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1968
Please Welcome:
Year: 1968
Name: judd
Email: <JUDDBONN>
Location: tampa,
Comments: i have a mint chevelle malibu,and am the second owner. car has
a 307 with factory air and console. only one problem!! no disk
brakes. i have read about conversions that will work ,but have lost the info on it,PLEASE HELP!!!! anyone with info on the conversion can e mail me at JUDDBONN @aol youre help is most appreciated
- Monday, December 28, 1998 at 17:19:25 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: BILL
Email: <kberry8061@aol.com>
Location: new hampshire,
Comments: are hardtop and convertable doors the same and or can they be interchanged. thanks BILL
- Saturday, December 26, 1998 at 09:37:41 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: David
Email: <mobilinix@aol.com>
Location: Long Beach CA.,
Comments: Ijust bought a 68 Chevelle 4dr it has a straight six i want to get any info on this car that i can i want to make a stock/custom ride out of it any info for this car would be grateful
- Friday, December 25, 1998 at 19:49:26 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Dan Trudeau
Email: <whatever@pionet.net>
Location: Onawa, IA,
Comments: I have a 68 chevelle and need to know what size of slicks I can stick under there without any inteference. Any help would be greatly appreciated, so please Email me. thanks
- Monday, December 21, 1998 at 16:45:10 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Scott
Email: <bubbatime@aol.com>
Comments: I was thinking of purchasing a 68 Chevelle Post from a friend of mine. He tells me that it is an SS 396 car, but was also ordered as a post. What the heck is a post? Ive never heard of it, but if you have any information on the car, please E-mail me. It would be greatly appreciated.
- Thursday, December 10, 1998 at 18:47:18 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Larry Williams
Email: <Light130@aol.com>
Location: State College Pa.,
Comments: We have what appears to be a 68 chevelle SS 396 big block
is there somthing in the vin no. that would verify that this is truly an SS? Is there anywhere thaat I can call or write to?
thanks for your help
- Tuesday, December 08, 1998 at 20:08:48 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Larry Williams
Email: <Light130@aol.com>
Location: State College Pa.,
Comments: We have what appears to be a 68 chevelle SS 396 big block
is there somthing in the vin no. that would verify that this is truly an SS? Is there anywhere thaat I can call or write to?
thanks for your help
- Tuesday, December 08, 1998 at 20:05:42 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Larry Williams
Email: <Light130@aol.com>
Location: State College Pa.,
Comments: I Have what appears to be a SS396 chevelle how can I be sure?
Is there somthing in the vin no. that will identify this car?
If so where can I call or write to get all of the info about this car? Any help would be appreciated. Please email me.
Thank You! This car has a 396 big block engine in it.
- Tuesday, December 08, 1998 at 19:57:17 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Amanda Babb
Email: <ababb@cmcvax.mckenna.edu>
Location: Sunnyvale, CA,
Comments: When I bought my 68 Elky for $1800, everything matched except the battery, carburetor, and distributor. I pulled out the old 327 and replaced it with a 350 + .030, and a whole bunch of extra goodies. The paint was rotting off the car, so that had to go too (it wasn't original anyway). I'm waiting for the $ to do a custom job on it because restoring it wouldn't hold the same meaning for me as it would the older generations (I'm still in college). I love my baby! You can see the before pictures (and soon the after pictures as well) at www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/6781/. There's a link at both the top and bottom of the page. Enjoy!
- Monday, December 07, 1998 at 00:09:28 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Bill
Email: <drbillybob@centuryinter.net>
Location: Arkansas,
Comments: Help! how do you hook-up an OE ammeter on an SS396 that came equipped originally with idiot lights? I've got a wiring diagram but it doesn't show the pathway for an ammeter.
- Tuesday, December 01, 1998 at 17:32:44 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Odie Avery
Email: <odiejoe@hotmail.com>
Location: Eupora Mississippi,
Comments: I have a 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle that is completely original. It was left to me by my grandfather. I am wanting to sell the car because I don't have the time or money to restore it right now and I don't want to keep it sitting in a shed to rot down to nothing. The car is in very good condition, of course since it has been sitting up it needs a little work on the motor. It also needs a new paint job. The interior is in pretty good condition, but needs a little work. Everything on the car is original. I am asking $10,000 for the car but may consider less. E-mail if interested.
