New member 1968 corvette convertible 194678s423534

[Mike F.]

Re: New member 1968 corvette convertible 194678s423534

Sandy,

Before selling the 327 or anything else, you may want to confirm what your car was like when it left the factory and then compile a parts list of what you need to bring it back to factory stock (if that's what your goal is). The costs can be huge, and at some point it will come down to how much money you want to spend/invest in a restoration. Some people will spend $75K and end up with a $40K car.
I personally don't see the point in that, but each person needs to make that decision.

If you just want a "stock" appearing 68 vette, you can save a bunch of money buying quality parts that aren't date coded or made specifically for a 68 vette.

You may want to invest in these books to help you with this process.
1968 AIM (Assembly Instruction Manual) https://www.ncrs.org/shop/index.php?...roducts_id=224
1968-69 Corvette Technical Information Manual & Judging Guide. https://www.ncrs.org/shop/index.php?...roducts_id=217

[Sandy L.]

Re: New member 1968 corvette convertible 194678s423534

Jeff have you found billed sheets and where ,maybe mine would be in same place? Yes I have 2 stab.bars also spring things on rear brake lines.Doing this for the love of this car not profit or show.Is there a word for this ?Like class A restore or class B restore .Trying to learn lingo don't mind being corrected at all, old dog but willing to learn new tricks . Thanks to you and others you all are a great group

[Joe L.]

Re: New member 1968 corvette convertible 194678s423534

Jeff have you found billed sheets and where ,maybe mine would be in same place? Yes I have 2 stab.bars also spring things on rear brake lines.Doing this for the love of this car not profit or show.Is there a word for this ?Like class A restore or class B restore .Trying to learn lingo don't mind being corrected at all, old dog but willing to learn new tricks . Thanks to you and others you all are a great group

Sandy------


There's no such thing as "Class A", "Class B", etc. restorers. It all depends upon what you want to do with the car and how much you want to spend doing it. If you're interested in an NCRS Top Flight award, you want to do a "state of the art" restoration, including "getting all the numbers" right. This can get expensive. You may well find that what you already have invested in the car + the cost of a "state of the art" restoration is greater than what the car is worth afterwards. If you're in love with the car, it's worth it. Otherwise, you're better off to sell the car and buy one already restored (i.e. let someone else "take the hit").

However, as far as returning the car's engine and transmission to original configuration or very near original configuration, you can do it for a lot less money. It might not earn a Top Flight but 99% of the folks that look at it wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

[Sandy L.]

Re: New member 1968 corvette convertible 194678s423534

Thanks Joe

[Jeff P.]

Re: New member 1968 corvette convertible 194678s423534

Sandy,
No I have not found any Build sheets yet, but I read that they have been found under carpet, under the dash ,and on the gas tank. One thing for sure is your Corvette is a Real Big Block 1968 Corvette and that is Special. My Corvette is a Mouse 327-350HP, M-21 4 speed ,411 Posi Traction, Holley 750 4 Barrel, Holley Super Competition 4" Sidepipes. Alot of these 1966-1969 BIG BLOCK Corvettes out there have RESTAMPED ENGINES in them and the owners don't even know that.

People Raced these cars in the 60's-70's and Blew the engines and swapped them with other engines. Probably like your B.B. car before you bought it,but there are engines and trannys out there that you can purchase and make just as good as what came from the Factory. I have always been a Fan of the 1968 body style.The cockpit is tight and you seat down on the floor and can feel all that power. Passion is the word. The NCRS calls it TOP FLIGHT and nowadays is Expensive. Sounds like you know what you want to do with fine Corvette. Enjoy and take lots of pictures thru your Restoration Days. Jeff

[Sandy L.]

Re: New member 1968 corvette convertible 194678s423534

Thanks Jeff Have not solved the iPad picture problem . Try to use the desk top to post pictures this week end