whats it worth ???
Melting Slicks
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Mike Ward, Sorry that I got the N16 wrong , but trust me, My 4 year old 68 coupe with L-79 had the original welded one piece exhaust. And it was 2 1/2". The high performance 327 C-2's had 2 1/2" pipes and that was carried over into the 68's. Did the 1970 LT-1 have 2 1/2" exhaust? I think that the off road exhaust wasn't street legal.
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Never mind on picking it up.
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Mike Ward, Sorry that I got the N16 wrong , but trust me, My 4 year old 68 coupe with L-79 had the original welded one piece exhaust. And it was 2 1/2". The high performance 327 C-2's had 2 1/2" pipes and that was carried over into the 68's. Did the 1970 LT-1 have 2 1/2" exhaust? I think that the off road exhaust wasn't street legal.
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Mike , Somewhere I thought that I saw a diagram of the off road exhaust and they were straight pipes. If I ever see it again, I will post it. However I have had my 68 for 38 1/2 years. I have had to purchase 2 1/2" heat risers for it and the 2 1/2" clamps by the transmission. I just measured my pipes and they are 2 1/2" outside diameter. I just read a little of the 68-69 NCRS guide and found some errors in it.
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Mike , Somewhere I thought that I saw a diagram of the off road exhaust and they were straight pipes. If I ever see it again, I will post it. However I have had my 68 for 38 1/2 years. I have had to purchase 2 1/2" heat risers for it and the 2 1/2" clamps by the transmission. I just measured my pipes and they are 2 1/2" outside diameter. I just read a little of the 68-69 NCRS guide and found some errors in it.
Here's a decent write up on the CC site
http://www.corvettecentralexhaust.co...k_off_road.php
and a picture of a used set off a '67
I don't doubt that you've owned the car that long but it seems somebody changed the pipes before you bought it.
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St. Jude Donor '05
Sure he could get 18 for it. Nice curb appeal interior looks clean whats not to like?
Sure noones going to walk away because some hoses and expendables have been replaced.
First impressions sell a car, that one looks sweet.
Sure noones going to walk away because some hoses and expendables have been replaced.
First impressions sell a car, that one looks sweet.
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Mike, I am going to have to look for my tank sticker. The car was 4 years old with 22,000 mi. on it and owned by a girl. She bought it with only 4,000 mi. on it, from another girl. The pipes were welded on the muffler. I thought that they only came that way from the factory. Could you get the muffler welded on over the counter from Chevy?
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Ok we have determined that this car has been modified, lower rear valance, possible 70 - 72 rear flares or clip, big block hood, possible 69 grill. The vin, block, trans, and 900 paint code have all been verified. Does that mean its really a parts car??? This car runs and drives down the road great, there is only surface rust on the frame, and the birdcage looks good. The interior is all original and in good shape as you can see from pics. I guess it might be worth a shot on e-bay to test the market. Thanks for your opinions..
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No, that's silly. A large market exists out there that--believe it or not--doesn't give a rat's rear about what part number is correct and what should be where on which year.
It's a nice looking car and a good driver. Advertise it as such and you'll be fine so long as you don't try to claim it's an untouched, 100% original "survivor," which is a big pet peeve of mine.
Good luck with your sale!
It's a nice looking car and a good driver. Advertise it as such and you'll be fine so long as you don't try to claim it's an untouched, 100% original "survivor," which is a big pet peeve of mine.
Good luck with your sale!
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check the Mecum auctions. I was there last month for the one in FL, and I saw a couple 68 that were rougher go for 19-21k (convertible as well). This one looks a lot cleaner than those. it's hard to say but mid 20's wouldn't be unrealistic provided the car checks out (no rust in bird cage, windshield etc)
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with the 4 fender flares, hood, and rear exhaust cut out glassed over, looks like the only fiberglass that is original in that car is the doors. It is also a question of how well the bodywork was done. a 68 base engine car does not equate to a large premium, even if original. the neglected underside would concern me. a lot of bolts would break if I started cleaning that up. the upside is it is running, black, matching numbers, and the convertible ( which they made more of in 68, so it is not so rare).
the purists won't touch it, too much work to turn in back into a real 68. that leaves the non-purist, who's eyes will glaze over at the sight of the paint. But they won't care about the original drivetrain. therefor your original drivetrain may not get you much of a premuim.
the most valuable thing on that car is the 900 paint code on the trim tag. But this car has so many mods it may have been pieced together from 2 donor cars. I would like to see all dates on the parts and tags, and VIN to see if the dates line up.
the purists won't touch it, too much work to turn in back into a real 68. that leaves the non-purist, who's eyes will glaze over at the sight of the paint. But they won't care about the original drivetrain. therefor your original drivetrain may not get you much of a premuim.
the most valuable thing on that car is the 900 paint code on the trim tag. But this car has so many mods it may have been pieced together from 2 donor cars. I would like to see all dates on the parts and tags, and VIN to see if the dates line up.