- Tuesday, December 01, 1998 at 11:03:02 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Tammie
Email: <trulytexan@hotmail.com>
Location: Fort Worth, TX,
Comments: I am SO excited about my car! I am having everything done to it because it needed lots of work. The mechanic I am paying to fix it says it will be a "runnin' dude." I am to get some estimates this weekend on a paint job. That is my delimma at this point is what color. My dad bought my first car for me when I was 16 and it was a navy blue 1970 Chevelle with the white interior. I am thinking of going that route since navy blue is still my favorite color and I have to have the interior re-done anyway - that's after the paint job. Since I found this site this morning, it makes me SO excited to get this thing finished!!!
- Friday, November 20, 1998 at 06:34:51 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Terence Murphy
Email: <jmu7277@aol.com>
Location: Ma,
Comments: QUESTION. In the process of restoring a 68 Chevelle Malibu. Had a 307. I plan on building a 383. Originally it had a 5/16" fuel line. Looking through restoration catalogs a 3/8" fuel line was also used on that year. Would it be to my advantage to use the larger diameter fuel line given the fact that a much stonger engine will be used which will require more fuel. I may have answered my own question, just coureous to see if anyone has run into a problem with fuel line diameter.
- Wednesday, November 18, 1998 at 18:06:54 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Clint Hooper
Email: <chooper@wf.quik.com>
Location: Wichita Falls,Tx,
Comments: 1968 El Camino SS-427 clone, 2nd owner, '71 LS-6 +.060, Edelbrock Performer, Holley 800dp, Crane hyd.roller cam and rockers, Hooker 2" Comp headers, 700R4 trans w/1,800 rpm converter, 3" exhaust back to two-chamber Flowmasters then 2.5" full tailpipes; 12 bolt w/Auburn four series posi, 4.10 Richmond gears, PST polyurethane bushings frt.&rear, Hellwig 1.25" frt.swaybar and 1"rear, Baer Racing 13"frt.disc brakes and 12"rear kit, OZ Racing 17x8.5 frt.wheels and 18x10 rears w/BFG Comp T/A 275-40x17 frt.and 295-35x18 rears.
- Saturday, November 07, 1998 at 20:55:38 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Richard Clark
Email: <rcc1@jps.net>
Location: Springville, Calif.,
Comments: 68' Elcamino I've had since 1985. 327, 4sp, runs great, love it! just finished body and paint, did it all in my garage at home. "Smooth yellow" did I mention I love it. American dish mags (also 30 yrs old)Goodyear Eagle RWL.
- Sunday, November 01, 1998 at 15:28:52 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: darryl boso
Email: <dboso@trendsnet.com>
Location: mesa az,
Comments: im bulding 68 for drag racecar for superstreet class
have had car for sevral years and raced last three
orgnal 325 hp ss yes i choped it up and just made your
car more rare. its orgnal ash gold 4speed tach gauge
disk brake super cleen.im installing tube chssie
500 cu.bigblock chevy hopefuly it will be fast very
fast
- Saturday, October 31, 1998 at 20:35:59 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Don Grizzelle
Email: <dgrizz@flash.net>
Location: Fort Worth TX,
Comments: 68 Malibu two door hardtop. White top blue bottom. 307 3 speed with overdrive. Car was purchased new by my dad, and he gave it to my son on his 16th birthday.
Son is off to college, and not enterested in car at this time, but says dad don't sell my car. (like I would, Duh)
I would like to heat up the 307 a little. I have period double hump heads, 492's, and 4 barrel intake, and am going to put a T5 transmission in the car, because getting overdrive parts for the original transmission is nearly impossible.
Car is a good everday driver, and when in overdrive gets over 20 mpg on the highway.
Does anyone know how many cars came with overdrive in 68? when dad bought the car, it had to be special ordered, and the blue and white is all chevrolet would put on the car for some reason.
- Tuesday, October 27, 1998 at 10:45:54 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Susan Ziccardi
Email: <mtrlgirl@pacbell.net>
Location: Laguna Niguel CA,
Comments: I have had a major love affair with my shiny red 1968 Chevelle
coupe! Unbelieveable the amount of attention I get when I drive it! It has the Chevy (I think Corvette?)chrome mag wheels with a black interior, straight body. No four on the floor-an automatic, deluxe. Maybe some of you can give some sort of advice. I am at a point in my life where I want to start a family. All of a sudden I'm very concerned with safety, something new for me, since I've been a sport car fan all my life. Is there some way I can find out what the safety rating of this vehicle is ? I finally found a
company that stocks 3 point seat belts for my model Chevelle.
