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Feb 14, 2021 | 08:29 AM

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Thoughts on this 1969 L88?

Saw this on eBay. Anyone know the car? Thoughts on originality?

I’m a C2 owner, but L88 always gets my attention. Looks very clean, but engine stamp looks odd.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Chevro....m46890.l49292

Feb 14, 2021 | 08:40 AM

Dazaa Rafae Aman

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Isn't a geniune L88 worth over double that? Perhaps there clue is in the listing

"Locally restored believed to be original L88 Corvette" ?

Feb 14, 2021 | 10:15 AM

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Feb 14, 2021 | 10:48 AM

dan1495

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I never understand why people spend tons of money to restore a C3 and don’t even go to the trouble to replace the headlight shields.

Feb 14, 2021 | 01:51 PM

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Engine stamp pad looks like an abomination on many fronts:

Feb 14, 2021 | 03:25 PM

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Feb 14, 2021 | 04:04 PM

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Fuel filter has a return line, I believe Holley equipped C3's did not have an inline filter or a return line on the frame.

Feb 14, 2021 | 05:24 PM

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I never understand why people spend tons of money to restore a C3 and don’t even go to the trouble to replace the headlight shields.

I know, right!

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Feb 14, 2021 | 05:26 PM

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They want $174,900. A real, documented L-88 just went for $610,000 no reserve on BAT. That should tell you everything about the originality of this car.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/19...-l88-corvette/

Feb 14, 2021 | 05:36 PM

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This car has been covered a few times on this forum. The trim tag is fake also. The car is worth about $30k.

Feb 14, 2021 | 05:56 PM

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Fishy.very fishy.

Feb 15, 2021 | 04:37 AM

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You can see it has a radio antenna

Feb 15, 2021 | 11:32 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Factoid

Just bought this boat from the original owner He ordered this L88 and never completed the project Been in hogs garage for over 50 years. Any thoughts. Thanks Tom

Feb 16, 2021 | 10:30 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MelWff

Fuel filter has a return line, I believe Holley equipped C3's did not have an inline filter or a return line on the frame.

All 71 LS6 cars were built with right hand return line and Holley carb.

Feb 20, 2021 | 08:51 AM

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They have been trying to sell this car for over a year.......
My thought is (and I have said it before) if you put that much money into restoring a car, try making the front end not look like the Concorde landing.......for 160k? What a joke.
Then maybe advertise it for what it is........
It tells me that the owners of this car are nowhere near the pulse of the Corvette world.....and they are looking for a sucker.
Run.

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Feb 20, 2021 | 11:45 AM

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Too much for a vette sorry real or fake. My god..lol
It would be neat to rebuild that crusty L88 and leave the outside just like it is.

Feb 20, 2021 | 01:09 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TomTopper

Just bought this boat from the original owner He ordered this L88 and never completed the project Been in hogs garage for over 50 years. Any thoughts. Thanks Tom

My thoughts? The L-88 is probably the worstengine you could put in a boat........way too peaky and aluminum Winters heads that will corrode worse than an anode after sitting a week.
Boats want a low torque and power peak......really no more than 5500rpm......the L-88 makes peak power at 6800 or so.....
That shutoff valve at the remote oil filter housing is special too.......wow.

Jebby

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Feb 21, 2021 | 08:18 PM

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Hes right .You should send it my way so I can complete my SS 427 Camino that never was

Feb 21, 2021 | 08:31 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 62corvette

All 71 LS6 cars were built with right hand return line and Holley carb.

But the return line did not come off the inline filter like the car this thread concerns.

Mar 2, 2021 | 09:07 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TomTopper

Dear Jebby before you make a smart *** comment about this motor; you might want to learn the difference between a remote fuel/ water separator filter and a “ remote oil filter” that you think it is. Wow ! Go to the library, find a nice colouring book about engines, read the words and follow the funny little drawings. Then come back to this site and give your valued option. Are you truly available”senior member” ? BTW After sitting for over 50 years ; here are some photos of the inside. I joined this site for helpful, encouraging advice. Much appreciated. Thanks.

very nice condition! Is that a drag boat? 427 would hit like ........................................ ...see ya!!

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