L68 I think
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L68 I think
Hey guy new vette owner here, I purchased a 1969 L68 I was told today. The Tri power 427 has been gone since 1975, the rear and trans are said to be original. My question is there are all the signs of big block, rear sway bar, 5600 rpm red line, shift plate states 427 400 hp, 427 hood, has over flow on passanger fender. Is this a rare car? The car has all the signs of ac inc astro vent glass, A/C on the vent controls, and the vents in the center of the dash. The car Has no power brakes or Power steering. so It sounds a little odd to me. Car is in good shape with some repairs needed to the rear wheel lips, and new carpet and seat covers. What do you feel a car like this is worth? Thanks for your time
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Easiest thing to check for would be whether there is a single fuel line running from the tank up the passenger side of the frame to the fuel pump. If there is a 2nd fuel line (a fuel return line) along the frame then it is very unlikely that the car started life with a tripower setup.
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Do you have any paperwork proving it was an L68? Tank sheet, p-o-p, invoice, etc?
Is this a coupe or convertible?
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Enjoy it for what it is, not what it used to be. 
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What's missing? Only the tri-power set up or the original engine? What's in the car now? All '69s had Astro-Ventilation scripts on the door glasses regardless of whether the car had factory air.
Go here http://www.cranescorvette.com/1969_s..._guidebook.htm and see if you can obtain a copy of the 1969 Guidebook. Good reading.
Go here http://www.cranescorvette.com/1969_s..._guidebook.htm and see if you can obtain a copy of the 1969 Guidebook. Good reading.
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[QUOTE=longbros;1576401815]
I was referring to the Protect-O-Plate which would verify the original configuration was L68.
I'm pretty sure the P-O-P shows the engine option though I've never studied one...
I'm pretty sure the P-O-P shows the engine option though I've never studied one...
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[QUOTE=BBCorv70;1576402822]That was my question, would the Protect-O-Plate indicate the original configuration, and verify it was originally an L68? I know a tank sticker would.
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Hey guy new vette owner here, I purchased a 1969 L68 I was told today. The Tri power 427 has been gone since 1975, the rear and trans are said to be original. My question is there are all the signs of big block, rear sway bar, 5600 rpm red line, shift plate states 427 400 hp, 427 hood, has over flow on passanger fender. Is this a rare car? The car has all the signs of ac inc astro vent glass, A/C on the vent controls, and the vents in the center of the dash. The car Has no power brakes or Power steering. so It sounds a little odd to me. Car is in good shape with some repairs needed to the rear wheel lips, and new carpet and seat covers. What do you feel a car like this is worth? Thanks for your time
"WAS" would be a more "CORRECT" term............no pun intended
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Only if it is the original P-O-P that is stamped at the factory with the codes, then the original owner's name is added using a plastic dymo type of reverse reading tape. I have what is known as a "subsequent owner" P-O-P that the dealership ordered from the factory for the remainder of the 5/50 warranty. It is stamped with the owner's name and only shows that my car had 3400 miles on it...no option codes. The car was evidently used as a demo, or maybe a quick trade-in?
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Locating a 'correct' L68 motor, most likely having to buy all parts and put one together may be quite expensive. I doubt you'd recover the cost in the near future if that's what you're asking. OK if you'd like to make the car 'correct' for your own enjoyment or possibly having it judged. NCRS takes only a minor deduction for an incorrect stamp pad so long as the casting numbers and date codes fit.
Do you have any paperwork proving it was an L68? Tank sheet, p-o-p, invoice, etc?
Is this a coupe or convertible?
Do you have any paperwork proving it was an L68? Tank sheet, p-o-p, invoice, etc?
Is this a coupe or convertible?
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What's missing? Only the tri-power set up or the original engine? What's in the car now? All '69s had Astro-Ventilation scripts on the door glasses regardless of whether the car had factory air.
Go here http://www.cranescorvette.com/1969_s..._guidebook.htm and see if you can obtain a copy of the 1969 Guidebook. Good reading.
Go here http://www.cranescorvette.com/1969_s..._guidebook.htm and see if you can obtain a copy of the 1969 Guidebook. Good reading.
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There's a service on the internet which will do the detective work for a fee. I don't recall the name. It was posted a few months ago in another thread. Maybe Alan71 recalls?
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Well, i would say for 6k you got a pretty good deal now that you have located the tank sticker....i would think it would definitely be worth putting together a matching number engine for this car. good find! what are the original colors?
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