did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car

Posted By: bugsydog

did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/23/08 09:02 AM

I'm going to look at a car this afternoon that is my buddys, his father died in an accident recently and informed me about this car that his father has owned since new and from what he says is in great original condition. At this time the info is a 68 coronet w/4 speed and a big engine. I was wondering without knowing if its an R/T or 500 was it possible to have a 4 speed behind any type of motor for that year?

Posted By: 69CoronetRT

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/23/08 11:44 AM

Yes. You could get a 383 two or four bbl four speed in a 68 Coronet Deluxe, 440 or 500 model. No four speed behind the 318.

Posted By: 68CoronetRT

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/23/08 02:31 PM

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I'm going to look at a car this afternoon that is my buddys, his father died in an accident recently and informed me about this car that his father has owned since new and from what he says is in great original condition. At this time the info is a 68 coronet w/4 speed and a big engine. I was wondering without knowing if its an R/T or 500 was it possible to have a 4 speed behind any type of motor for that year?

Get the VIN and the first two letters will tell you the Model:
WH = Coronet 440
WP = Coronet 500
WS = Coronet R/T

The 5th letter will tell you the engine:
F = 318
G = 383
K = 440
J = 426
H = 383 hi performance

The R/T came stock with a 440 engine and the only option was the 426 Hemi.

According to my 68 manual the Coronet 500 would be the 318 engine. However as previously stated no 318 engine with the 4 speed.

Posted By: buildanother

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/23/08 02:59 PM

440 eng code = L

Posted By: 1_WILD_RT

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/23/08 03:00 PM

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Get the VIN and the first two letters will tell you the Model:
WH = Coronet 440
WP = Coronet 500
WS = Coronet R/T

The 5th letter will tell you the engine:
F = 318
G = 383
K = 440 Actually that would be a L.. K is 350 hp 440 used in C bobies, L is 375 hp 440 (Magnum)
J = 426
H = 383 hi performance

The R/T came stock with a 440 engine and the only option was the 426 Hemi.

According to my 68 manual the Coronet 500 would be the 318 engine. However as previously stated no 318 engine with the 4 speed.

Posted By: Dart 340

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/23/08 03:57 PM

See if he has a build sheet on it. If he bought it new he just might!

Anything was possible with Chrysler....

Posted By: DaytonaTurbo

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/23/08 04:37 PM

Maybe it's actually a 318/3 speed and he's just mistaken over the # of gears the trans has?

Posted By: Diego (not Ted)

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 04:46 PM

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See if he has a build sheet on it. If he bought it new he just might!

Anything was possible with Chrysler....

Oh, brother!

No one has mentioned the 361-2, which was available with a 4-speed. If I'm off in that this engine was not available in 1968 (god, my brain is going . . .), then it's gotta be a 383-2, which was available with a 4-speed through 1968.

Posted By: 1_WILD_RT

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 04:48 PM

361 was gone by 68...I think 66 was the last year...318 3spd is very possible...

Posted By: Dart 340

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 05:14 PM

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See if he has a build sheet on it. If he bought it new he just might!

Anything was possible with Chrysler....

Oh, brother!

No one has mentioned the 361-2, which was available with a 4-speed. If I'm off in that this engine was not available in 1968 (god, my brain is going . . .), then it's gotta be a 383-2, which was available with a 4-speed through 1968.

I'm not touching this one anymore.......LOL

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 05:57 PM

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See if he has a build sheet on it. If he bought it new he just might!

Anything was possible with Chrysler....

Oh, brother!

No one has mentioned the 361-2, which was available with a 4-speed. If I'm off in that this engine was not available in 1968 (god, my brain is going . . .), then it's gotta be a 383-2, which was available with a 4-speed through 1968.

I'm not touching this one anymore.......LOL

68 Coronet SS 427...

Posted By: 1BAD68

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 06:36 PM

either way, 68 Coronets are nice unless its a four door.
Good luck!

Posted By: bugsydog

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/23/08 06:49 PM

I just got back from looking at the car it's a 68 500. i could not get to the vin onlt the fender tag
WP23 62 3 31 117 224274
P6C 001 U

Posted By: bugsydog

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/23/08 07:01 PM

now if i'm correct the 62 is a 383 4 barrel. The car does need to be restored, drivers fender in front is a little damaged, and the passenger fender is wrinkled behind the wheel opening, interior need to be redone, paint is original but needs to be repainted. For being a 383 4 speed and all #s matching what is this thing worth?I was told buy the widow the day he came back from vietnam he went down and puchased this car new off the showroom floor.

Posted By: bugsydog

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/23/08 07:07 PM

pics, motor not in car at this time

Attached picture 4705350-CIMG0010.JPG

Posted By: bugsydog

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/23/08 07:08 PM

another

Posted By: bugsydog

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/23/08 07:08 PM

last one

Posted By: Mopar_Mike

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 07:11 PM

IMO.. doesn't matter what its worth.. BUY IT! Its not everyday one comes across such a deal... And of course if you prefer not let me know..

Posted By: DaytonaTurbo

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 07:15 PM

Looks in good shape to me. I'd buy it, put it back together and run it as a survivor for a while.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 07:19 PM

Beautiful car. I would be all over it, good color, the way it is optioned it is basically an R/T with a 383, the trim level is the same 4 speed is a good plus.

Grab it before the word gets out.

Posted By: carmak

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 07:25 PM

That is a great looking car!!

Get it fast and then DON'T clone it into an R/T. A factory 383 4spd 500 is way better than just another R/T clone!!!!

Carmak
Riverside, Iowa

Posted By: bugsydog

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 07:25 PM

What they want is to know what its worth? $3,500 more or less?

