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Basic info
383 engine ( NOM )
Automatic transmission
8 3/4 suregrip w/3:23 gears
Details
Fender tag/vin number break down
R = Plymouth Belvedere/Satellite
P = Premium
23 = 2 door hardtop
G = 383 engine
8 = 1968
G = St. Louis
61 = 383 2 bbl
5 = 3 speed automatic
33 = 7.35x14 WSW tires
9 = Wide sill mouldings
S = Drip rail mouldings
8 = Wheel lip mouldings
1 = 2.76 non-SG rear end
6 = Vinyl bucket seats
B = light blue interior
U = light blue metallic roof
U = light blue metallic body
1 = monotone paint
U = light blue metallic upper door frame color
B = black horizontal stripe
4 = bucket seats
7 = Fender mounted turn signals
6 = drivers outside remote operated mirror
Build date is Sept. 8
Second fender tag says "SPECIAL HANDLING" - I was told this could mean anything from the car being built for a celebrity, a Chrysler executive or a dealership owner. Regardless of who it was built for it also means that special attention was given to the assembly of the car and the paint job.
I have the original owners manual and certicard and copies of the title from a couple of different owners.
Misc info
This car is an excellent driver and would be an easy restoration if you want to make it a show car
This is an 11 year old amateur restoration. The left 1/4 panel was replaced and a patch panel on the right 1/4. Trunk, floor pans and frame rails are solid .Â
The motor is a '66 or '67 block with 516 heads. Standard bore as far as i know. The heads were reworked for hardened valves/seats. Larger valves were installed at that time, 1.74 exhaust don't remember the intake size. Also has HP exhaust manifolds.
New tranny and torque converter in '95-'96. Car was originally a column shift car , converted to floor console. When restored larger 11" brakes were installed, heavier sway bar, torsion bars and 8 3/4 suregrip w/3:23 gears .
Wheel lip mouldings, fender mounted turn signals ( I have an NOS turn signal to replace the one on the car that is pitted ) and rear window defogger are NOS. Also a new wiring harness at time of restoration. Oh and yes that is a Roadrunner hood .
Miles are original as far as I know ( 74, XXX ). Approximately 5,000 miles on motor since restoration.Â
I recently had the paint wet sanded and buffed and it shines great ! UPDATE : Having the car repainted ( outside only ) . Should be finished Sept 1st, 2003
I can supply the name and phone number of the owner who did the restoration if need be.
 Video will be available also for plus shipping.
I pick the car up Sept. 2 from the paint shop. Price is now Firm. Â
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Damn !!!!!!!! The car has to go back to the painter!! WAY TOO MANY DEFECTS IN THE PAINT !!! Will keep you posted on progress .
Hope to pick car up on Sept.27th !!!!!
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Drive it home !!!
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The trunk actually looks better than this. It has just been repainted 9-26-03 |
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After I pick the car up from the paint shop I will post new pics of trunk and exterior. |
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