any 68ers out there?
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Instructor
Joined: Jul 2004
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any 68ers out there?
I have side exhaust and Massachusetts like back up lights for some reason 
I need a delete panel, just wondering if any one out there has done this.
and also just wondering how many others have a 68.
I need a delete panel, just wondering if any one out there has done this.
and also just wondering how many others have a 68.
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 1999
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From: Republic of Texas
I purchased ine from here, but there are other venders... http://vanacorvette.com/page36.htm
I decided to glass mine in for a cleaner look.
I decided to glass mine in for a cleaner look.
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Smile, it's just the internet.
Got Hookers on my 68. I left the factory cutouts in the rear valence. Painted the stainless trim pieces black to take the focus off them. They add some support to the seam there, so I wanted to keep them for that reason. I'm still a little torn whether I should glass them over or leave them open. 35 years ago, James Garner left his open. That's why I decided to leave mine open.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2004
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From: Charlotte NC
I LOVE the glassed up seams, that looks so clean! Is there any reason NOT to do that (like for access purposes)?
BTW, any of you 68 ers have an extra rear valence panel (with the back up lights) or the back up light assemblies you want to get rid of?
BTW, any of you 68 ers have an extra rear valence panel (with the back up lights) or the back up light assemblies you want to get rid of?
Racer
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Glenview IL
Another 68 here. I have the hooker sidepipes too. The rear panel on mine is from a 69. No backup lights for me. Illinois does not do inspections, so it really doesn't bug me.
Sourcing the backup lights (complete) is pretty difficult. I found one on ebay, and have been waiting for another one to pop up. Good luck finding a set.
~Rich
Sourcing the backup lights (complete) is pretty difficult. I found one on ebay, and have been waiting for another one to pop up. Good luck finding a set.
~Rich
Team Owner
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From: Redondo Beach, California
I've converted two C3's to sidepipes and also with the rear valance closeouts. Currently the best deal, is to look at Ecklers. You want the rear valance panel with built in close outs. Ecklers I believe sells the 1968 panel with the back up light openings. If you buy the rear valance, with no exhaust cutouts and holes for the 1968 back up lights, make sure that the panels have the fiberglass brackets to mount the backup lights. For instance, J & D Corvettes sells the sidepipe rear valance for 1968 and 1969 Corvettes but they don't have the fiberglass brackets to mount the back up lights. Anyhow, after you've worked everything wtih the rear valance, you'll still have some half circular holes in the rear quarter panels and you'll just need some good fiberglass repair person to close out this hole.
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