Lights dimming and brightening

My 68 Charger had the same problem. I changed out everything (new voltage regulator, new wiring harness, checked all grounds and connections, etc., etc., etc). It was so annoying that I had to have my idle set faster just so I could see when I stopped at a stoplight. I never did track down the problem and it actually factored into my decison to sell the car. Looking back, the only thing I didn't change was the alternator. After my frustration, that's where I would start

I went through the same senerio with our first 67 notch slant 6. The altenator upgrade didn't fix it.
Finally found the problem in the amp gauge itself. The entire electrical system was weak on that one not just the headlights.
My question for you is how much rust did the Charger have growing on it ?
I'm thinking almost none.