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If you could email me some pics too I would appreciate it I need the locations also. Thanks

Well I have been in contact with him a couple of times. He hasn't had any luck yet.
Just a refresher. The car was bought at an auction where a body shop went out of business. The employees striped the cars at the end to get any money they could when the company closed. The guy I bought it from was in contact with previous employees at one time, but hasn't heard anything in a while. I am still holding out hope.
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Wow! thanks for all of the replies.
The RS signs are.
RS headlight switch (see Pic)
Rs taillights
rs hose grommet next to steering column (see pic)
I am pretty sure it is a big block car.
It has the BB heater box, multi leaf springs

Thanks for all of the input. I am not afraid to take on a project of this scale. I have done work like this before.
I guess what I want to end up with is a nice big block convertible that I can say honestly that it is an original car.
I plan to keep the car. I am not interested in creating a concourse car. Just a nice "original car to drive on the weekends.
I know that without the drive train it will never be 100% original, but I feel that the closer to original the better.
I am not interested in pulling the wool over anybody's eyes. it will be what is. I know it sounds like a long shot, but hopefully I can find some of the original drive train someday.
So, is it a moot point to worry about the BB RS/SS issue. I guess the least I could do is document all of the "signs" with a camera and call it what it is.
Thanks, Rene

Hello I have a 68 convertible that I would like to see if I could get an expert verification on.
This is an unrestored basket case. and I would like to know if it is a "real" car before I start the restoration.
I believe that the car is a RS/SS 396. It has all of the telltale signs except for the drive train.
The car is in Northwest Indiana, about 45 minutes from the convention center where the nationals are being held next week.
Is there anybody coming to town next week that would be willing to verify this car?
Thanks, Rene Vasquez

What make of truck. There is a great dodge forum.
ramchargercentral.com

Well the subframe and drivetrain were not with the car when I bought it.
The car was at a bodyshop and the shop went belly up.
The guy I bought the car from bought it and another camaro from the bank auction.
He says he might know how to find the drive train, and subframe.
Apparently the employees at the shop were disgruntled (for not being paid) and they proceded to strip the cars in the shop as payment.
He thinks he can find the guy that has access to the drive train and subframe.
If I do find this guy. what do I look for to verify that they are the correct parts.
from what I understand the engine and trans will have the partial vin. how about the rear end.
Also does the subframe have numbers anywhere?
Big Iron,
I will do what you said documenting the disassembly process with a camera.
Flying,
A project of this scale doesn't bother me. I just finished a frame off in July. it is a 74 Ramcharger 440 4wd with 456 gears.

OK I recently purchased a 68 convertible. I believe that it is a rs/ss 396 convertable.
After spending hours on this site I have concluded that it is most likely real.
The Vin is 124678Nxxxxxx
Trim tag reads as follows.
 
       05B
 ST  68-12467   NOR130313
 TR  730                   Y1

Here are the key factors I found that support my findings.

Heater box has center connections
Auto trans with the speedo on the drivers left.
Multi leaf rear springs
Regulator valve in rear brake line
RS tail lights with backup lights in panel.
Can anybody verify my findings.