I have accepted that I may have to part with my ruby red Chevelle and go the sensible new car with airbag route. I haven't driven it in 3 months-I know that if I do, it will be even harder for me to let go. Help!
- Tuesday, October 20, 1998 at 17:40:19 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Branden Bedwell
Email: <jmbedwel@pacbell.net>
Location: Antioch, California,
Comments: I have a 68'chevelle and some idiot broke into it and stole the stereo now I need a the whole plastic dash called the instrument cluster been looking all over and can not find it anywhere any help will be appriciated. Does not have to be original anything will do.
- Tuesday, September 29, 1998 at 17:28:07 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Tim Deckard
Email: <ldeckard@tima.com>
Location: Springville,In,
Comments: I have Gotten This Chevelle this year love it. IT's looks good on the outside but needs a lot of work on the inside. Plus going to redo the eng & trans later.
- Friday, September 25, 1998 at 19:40:37 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Jake Shurtleff
Email: <luv2dive4food@juno.com>
Location: Sacramento California,
Comments: I have a 68' chevelle concours. I want to know anything about it, including how many were made, etc. Any info is appreciated.
- Wednesday, September 23, 1998 at 13:53:16 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Billy J. Ellis, Jr
Email: <billyjac@BellSouth.net>
Location: Kings Mountain, NC,
Comments: My car is a 68 SS 396 4spd car with the bench seat. At the moment I have the body off of the frame for a complete restoration.
- Wednesday, September 23, 1998 at 01:06:40 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Bob Bob
Email: <chevybob68@aol.com>
Location: peoria illinois,
Comments: 68 ss 396 w/454 4 speed under resto at this time
- Tuesday, September 22, 1998 at 21:26:45 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Dan Farage
Email: <emtek@ridgecrest.ca.us>
Location: Ridgecrest, Ca.,
Comments: 1968 El Camino; 327, mild cam, Performer intake, AFB, headers; 4 spd Muncie; bucket seats from a 1989 Nissan Pathfinder (I know, Japanese, but the price was right and they're confortable); modular wheels; Firestone Firehawk tires (215-60R15). Love my El Camino - it's like getting in a time machine (I'm 54 yrs old.
- Wednesday, September 16, 1998 at 11:48:56 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Terry Colwell
Email: <tac@abingdon.net>
Location: West Central Illinois,
Comments: 1968 Chevelle S.S. Convertible
396 325 H.P.
Automatic/Console Shift
Air Conditioning
Red w/Balck S.S. Stripes and White Rag Top
Black Interior
Never Has Had Complete Restoration
- Monday, September 14, 1998 at 19:36:06 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Terry Colwell
Email: <tac@abingdon.net>
Location: West Central Ilinois,
Comments: 1968 Chevelle S.S. Convertible
396 325 H.P.
Automatic/Console Shift
Air Conditioning
Red w/Balck S.S. Stripes and White Rag Top
Black Interior
Never Has Had Complete Restoration
- Monday, September 14, 1998 at 19:34:26 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Les Saville
Email: <LFSav>
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas,
Comments: Original 68 SS396 325hp th400 matching #'s; A/C PS PB blue with black vinyl top, blue interior. Starting restoration this fall
need to replace some trim parts with better ones.
- Thursday, September 10, 1998 at 19:28:17 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Jim Ainley
Email: <jadol@telusplanet.net>
Location: Calgary, AB. Canada,
Comments: I have a 68 Chevelle that is in dire need of all the chrome. If anyone knows where chrome is available (N.O.S. preferred) please let me know.
- Friday, September 04, 1998 at 21:23:14 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Greg Cummins
Email: <GLClonghair@webtv.net>
Location: K.C., MO.,
Comments: I have owned a beautiful teal blue 68 Concours for 5 or 6 years now. It is my pride and joy! however I still do not know what exactly a Concours is, or how it came to be. I have heard several stories, but no way to document them. I've only seen one other than mine, so I assume that they were not mass produced, but I do know that it was built in K.C., not far from my house. Any help would be appreciated. GLC
- Saturday, August 29, 1998 at 21:03:40 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Chris Halliwell
Email: <102455.3344@compuserve.com>
Location: Vancouver B.C.,
Comments: I own A 1968 chevelle Malibu and would like to Know if
the front disc brake assembly off of a '78 camaro fits
easily, if not, what year camaro's are the best suited for
this task!!
