The seller states that this 1968 d Runner “runs and drives excellent!” This car has an a signed Vehicle tification Number, and is titled in under that number.
- No photo of the VIN plate at the base of the windshield was provided, just the a signed VIN.
- RM23 in the first four digits of the VIN denotes the d Runner two-door hardtop.
- The fifth position normally identifies the engine.
- wever, in this case, it’s a G for the 383 two-barrel, which makes no sense for a d Runner.
- It should be H for the four-barrel, 335-horsepower 383-cu.in. OHV V8.
- Possibly, it has something to do with the a signed VIN?
- The sixth digit is 8 for 1968.
- The seventh digit is typically for the assembly plant.
- If that holds true for this case, the R is for , , da.
- ually, the VIN ends with the six-digit sequence number from the assembly plant.
- For this assigned VIN, the shipping order number (A05593) from the fender tag was used instead.
- The HP 383 engine is correctly denoted as code-62 on the car’s fender tag.
- The seller believes that this engine is original to the car.
- Electronic ignition, a new Optima battery, and a Power Max high-torque starter were installed.
- Flowmaster mufflers are in the dual exhausts.
- The 727 TorqueFlite three-speed automatic transmission is code 5 on the fender tag.
- Per the fender tag, this car was built with a code 4 (3.23:1 gear set) in a code 8 ( e-Grip) axle.
- The seller explains it currently has a 3:55:1 gearset in a conventional (non- e-Grip) rear axle.
- This left the assembly line painted code-Q Blue metallic, according to the fender tag.
- It’s currently painted in red metallic, the seller says.
- On the fender tag, the H4B trim code identifies a light blue vinyl split-bench seat interior.
- This car currently has black vinyl upholstery.
- The stock instruments, aftermarket tach and gauges, wipers, heater, and lights work, the seller says.
- This has solid floors, frame members, doors, and trunk, he adds.
- Its glass is original and in good condition.
- It features power steering and power disc brakes.
- Chromed d Wheels are shod with new redline tires, per the seller.
- A brand-new spare tire is mounted on a matching wheel.
- A car cover and battery charger are included.
- The radio is original, but it doesn’t work, the seller notes.
- This car has an a signed VIN.
- Its interior and exterior colors were changed, per the fender tag.
- The seller believes its 383 engine to be original to the car, but it hasn’t been confirmed.
- The B-body is said to have solid floors, frame members, doors, and trunk.
- He notes that it “runs and drives excellent!”
The seller states that this vehicle will be sold on a clean title in his name. This 1968 d Runner recalls the days when muscle cars were supposed to be fun, as well as strong performers.