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Old 01-15-2013, 01:37 PM
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I purchased this car a few years ago, and took a while to decide on what direction I wanted to take with the car.This car is 1968 Vin #2 I hope you enjoy what I have done with the car. This car is restored to NCRS specifications, and will be on the judging field this year.















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Old 01-15-2013, 01:56 PM
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Very,very nice! Well done.
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Old 01-15-2013, 02:10 PM
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#2? really, second 68 made? That is sweet. Final product is awesome. Congrats.

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Wow ...
Congrat's to you , that is insanely beautiful!
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very sweet job very well done congrads
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Old 01-15-2013, 02:42 PM
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Awesome job, excellent photos and thanks for sharing this special Corvette with us.
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Originally Posted by Sully1882
#2? really, second 68 made? That is sweet. Final product is awesome. Congrats.

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Really? Number 2? I had to re-read your thread about 5 time to make sure I was reading it correctly. That is cool. I thought I had a low vin number.
Let us know how the judging turned out.
That color both exterior and interior is awsome?
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Old 01-15-2013, 03:03 PM
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Nice work. The bottom side is awesome
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Old 01-15-2013, 03:13 PM
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She's beautiful.

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Old 01-15-2013, 03:15 PM
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So exciting to see an old C3 look like new!
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Old 01-15-2013, 03:19 PM
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Nice work!
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Beautiful '68! Love the color, inside and out.

I believe that last gill should be blacked out. Again beautiful. Is this the oldest known C3?
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A time capsule....simply stunning. Congrats.
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...I believe that last gill should be blacked out...
You would be correct for most 68s. One this early could be a puzzler. Mufflers possibly blacked out also, but the OP has time to work through the Judging Guide now that the big work is completed.

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Old 01-15-2013, 04:35 PM
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Awesome job.
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Hi g,
That looks like a beautiful piece of work.
The attention to detail is really stunning!
Good Luck when you present it for judging.
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Love it! Fantastic restoration. And #2!!!
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Old 01-15-2013, 05:51 PM
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Beautiful car! Congrats!

Question though, I have a 68 as well. I thought the 327/350 L79 motor had a chrome oil fill cap, to match the valve covers. Is this something that changed mid-way through the year? (Mine is a late 68)

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WOW!!! Great job!!
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Wow! The second C3 off the line. I'm sure a lot of us are interested in this.
What did it look like when you got it?
How many miles?
How many owners?
How were you lucky enough to get it?
Does anybody know what happened to number 1?
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