New member 1968 corvette convertible 194678s423534

[Sandy L.]

I have had this baby since early 80's .Will be retiring soon and want put it back stock.It has a 327 motor TI2I4KL NOT THE MOTOR CAR CAME WITH and saginaw 4 speed from 1970's chevy.Gas tank leaked so dropped tank. Sticker there but not readable .This car has 4.11 hd rear end and single gas line from tank tac red lines at 6200 or 6400 . Anybody know other things that might help identify the engine for this car. I will look for any more build sheets or do they have just one? THANKS

[Mike F.]

Re: New member 1968 corvette convertible 194678s423534

First off.. welcome! Second...post some pics.

What's stamped on the engine pad (just in front of head on passenger side). I believe a single fuel line would indicate a Holley carb, which would make it a 427 car. No small blocks came with Holley's in 68.

You may find a build sheet up under the dash or under the carpet.

Do you have a Trim Tag, attached just above driver side door hinge?

[Jack C.]

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Welcome. 327/350 tachs have the Red Line starting at 6000 RPM, 427/390 & 400 starts at 5600

[Joe L.]

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I have had this baby since early 80's .Will be retiring soon and want put it back stock.It has a 327 motor TI2I4KL NOT THE MOTOR CAR CAME WITH and saginaw 4 speed from 1970's chevy.Gas tank leaked so dropped tank. Sticker there but not readable .This car has 4.11 hd rear end and single gas line from tank tac red lines at 6200 or 6400 . Anybody know other things that might help identify the engine for this car. I will look for any more build sheets or do they have just one? THANKS

Sandy-----


Based on what you describe, I would say the car was originally an L-71 (likely) or L-88 (unlikely). You can obtain the engine components you need to build a correct L-71. The block and cylinder heads would have to come from the used marketplace. The intake manifold, carburetors, and exhaust manifolds could come from either the reproduction market or used. All of the other components you'd need are available used, restored or reproduction. All of this is the good news. The bad news is that putting together a correct L-71 is going to be very expensive. I'd guess $10,000 or more.

Muncie 4 speeds are available rebuilt from many sources. They were not unique to Corvettes.

[Jeff P.]

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Sandy welcome to the NCRS! Your Car was most likely built on a Wednesday and has a built date of K25, meaning june 25 1968. Any markings on the bottom of the differential ? My cars serial number is 2 away from yours. What type and color are the fuel line clamps at the gas tank? Does your car use the rear stablizer bar and is there the Armour around the rear brake lines at the Calipers( looks like a spring around the brake line)? Your car could very well be a 435 hp or the Famous L-88. Engines and trans are easy to find for your car. What color and type of body is yours?

[Sandy L.]

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Sandy welcome to the NCRS! Your Car was most likely built on a Wednesday and has a built date of K25, meaning june 25 1968. Any markings on the bottom of the differential ? My cars serial number is 2 away from yours. What type and color are the fuel line clamps at the gas tank? Does your car use the rear stablizer bar and is there the Armour around the rear brake lines at the Calipers( looks like a spring around the brake line)? Your car could very well be a 435 hp or the Famous L-88. Engines and trans are easy to find for your car. What color and type of body is yours?

Jeff trying to get this thing of posting hope this is right. This car has alot of light rust and was well used and driven daily for 15 years.It has been out side but tarped for 7 or 8 years . The car is Silverstone it had the 327 in it when i got it. But i didnt care i had a corvette.Need to have my butt kicked for not taking better care of it after I stopped driving it.Was going to start this 5 years ago. Better late than never.Will try to post pictures and check the things you said But what do you mean by use rear stablizer bar thanks to you Jeff and others if i don't get back quickly or make sense.

[Mike F.]

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Big block cars have stabilizer bars front and rear, small block cars will only have a front stabilzer bar.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/atta...img_0003-6.jpg

If you post some detailed pics of your car, we'll be able to help a bit more.

[Rob M.]

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Big block cars have stabilizer bars front and rear, small block cars will only have a front stabilzer bar.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/atta...img_0003-6.jpg

If you post some detailed pics of your car, we'll be able to help a bit more.

I read somewhere that if you take a photo of an unreadable tank sticker with a infrared sensitive film (or using a digital camera with an infra red setting) it might well be the text becomes readable (or at least a bit better then with normal visible light). maybe it is worth trying this and by all means, let us know if it worked for you...

[Jeff P.]

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Sandy the Stabilizer Bar is also called a Sway Bar. Also the Radiator Cord support is Different for BB and SB. Sounds like a Fun Project. Send some pics.

[Mike F.]

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I read somewhere that if you take a photo of an unreadable tank sticker with a infrared sensitive film (or using a digital camera with an infra red setting) it might well be the text becomes readable (or at least a bit better then with normal visible light). maybe it is worth trying this and by all means, let us know if it worked for you...

Not sure if that will work or not? I've tried just about everything I could think of with mine, spoke with paper conservators, etc.. Unfortunately fuel spilled over the tank sticker dissolves the type set, leaving a blank page. https://www.forums.ncrs.org/showthre...r-preservation

If you can get the tank sticker off without damaging it, backlighting may work. Don't use any chemicals to soften the glue, they could erase the type set.

[Mike F.]

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Engine TI2I4KL - Tonowanda, Dec. 14, 327/275HP, 4BBL, TH 350, 1967 Camaro.

[Sandy L.]

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Thanks Mike . Do you thing this engine has any special value ? To offset the cost of a 427. Maybe someone restoring a camaro. I am using a iPad and have not been able to post pictures yet. Thanks again

[Sandy L.]

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Thanks Joe

[Sandy L.]

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Mike took pic of trim tag with iPad not been able to post for some reason may try from other computer late Thanks again

[Joe L.]

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Thanks Mike . Do you thing this engine has any special value ? To offset the cost of a 427. Maybe someone restoring a camaro. I am using a iPad and have not been able to post pictures yet. Thanks again

Sandy------


I really doubt that the engine you have will have much resale value. The kind of car it originated in is not the sort of car that is the stuff of high dollar restorations. However, it is a 4 barrel carb 327, so it might have some value. Unfortunately, since it's a Tonawanda small block, the block and heads won't have any value for a Corvette restoration.