1968 Chevrolet Corvette

Convertible

Manual

Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed

Gasoline

1968 Corvette Convertible GENERAL BACKGROUNDI bought this car several years ago as a parts car/possible restoration. Frame, suspension, brakes, wheels had been refurbished but the Body needed a lot of work. At the time I was not certain if I would restore this car or use it as a parts car. I started repairing the body partially to see how hard it was to repair fiberglass, to evaluate if a restoration was viable and if I was willing to put in the required effort. I got side tracked by work and other projects and the car has sat for 5 to 6 years. While I believe the car is repairable I also realized would require more effort than I was willing to spend. I found another car that required much less effort and have decided to put this car up for auction. I believe this was originally a Big Block Car because the openings in the frame are 3 ½” in diameter. I do not have the build sheet so this cannot be confirmed. The original color was yellow It is a manual shift car. When I bought the car the seller provided me a title in the previous owners name. It is signed but has been incorrectly filled out on the back side. I never looked into getting a replacement title as I would not need one for a parts car. I debated on parting the car out but hated to do that as I think it is a good project car. The successful bidder will be responsible to secure do what is necessary to transfer the title. DESCRIPTION FRAME: Openings in the frame for the exhaust are 3 ½ inches in diameter. Frame has been sandblasted and reportedly Powder Coated by the previous owner. Powder coat appears thin in spots and there is evidence of rust bloom. The frame is very solid with no rusted through areas. GAS TANK: Auction includes new aftermarket Gas Tank. The gas tank support is in very good condition and has been painted/powder coated. The gas tank straps are not included not is the sending unit, overflow collar, or filler neck. BRAKES: The previous owner rebuilt the calipers, installed new pads and rotors. The brake lines and hoses have also been replaced. RALLEY WHEELS: The wheels have been powder coated. The color is more chrome looking than OEM and has some rust bloom showing. I would sand and paint the proper color. Trim rings and center caps are not included. Each wheel has only 2 or 3 lug nuts. Additional nuts will be required. BODY: NOSE: Narrow sections in front of headlights have been broken out and repaired but need to be finished. Lower valence is damaged and center two thirds is missing. Replacement panel will need to be purchased and installed. Steel reinforcement on underside, above headlights, has come loose on the left side. Several of the aluminum rivets that holds the steel channel to the bonding strip have pulled through the metal. LEFT FRONT FENDER: Couple of cracks around the wheel well. Repairs are started but need to be finished. Lower rear of the fender is broken out around the fender gills. A new replacement panel is included in the auction. Some damage near where the bumper connects. Again repairs have been started but need finishing. Cracked on top of the fender to the front of the hood opening. Repair has been started but needs to be finished. RIGHT FRONT FENDER: For the most part the same repairs as for the left side except: 1. The repairs have not been started 2. The bottom rear of the fender is not damaged 3. A small/moderate size piece of the fender is missing near the bumper and there is a lateral crack as well LEFT DOOR: Very solid. No damage to the fiberglass or rust penetration of the metal frame. It is the proper door that is unique for 1968. RIGHT DOOR: Very solid. No damage to the fiberglass or rust penetration of the metal frame. It is the proper door that is unique for 1968. LEFT QUARTER PANEL: Some repairable damage around wheel opening and on bottom behind rear wheel opening. RIGHT QUARTER PANEL: Some repairable damage around wheel opening and on bottom behind rear wheel opening. REAR DECK/TAIL PANEL: A section was broken out at the antennae which has been repaired but needs to be finished. The spoiler lip on the right side is damaged. Again repairs started but needs to be finished. The tail panel has damage but is repairable. See photos HOOD: The hood is a standard hood not a big block. I do not believe it is original to the car as it appears to be a different color.Hood is very good CONV. TOP LID: Good condition. Opens and closes easily. Includes all hardware. FLOOR: Good condition except where the drivers floor meets the rocker panel. There is a break along the bend line. See photos. HEADLIGHT BUCKETS: Both sides are included. One side is assembled and the other side appears to have been disassembled in preparation to rebuild the unit. All the pieces appear to be there including the connecting bolts. Nothing appears to be broke. One headlight bulb is missing. BIRD CAGE: Appears to be solid. Not quite sure what areas to check. WINDSHIELD: Very good. No scratches or nicks LEFT DOOR GLASS: Good Raises and lowers easily. RIGHT DOOR GLASS: Good Raises and lowers easily Lower Rear Valence: Good Has been repaired before and needs additional work but is decent. INTERIOR: DOOR PANELS: Missing BUCKET SEATS: Seat tracks are included Upholstery fair to poor One seat back is missing the panel at the back. Good Cores DASH PAD: Very nice No cracks CONSOLE: Shift plate, parking brake handle and mechanism are there but rest of console is not. Shift plate is pitted. TRIM: WINDSHIELD: Stainless Steel Trim is very nice. No dings or heavy scratches but could use a good polishing. Chrome pieces on top at ends have some blistering. FRONT BUMPER: Not included LEFT and RIGHT REAR BUMPERs: Included Some light rust/pitting Could be used for a driver but really needs plating. TAILIGHTS: 2 of the bases All 4 of the lens are missingDRIVE SHAFT:Sand blasted and powder coated silver, some pittingMISSING ITEMS INCLUDE (BUT MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO): Engine Transmission Bell Housing Radiator Exhaust System Front and Rear BumpersLower Front Valence GrillFront Side Marker Lights (Left and Right) Trim on top of fenders at base of windshield Panels at “Rocker Panel” that covers frame Antennae Tail light lenses Rear License Plate TrimGas Cap Door and Trim Console Wheel trim rings and center caps Door Panels The car is stored near Allentown Pa. and is available for inspection. I have many photos. If you provide me with an email address I will forward them ASAP. The car is sold as is where it is. Transportation is responsibility of the buyer. $300 down payment due by Paypal within 48 hours of end of auction.Balance due in cash at pickup. If pickup is by 3rd party a payment to be by certified check. Car will not be released until payment clears my bank. Car must be picked up within 2 weeks of the end of auction unless other arrangements are made prior to end of auction. In any case full payment must be made within 2 weeks of the end of auction. This is obviously a project car. No warranties are made or implied. Thank you and Good Luck. On Sep-29-16 at 12:17:28 PDT, seller added the following information: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 1. Left Hood Hinge is missing2. Tires are good for moving the car around but the side walls are starting to dry out