What Makes a '68 "Special"
Safety Car
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From: Wichita KS
the wheel looks just like the one on a 67 but 67 or 68 wheels one should be rougher then the other. but I always forget which is which. but over 40 years the one that is suppose to be rough has wore off anyhow. or at least that is what s high up NCRS judge once told me
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Melting Slicks
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From: n/a SC
good point! the carb on my l36 is worth around 1500 bucks.....don't believe me look around and you'll see a decent core that needs restored sells for around 900 bucks.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,102
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From: Forsyth Illinois
steering wheel
telescoping column only
key on dash
door panels
shifter console
tach and speedo assemblies
shifter console shifter boot
RH dash w/ no map pocket
seat release location
radio *****
push button doors
mirror location
convertible top frame pins
tail lights
rear exhaust valance w/backup lights
front marker lights
front grills
front turn signals
front grill brackets
front bumper
hood support
327
bellhousing
carb
radiator support
frame
wiper door assembly door
vacuum canister for wiper door
fan
shroud
hood release cable on hood from side to side(white)
kick panels
interior rear light
seat material
7" wheels only of the C3s
no stingray script on body
gas tank
t-top chrome missing the holes
outer top of windshield moulding for conv. top pins
no side vent inserts
telescoping column only
key on dash
door panels
shifter console
tach and speedo assemblies
shifter console shifter boot
RH dash w/ no map pocket
seat release location
radio *****
push button doors
mirror location
convertible top frame pins
tail lights
rear exhaust valance w/backup lights
front marker lights
front grills
front turn signals
front grill brackets
front bumper
hood support
327
bellhousing
carb
radiator support
frame
wiper door assembly door
vacuum canister for wiper door
fan
shroud
hood release cable on hood from side to side(white)
kick panels
interior rear light
seat material
7" wheels only of the C3s
no stingray script on body
gas tank
t-top chrome missing the holes
outer top of windshield moulding for conv. top pins
no side vent inserts
Last edited by vettesbydesign; Aug 23, 2009 at 06:44 PM.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 3,802
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From: Wichita KS
At least through '73 each engine had it's own specific model number.
Mine is a 7042217 and it runs around $1400-$1500 restored if you can find one.
cc
Melting Slicks
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From: n/a SC
it was only put on a 68 427/390hp 4sp....NO OTHER CAR PERIOD.
where as the same engine option in 69 the carb was coded 7029215 which was used on other gm muscle cars like camaros, chevelles..68 was the ony year I know of to be that specfic on the carb.
Team Owner
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From: Huntsville AL
Not sure if anyone mentioned that early 68s have different size headlight assemblies than later 68 and up cars.
I don't recall the actual difference now, but I seem to remember that the early 68 headlight assembly (the headlight door that raises up) was bigger on early cars.
I think it was changed later in 68 to make the headlight opening smaller because of cracking between the headlight opening and the hood opening.
I don't recall the actual difference now, but I seem to remember that the early 68 headlight assembly (the headlight door that raises up) was bigger on early cars.
I think it was changed later in 68 to make the headlight opening smaller because of cracking between the headlight opening and the hood opening.
Last edited by emccomas; Aug 24, 2009 at 11:19 AM.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,672
Likes: 6
From: Nevada City California
steering wheel
telescoping column only
key on dash
door panels
shifter console
tach and speedo assemblies
shifter console shifter boot
RH dash w/ no map pocket
seat release location
radio *****
push button doors
mirror location
convertible top frame pins
tail lights
rear exhaust valance w/backup lights
front marker lights
front grills
front turn signals
front grill brackets
front bumper
hood support
327
bellhousing
carb
radiator support
frame
wiper door assembly door
vacuum canister for wiper door
fan
shroud
hood release cable on hood from side to side(white)
kick panels
interior rear light
seat material
7" wheels only of the C3s
no stingray script on body
gas tank
t-top chrome missing the holes
outer top of windshield moulding for conv. top pins
no side vent inserts
telescoping column only
key on dash
door panels
shifter console
tach and speedo assemblies
shifter console shifter boot
RH dash w/ no map pocket
seat release location
radio *****
push button doors
mirror location
convertible top frame pins
tail lights
rear exhaust valance w/backup lights
front marker lights
front grills
front turn signals
front grill brackets
front bumper
hood support
327
bellhousing
carb
radiator support
frame
wiper door assembly door
vacuum canister for wiper door
fan
shroud
hood release cable on hood from side to side(white)
kick panels
interior rear light
seat material
7" wheels only of the C3s
no stingray script on body
gas tank
t-top chrome missing the holes
outer top of windshield moulding for conv. top pins
no side vent inserts
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,102
Likes: 1
From: Forsyth Illinois
I KNOW you know your stuff.I do cars,and parts.You know dates,and numbers,so they could very well have carried over into the first runs of the 69s.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,102
Likes: 1
From: Forsyth Illinois
Not sure if anyone mentioned that early 68s have different size headlight assemblies than later 68 and up cars.
I don't recall the actual difference now, but I seem to remember that the early 68 headlight assembly (the headlight door that raises up) was bigger on early cars.
I think it was changed later in 68 to make the headlight opening smaller because of cracking between the headlight opening and the hood opening.
I don't recall the actual difference now, but I seem to remember that the early 68 headlight assembly (the headlight door that raises up) was bigger on early cars.
I think it was changed later in 68 to make the headlight opening smaller because of cracking between the headlight opening and the hood opening.
Team Owner
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From: Southbound
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Team Owner
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From: Huntersville NC
re 68 corvette carburetor numbers and numbers for other year corvettes.
Here is a website I have been using for YEARS ! I believe their numbers are accurate.
http://www.blake.com/oemcarbs/chevy1.htm
Here is a website I have been using for YEARS ! I believe their numbers are accurate.
http://www.blake.com/oemcarbs/chevy1.htm
Pro
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 613
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From: Fleetwood PA
The number of screws holding them on...halo's were wider to facilitate access to the screws. I beleive the shape was different also(square in 68)And yes they might have made a few 69's with the leftovers(till Nov 68 I believe), but I've always seen them advertised as 68 only, and they have a nice price tag to go with them.(yep....I broke one).
Are you asking because you don't know, or just to see if I know?
Maybe we should start a "what might have carried over to very early '69's" thread.
Are you asking because you don't know, or just to see if I know?
Maybe we should start a "what might have carried over to very early '69's" thread.
Last edited by whitehause; Aug 24, 2009 at 05:52 PM.
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....didn't see this mentioned, but it was the ONLY C3 with a telescoping "no tilt" column(optional to the standard column).
...the seat belt anchors/attachment assemblies were different.
...basket weave vinyl was one year only.
...'68 had a one year only master cylinder cap.
...'68 owner's manuals are unique to '68s.
...the seat belt anchors/attachment assemblies were different.
...basket weave vinyl was one year only.
...'68 had a one year only master cylinder cap.
...'68 owner's manuals are unique to '68s.
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From: Cincinnati Ohio
Melting Slicks
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From: n/a SC