- Friday, August 28, 1998 at 20:10:28 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Tony
Email: <bhcecil2@aol.com>
Location: Bardstown, KY,
Comments: I am trying to find hardware to attach interior chrome trim to door panels on my 68 SS. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
- Sunday, August 23, 1998 at 05:39:57 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: michael mignone
Email: <mmmikey@gte.net>
Location: st petersburg florida,
Comments: i just purchased a 1968 ss 396 el camino and now i find that it is difficult to get parts for it i am looking for the heater/ac blower switch and the heater control lens any help
- Friday, August 14, 1998 at 19:10:33 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Chris Culp
Email: <culp.christopher@mcconnell.af.mil>
Location: Douglass, KS,
Comments: Have a 68 chevelle convt. But the vin plate is missing. Where can I find the vin numbers on the frame and the body? I would like to legally licence the car so that I may restore it.
Phone (316) 747-3195
- Thursday, August 13, 1998 at 03:47:05 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Chris Culp
Email: <culp.christopher@mcconnell.af.mil>
Location: Douglass, KS,
Comments: Have a 68 chevelle convt. but the vin plate is missing It has
a body plate does any one know how to read this? would like to find out what the car came with motor,tranny, and rearend.
Please help me!!!!!!!!!Can't find anything on it.
Phone (316) 747-3195
- Thursday, August 13, 1998 at 02:53:54 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: John Dale
Email: <johndale@netcom.ca>
Location: Vancouver, BC Canada,
Comments: I have a 68 SS396 convertable with factory air Pdb, Pw, Ps, Gauge package, rally wheels, T400 trans. The car is white with blue interior.
Does anyone own one of these that has a cowl shake or know of someone that has one? Does anyone know if there is a remedy?
- Monday, August 10, 1998 at 23:18:00 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: E W Farcas
Email: <EWFarcas@Yahoo.COM>
Location: Katy,Texas77450,
Comments: 1968 Malibue SS convertible,teal with black int.454 Big Block blueprinted, bottom end ARP wavelock bolts,windage tray,7 Qt. Moroso oil pan,hyperuteric pistons 9:7:1 compression.Heads are oval port with oversize valves,pocket ported for increassed flow,solid lifter cam Sig Erson with Magnum roller rockers splash pan under Stealth high rise manifold with new Holly 750 dual feed,wire screens on return lines,turbo 400 trans on column 2800rpm stall converter, shift kit,lowered spindles,HD springs lowered,poly bushings,koni shocks,oversize disc brakes,oversize sway bars front/rear,2.5" exhaust with equalizer tube,Hooker ceramic headers,Hotchkiss suspension in rear,MSD ignition HP oversize wires,60amp alternator,new top,wood wheel,gauges in dash,Keystone classics with Dunlop 245/15,7"rims front,8"in back,SS stripes on hood,white
- Saturday, August 01, 1998 at 12:00:50 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Jim Henrickson
Email: <henricksonj@emh5.stewart.army.mil>
Location: Ft. Stewart, Ga.,
Comments: I have a number matching 68 SS 396 Chevelle which I drive every day and am currently restoring. Car is Blue with black interior, 396 / 325 hp, 400 Turbo, 3.73 rearend (posi). I have owned it for about a year and when I get done it will be Harvest Gold with a black vinyl top like it came from the factory.
