Early 1968 Headlight Actuators

[William H.]

Re: Early 1968 Headlight Actuators

William are they original to the car? I am trying to find out about when a change in the actuators happened. Also are they the small tubes 1/4" and are they off center when compared to the notch in the actuator at the top?

Paul 18046

I can't say if they are original to the car as I'm not the original owner but all of the front fiberglass is orginal. They are 1/4" and off center.

[Gary K.]

Re: 1968 Vette Owners

I don't know about you guys but I'm a bit perplexed when I hear about how '68 is a poor quality model year and 69's and later are so much better, yada yada yada. We've got many 1968-only parts, the cool ignition location, flat passenger panel no pouch, etc. etc. I love my safari yellow 68 and think it's awesome and have no special problems that any other year hasn't seen. Sorry, just venting...

[William H.]

Re: Early 1968 Headlight Actuators

They are also the cleanest best looking of all the C-3's

[Bryan M.]

Re: Early 1968 Headlight Actuators

I have original door handles on my 68, and the flap doors "stick" when coming into the fully "up" position from rubbing on the opposite side of the well. Did you have to replace yours, and if so, where can you get these? Been looking for replacement ones for years on and off, but no luck.

Try Trim Parts. Excellent replacement.

[Paul O.]

Re: Early 1968 Headlight Actuators

Any more 68 owners out there.

Paul 18046

[Patrick N.]

Re: Early 1968 Headlight Actuators

My March 68 has both actuators pointing to driver side.

Love the 68 (and any other body style that was the first of its kind). Good design is one that has great proportions, makes a statement and has a nice balance of hard and soft lines to create a dynamic tension- the chrome bumper C3's have that. The 68 ushered in that great design language and its DNA can still be seen today.

I just wish the 68 did not have so many 1-year only parts that i have to track down!

Pat
68 427 / 400
88

[Jim T.]

Re: Early 1968 Headlight Actuators

Jim that would be about mid production. But which way are your tubes facing and are they original to the car?

Paul 18046

Original owner 1968 and both original and point to the sides of the car.

[Richard D.]

Re: Early 1968 Headlight Actuators

Try Trim Parts. Excellent replacement.

Thanks Bryan, I will. Rich

[Richard D.]

Re: Early 1968 Headlight Actuators

All:
I did look at my 68, which was built in early Oct. 1967. They both point to the drivers side.

It is extremely nice to see other members with 68's and would ask all who
share this year to remember me when they share info on this particular year. 1968 was a turning year for the GM Corvette and many of the parts are quite unusual as I have come to find out - most times the hard way.

At present, I am into the locking system on the doors (all original parts). WOW, amazing, frustrating and rewarding is all I can say.
Thanks all....

Guys, I have the 68 AIM in Excel spreadsheet, good for cross referencing part numbers, etc. Let me know if you would like one sent to you via email. Another member put this together and offered it to members a while ago. Rich - email me at rwmnc@optonline.net and I will get it to you.

[Paul O.]

Re: Early 1968 Headlight Actuators

Jim what month was your car produced?

Thanks to everyone who has added to the post.

Paul 18046

[John C.]

Re: Early 1968 Headlight Actuators

Paul

On my mid April built car the tubes both point to the outside of the car.

John

[Jim T.]

Re: Early 1968 Headlight Actuators

Jim what month was your car produced?

Thanks to everyone who has added to the post.

Paul 18046

Paul it is a FEB built 68.

[Brian W.]

Re: Early 1968 Headlight Actuators

I have a mid Dec. car. Actuators are now out of the car but they are small tubes and point in opposite directions. They are original to the car.
Brian

[Dale C.]

Re: Early 1968 Headlight Actuators

Paul
My March has small tube connectors and they point outside. Any idea on the timing of the inside door handle changes from heavy solid to no ribs to the two ribs on the inside?
Dale

[Jim T.]

Re: Early 1968 Headlight Actuators

Paul
My March has small tube connectors and they point outside. Any idea on the timing of the inside door handle changes from heavy solid to no ribs to the two ribs on the inside?
Dale

Dale my FEB built 68 inside door opening handle has no ribs.