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I'm new to this fourm and wanted to introduce myself and say hello to all. I owned and restored a 1961 back in 1979. It took me 3 years to complete a frame off only to injoy it for the summer and sell it that fall. Got married had kids. You know the story. Now my wife of 30+ years and I are empty nesters. The week before last on Saturday I purchased a 1968 convertable. It's one of those stories you only hear about. The car was mentioned to me in a conversation with a business associate. I followed up on the conversation and met the owner. It turns out he lived in the town next to where I live. I went and took a look and there it was in the corner of his barn for 25 years under a shelve with a wall framed in front. Things were piled all around it. I offered him $3500.00 and he accepted. The car is all original except for the wheels and steering wheel, but all the little peices are there. I plan to do a full restore with mild updates to the steering and suspension. Oh by the way it is a numbers matching car 327/350. I did find and run the numbers. I so look forward to this fourms input and will keep you updated.
Thanks for listening
Peter
Thanks for listening
Peter
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I'm new to this fourm and wanted to introduce myself and say hello to all. I owned and restored a 1961 back in 1979. It took me 3 years to complete a frame off only to injoy it for the summer and sell it that fall. Got married had kids. You know the story. Now my wife of 30+ years and I are empty nesters. The week before last on Saturday I purchased a 1968 convertable. It's one of those stories you only hear about. The car was mentioned to me in a conversation with a business associate. I followed up on the conversation and met the owner. It turns out he lived in the town next to where I live. I went and took a look and there it was in the corner of his barn for 25 years under a shelve with a wall framed in front. Things were piled all around it. I offered him $3500.00 and he accepted. The car is all original except for the wheels and steering wheel, but all the little peices are there. I plan to do a full restore with mild updates to the steering and suspension. Oh by the way it is a numbers matching car 327/350. I did find and run the numbers. I so look forward to this fourms input and will keep you updated.
Thanks for listening
Peter
Thanks for listening
Peter
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I'm new to this fourm and wanted to introduce myself and say hello to all. I owned and restored a 1961 back in 1979. It took me 3 years to complete a frame off only to injoy it for the summer and sell it that fall. Got married had kids. You know the story. Now my wife of 30+ years and I are empty nesters. The week before last on Saturday I purchased a 1968 convertable. It's one of those stories you only hear about. The car was mentioned to me in a conversation with a business associate. I followed up on the conversation and met the owner. It turns out he lived in the town next to where I live. I went and took a look and there it was in the corner of his barn for 25 years under a shelve with a wall framed in front. Things were piled all around it. I offered him $3500.00 and he accepted. The car is all original except for the wheels and steering wheel, but all the little peices are there. I plan to do a full restore with mild updates to the steering and suspension. Oh by the way it is a numbers matching car 327/350. I did find and run the numbers. I so look forward to this fourms input and will keep you updated.
Thanks for listening
Peter
Thanks for listening
Peter
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Welcome to the forum. It's nice to see another MA native with a 68 vert.
My last 68 convertible was a maroon 327/350hp car as well. (I am very partial to 68's).It seems like that is all I restore for my self
Good luck with it.
My last 68 convertible was a maroon 327/350hp car as well. (I am very partial to 68's).It seems like that is all I restore for my self
Good luck with it.
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I'm with ya Stan!! I'm partial to 68's as well!! My latest one is my favorite!
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Hi Peter,
VERY interesting 'find' story.
Now I'm intrigued enough to want LOTS more pictures.
Good luck as you get going on your restoration!
Regards,
Alan
If it is almost ALL there and original, you might want to think about getting caught up in the 'stock' craziness.
VERY interesting 'find' story.
Now I'm intrigued enough to want LOTS more pictures.
Good luck as you get going on your restoration!
Regards,
Alan
If it is almost ALL there and original, you might want to think about getting caught up in the 'stock' craziness.
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Sounds like a nice little vette. Looking forward to seeing more pics of it.
As for the other pic, Victoria has good taste in cars too!! Wonder what her user name is here on the forum?
As for the other pic, Victoria has good taste in cars too!! Wonder what her user name is here on the forum?