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Old May 17, 2020 | 07:59 PM
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I do not post much. Some may remember and most have no idea. Hens the title. Well I've been restoring my 68 for 7 to 8 years now. Boy time goes by. So I thought I would post a update. I actually drove it down my street today for the first time. Never drove one before. Here's a few pictures.






















I did reinstall the wiper actuator correctly.





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Old May 17, 2020 | 08:37 PM
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You should be proud of your work, Great job
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Old May 17, 2020 | 08:40 PM
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Very nice, she looks great! Congrats, the hard work paid off.
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Old May 17, 2020 | 08:48 PM
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NOW we're hooked!
More pics please...…
Roadtrip pics too
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Old May 17, 2020 | 08:56 PM
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Nice car-great color!
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Old May 17, 2020 | 10:47 PM
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Very Nice Peter. You really did a great job, good for you.
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Old May 18, 2020 | 12:34 AM
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Excellent work! Now enjoy the fruit of your labors!
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Old May 18, 2020 | 04:49 AM
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Looks amazing, great work.
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Your efforts have inspired me to keep going. Thank you for this and congratulations, great looking car.
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Old May 18, 2020 | 06:07 AM
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Beautiful. Great work.
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Old May 18, 2020 | 07:43 AM
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Awesome job!

Your efforts are an inspiration to everyone!
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Wow.
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Great job one of favorite 68 colors
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Old May 18, 2020 | 09:35 AM
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Awesome job, you should be proud of your work. I never thought I would like the color but I think it is very unique and wouldn't mind having one in that color. Years ago a had a red '68 convertible. It was a good driver and showed well from 20' . I did considerable mechanical work to make it safe and dependable and a new white top. Brings back memories. Again , great work on yours.

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I dig it ! Looks great.
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Nice work! The engine looks great. So how was the first drive? I am years into a frame off and never have driven a C3. I can only imagine the thrill of the first trip.
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Very nice! Is that a new gas tank or did you paint it? If so, what did you use? Its looks great!


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Looks awesome.
I hope to start the restomod of my 73 this year.
I hope it will come out as nice as yours.
Enjoy it.
Thanks for sharing!
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That is one nice looking 68 you have done. When I was thirteen years old I helped my neighbor get a 68 coupe back on the road. Spent many hours sanding and working on the cars body. It was a 327/350 , 4 speed , tobacco interior, Corvette Bronze exterior. He was my introduction into the Corvette world. Great job. You will enjoy it for many years.
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Originally Posted by twinpack
I do not post much.............I actually drove it down my street today for the first time. Never drove one before. Here's a few pictures.
So the work you did is fantastic. And you have never driven a Corvette?? What must if felt like when you drove this beautiful car down the street having restored it as well as you have?

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