another 68 coming back to life
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From: owasso jokelahoma
another 68 coming back to life
hi all
mostly just lurk and read on here. last nov i picked up a 64k mile 427-390 4 speed air coupe unmolested and so far un bubba'd lol! been sitting in a garage since 1986. so i figured i might as well post up a few pics and start showing some work i have been doing.
as of now i am in process of removong header panel to remove the rivets
no signs of any rust other than surface on the frame it still has the green primer in the i think #2 body mounts at the kick panels. ok enuff bio here are some pics not in order lol
http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n182/mrmaxxmann/
ps not sure how to post pics yet not too pc savvy
mostly just lurk and read on here. last nov i picked up a 64k mile 427-390 4 speed air coupe unmolested and so far un bubba'd lol! been sitting in a garage since 1986. so i figured i might as well post up a few pics and start showing some work i have been doing.
as of now i am in process of removong header panel to remove the rivets
no signs of any rust other than surface on the frame it still has the green primer in the i think #2 body mounts at the kick panels. ok enuff bio here are some pics not in order lol
http://s112.photobucket.com/albums/n182/mrmaxxmann/
ps not sure how to post pics yet not too pc savvy
Melting Slicks
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It looks like a beaut!! Here's to another '68 coming out of storage to see the light of day 
!
Silver is a great color too!
You'll get lots of help here.
Mine was put away and forgotten about too. Driven regularly and then put away in '78 when the brakes quit working. Got pulled out of a poll barn 20 years later when I bought it. Here's some pics if you're interested:
http://www.corvetteforum.net/c3/lemansblue68/
You can click on "My Corvette Photos" to see some "after" pics.
!Silver is a great color too!
You'll get lots of help here.
Mine was put away and forgotten about too. Driven regularly and then put away in '78 when the brakes quit working. Got pulled out of a poll barn 20 years later when I bought it. Here's some pics if you're interested:
http://www.corvetteforum.net/c3/lemansblue68/
You can click on "My Corvette Photos" to see some "after" pics.
Last edited by LemansBlue68; May 20, 2012 at 11:24 AM.
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi mmm,
I enjoyed looking at your pictures!
It looks like you have a nice solid 68 to work on.
I'm a fan of SILVER cars too!
I think many people here would enjoy reading updates from you. So, if you can, perhaps some updates.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
I enjoyed looking at your pictures!
It looks like you have a nice solid 68 to work on.
I'm a fan of SILVER cars too!
I think many people here would enjoy reading updates from you. So, if you can, perhaps some updates.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan
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From: owasso jokelahoma
thanks for the pic help rog
and thanks for the kind words guys
just taking my time with it not in no real hurry just want everything to be done right.. i will keep updates coming. right now is in the disassembly stage once i get the header bar done then its on to front suspension and cleaning up the engine bay and just working my way to the rear..
just ordered new brake ;line kit and full fuel line kit which should be fun
and thanks for the kind words guys
just taking my time with it not in no real hurry just want everything to be done right.. i will keep updates coming. right now is in the disassembly stage once i get the header bar done then its on to front suspension and cleaning up the engine bay and just working my way to the rear..
just ordered new brake ;line kit and full fuel line kit which should be fun
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