1968 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE
1968 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE
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350 CI, 4 barrel Rochester carburetor, 4 Speed transmission, Hooker headers and side pipes
Back in the mi 80's, I bought a 68 Corvette convertible with a 327/350 HP 4 speed. It was a basket case, but I worked on it for 6 years, and eventually made a fun car out of it. After a rear wheel came off and shattered the body, I sold it in 2001. After buying the 69 Buick and finding an 89 Formula, I set my sights on a 68 corvette.
A Daytona Yellow 68 Corvette convertible with a 350 / 4 speed and Hooker headers and side pipes came up for sale at the Mecum Auction in Chicago, I showed it to my wife. She said "go get it". I love her!
I drove to Chicago the next morning and bought my next car. That was my first auction purchase and it is hard to not get caught up in the excitement. I set my limit and that is exactly what I paid.
Matching hard top is a bonus
Complete interior, but not perfect
A clean engine bay with factory air.
It was not big surprise that the suspension was old and needed to be replaced, so I replaced every bushing, ball joint, tie rod, spring and shock.
I added power steering
I replace the calipers, rotors and added power brakes.
I still have a few electrical and vacuum issues to resolve, but she is a fun car to drive
Those side pipes sound awesome, but you have to be careful getting out when they are hot.
Cruise in at TJ Chumps in 2018
Corvettes at Giovani's 2019
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