1968 Dodge Darts (Factory SS/EA 440's)

[viperakron]

Thanks for all the history preceding the factory M Code A Bodies in 1969. I don't remember what the 68 cars came with for a "delivered" exhaust manifold, but on 69s the drivers side was a unique casting 3462017. It was about an inch longer to accommodate the taller deck of the 440. I have one of the 299 Cuda fastback M Code cars and like to find one of those original manifolds!

[Paul Ceasrine]

Viper Akron

The 1968 Dart GTS 383 {w/440 conversion}

They were equipped with a 'standard' GTS full dual-exhaust system with
chrome-tip extensions.

In 1968, the NHRA required the Super/Stock cars to carry the
full exhaust system, or factory equivalent.

Most of the Racers of this car, went with a set of 'Hooker Headers'
fenderwell units with 'Y' angle connectors off the collector-tube for the exhaust pipes.

See below

[Liteweight]

So the 68 440 Darts were engine coded with a "M" ?

liteweight

[viperakron]

Originally Posted by Liteweight

So the 68 440 Darts were engine coded with a "M" ?

liteweight

Don't think they had the factory "special" code of M in 68. Probably H for 383/
In 69 the factory produced 440 cars on the production line with a M in the vin. Similar to the 68 Hemi cars and 69 440+6 cars. Factory made 640 Darts, 299 Cuda fastback, and 60 Notch back cars. "Approx" #

[ww63]

Originally Posted by Liteweight

So the 68 440 Darts were engine coded with a "M" ?

liteweight

1968 440 Dart, all automatic. 5th digit in vin was a M. No M code 1968 Cuda.

[viperakron]

Originally Posted by ww63

1968 440 Dart, all automatic. 5th digit in vin was a M. No M code 1968 Cuda.

B029M8B390659 68 Hemi SS, also darts LO23M

[Frank Castros]

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It would be great if Bob Lambeck chimed in on these discussions.

What size rear tire did this Landy Dart run?

[Liteweight]

Originally Posted by ww63

1968 440 Dart, all automatic. 5th digit in vin was a M. No M code 1968 Cuda.

That's what I figured. Thanx for that WW63.

Liteweight

[Paul Ceasrine]

Frank,

Dick was running Good-Year 8.90 x 15" Slicks.

The rear Cragars were 15" x 6" with a 4" Bolt pattern

The fronts were 14" Cragars, as they were required because
of the Fenderwell Headers.

[Kyle Kohr]

I wonder if I could still find a set of the M/T wheels today?

That picture of Saddleback dodge is really cool Paul!

Here are some pictures of my progress. It still has a long ways to go but we are getting there. Currently we are working on putting the quarters back to factory and factory wheel wells back in since the car was tubbed.