Posted By: 79powerwagon

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 07:27 PM

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What they want is to know what its worth? $3,500 more or less?

Just say yes.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 07:29 PM

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What they want is to know what its worth? $3,500 more or less?

Just say yes.

With a handful of hundreds

Posted By: Mopar_Mike

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 07:31 PM

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What they want is to know what its worth? $3,500 more or less?

Just say yes.

With a handful of hundreds

YES! YES! YES!

Posted By: bugsydog

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/23/08 07:33 PM

It's not what i want to buy it for i just want to give them an honest answer of what its worth in the current condition

Posted By: Ron_M

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 07:33 PM

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That is a great looking car!!

Get it fast and then DON'T clone it into an R/T. A factory 383 4spd 500 is way better than just another R/T clone!!!!

Carmak
Riverside,Iowa

with the exception of adding the bubble hood

. $3500. seems good.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 07:37 PM

Only seeing the pix, 3500 seems fair for buyer and seller.
*edit* almost makes me want to drive to Vegas

Posted By: 6bblgt

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 07:45 PM

WP23 Coronet 500 2-door hardtop
62 383 4bbl
3 4-spd manual transmission
31 7.35x14 blackwall tires
117 SPD - Wednesday, January 17, 1968
224274 Shipping Order #
P6C premium vinyl buckets - white w/blue dash&carpet
QQ1 monotone paint - "bright blue metallic"
U UDF color - "light blue metallic"

broadcast sheet would be interesting, a good looking sleeper with its 383 & 4-speed and flat hood, I'm sure it was quickly forgotten about with the recent anouncment & expected arrival of the "NEW" Super Bees

sounds like it is close to home

I don't need it, but wouldn't mind checking it out

Posted By: RobX4406

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 08:18 PM

So bugsy are you buying this car?

I'd defintiely be interested in it and think it's worth a bit more than 3500.

Posted By: 1BAD68

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 08:18 PM

hmmm... '68, big block, 4 speed, Mopar?
$3500.00 seems like steal. It looks fairly unmolested.

Posted By: bugsydog

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 08:22 PM

there not going to sell at this time, there going to wait until the dust settles. I told her i would like first crack at it when she's ready, so we will just have to see.

Posted By: momopar

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 08:28 PM

Hmmm,

1 owner

Nevada car rust free?

big block 4 gear

Even with the drop in the market, tell the widow no less than 10 grand!

Posted By: 68CoronetRT

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/23/08 09:13 PM

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Get the VIN and the first two letters will tell you the Model:
WH = Coronet 440
WP = Coronet 500
WS = Coronet R/T

The 5th letter will tell you the engine:
F = 318
G = 383
K = 440 Actually that would be a L.. K is 350 hp 440 used in C bobies, L is 375 hp 440 (Magnum)
J = 426
H = 383 hi performance

The R/T came stock with a 440 engine and the only option was the 426 Hemi.

According to my 68 manual the Coronet 500 would be the 318 engine. However as previously stated no 318 engine with the 4 speed.

You are right! I copied the info from a 68 Chrysler Service Manual on CD and it listed them as I posted. I should have caught that since my car has an L.

Posted By: 1_WILD_RT

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/23/08 10:11 PM

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You are right! I copied the info from a 68 Chrysler Service Manual on CD and it listed them as I posted. I should have caught that since my car has an L.

It's easy to do.

But for a wrong fact you now owe the original poster 1 beer...

Posted By: 69CoronetRT

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found - 09/23/08 10:19 PM

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WP23 Coronet 500 2-door hardtop
62 383 4bbl
3 4-spd manual transmission
31 7.35x14 blackwall tires
117 SPD - Wednesday, January 17, 1968
224274 Shipping Order #
P6C premium vinyl buckets - white w/blue dash&carpet
QQ1 monotone paint - "bright blue metallic"
U UDF color - "light blue metallic"

broadcast sheet would be interesting,

I'd LOVE to see a copy of the BS to see what engine assembly this car recieved.

Great find!

Posted By: badblack68

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/24/08 01:29 AM

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I'm going to look at a car this afternoon that is my buddys, his father died in an accident recently and informed me about this car that his father has owned since new and from what he says is in great original condition. At this time the info is a 68 coronet w/4 speed and a big engine. I was wondering without knowing if its an R/T or 500 was it possible to have a 4 speed behind any type of motor for that year?

If you decide to pass on it, I sure would like to have a shot at it.

Posted By: reno340

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/24/08 01:48 AM

Ya know, most of the MOPARS w/ flat hoods turned me off. Not so w/ the Coronet. (nor the Duster for that matter) Maybe it is because I have owned a '68 Coronet (and currently own a Duster 340) with a regular hood. Please keep it a 500! I think they are getting rarer by the day with everyone cloning them. I would be proud to drive a restored 500 anyday!

Posted By: UCUDANT

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/30/08 05:44 PM

Thats sweet Curtis, we need more pics. Original Vegas car? I see an old blue plate.
Buy it and keep it, $3500 is a steal for a 68 383 4peed B body. Seems like it's basically a Bee. What suspension was it opted with?

Posted By: PTHemi

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/30/08 07:20 PM

Buy now, reminds of the day in the winter of 1987 when I bought a 68 RT convert. 4-spd out of a snow pile in northern Iowa.....B5 ext. white int....

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/30/08 08:20 PM

i bought a 68 coronet, 2 door, 273, b5 blue with white interior, for 80 bucks from an old man in the midtown area, car ran, just was rusted underneath too bad, fire wall too

Posted By: badblack68

Re: did 1968 coronets w/ 4-speed have 318 engines?found car - 09/30/08 08:54 PM

I want that car!!!