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Hello, I'm new to the forum and have a 1968 Vette. I would like to know where to purchase the correct steering gear box.... I see many places selling 68-82 gear boxs but I also see conflicting info that suggests the 68 gear box is not the same as the 69-82. I called Elkers and they could not help me... crazy. Can anyone point me to the correct "new" gear box for the car.
Also, I mannaged to break the clutch pedal rod... the stock rod is very thin, does anyone sell a heavy duty one?
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Originally Posted by Margozzi
Hello, I'm new to the forum and have a 1968 Vette. I would like to know where to purchase the correct steering gear box.... I see many places selling 68-82 gear boxs but I also see conflicting info that suggests the 68 gear box is not the same as the 69-82. I called Elkers and they could not help me... crazy. Can anyone point me to the correct "new" gear box for the car.
Also, I mannaged to break the clutch pedal rod... the stock rod is very thin, does anyone sell a heavy duty one?
Thanks so much,
Paul
Hi Paul, you should really start your own thread to get better responses, but to answer your question, there are some Vette salvage yards that are supporting venders here that can help get you a 68 box, and yes the input shaft is 68 only on that box. Contact 1960FI here on the form. His name is George and hes in Texas. Good luck.
Going to Ga. today to get that 68. The other in Cape Coral was the one I had with no VIN tag. I did have a Ga. title but nothing of any value. I had planned to use the front clip for my coupe to vert project, but decided to move it out.
Going to Ga. today to get that 68. The other in Cape Coral was the one I had with no VIN tag. I did have a Ga. title but nothing of any value. I had planned to use the front clip for my coupe to vert project, but decided to move it out.
So…..are ya' gonna catch a quick power nap....or just drive on adrenaline? I'm fading fast, myself....
the coupevert: decided to move it out. in 2 pieces? or did you get the body together enough that someone else could continue with it?
I checked his new thread this morning but he still must be in Georgia picking up his next project.
Meanwhile......back in the garage...….I organized the Harley parts so the bike would be easier to assemble later on....
please excuse the pano-vision pic......……LOTS of polishing to do……………..
Last edited by doorgunner; May 8, 2019 at 02:28 PM.
I went to the Paint Shop today and took a few more pics...…………………………………...
The body man will re-install the hinges and shim the lid before doing any more ?leveling?...………......……………….
The deck lid has come a long way. The previous owner had the lid permanently bonded to the rear clip. I had to literally cut the lid aloose so I could open it......……......…….........….....
"Slowwwwwly I turn...……." I'm about finished installing pegboard and decided to make a generic work bench/8 feet wide by 2 feet deep at the back wall of the garage addition. Nothing fancy/I'm saving that money for car stuff...…...
I'll install a vice on the left side of the bench and finish the pegboard Monday.
I didn't get a chance to take more pics at the Painter's shop today.
Last edited by doorgunner; May 12, 2019 at 02:52 AM.
You probably mentioned this T but is there an ETA on when the car will be back to you? You'll have a nice clean shop waiting when it does. I like the metal top work bench.
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