68 Problems or not
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After 39 years, any problems with a particular '68 will likely have been identified and addressed. If you are looking for a C3, find the best one out there for the money you have to spend and don't worry about what model year it is.
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With the exception of one year only parts, you won't find anything wrong with '68s which won't be found on later models. Vacuum problems are not unique to the '68s; frame and birdcage rust is generic; big blocks overheat; Bubba has probably been an uninvited guest.
I love my '68. Cruise and enjoy.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Jan 3, 2007 at 12:18 PM.
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I agree with the above responses. Any problems mine may have had were corrected long ago. I also enjoy working on it so the common maintenance items give me an excuse to sit in the garage for a few days 
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If all the year specific parts are present, then enjoy.
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I bought a 68 BB last year and I think it's the finest Corvette I have ever owned. Like the others said, most of the problems that were evident when they first came out have long since been ironed out. Availability of parts would be the only negative. Go with the car that is in the best shape regardless of year. This "stay away from 68's" is a myth that should be put to bed 
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If maintaining or restoring in/to original condition, then it
seems to me that availability of "correct" parts is a real problem.
Is it a real big problem ? Not for me ... I could bolt on parts from various years.
This is why I don't own a 68. They should be cared for by the ones that care more.
seems to me that availability of "correct" parts is a real problem.
Is it a real big problem ? Not for me ... I could bolt on parts from various years.
This is why I don't own a 68. They should be cared for by the ones that care more.
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I bought a 68 BB last year and I think it's the finest Corvette I have ever owned. Like the others said, most of the problems that were evident when they first came out have long since been ironed out. Availability of parts would be the only negative. Go with the car that is in the best shape regardless of year. This "stay away from 68's" is a myth that should be put to bed
