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Forum: C3 General
06-19-2014, 01:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 791
Posted By Beefstick1

GM also keep up with the number of 1968 Vettes...

GM also keep up with the number of 1968 Vettes made with each of their main options including the Color. They did not keep up with interiors. As an example, If it was Tuxedo Black, only 708 were...
Forum: C3 General
06-18-2014, 09:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,059
Posted By Beefstick1

I live in the deep south and have not had mine on...

I live in the deep south and have not had mine on in also 3 years. I love them. I have a 68 and also love the back window out.
Forum: C3 General
04-17-2014, 10:28 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,791
Posted By Beefstick1

I run BFG T/As on my 68 Vette and 69 GTX

I run BFG T/As on my 68 Vette and 69 GTX
Forum: C3 General
04-16-2014, 07:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,528
Posted By Beefstick1

Bill Gould of Auto Ancestry does a great job. It...

Bill Gould of Auto Ancestry does a great job. It was well worth the $300 I spent. I ended up with a complete history from Dealer through all 5 previous owners of my 68. I was able to talk with 4 of...
Forum: C3 General
01-11-2014, 06:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 916
Posted By Beefstick1

If you strike out, you can spend a couple hundred...

If you strike out, you can spend a couple hundred dollars and have Bill Gould run down the entire history of the car from original dealer and all previous owners, He did that for my 68 Vette and 68...
Forum: C3 General
10-12-2013, 07:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 376
Posted By Beefstick1

68 L71 Center carb question

The center carb on my set up has a vent hole on top of the bowl. There is an actuator arm and grommet that is suppose to seal it when not venting. I can not get it to seal very well and I almost...
Forum: C3 General
09-21-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,295
Posted By Beefstick1

I live in Biloxi so I will be there off and on...

I live in Biloxi so I will be there off and on during the week. My 68 Vette is registered but I also might be around in my 69 GTX. I will be at Keesler on Tuesday in my Vette.
Forum: C3 General
09-15-2013, 07:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 524
Posted By Beefstick1

You might want to try Bill Gould at...

You might want to try Bill Gould at http://www.autoancestry.com/getstart.htm. I used him to find my car's previous owners. His cost are reasonable.
Forum: C3 General
09-12-2013, 08:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 353
Posted By Beefstick1

Has anyone seen this magazine? 68 Vette

I had Bill Gould do a history search of my 68 L71 Vette. I wanted to verify the 50,000 miles on the odometer were real. He put me in touch with all 5 previous owners. The original guy who bought the...
Forum: C3 General
01-12-2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,863
Posted By Beefstick1

68 Trim Tag Picture

this is from my original 1/68 Vette.
Forum: C3 General
12-02-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 665
Posted By Beefstick1

There are currently 1622 vettes registered in the...

There are currently 1622 vettes registered in the Corvette registry. Back when there were 1335, I counted 38 Gunmetal interiors or 2.8%. I imagine that perecentage would be very close to the actual...
Forum: C3 General
12-02-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 665
Posted By Beefstick1

Based on all the registries I seen of 68 and 69...

Based on all the registries I seen of 68 and 69 Vettes, Gun Metal was the rarest interior choice of buyers. It was mostly chosen by people who ordered silver exterior but a few people who ordered...
Forum: C3 General
10-27-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 560
Posted By Beefstick1

If you have your POP Booklet, the same info is in...

If you have your POP Booklet, the same info is in there.
Forum: C3 General
07-01-2012, 06:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 654
Posted By Beefstick1

High Idle-what happened?

My voltage regulator went bad on my 68 427-435.. I replaced and recharged my battery after about 2 weks of no driving. It cranked right up but it now idles at 1300 rpm versus 700 before. Even drove...
Forum: C3 General
04-16-2012, 06:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By Beefstick1

That's it. Thanks

That's it. Thanks
Forum: C3 General
04-15-2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 440
Posted By Beefstick1

Removable Back Windshield Handles

I decided to take my T-tops out along with the back windshield today for the summer. No problem with the T-tops but the back windshield levers were hard to move. I popped off the tee handle on one...
Forum: C3 General
02-27-2012, 04:57 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,815
Posted By Beefstick1

The only other thing worth mentioning is that if...

The only other thing worth mentioning is that if it was an original Tuxedo Black car, it is pretty rare. Only 708 1968 were code 900. I can't tell from the picture.
Forum: C3 General
02-11-2012, 10:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,474
Posted By Beefstick1

Tell me more about how you got the build sheet...

Tell me more about how you got the build sheet and original window sticker from the Corvette Museum.
Forum: C3 General
02-02-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,777
Posted By Beefstick1

This is why today I have a 69 GTX with 440-6 PK...

This is why today I have a 69 GTX with 440-6 PK along with my 68 427-435 Vette. I love those 68-71 Muscle cars-all of them-GTOs, 442s, Chevelle SSs and even the AMXs.
Forum: C3 General
02-02-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 10,777
Posted By Beefstick1

If you take all the test run by the various car...

If you take all the test run by the various car magazines on factory cars over the years with professional drivers you get the following results
1.1966 Cobra 427-425 4 sp with 3.54 gears at 12.20 ET...
Forum: C3 General
11-04-2011, 07:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,144
Posted By Beefstick1

I own a 68 Tuxedo Black. The data on the number...

I own a 68 Tuxedo Black. The data on the number of each color for 1968 was published by GM. For instance, there were 708 tuxedo black cars produced. Was this data not also kept and published by GM...
Forum: C3 General
10-07-2011, 07:08 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,437
Posted By Beefstick1

not original engine or rear end

not original engine or rear end
Forum: C3 General
09-19-2011, 07:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,875
Posted By Beefstick1

I put them in the storage bags and lay them in...

I put them in the storage bags and lay them in the drop down storage in the back area or just leave them at home in the garage.
Forum: C3 General
08-20-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 631
Posted By Beefstick1

Picture of original

This is a pic of my steering wheel on my 68 and it is original.
Forum: C3 General
08-17-2011, 09:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,432
Posted By Beefstick1

All 1968 steering wheels have a simulated wood...

All 1968 steering wheels have a simulated wood rim made from plastic that is molded to a brushed stainless steel three spoke center with a pattern of parallel lines extending from the center of the...
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