1968 Chevrolet Camaro

Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

123378L347140

Gasoline

$9.99 No Reserve. That means this car will sell, period. The job of representing the car for Ebay sale fell to me when my clients local sale efforts drew a cast of no count, tire kicking mudsharks. My apologies to the two sincere visitors last week. My commitment is to inspect and display this car accurately while drawing top price. If this car goes 10 days and sells for $9.99, well, that's the deal. I will use the 10 days to make sure that this car gets the best representation you can ask for, so please ask. I have extensive underbody pictures which truly set this car apart from the herd; and the obvious primer areas are minor poor repairs to an otherwise arrow straight body. I will also keep an open line for Buy it Now offers, which offer Ebay buyer protections while sparing the world my travelogue of roadworthiness. Many additional pictures and specific inspections will be added by Sunday evening; again, just ask. The Camaro is in a clean secure warehouse in central Denver, where it can remain for up to 30 days free of charge if you would like to arrange a Colorado vacation around its retrieval. Lots to follow, Thanks for Looking! Dan LarsonOn Feb-05-12 at 17:24:05 PST, seller added the following information: 2/5/12 I have added some shots which help to characterize overall condition of the car, and have plenty more. Ebay Picture Pack has a 24 limit, so I would like to reserve some space for targeted inquiries. So far the bidding has progressed without much questioning beyond "Does it run?", but I'm proceeding on the "What would I want to know before risking any money?" approach in hopes of answering the major points for you. First off, my original statement that the car is straight and non-rusted still stands. I have been in '68 Camaros in 1969 that had more rust than this. If you are from the Midwest, this is a dream car. That said, here's my general assessment, warts and all... I believe this was cloned from a straight clean 6 cylinder car by the addition of V8, upgraded driveline, 10 bolt 4:11 positraction rear, steel cowl hood, power steering and power disc brakes. I believe they left the stock 6 cylinder front coil springs, because the front sits a little low. Rears are single leaf with old school traction bars. The body and paint work that made it somebodys baby back about 1990 were done by a skilled professional, and the car must have been quite a looker back then. It was apparently decided to remove the side marker lights, since this car was supposed to have them, but doesn't; can't tell where they were, either. Since then, it was lost in a divorce, driven on gravel, dinged or dented on the drivers side and hood, then repaired by an amateur. Fortunately, the size of the repair areas makes it clear that the damage was superficial. No panels will need replacement, but the repairs should be re-done. The car will need a repaint anyway, and will yield a fine result for minimal effort. It doesn't need a rotisserie. It doesn't need anything cut out or welded in, and it doesn't need any chunks of bondo dug out of inaccessible places. Now, for what it does need... Rear valance under bumper is dented and wavy, but sound. Needs all locks, battery, battery tray, grill trim and front bumper, back seat cushion, a dash cap, radio, and u joints. Assembly to running condition should take less than a day, as the 350 and automatic were recently swapped in (the V8 form the original resto-mod having disappeared along the way). Current engine is known to be good, and requires ordinary linkage and wiring hookups to drive. The gas tank is suspect, having sat for many years; new replacements are about $130 delivered on Ebay. Power steering and coolant hoses need hookup. Driveshaft needs new u joints before reinstallation. Owner can do all the startup work over the next 7 days, but would prefer to sell as-is. This car is not being represented as a fly in-drive home, or daughters graduation present, but it is well within the abilities and budget of the average home mechanic. Body and paint should be done professionally, if only to take the best advantage of the existing body condition. Enough for now - I would appreciate your questions about the car, and will answer with more pictures and descriptions. Thanks for Looking! DanOn Feb-08-12 at 20:01:56 PST, seller added the following information: 2/8/11 I still haven't made any effort to assemble the loose ends into a running vehicle, but did learn more about the body from some knowledgeable Camaro guys who took the time to explain to me some of the processes and problems with the car. For example, the absence of side marker lights appears to have been deliberate; this 68 Camaro has new fenders and quarter panels correct for a 67, which was purely the builders choice, as the parts are a direct interchange. The condition of the inner fenders, which have not been replaced, would indicate a changeover for cosmetic purposes, not due to rust. As for the primered repairs, the vote was unanimous that they should be done over. The size of the repaired areas at least shows that the dents were small and local, not catastrophic. Please see picture 14 for an issue brought to my attention by the same gentlemen - this picture shows the open end of the right front subframe and its rubber bushing. In question is the diameter of the hole that the bushing passes through. While not fully understanding how the hole could be the wrong size (the subframe is not rusty) I am passing the report of issue for your review. The remedy is said to involve separation of subframe from body, but I can't see how it would be any harder than changing the bushing in terms of overall effort. The criticisms and issues thus far have been relevant to a vehicle that was destined for numbers correct perfection in a stratospheric price range. At risk of minimizing some valid observations, I would point out that this car was built up from a Plain Jane 6 cylinder car in the first place, so if your desire is to build a 50K dream car, you should start out with a real one. This car is still everything the title says, and a much better car than anything "correct" for under 10K. It isn't supposed to be held to Barrett Jackson standards; it needs to be re-restored to the new owners taste, including standard resurrection work required on a car that's been sitting. There is no reason to schedule months on a rotisserie; A regular person can make this a car to be proud of with at-home skills. Again, your input is appreciated, as I'm not nearly as familiar with Camaros as anybody who has been through one before. I am sure there will be lots more pictures and info added, but me knowing exactly what to look for still depends on your help. Thanks! Dan On Feb-09-12 at 10:42:18 PST, seller added the following information: 2/9/12 Effective today I am disqualifying bids from zero feedback accounts. Should threre be a legitimate reason for me to reconsider this temporary policy, my mind is open. Thank You, Dan