- Thursday, July 30, 1998 at 12:59:35 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Eugene
Email: <eugene@vangard.com>
Location: Rocky Mountain,
Comments: I bought my 68 Chevelle from a 85 year old lady. She said that she spoke 3 different languages while groing up in Russia. She cried when I bought it and didn't want to trade it in on her new car which she didn't like already. So she told me to take good care ot and she was going to miss it. She was the 2nd owner and bought from her friend twenty years ago. It was not in to bad of condition when I bought in February of 1996. There was 86K on an orginal 307 that had seen it's days numbered! I bought a used 350 out of a Corvette but it was run hard and starting to blow smoke a little. I had a guy by the name of Smitty who is 95 % blind but a true whiz when it comes to trannies take out the powerglide and put in a 350 T/H. Then I decided to have a new 350 engine built from a guy who works at a michine shop. My buddy John Walton replaced all the shocks, bushings, seals, and added disc brakes. I decided that I didn't need the AC because I like to hear the roar of the mototr in the outdoors. Well the exterior wasn't in to bad of shape except. I wasn't real fond of the butternut or buttercup yellow as they call it and the quarters had a little but of rust from the vinyl roof that had a little wearing in the corners but for 29 years old it wasn't in bad shape but as you Chevy didn't engineer that portion of the car very well. So now I am having two new quarters put on and new corners of the front lower fenders. I also had to replace the bulkhead in frnt of the rear window because it had rust in the corners from the little leaks in the vinyl roof. Jack from Ays is welding on the passenger side quarter and then the bulkhead so they will even up nicely. The interior had a small tear in the front seat but I decided that I gone this far already that I bought new carpet, seat covers, and trunk kit from Original Parts group. They are always real helpful when you need chevelle parts. So I am changing the color to Marina Blue and then will purchase my tires along with some old Crager SS wheels and then I hope to have this bad boy ready for the Super Chevy show in August at Bandimier speedway. I did manager to put about 800 miles on the engine before I started all the other projects and it had some good get up and go. Look out you Jap cars! I've wanted a nice Chevelle my whole life and I can't wait to get this on the road for end of summer and do some cruising!
Oh yea my wife may shoot me but I actually found another Chevelle that I am going to buy for the next project. It's a 68 Chevelle SS 396 rag top and automatic on the floor and the guy who has it in storage for the last 10 years said it was a special edition called black belt or black box (Not out of a airplane). If you have heard of this please drop me a line.
Chevy dreamer that will be crusing soon across the Rocky Mtns.
Eugene
- Monday, July 27, 1998 at 09:19:24 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Wade Bonhomme
Email: <hollywade@globalserve.net>
Location: Newmarket,Ontario,Canada,
Comments: 68 Chevelle two door, 355 BDS blown 671,isky .615/.625 roller,Brodix track 1 aluminum heads, TCI race turbo 400 trans with a 3500 stall,M&H racemaster N50's,Richmond 4.88's on a 12 bolt posi,south side machine bars with a polyair air bag in rear right spring(very good for traction),MSD 7AL2,ACCEL oval tracker distributor,2-830 annular discharge holley's. This car runs great, I love to just cruise the streets of Newmarket, more power to the allmighty Chevelle's, they do rule (at least in Newmarket).
- Thursday, July 23, 1998 at 19:27:52 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: tony
Email: <postech1@juno.com>
Location: fresno,
Comments: 1968 CHEVELLE CONCOURSE? WHAT IS CONCOURSE OPTIONS
ON THIS 68 . IT HAS 327, F ACTORY AIR ,CARPETED LOWER DOOR
PANELS LONG ARM RESTS FRONT AND REAR . A CENTER ARMREST. HOW MANY WERE MADE , IS IT WORTH KEEPING CONCOURSE NAME PLATES AND KEEPING IT A CONCOURSE?
- Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at 20:40:31 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: KEITH
Email: <KYEDICA>
Location: GREEN BAY,WI,
Comments: SAT IN A FEILD FOR 15 YEARS AND JUST READY TO PUT THE BODY BACK ON THE FRAME. NEW REAR QTRS,NEW FRONT FENDERS, REPLASED TRUNK FLOOR & INTERIOR FLOORBUT IS STARTING TO LOOK LIKE A CAR AGAIN . ONLY 1 YEAR OF WORK SO FAR,,,
- Monday, July 20, 1998 at 20:25:37 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Tony Cecil
Email: <bhcecil2@aol.com>
Location: Bardstown, KY,
Comments: I have only owned this butternut yellow SS for a year, but it is exactly like the one I had in 71-72. The few changes that have been made to it are the same changes as on my 1st one; holley carb.,hi-rise intake, 411 gear. The car does have a Hurst shifter,the other was a Muncie. When I first heard about this big block 4-speed I just could not believe what I was reading. After a couple of long distance phone calls I bought plane tickets and flew to Colorado. Within a short time the deal was sealed. I've only had the car to some local shows but it does turn heads. Hope to have it at Chevell-a-bration in '99.
