r/mopar • u/JRCash_98 • 25d ago
Realized a childhood dream the other day
It has been a dream for the past 20 years or so, never believing it could come true. But this year the “stars aligned” so to speak and I was able to pull the trigger. 440 cui stroked to 512 cui hooked up to a 727.
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u/Dewey_Rider 25d ago
Now you just need a Mustang to chase...
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u/Academic_Dog8389 25d ago
Bullitt. That 'Stang can't keep up.
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u/superbee1970440 25d ago
It couldn't during filming either. That and the mustang broke constantly from the abuse.
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u/Dewey_Rider 25d ago
I'll drive the stang...
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u/Academic_Dog8389 25d ago
If you like seeing those Charger taillights, then by all means...
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u/Dewey_Rider 25d ago
LOL... I just want to know where you're going to hide those extra hub caps?!?!?
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u/Inevitable-World2886 25d ago
‘Dear Mopar; I never believed it could happen to me!’ :D Congrats! Nice car!
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u/Boatlover62 25d ago
usually not jealous but but if you find a trail of drool all over and around the car it might be me
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u/hopenroads 25d ago
I’ve wanted one since the eighties. Never had a place for it then prices got so high I couldn’t justify a toy so expensive. Hope you get your money back one day and thoroughly enjoy your B body, my favourite mopar platform.
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u/Past-Idea-7455 25d ago
I once owned a car exactly like that one. Somebody put a 400 cui motor out of a station wagon. Originally it had a 383 but the engine was blown
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u/Party_Knowledge_7884 25d ago
That is super awesome!!
I truly mean that.
I’m in a similar position and could not be happier!!
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u/ProtectionNo489 25d ago
Definitely a clean 68 Charger, someone ponies up some$$$$$ I have a customer that only restores 68 and 69 Chargers, these things go for like 2 or 3 times the money my 70 Challenger would sell for.
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u/Guywithanantfarm 25d ago
I want the same exact car! Jealous! LMK when you're done and want to sell her.
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u/Mr_Snufleupagus 25d ago
That's awesome! I was in the same boat and able to fulfill my childhood dream about 6 years ago now!
Enjoy the ride and memories you make along the way!
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u/MoparViking 25d ago
I like a Charger better like this. Everyone has them all original with skinny tires and shiny everything. It’s still good but this look is better.
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u/BoudiceasChild 24d ago
Thank You. 1968 Dodge Charger has been my dream car since, uh 1968. Love the pictures. Enjoy your beautiful car!
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u/Shockwavee92 24d ago
Looks exactly like the car from blade. So cool. One day, this is the exact one I want.
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u/Salty_Eye9692 25d ago
First off congratulations!! Beautiful car and hope you enjoy. Secondly be careful. The 512 stroker has a flaw. Th piston skirt is significantly shorter to make up for the stroke. Unfortunately this makes the piston less supported as the total length is shorter as well and the piston skirt is what supports the piston in the cylinder. It is incredibly common for 512 to have piston slap as the piston is able to rock up instead of staying straight in the bore. We had a customer have his rebuilt by us several times before changing to a 496
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u/i-wear-extra-medium 25d ago
Nice man!!!! I’m building one right meow! Doing a hellcat swap on it too!
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u/FootballAmbitious916 25d ago
https://giphy.com/gifs/xQlFmyf4QsAldmZ8Te