Beige Fish New Fish
Hi Everyone,
I have a 1968 Beigefish originally purchased by my grandfather in Marin County, California. The car changed titles to my Dad and then to me. I acquired the car age 15 in '82 (Dad holding the title over my head until I proved my ability to maintain and handle what became the fastest sleeper in my muscle-laden High School parking lot). I drove it off and on as a daily driver about half time until 1996 when I parked it and registered it PNO. Still has the Black and gold CA plates and a clear title.
I have the original motor in the garage that I swapped out in '90 for a '73 Satellite 318 (with a crappy 130 hp rating--no more 30 foot burnouts from a stand still). The '73 motor was still running, with some valve tick, but first gear went out so I non-opt. The '68 motor should be rebuild-able. I always kept the car stock and never painted it though it has bondo and bends from daily driving. Redid the seats and carpet in the 90's There is hardly any rust as the car has been kept in Chico, CA a dry snow free climate.
I am preparing for sale, getting the numbers and extras together. I still have a another Mopar, my '73 Kary Van which is all the muscle I can maintain right now. I hope to get this to a new home soon. There are tons of family and personal stories about the 'Back-a-ruda' as Grandpa called it.
At his point I'm trying to see what kind of interest and value a car like this has with matching numbers and intact (one of many thousands...not that rare-lol-I know). It's gonna need work. I can go on about what it needs if anyone wants to hear more specifics or just some good stories.
I really like this forum and have been researching here for quite some time. Thanks A-Body nuts...
BeigeFish68.
Picture gallery here:
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/vbpicgallery.php?do=view&g=5187