JackT's 68 Hemi GTX • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **JackT** » 16 May 2005 6:27

OK, this is my new gem. I still have the R/T SE in progress so I'm still a Challenger owner, but I had to have this car. It's a real Hemi 4-speed car and it runs GREAT!

by **Joakim** » 16 May 2005 6:44

Great car you got there. Nice colour combo – dark green and black. Sure looks mean to me.

by **Christer** » 16 May 2005 7:19

Nothing beats a Hemi, eh? Congrats!

by **dave-r** » 16 May 2005 7:50

It's a bit sexy!

by **regnellahC** » 19 May 2005 21:44

by **JackT** » 18 May 2006 19:00

I have reworked the engine compartment and given the fuel system the dual quads it is supposed to have. Also, I got the GTX grille, taillights and rear finish panel so it doesn't look like a Roadrunner any more - much more handsome than it was when I got it. My apologies to the traditionalists out there - I like the chrome valve covers and they are much easier to keep clean than the original wrinkle black ones!

by **ianandjess** » 18 May 2006 22:32

im green with envy
cheers ian

by **Brant** » 22 May 2006 1:11

Your car looks killer. I Love it. I'd love to have a true muscle car - and thats one of them. My hearts throbb'n.

later bro

by **Hezzel** » 13 Feb 2008 13:43

I love it

now thats the real :V8:

by **Eddie** » 13 Feb 2008 19:54

Jack T's GeeTex is sure sweet! :thumbsup:

by **rtse4406pack** » 13 Feb 2008 20:12

very nice,i like that big honken 4 speed shifter in the middle of the floor and a Hemi.sweet :thumbsup:

by **Eddie** » 13 Feb 2008 20:42

Maybe Jack will chime in Danny, but I think those shifters were Inland units. Not known for the best quality shifting. It took a real man to handle that beast! Those Hemi powered 60's B-Bodies were fast and violent! I love it! (BTW, that is very rare car) :thumbsup:

by **JackT** » 14 Feb 2008 1:45

In 1968 the shifter was indeed the Inland. My car was blessed with a Hurst shifter (found in 1969 models) by the previous owner and I have no intention of changing it for now. A trick I have heard of for console 4-speed cars is to convert the Inland lever to bolt to the Hurst shifter where you can't see the alteration..... instant correct appearance and better function. BTW, further posts about the new Hemi for the GTX will be posted here. I'm taking pictures as I go and will post them as I get the film processed.

by **dave-r** » 14 Feb 2008 9:18

Good to see the writers strike is over Jack. :thumbsup:

by **Eddie** » 14 Feb 2008 9:59

Yeah, 4 months without a paycheck is a long time. Good to see you back to work Jack. Yeah, keep us posted on your Hemi. :thumbsup:

by **RedRaven** » 14 Feb 2008 10:32

No theres only one thing to say now that you got that HEMI dude...

HIT THE ROAD JACK!!!! :lol2:

Top motor!! :wink2:

by **mopar steve** » 15 Feb 2008 16:34

Love that car, but the Avitar is even nicer!!! :s006:

by **JackT** » 17 Feb 2008 21:04

I have to thank our Dublin lad for the avitar.... I just gave her a new home. Thanks for the good wishes re the strike being over, but it was "only" three months without a paycheck - still a long time. I went back to work this past Thursday and it feels good to be there.

by **dave-r** » 18 Feb 2008 8:40

It's the actors turn to walk out now though isn't it?

These things are sent to try us but we seem to get there in the end eh? :wink:

by **JackT** » 21 Feb 2008 5:37

We'll see if they go out or not.... there are now two contracts (the DGA's and the WGA's) in extant that can be templates for their new agreement. Let's hope they can work something out without walking out.