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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 06:43 PM
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Default Finally got one 68 bb conv

Paid 16k probably worth 14, but it seems no one is selling for what everyone here said it was worth so I got it. (patience was never one of my best qualities)

It is blue with hardtop aftermarket hood. 10 foot paint job, needs some interior rest, bumbers rechromed. NOM engine that runs strong. It just arrived so I have not had a chance to start making a wish list. Thanks for all your help here, I avoided SERIOUSLY overpaying for a car. I am sure you will be getting many questions from me as I make her better and better. She is joining by 76 and my 91 zr-1. Who hoo 3 vettes!!!

Hey, speaking of questions, how hard is it to convert her to an hei? I know buying it and replacing the old distributor is about a 10 minute job, but how do you connect to the existing wiring?

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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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:party: :party: :party:

Congratulations!!

It is required that you post a picture before anyone can answer any questions ;)

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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 07:31 PM
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Sounds Great :hurray: We need pics!
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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 07:33 PM
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congrats on the new addition. :steering:




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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 07:40 PM
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can anyone host for me, currently I do not have a website of my own.

Thanks for the congrats
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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 07:50 PM
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SWEET sounds really nice............
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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 08:00 PM
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Congrats, great choice :thumbs:
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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 08:09 PM
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Looking forward to seeing some pics :cheers:
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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 08:16 PM
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can anyone host for me, currently I do not have a website of my own.

Thanks for the congrats
Three vettes and no way to post pics? Tisk, tisk, tisk.
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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 10:40 PM
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Congrats! Ain't nothin' sweeter than a big block vert!

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Old Jul 21, 2003 | 10:52 PM
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Congrats!! :cheers: :cheers: :party:
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 07:45 AM
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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Congrats on the 68! I'm in the middle of a frame off restoration on a 68 427 convertible too. Hope you won't get too deep in the restoration, mine is sucking all my money, but at the end, the results are getting amazing.
As soon as I have my homepage ready I'll post it with the tons of pics I've taken. Anyway, good luck with the new vette and enjoy it!

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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 01:31 PM
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Hi

OK, I need lots of 68 specific parts.
Part it out please. :crazy:

Congrats, 68 , the first and most valuable C3. :nopity

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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 12:07 AM
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You mean there is somebody else out there dumb enough, er, I mean CLEVER enough to buy a 68? :thumbs:
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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 12:47 AM
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I Im'd you
I can host your pictures!

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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 09:27 AM
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Gotta love those 68's, especially BB's :cheers: :seeya
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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 01:31 PM
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Ditto to all the above! Pics pleeaze! :thumbs:
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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 02:19 PM
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:cool: :cheers:
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