- Monday, July 20, 1998 at 18:14:18 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Helene
Email: <meyers@tdn.com>
Location: longview, WA.,
Comments: I have a 68 chevelle 300 deluxe coupe with the 307 200-hp V8 turbo-fire. This car is stock with 74,000 original miles. I've just recently had a re-paint done because the original paint was getting pretty thin in places. The car is nice with no dents or dings. Chrome is all intacted and nice. Just a classic lady. My question is how does a person know the value of something like this? I think I paid too much for the old girl when I purchased her, but I wanted the car and I can honestly say I'am not an experienced car buyer ( I bought from a classic car dealer)
I paid good money for her and have spent about 3,000 more for paint and small stuff. The interior is in great shape too!
My car is not an ss so does this fact make her less in demand? I also have the orignal window stickers, the dealer catalog for ordering the options, all receipts from new, and the original license plates. I'am second registered owner. Is there such a thing as putting too much into a classic?
- Sunday, July 19, 1998 at 23:40:14 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Tim Brock
Email: <KingTim@webtv.net>
Location: Wichita,Kansas,
Comments: 1968 SS396 Just bought it up in Washington late 97. Paid $3800.00 and drove it all the way home. Still has a 396 (not the right one,numbers don't match). Turbo 400 trans. 12 boltw/3.23 gears possi. Have since changed gears to 3.73. Car is a El Camino by the way. Blue with black stripes and 1969 SS wheels.All pretty much still there, tach in dash still works and all gauges package SS wheel. I'll do some hot rodding things, but try to keep the stock look. So when you pull up next to me at a stoplight, smile and wave, but don't gun your motor. Or you'll get ate by the SS El Camino. Tim Brock
- Saturday, July 18, 1998 at 20:10:16 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Polar
Email: <s.meric@ix.netcom.com>
Location: LA area,
Comments: It looks like a dog's dinner, with several colors of old paint and primer. Minor front damage. Engine is '72 Monte Carlo 350. Have been driving this car since 1978; has given me very little trouble. Has a fouled plug; I had it changed, but still missing. Possible oil leak? Easily fixable. I got another car, so want to move this one out, whether as a project car for someone who loves El Caminos as I do and can do their own work, or as parts -- but I don't think it's ready for the boneyard yet!
- Tuesday, July 07, 1998 at 23:00:11 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Larry Sienko
Email: <sarge1@epix.net>
Location: NE PA,
Comments: I've found a 68,ss396-375 that hasn't been on the road since 1973
It doesn't have the correct motor.It does have the tach guage package.Also the tach has the 6000 rpm redline.Does this indicate the car is in fact an original 375 hp car?
- Monday, July 06, 1998 at 17:31:03 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Richard Berg
Email: <berglur@aol.com>
Location: Franklin, TN,
Comments: Own a 68 ss396 4sp. In the process of installing a new GenVI 502cu.in / 502hp GM new crate motor. (Unfortunately, engine is on back order due to the strike). Any technical tips or problems to watch out for? All info appreciated. Hope to be on the road and making a few Saturday night cruise ins before the end of the summer. Thanks for any help or advice
- Friday, June 26, 1998 at 15:14:12 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Don Miller
Email: <pultoy@ibm.net>
Location: Los Angeles,
Comments: I daily-drive an El Camino with 400,000 miles on it. 310,000 of those miles are mine. A mild 327 backed by a turbo 350 and an all origional (yes - seals and bearings!) 3rd member. Recently did the suspension with poly bushings, Eibach springs, 1 1/8 front sway bar, a MP Disc Brake kit, and a LEE p/s box and pump. I've built an aluminum plemun/shroud for 2 14" electric fans and have removed the fan from the H2O pump. Current projects include paint, freshening up the exterior trim, sprayed-in bedliner, and moving the batteries to the well at the front of the bed. "Every time I turn the key it is Christmas morning."
- Wednesday, June 24, 1998 at 06:05:53 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Mike Lowther
Email: <blueiron1@yahoo.com>
Location: Santa Maria Calif,
Comments: I purchased a 1968 chevelle SS396 a couple of months ago.
I have just started to tear apart the engine compartment.
I am looking for a wiring diagram of the engine compartment and the underdash wiring harness also. If any knows where I can find this info please let me know.
Also have a 1966 Chevelle big block 4 row radiator(manual trans) I would like to sell or trade for weather striping for a 1966 chevelle ss396 or for a 1968 chevelle ss396.
