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Old 04-29-2016, 10:50 PM
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Just bought a 68 roadster said to be "an original big block car". Now has a new 502 crate motor. Other than a tank sticker, what might show that this car started out as a big block?
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stickers on the springs, larger front sway bar, wider radiator, tachometer red line, ujoint bolts, emissions sticker, check current accessories brackets that might be original.

44% of 68's were big blocks so it's a pretty good chance.
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Originally Posted by croginski
...Other than a tank sticker, what might show that this car started out as a big block?...
Original factory documentation. Corvette order, window sticker, car shipper, protecto-plate, etc. If the seller has any paperwork for the car, ask about it.
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rear sway bar
Old 05-03-2016, 10:50 PM
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rear caps on u-joints and rear sway bar
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If the fuel tank is original, there should be a build sheet on the top of it listing the options. Jerry

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