Hi Guys very cool website you guys have here! I was directed here by some guys on the Mopar board that I frequent as I am a chrysler man at heart. Dont hate me I like all cars I just like old mopars best.
Here is why I am here I have a coworker who has a 68 convertible corvette that he has owned since 1977 that he wants to sell and I need to know what kind of money these cars bring. He really does not know anything about cars or current market values. He purchased this car when he was a teenager and drove it until 1980 when it was parked and has been moved very little since then. He tells me that it is an original 427/390hp car with a 4spd and that when he bought it the owner had pulled the original motor and put a 327 in it`s place. It is safari yellow and the interior and all exterior trim and chrome are in excellent condition. He says that the brakes go to the floor and not sure if they only need to be bled and that when he parked it it was making a noise from the rear axle shaft. It has a black soft top that is in ok condition and the car has not been started in a number of years though he says it will run and turns free. It has been garage kept all these years and has no rust whatsoever. He would like to get $10,000 for the car is it worth it? And how would I verify what the original engine was I have been told to look for a tank sticker. Is this something I can get to without removing parts? Any help or comments would be appreciated.

 

Here is a link to my post on the mopar forum.
http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/...=0#Post3094469

 

I'm thinking, if your not a "Corvette Guy", tell someone who is, where the deal is, that can do something with it to bring it back to it's former glory. You know, like you do with Mopars

 

CHECK THE REDLINE ON THE TACH will tell ya what motor
and $8,000 to $10K area for a no match is more then safe, need pics & more specifics to assist
ZIXXX PACKER

 

I just talked to the owner and told him to have it towed to my shop with his AAA card so I could take a good look. I told him that even if I do not buy it I would help him clean it up a bit and send it to a new home. I would like to see it go to someone who will clean it up and enjoy it as I know it has not been beat to hell and would be a nice car for someone. When the car arrives and I take some pictures I will post them here for you guys. Thanks for your input I apprecate the help.

 

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Suggest he would try to contact the previous owner to see, if the 427 BB engine is still somewhere. This could boost the price tag by somewhat.

Günther

 

What is the difference?
I've been trying to figure out what my '68 came with. Any other ways to tell?
Sorry for the Hijack.

 

TACH REDLINES:

1968
327/300 @ 5300
327/350 @ 6000
427/390 @ 5600
427/400 @ 5600
427/435 @ 6500

 

 

Thanks for the info sixpack!

 

You have a bit of sleuthing to do. Hope for an L88 it looks like they only made 80 of these.Does it have the original transmission? If I'm reading this correctly it should have an M22 4 Speed Manual, Close Ratio, Heavy Duty Transmission.

1968 L88 Production Options
RPO Description Price Production
19437 Coupe $4,663.00 NA
19467 Convertible $4,232.00 NA
F41 Special Front and Rear Suspension $36.90 80
G81 Positraction Rear Axle $46.35 80
J50 Vacuum Power Brakes $42.15 80
J56 Special Heavy Duty Brakes $342.30 80
K66 Transistor Ignition $73.75 80
L88 427ci, 430hp Engine $947.90 80
M22 Heavy Duty, close-ratio, 4-speed manual trans. $263.30 80



Available Options
RPO Description Price Production RPO Description Price Production
19437 Base Coupe $4,663 9,936 L71 427ci, 435hp Engine $437.10 2,898
19467 Base Convertible $4,320 18,630 L79 327ci, 350hp Engine $105.35 9,440
NA Genuine Leather Seats $79 2,429 L88 427ci, 430hp Engine $947.90 80
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows $15.80 17,635 L89 L71 Engine with Aluminum Cylinder Heads $805.75 624
A02 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, Windshield $10.55 5,509 M20 4-speed Manual Transmission $184.35 10,760
A31 Power Windows $57.95 7,065 M21 4 Speed Manual, Close Ratio Transmission $184.35 12,337
A82 Headrests $42.15 3,197 M22 4 Speed Manual, Close Ratio, Heavy Duty Transmission $263.30 80
A85 Custom Shoulder Belts $26.35 350 M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission $226.45 5,063
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (Convert.) $231.75 8,735 N11 Offroad Exhaust System $36.90 4,695
C08 Vinyl Covering for Aux. Hardtop $52.70 3,050 N36 Telescopic Steering Column $42.15 6,447
C50 Rear Window Defroster 31.60 693 N40 Power Steering $94.80 12,364
C60 Air Conditioning $412.90 5,664 P01 Bright Metal Wheel Cover $57.95 8,971
F41 Special Front/Rear Suspension $36.90 1,758 PT6 Red Line Tires F70 x 15 $31.30 11,686
G81 Positraction Rear Axle (all ratios) $46.35 27,008 PT7 White Line Tires F70 x 15 $31.30 9,692
J50 Power Brakes $42.15 9,559 UA6 Alarm System $26.35 388
J56 Special Heavy Duty Brakes $384.45 81 U15 Speed Warning Indicator $10.55 3,453
K66 Transistor Ignition System $73.75 5,457 U69 AM/FM Radio $172.75 24,609
L36 427ci, 390hp Engine $200.15 7,717 U79 AM/FM Radio Stereo $278.10 3,311
L68 427ci, 400hp Engine $305.50 1,932
Production: Coupes: 9,936 Convertibles: 18,630 Total: 28,566

 

L88 hood...slightly different...raised in center

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427 hood not raised in center

 

there was another thread here posted about a site with reducing weight...i checked it out and looked through it a bit...found a comment on his main page to call Chevy for a free resto package...Chevy is awesome! they said allow a few weeks but it only took 3days...give them the VIN and they send you a complete package of what your car had, as well as all the other options for that year!!!

CALL THEM UP!!!

 

WHAT!?

Give me the number ASAP!

 

Ok guys the car was dropped off this afternoon and I have had a chance to take some pictures. After talking to the owner and information given here I believe it is not a 427 but a 327/350hp car. The right rear brake is locked so at the least the rear caliper needs some attention. Bottom line is the guy wants it gone what would be a fair asking price for this thing? And how do I get to the tank sticker without taking the thing apart? Here is a link to some pictures I took today. http://www.imagestation.com/7003844/3956612270 Click on public albums and profile to view all the pictures.

 

Not to bad... the body and interior look ok...no major damage and if it is as rust free as you say it should be a fun project..You should check the block to see if it is original. I would shoot oyt a low price and see what happens, you can always meet in the middle

 

Unless GM finally found all those records we've all been waiting for all these years for, that resto package isn't going to have anything specific to your vin.

 

Thanks for the pics. Looks like a pretty solid car. Be sure to check the frame very carefully for rust. Especially in front of the rear tires where the frame kick-ups are. If it's a rust free car, $10k seems like a good starting point. '68's have yet to top out in the market due to their bad history, but I think they'll be a decent investment. After all, it's a one year only vette and they're not making them anymore. Eventually, I believe the bad history of the '68 will disappear in the market place. Without seeing it, I think you could probably get it or one in similar condition for a little less. Hang in there a little while longer, I'm sure many others with more knowledge than me will chime in.

 

First thing is check the numbers! If it matches, 8k, she needs a total restore,but a cool car when done.
On another note, Do you know if a 727 tranny will bolt up to a new 5.7/360 crate? I have a 82-85 360 on it now and don't know whether to rebuild or go new.Don't want to use a new tranny, they suck.

 

Here are 2 #'s I found on the site concerning the resto package.

1-800-222-1020

905-440-7689