68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help
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Could anyone point me to the options list available on the GT models? I see that the GT was available with most any engine from 225, 273, 318, etc. Did it also get you a 8-3/4 rear? Was it just an appearance package? thanks!!
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Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help
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it seems by looking at the axle options, that the gear ratios are either 2.93 or 3.23 for the GT in question w/ 273 V8 (sure-grip optional). Although it doesn't state if it's an 8-3/4 or 7-1/4.
I would think all V8's would get the bigger axle, especially if they had 14" optional wheels and "sporty" GT hubcaps!
I do know the difference BTW of the axles, looking to buy this 68 GT soon and don't have a confirmation on axle.
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Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help
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It took a manual trans or towing package for an 8-3/4. I had a 68 Dart GT 318, 727, 8-3/4 because it had a towing package. The GTS was basically a Dart GT with a 340 or 383, delete the side molding and GT badges, add bulge hood and GTS emblems, with the 383 ad 383 Four Barrel under the fender emblems, and paint the rear finish panel black on the outsides where they would be argent on a GT. The only change inside would be the GT to GTS emblems on the door panels.
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Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help
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My 68 GT came with 7.25" rear, and 2.93 gears. 273 engine.
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yep, a nd yours has 13" rims, right? I don't think you could get 14" rims with a 7.25
I honestly can't remember what size rims, but it does have the 10 drums from and rear.
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Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help
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It took a manual trans or towing package for an 8-3/4. I had a 68 Dart GT 318, 727, 8-3/4 because it had a towing package. The GTS was basically a Dart GT with a 340 or 383, delete the side molding and GT badges, add bulge hood and GTS emblems, with the 383 ad 383 Four Barrel under the fender emblems, and paint the rear finish panel black on the outsides where they would be argent on a GT. The only change inside would be the GT to GTS emblems on the door panels.
the notchback had a manual with a 3.23 SureGrip My Cousins 273/4 speed GT has a 8 3/4 & it came that way
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Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help
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I do not know why some 273 4-bbl cars had 7-1/4 or 8-3/4 with auto's, might be a date thing? I have had both also.
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