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| The newly designed 1968 Dodge Charger |
1968 Dodge Charger
1968 included a new design for the Dodge Charger. Changes included a new hidden headlight grille, curvier body, recessed backlight, refined tail, and less chrome. The rear quarters of this specialty rig have been bulged a bit for that muscle car look with evidence of competition themes and went from a fastback body style to a semi-fastback style. Along with the new design was a huge increase in sales that rose from 15,788 the previous year 1967 to 92,590 produced in 1968.
17,665 Chargers were optioned with the R/T package that included the 440 Magnum engine and "Scat Pack" bumblebee stripes on the rear end. For the hard-core mopar fans and drag racers the Hemi still remained the engine of choice. The full line-up of engine options included the 318 w/ 230hp, the 383 w/ 335hp, the 440 w/ 375hp and the 426 Hemi w/425hp.
Factory Specifications & Production
| Model Number | Body/Style Number | Body Type & Seating | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Total Production |
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| XP | 29 | 2 Dr Hardtop | $3,014 | 3,500 lbs | Note 1 |
| Charger R/T | |||||
| XS | 29 | 2 Dr Hardtop | $3,480 | 3,650 lbs | Note 1 |
Notes:
- The combined production of Models XP29 and XS29 was 96,100 . All were V-8 powered.
- Additional Charger R/T Information: The "HEMI" engine was installed into 467 hardtops and 1 Charger 500 prototype.
Chassis Specifications
From 1966 to 1974, the Charger was based on the Chrysler B platform.
| Model | Wheelbase | Overall Length | Width | Front Track | Rear Track | Tires |
| Charger | 117 in | 208 in | 77 in | Not Available | Not Available | 7.35 x 14 |
| Charger R/T | 117 in | 208 in | 77 in | Not Available | Not Available | F70 x 14 |
VIN Decoding
Serial Numbers were on the instrument panel, visible thru the windshield, and on the bottom line of a separate plate(fender tag) under the hood. |
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Options & Accessories
| Description | Description |
| 383-cid 2 BC V-8 | Heavy-Duty Differential |
| 383-cid 4 BC V-8 | Power Door Locks |
| 440-cid 4 BC V-8 | Dual Exhaust |
| 426-cid 4 BC V-8 "HEMI" | Buffed Paint |
| TorqueFlite Transmission | Music Master AM Radio |
| 4-Speed Manual Transmission | Tilt & Telescoping Steering Wheel |
| Automatic Speed Control | Woodgrain Steering Wheel |
| Air Conditioning | Tachometer |
| Power Steering | Vinyl Roof |
| Power Brakes | Simulated Mag Wheel Covers |
| Power Front Disc Brakes | Road Wheels |
| Electric Clock | Three-Speed Windshield Wipers |
| Sure Grip Differential |
Engine Options
The location of Engine Code on a 6-Cylinder - Right front of block, below cylinder head; Small Block V8 - Left fron of block, below cylinder head; Big-Block V8 - Left rear of block, near oil pan flange.
| Letter Code | Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Transmission | Carburetor |
| A | 6-170 | 115 | 155 | TorqueFlite, 3-Speed Manual | 1 BC |
| B | 6-225 | 145 | 215 | TorqueFlite, 3-Speed Manual | 1 BC | C | 6-Special Order | Not Available | Not Available | TorqueFlite, 3-Speed Manual | Not Available | D | 8-273 | 190 | 260 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 2 BC | F | 8-318 | 230 | 340 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 2 BC |
| G | 8-383 | 290 | 390 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 2 BC |
| G | 8-383 | 300 | 400 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
| H | 8-383 | 330 | 410 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
| H | 8-383 * | 335 | 425 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
| J | 8-426 HEMI | 425 | 490 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
| K | 8-440 | 350 | 480 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
| L | 8-440 * | 375 | 480 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
| M | 8-Special Order | Not Available | Not Available | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | Not Available |
| P | 8-340 | 275 | 340 | TorqueFlite, 3 & 4-Speed Manual | 4 BC |
Available Transmissions
| Transmission | Location |
| TorqueFlite | Stamped on the transmission oil pan rail. |
| 3-Speed Manual | Not Available |
| 4-Speed Manual | Not Available |
| Identification Number | Transmission Type |
| 2892076 | TorqueFlite |
| 2892077 | TorqueFlite |
| 2892079 | TorqueFlite |
| 2892080 | TorqueFlite |
| 2892086 | TorqueFlite |
| 2892087 | TorqueFlite |
| 2892089 | TorqueFlite |
| 2892090 | TorqueFlite |
| 2892091 | TorqueFlite |
| 2892092 | TorqueFlite |
| 2892093 | TorqueFlite |
| 2892094 | TorqueFlite |
Axle Decoding
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Location Of Axle Codes: A metal tag is bolted to the assembly, giving the axle ratio or tooth count (if tooth count - divide the larger number by the smaller number, this is the ratio.) Locking axles have a metal tag with the letter "S" on it.
Note: Since tags can easily be missing, the approximate ratio can be determined by marking both the a wheel and the driveshaft; turn the wheel one complete turn and the number of times the driveshaft rotates is the ratio. Locking axles can be identified by raising the complete axle assembly and turning one wheel; if the other wheel turns the the same direction it is a locking axle and if it turns the opposite direction it is a non-locking axle.
