Vehicle Description
Who hasn't daydreamed of chasing through the cityscape in a '68
HEMI Charger R/T, looking up in the rearview mirror to make sure
Frank Bullitt is still well behind you? While most genuine "J" code
Hemi Charger R/T's end up in private collections, relegated to
holding down a section of pavement, this is one that you will
likely just keep in the driveway, quickly becoming your favorite
car to drive. Born a 318, Automatic car, she now sports a complete
era correct 426 HEMI drivetrain, from the Carter AFB Carbs, right
through to the A833 Pistol Grip 4-spee and 3.54 Dana 60 rear end.
This one was taken down to bare metal and treated to complete nut
and bolt rotisserie restoration. Finished in FE5 Rally Red, the
quality of workmanship rivals that of many cars relegated to
Concours trailer queen duty.
Pete Tritak's shop, of "War Wagon" drag racing fame, was tasked
with the engine built. The engine was balance and blue printed,
designed to appear OE Correct on the outside, with internals
machined and engineered to kick out 500-600hp on pump gas. The
transmission and rear were likewise built to handle the horsepower.
The rest of the engine bay sub-assemblies were also restored, using
new wiring harnesses, rebuilt wiper motor, master cylinder,
etc.
The donor car was chosen because it was a solid specimen to begin
with. It was nonetheless taken down to bare metal and built back up
again. This included all new seals and soft trim, glass where
needed, all stainless, grill and tail trim were also restored at
the time of restoration.
The interior is likewise all new, interior panels, soft trim,
foams, dash. Gauges, climate controls, and audio accessories were
rebuilt, using new wiring harnesses. Everything works.
The undercarriage was done "over the top" in the same FE5 paint as
the top. Suspension, drivetrain, braking and fuel system are all
new. If you are looking for a turn-key ready HEMI Charger you can
actually drive and enjoy without "driving the investment value out
of it", here it is.
Keep your J code in the private museum and take this one out on the
road, point the nose and the horizon. Don't worry, that Highland
Green Mustang will stay in the rearview...