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Old Sep 3, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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1968 corvette convertible 427/435hp tripower. This is a project car that needs a total restoration. I am the 4th owner with owner history. 91k original miles. New Mexico car. Car has been disassembled and documented and body is on a restoration dolly. 2nd owner has buildsheet. Conv top frame in excellent shape. Hardtop is also in excellent shape. Frame is rust free. All components bagged and in boxes. Ralley wheels. Original shifter, 6500 redline tach and speedo ( 435 only ), screw in side yokes, sway bars, etc... NOT A 435HP CLONE!!!!
VIN # 194678S40xxxx,
Build date - Oct 19, 1967.
Paint - 976 Lemans Blue,
Trim - std Black,
Block - 3916321 correct date .060 needs rebuilt,
Heads - 3919842 aluminum L-89 heads. Not correct for car.
Crank - #6223 steel 427 crankshaft std-std,
Intake - original 3919852 build date 8-28-67,
Carbs - original/rebuilt center #4055 date 784, outer # 3659 dates 782, 794,
Rear end - FA code 3.70 Heavy Duty Positraction, original.
Distributor - 1111296 original, K66 with T.I. standard L-71
No dreamers please. Car is worth Big Bucks when done. $ 16,750.00



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Also does anyone know if it is a 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio, hvy dty how can you tell.

Thanks.
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Here's values from Corvette Magazine. Be careful with 68's as they had a lot of one year only parts and they can be hard to find and very expensive.


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