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1968 Dodge Charger R/t 440 Magnum 727 Torqueflight on 2040-cars

Year:1968 Mileage:140510 Color: body is near perfect
Location:

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

Downers Grove, Illinois, United States

Originally from the West Coast, this 3 owner Dodge Charger R/T will turn heads anywhere you go.  The 440 CID engine is the original numbers match to the VIN.  The power plant has been rebuilt to factory specifications with aftermarket intake manifold, carburetor and Hooker Headers.  It has a high flow straight through exhaust to give that 440 a bit more rumble. The most recent owner has keep up the routine maintenance by having the radiator recored to OEM specifications, new coolant, replacement of the transmission filter with fluid.  This Charger R/T starts right up and is lopey at idle and runs strong on premium fuel.  The 727 Torqueflite  Replacement Transmission has also been rebuilt with a Mancini Racing Kit using Heavy Duty Clutches, Kevlar Bands and a 2000 RPM Stall Converter.  The original 3.23 SureGrip Positraction Rear Differential also has been rebuilt using Timkin Bearings and OEM MoPar Seals. The suspension was completely serviced using the best quality Moog Suspension replacement parts.  Recent Battery and replacement alternator in 2008. 

Willwood Disc Front Brake conversion has been done to give this Charger a bit more stopping power.  The original disc brakes parts are in the trunk.

The original interior has been replaced with a complete YearOne kit including all surfaces and foam.  The interior was done at a professional upholstery shop.  The service also included new Headliner and a complete carpet kit.  The side door panel are still the factory original units. The Dash wiring has also been replaced with a New YearOne replacement wiring harness.  Some of the Dash Hardware has been restored.

This R/T comes with factory power windows, 150 MPH Speedometer, Factory Rallye Gauges with Oil, Water Temperature, Ammeter, Fuel Level and a Factory 8000 RPM TicTocTach with Clock.  There is an original Factory AM/FM Radio.  The Wood Grain Steering Wheel is beautiful with NO cracks.  Another Factory option is the Driver Side remote Controlled outside rear view mirror.    

The exterior body is near perfect.  Recent repaint in the original UU1 paint code makes this R/T a real head turner.  The Factory Vinyl Roof was replaced with an exact matching double seamed unit when the R/T was repainted.

The Hide-Away Headlamps operate perfectly along with the Hood mounted turn signal indicators. 

This R/T is shown with Cragar Wheels, but for the Purist, this Charger also has the Original set of 4, Magnum 500 Wheels are included.  The Original exhaust manifold, intake manifold and AFB carburetor is also included.  

This is some documentation included, Build Sheet, Original Sales Invoice, Original Owner's Manual, a Califorinia registration and the Original CertiCard from Dodge.  A Car Cover is included.

Please Note:  I will answer questions regarding this vehicle only if you are a BIDDER.  Thanks for understanding.


On Nov-04-13 at 17:23:05 PST, seller added the following information:

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