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68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help #1561471 01/10/14 02:36 PM 01/10/14 02:36 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,033 Madison, Wisconsin chrisnben OP super stock
chrisnben OP super stock Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,033 Madison, Wisconsin	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!! '70 Cuda "Badfish 2"- in the works Home of MoPar University- We school 'em one at a time!!

Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help [Re: chrisnben] #1561472 01/10/14 03:18 PM 01/10/14 03:18 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,367 Iowa burdar Owen's Dad
burdar Owen's Dad Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,367 Iowa	Some good info here. http://www.hamtramck-historical.com/dealerships/1968DealershipDataBook-06.shtml The 318 was the largest engine you could get in the GT. I think the 8 3/4 could have come in just about anything. It seems like there is no rhyme or reason to what A-bodies got the 8 3/4. My 318 vert has a 7 1/4 but I've seen /6's with 8 3/4's.

Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help [Re: burdar] #1561473 01/10/14 04:18 PM 01/10/14 04:18 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,048 Back home in PA B BulletBob master
BulletBob master B Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,048 Back home in PA	I had a 68 Barracuda notchback with a \6 that had a 8 3/4 from the factory The original owner (a lady in her 60's then) said that everything on the car came that way except for the new tires on it It was 12 years old with 60K on the odometer & we made a dirt track car out of it

Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help [Re: BulletBob] #1561474 01/10/14 04:44 PM 01/10/14 04:44 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,033 Madison, Wisconsin chrisnben OP super stock
chrisnben OP super stock Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,033 Madison, Wisconsin	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. '70 Cuda "Badfish 2"- in the works Home of MoPar University- We school 'em one at a time!!

Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help [Re: BulletBob] #1561475 01/10/14 04:46 PM 01/10/14 04:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,544 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy Rhinodart Rhinotruck
Rhinodart Rhinotruck Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,544 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy	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 funny thing about science is that if you change one miniscule parameter you change the entire outcome to the way you want it. JB Rhinehart, Realist A-Body's RULE!

Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help [Re: chrisnben] #1561476 01/10/14 04:48 PM 01/10/14 04:48 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,247 Newfoundland C codfish master
codfish master C Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,247 Newfoundland	My 68 GT came with 7.25" rear, and 2.93 gears. 273 engine. codfish

Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help [Re: codfish] #1561477 01/10/14 04:56 PM 01/10/14 04:56 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,033 Madison, Wisconsin chrisnben OP super stock
chrisnben OP super stock Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,033 Madison, Wisconsin	Quote: My 68 GT came with 7.25" rear, and 2.93 gears. 273 engine. codfish yep, a nd yours has 13" rims, right? I don't think you could get 14" rims with a 7.25 '70 Cuda "Badfish 2"- in the works Home of MoPar University- We school 'em one at a time!!

Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help [Re: chrisnben] #1561478 01/10/14 08:23 PM 01/10/14 08:23 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,544 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy Rhinodart Rhinotruck
Rhinodart Rhinotruck Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,544 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy	You sure could get 14" wheels with a 7-1/4 with 10" drum brakes. The funny thing about science is that if you change one miniscule parameter you change the entire outcome to the way you want it. JB Rhinehart, Realist A-Body's RULE!

Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help [Re: chrisnben] #1561479 01/10/14 08:46 PM 01/10/14 08:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,247 Newfoundland C codfish master
codfish master C Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,247 Newfoundland	Quote: Quote: My 68 GT came with 7.25" rear, and 2.93 gears. 273 engine. codfish 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. codfish

Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help [Re: Rhinodart] #1561480 01/10/14 09:00 PM 01/10/14 09:00 PM
Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,048 Back home in PA B BulletBob master
BulletBob master B Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,048 Back home in PA	Quote: 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

Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help [Re: Rhinodart] #1561481 01/11/14 09:26 AM 01/11/14 09:26 AM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 10,847 Oakdale CT gdonovan I Live Here
gdonovan I Live Here Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 10,847 Oakdale CT	Quote: It took a manual trans or towing package for an 8-3/4. I had a '67 Dart with a 273-4bbl auto with an 8.75, no idea of tow package or not. Also had a '66 Formula S 'cuda with a 273-4bbl stick and it had a 7.25 rear. Both cars were original. "I think its got a hemi"

Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help [Re: gdonovan] #1561482 01/11/14 12:18 PM 01/11/14 12:18 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,544 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy Rhinodart Rhinotruck
Rhinodart Rhinotruck Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43,544 Round Lake Beach, Illinoisy	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. The funny thing about science is that if you change one miniscule parameter you change the entire outcome to the way you want it. JB Rhinehart, Realist A-Body's RULE!

Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help [Re: Rhinodart] #1561483 01/11/14 04:10 PM 01/11/14 04:10 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 18,678 Fresno, CA Jim_Lusk I Live Here
Jim_Lusk I Live Here Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 18,678 Fresno, CA	It was related to when the car was built and possibly other options, as well. My old 66 Barracuda (273-4/4sp) had a 3.23 geared 7-1/4 until I sheared the splines off one axle (previous owner had done the same to the other axle AND broke two sets of spider gears). That's when I put the first A-body 8-3/4 (3.23 Sure Grip) I had acquired under it. The new rear had come out of a 67 GT with the Rallye Package (handling package/disc brakes), 273 four barrel, console, tach, etc.

Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help [Re: chrisnben] #1561484 01/11/14 07:06 PM 01/11/14 07:06 PM
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 227 upstate NY 12839 T TMBOOTS enthusiast
TMBOOTS enthusiast T Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 227 upstate NY 12839	My 68 GT has a headrest on the drivers seat only.

Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help [Re: chrisnben] #1561485 01/29/14 08:42 AM 01/29/14 08:42 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 426 Norway Dart270 super gas
Dart270 super gas Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 426 Norway	Quote: Quote: My 68 GT came with 7.25" rear, and 2.93 gears. 273 engine. codfish yep, a nd yours has 13" rims, right? I don't think you could get 14" rims with a 7.25 My 68 Dart came with 7.25 rearwith 2.76 gears and 5.5 wide 14" rims. Last edited by Dart270; 01/29/14 12:51 PM.

Re: 68 Dart GT options- gurus pls help [Re: Dart270] #1561486 01/29/14 11:45 AM 01/29/14 11:45 AM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 318 Beans Cove Pa Bumbalawski enthusiast
Bumbalawski enthusiast Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 318 Beans Cove Pa	I had a 68 Dart GT with a 318, 4 speed and an 8 3/4" rear. It was an original car.

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