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| Engine | 6-225 | 8-318 | 8-383 | 8-426 | 8-440 | ||||||
| Locking / Non-Locking | L | NL | L | NL | L | NL | L | NL | L | NL | |
| Ratio | 2.76 | x | x | ||||||||
| 2.93 | x | ||||||||||
| 2.94 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| 3.23 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
| 3.54 | x | x | |||||||||
| 3.55 | x | x | x | ||||||||
| 3.91 | x | ||||||||||
Interior and Exterior Paint Chips
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1968 Dodge Exterior Paint Codes.
The first letter or number identifies the roof or accent color. The second letter or number identifies the body color. (For example, the combination WC on a Dodge would indicate the roof or accent area is in White and the body is finished in Medium Blue Metallic.) Paint code plates are located in the engine compartment on the left wheel housing or the left fender side shield.
| Color Name / Code | Color Image | Color Name / Code | Color Image |
A - Silver Metallic |
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M - Bronze #2 Metallic Lucite® Code - 4872LM Duco® Code - Not Available Dulux® Code - 4872DH |
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| B - Black Lucite® Code - 88L Duco® Code - 44 Dulux® Code - 93-005 |
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P - Red Lucite® Code - 4770LH Duco® Code - 4770H Dulux® Code - 93-97813M |
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C - Medium Blue Metallic |
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Q - Bright Blue Metallic |
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D - Pale Blue Metallic |
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R - Burgundy Metallic |
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| E - Dark Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 4880LH Duco® Code - 4880H Dulux® Code - 4880DH |
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S - Yellow |
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F - Light Green Metallic |
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T - Medium Green Metallic |
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| G - Racing Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 4883L Duco® Code - 4883H Dulux® Code - 4883DH |
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U - Light Blue Metallic |
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H - Light Gold |
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W - White |
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| J - Medium Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 4889L Duco® Code - 4889 Dulux® Code - 4889D |
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X - Beige Lucite® Code - 4953L Duco® Code - 4953 Dulux® Code - 4953D |
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| K - Light Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 4799L Duco® Code - 4799 Dulux® Code - 4799D |
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Y - Medium Tan Metallic Lucite® Code - 4891L Duco® Code - 4891 Dulux® Code - 4891D |
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| L - Medium Dark Turquoise Lucite® Code - 4884LH Duco® Code - 4884H Dulux® Code - 4884DH |
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- 1968 Dodge Interior Paint Codes
1. Low Gloss Colors require 2 ounces of DuPont 4528S Flattening Compound to a pint of unreduced color.
2. Gloss Colors Usage - Quarter Panel Upper Garnish Moulding, Quarter Garnish Extension & Lock Pillar Upper, "A & B" Pillars and "B" Pillar Cap, Door & Quarter Upper Inner Frame and Upper & Lower Garnish, Miscellaneous Suburban Parts. * Suburban Bow Clips ONLY.
3. Low Gloss Colors Usage - Roof Rails, Backlite Mouldings, "A" Pillar Cover, Console, Manual Seat Adjuster, Windshield Garnish Mouldings, Convertible Top Mechanism, and Miscellaneous Suburban Parts.
| Color Name / Code | Color Image | Color Name / Code | Color Image |
| GLOSS COLORS (note 2) | |||
| Arctic White |
See Code W | Catawba Green Metallic |
See Code G |
| *Aspen White | Not Available | Cobalt Blue Metallic | See Code U |
| Saber Gold Metallic | See Code J | Aztec Maroon Metallic | See Code R |
| Partridge Tan Metallic | See Code Y | Jewel Black | See Code B |
| LOW GLOSS COLORS (note 3) | |||
| Dove White Lucite® Code - 9608L |
Not Available / See Note 1 | Saber Silver Metallic Lucite® Code - 9641L |
Not Available / See Note 1 |
| Ivory Lucite® Code - 9070L |
Not Available / See Note 1 | Everglade Green Metallic (Light) Lucite® Code - 9646L |
Not Available / See Note 1 |
| Amarillo Gold (Yellow) Lucite® Code - 9609L |
Not Available / See Note 1 | Bayou Green Metallic (Medium) Lucite® Code - 9601L |
Not Available / See Note 1 |
| Saturn Beige Lucite® Code - 9602L |
Not Available / See Note 1 | Sierra Blue Metallic (Light) Lucite® Code - 9642L |
Not Available / See Note 1 |
| Desert Tan (Light) Lucite® Code - 9605L |
Not Available / See Note 1 | Baltic Blue Metallic (Medium) Lucite® Code - 9643LH |
Not Available / See Note 1 |
| Oasis Tan (Medium) Lucite® Code - 9606L |
Not Available / See Note 1 | Rally Red Lucite® Code - 9604LH |
Not Available / See Note 1 |
| Buckskin Tan (Dark) Lucite® Code - 9607LH |
Not Available / See Note 1 | Jewel Black Lucite® Code - 88L |
Not Available / See Note 1 |
| FLAT COLORS | |||
| Majesty Gold Metallic Lucite® Code - 9508L |
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Bahama Blue Metallic Lucite® Code - 9505LH |
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| Pampas Tan Metallic Lucite® Code - 9509L |
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Aztec Maroon Metallic Lucite® Code - 9511LM |
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| Catawba Green Metallic Lucite® Code - 9507LH |
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Jewel Black Lucite® Code - 4428L |
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| Navajo Turquoise Metallic Lucite® Code - 9506LH |
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| Trunk Colors (spatter finish) |
Three-Tone Black & Gray = 389-2076 |
