 11:34 am

Most of you know the story of how I got this Charger (Nov 04 Connected),
basically a drunken ebay bid that turned out very successfully!
Two owner car from NewMexico, with original Alberqurque dealers ('Dodge Country') window option sheet and badge on rear panel. Lots of history came with the Charger and the guy I bought it from knew plenty of stories!
the fully rebuilt 383 has a Competition high energy cam, RPM Edelbrock inlet and 800cfm carb with headers, it really does go like hell, maximum indicated about 130 and will happily cruise at 120 (all tried on long private roads - of course!).
It is rust free but most of front interior has been well scorched, rear interior is like new though!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Jul 01, 05 11:44 am

Its been very reliable over here, had to change starter motor for a mini hi torque jobby fairly early on, converted what was left of AC unit into reliable heater, fitted new Cooper Cobra tyres to the period correct Turbovec alloys (after couple of very close shaves!) and just fully rebuilt the servo drum brakes, which are now very good and sensitive.
While cleaning up the interior I found the original factory build sheet.
generally Im well pleased with it and surprised at how easy it is to drive. Got new rear sway bar (to compliment the front) coming, along with new carpet and centre console.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Fri Jul 01, 05 12:07 pm

Lovely car James! What a good buy that has turned out to be. Rust free with all that wonderful documentation.

Superb.

charger01 · Post by **charger01** » Fri Jul 01, 05 9:18 pm

That looks so good it made me go out to the garage & have a good look at mine again

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Fri Jul 01, 05 9:29 pm

I find i only need to log into this website to give me the enthusiasm to go and work on mine................not that i need anymore mind you!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Sun Jul 10, 05 11:32 pm

last pics of Goldie in my hands, she goes tomorrow. This Charger is going to be missed!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Jul 11, 05 9:30 am

You're selling it ???

Why ?

Another plan ? 8)

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Jul 11, 05 3:48 pm

Wow.. Cool Car and great pics too!

Shame you are selling, lucky fella whoever gets it. Remember to get him to sign up!!!

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Jul 11, 05 3:57 pm

This is how nice that car is-

I HATE brown cars, tan/brown interiors and I prefer the 69 model year over the 68.............

But that Charger is one of the nicest I've seen!

I'm sure I used to have a mk 1 escort in that colour (In fact that's prob what started it off! It was a heap!)

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Mon Jul 11, 05 9:54 pm

That is a gorgeous car CP!!!!! If only I had a garage and a lot of ???????..............

Anonymous · Post by **Anonymous** » Tue Jul 12, 05 9:30 am

so, CP, what is your replacement then??????