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

[Paul Ceasrine]

Mickey Thompson


MK II Eliminator Mag Wheel {Aluminum/Steel}


Back in 1968 was available in Satin Black or Natural Shot-Peened.


In late-1968, the Chrome-finish was available.

[Liteweight]

Originally Posted by Paul Ceasrine

Mickey Thompson


MK II Eliminator Mag Wheel {Aluminum/Steel}


Back in 1968 was available in Satin Black or Natural Shot-Peened.


In late-1968, the Chrome-finish was available.

no picee, no showee

[GTX JOHN]

I bought several cars from Rex Sagle HP manager at Saddleback Dodge
including a 1969 Charger 500 right out of the showroom floor ($5029.00)
He also taught high performance Driving at the CHP.

I remember seeing 20 440 dart GTSs in their the back yard.
Many Noted Stock and Superstock Racer worked there at the time!

Rex gave me a ride through the mountains behind to store in his 70
Dodge Challenger R/T SE demo that I vividly remember to this day

[Paul Ceasrine]

1968 NHRA Super Stock

1962 and earlier model cars were 'out'
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1968 SS/EA Class = {8.70 to 9.49 Wt/Hp}

Dodge Cars for SS/EA Class in 1968_____________________


* 1968 Dart GTS 383 ~ {with 440/375 HP Conversion}
#3305 lbs. ~ 375 HP = 8.81 Wt/Hp

Production Numbers
6 ..... Factory converted
48 ... Dart GSS 440 Grand-Spaulding Dodge {Mr. Norm's}
70 ... Dealer converted {approximate}

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* 1964 Dodge 'Model 330' 2-Door Sedan ~ 426/365 HP
#3446 lbs. ~ 365 HP = 9.44 Wt/Hp

Production Numbers
106 ... Dealer sold
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* 1963 Dodge 'Model 330' Station Wagon ~ 426/415 HP 'Ramcharger 426'
#3640 lbs. ~ 415 HP = 8.77 Wt/Hp

Production Numbers
3 .... Factory built
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* 1964 Dodge 'Model 440' Station Wagon ~ 426/425 HP 'Max-Wedge'
#3739 lbs. ~ 425 HP = 8.79 Wt/Hp

Production Numbers
7 ... Factory built

[Liteweight]

Is Saddleback Dodge still around today?

liteweight

[Paul Ceasrine]

Originally Posted by Liteweight

Is Saddleback Dodge still around today?

liteweight

1401 N. Tustin Avenue
Santa Ana, California





Now, a Corporate Park 'Office Building'

[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!

[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.