Attention 68 Coupe owners
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Melting Slicks
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Attention 68 Coupe owners
Don't know if anyone cares, but I have found a source for the hard to find interior lamp lenses for a 68 coupe. Each 68 requires two lenses, one on each side at shoulder height on the pillars.
These are repros, but I was not aware anyone made them and have been looking for years. Call 1-800-909-vett and ask for Ed. I am not affiliated, have no interest etc. just trying to pass along some good information to save someone else the trouble.
These are repros, but I was not aware anyone made them and have been looking for years. Call 1-800-909-vett and ask for Ed. I am not affiliated, have no interest etc. just trying to pass along some good information to save someone else the trouble.
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Re: Attention 68 Coupe owners (ksbunting)
Ahhhhhhhhhh, one of the Holy Grails of Corvette Parts gets reproduced-kinda hard to believe for a one year part, but definetly great news.
ps Kurt, saw a very odd early(24xxVIN) '68 350hp/4spd roadster with A/C, 6000 redline on tach?, barrel shroud, not plastic fiberglass one typical to A/C cars. Was'nt sure what to make of it-numbers were right on the motor too("HT").
ps Kurt, saw a very odd early(24xxVIN) '68 350hp/4spd roadster with A/C, 6000 redline on tach?, barrel shroud, not plastic fiberglass one typical to A/C cars. Was'nt sure what to make of it-numbers were right on the motor too("HT").
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Re: Attention 68 Coupe owners (Paul Borowski)
Ahhhhhhhhhh, one of the Holy Grails of Corvette Parts gets reproduced-kinda hard to believe for a one year part, but definetly great news.
ps Kurt, saw a very odd early(24xxVIN) '68 350hp/4spd roadster with A/C, 6000 redline on tach?, barrel shroud, not plastic fiberglass one typical to A/C cars. Was'nt sure what to make of it-numbers were right on the motor too("HT").
ps Kurt, saw a very odd early(24xxVIN) '68 350hp/4spd roadster with A/C, 6000 redline on tach?, barrel shroud, not plastic fiberglass one typical to A/C cars. Was'nt sure what to make of it-numbers were right on the motor too("HT").
also 6000 redline and A/C. I also know a guy that did a 68 NCRS deal and his stuff is the same as mine.
Also do you know the price for the lenses?
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Attention 68 Coupe owners (Paul Borowski)
Paul,
Do you remember if the car you saw had power brakes or not?
The reason I ask is that my car has the "HP" suffix and back about a year ago when I did all the research and heard from the NCRS engine judge (Al Grenning?) there was a lot of discussion on the "HT" vs "HP" suffix and the concensus seemed to be that an L79 with A/C was "HT" but if it had A/C AND power brakes (don't ask me why) the code is "HP"
Mine is L79, 4 speed, A/C , Power steering, power brakes, engine code "HP"
Just curious,
Kurt
Do you remember if the car you saw had power brakes or not?
The reason I ask is that my car has the "HP" suffix and back about a year ago when I did all the research and heard from the NCRS engine judge (Al Grenning?) there was a lot of discussion on the "HT" vs "HP" suffix and the concensus seemed to be that an L79 with A/C was "HT" but if it had A/C AND power brakes (don't ask me why) the code is "HP"
Mine is L79, 4 speed, A/C , Power steering, power brakes, engine code "HP"
Just curious,
Kurt
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Re: Attention 68 Coupe owners (ksbunting)
Do you know if these guys have any other '68 specific stuff?? I filed the number away for future reference. Good to know another source of hard to find '68 parts.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Re: Attention 68 Coupe owners (LemansBlue68)
LeMans Blue 68,
Yes, I called this fellow Ed, and he specializes in 68-82 parts and he tells me he has been in business for over 20 years. I thought he said he used to work for GM and has very close ties with Corvette Museum and NCRS. Sounds like he has been around for a while and knows the C 3 models very well.
I like your color, Code 976 LeMans Blue as that is the color of my 68 coupe and what started this whole restoration thing for me 6 years ago. My car had been painted by the previous owner prior to my purchasing it in 72 and I wanted it back to LeMans blue. One thing led to another and a simple attempt to get back to blue ended up in a complete restoration project.
Yes, I called this fellow Ed, and he specializes in 68-82 parts and he tells me he has been in business for over 20 years. I thought he said he used to work for GM and has very close ties with Corvette Museum and NCRS. Sounds like he has been around for a while and knows the C 3 models very well.
I like your color, Code 976 LeMans Blue as that is the color of my 68 coupe and what started this whole restoration thing for me 6 years ago. My car had been painted by the previous owner prior to my purchasing it in 72 and I wanted it back to LeMans blue. One thing led to another and a simple attempt to get back to blue ended up in a complete restoration project.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Sudbury MA
Re: Attention 68 Coupe owners (ksbunting)
Gentlemen,
I received the lenses today when I arrived home from work.
The appearance and fit is like factory original and the correct color with the chrome edge.
One of the few times I have seen a really good repro part.
I think the price was fair considering supply and demand and the fact that they are one year only parts.
Usual disclaimer: I have no financial interest and never purchased from this vendor before. Saw them on e-bay and I think there is another set on there now but not certain.
I'm happy.
I received the lenses today when I arrived home from work.
The appearance and fit is like factory original and the correct color with the chrome edge.
One of the few times I have seen a really good repro part.
I think the price was fair considering supply and demand and the fact that they are one year only parts.
Usual disclaimer: I have no financial interest and never purchased from this vendor before. Saw them on e-bay and I think there is another set on there now but not certain.
I'm happy.
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Re: Attention 68 Coupe owners (ksbunting)
Paul,
Do you remember if the car you saw had power brakes or not?
The reason I ask is that my car has the "HP" suffix and back about a year ago when I did all the research and heard from the NCRS engine judge (Al Grenning?) there was a lot of discussion on the "HT" vs "HP" suffix and the concensus seemed to be that an L79 with A/C was "HT" but if it had A/C AND power brakes (don't ask me why) the code is "HP"
Mine is L79, 4 speed, A/C , Power steering, power brakes, engine code "HP"
Just curious,
Kurt
Do you remember if the car you saw had power brakes or not?
The reason I ask is that my car has the "HP" suffix and back about a year ago when I did all the research and heard from the NCRS engine judge (Al Grenning?) there was a lot of discussion on the "HT" vs "HP" suffix and the concensus seemed to be that an L79 with A/C was "HT" but if it had A/C AND power brakes (don't ask me why) the code is "HP"
Mine is L79, 4 speed, A/C , Power steering, power brakes, engine code "HP"
Just curious,
Kurt
Kurt, does your A/C '68 have the 6,000rpm tach??? What about YOUR shroud??? Barrel or plastic/fiberglass type???