- Monday, June 22, 1998 at 10:43:54 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Greg Blakeney
Email: <point28@earthlink.net>
Location: Hammond, LA,
Comments: I wish I had a car to tell you about. I gave up my '68 in '89 and have regreted it since. Nothing like dissapointing a punk in a 5.0 with some real muscle. I am desperately seeking another car now. Please help, would like a solid/dependable car in the $2500 to $3500 range if possible. Doesn't have to be finished, just a good start. Would prefer a coupe to a sedan. Please inform if you have any leads ! I still have a project '69 Camino with the engine from my Chevelle, and lots of parts to get me on the way.
Thanks, Greg Blakeney
Alternate E-mail : BLAKENEY2@I-55.COM
- Thursday, June 11, 1998 at 18:56:11 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Pat Rogers
Email: <velle68@hotmail.com>
Location: Plainsboro, NJ,
Comments: I have a 68 chevelle malibu. I have owned it for the past two years, my first car. It is a 6-banger with power steering and manual everything else. I am considering restoring its whole drivetrain into being a 327 or (hopefully)a 427 asphalt eater. I will be awaiting sound advice from all of you enthusiasts out there, so please help! Also, it has bench seats and is original Grotto blue metallic paint. Gorgeous car, but it needs some balls!! only 84,000 miles on it. Respond now!
- Thursday, June 11, 1998 at 16:26:46 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Jeff McCardell
Email: <mccardell@dol.net>
Location: Rising Sun, Maryland,
Comments: I have owned my 1968 El Camino for 6 years. Black with black interior, bucket seats, auto on the floor, 396, very, very cherry! Am looking for info from any one that can help me find a wiring diagram of the charging system for this 68 El. Please e:mail me or call me (410) 658-2261. Appreciate any info.
Great web site!
- Sunday, May 31, 1998 at 15:28:12 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Adam Mufford
Email: <AKAMuff@juno.com>
Location: Las Vegas,
Comments: I need 2 know if thare is souch a thing as a 00 paint code or ordered from the factory "Primer" This is on 68 ss with 60,000 original miles MINT, super clean. The color now is powder blue W/consol and 4 speed if any one has any info. Please E-mail me
- Friday, May 22, 1998 at 14:06:06 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: David Knope
Email: <knope@bluegrass,net>
Location: Ft Knox, Kentucky,
Comments: 1968 CHEVELLE MALIBU CONVERTIBLE, CURRENTLY IN THE RESTORATION PHASE FOR THE LAST 13 YEARS!!! WANT TO KNOW IF ANYONE KNOWS OF A REPUTABLE RESTORATION SHOP IN THE KY/TN AREA? A SHOP THAT BELIEVES IN DOING A JOB CORRECTLY THE FIRST TIME. IF YOU LIVE ANY WHERE CLOSE TO MY AREA GIVE A RING. LOOKING FOR 12 BOLT POSI W/373 GEARS AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE BEST TRANI. TO PUT W/383 STROKER. MALIBU DAVE.
- Friday, May 22, 1998 at 11:00:01 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: jonh tipea
Location: regina,
Comments: I have a 1968 chevelle. It has the origional 396 engine in it.
it is in perfect running condition. It is running at 375 horse power and is extreamly powerful
- Thursday, May 21, 1998 at 19:21:39 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Jeremy Haviland
Location: Parsons Kansas,
Comments: I have a 68 two door post car and I was wondering if it was possible to find a driver door. If you could help me give me a call. 1-316-421-1842 Thank you for your help.
- Friday, May 15, 1998 at 08:20:18 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: David Reinecke
Email: <jdreinecke@juno.com>
Location: Colorado Springs,
Comments: Looking for my old Chevelle...I sold my Chevelle in 1987 to a guy who ended up moving to Florida, and
now I want her back!!! It was purchased new by my dad in Rapid City, SD. It was a 300 Sport Coupe, 307,
Saginaw 4-speed, bench seat, no options, Tripoli turqoise with a black interior. When sold it was Red with a black
interior, gray velour inserts, Vega GT wheel, Guages under the dash, Sun tach on the column, Kenwood stereo, 15X8
Rallys in back, 14X7 Rallys in front with BFG Belted T/A's all around. Sway bar in back, and an aftermarket rear
window defroster was installed. Grille emblem was not on the car, but the back one was. I did have the original tail
light bezels replaced with '68 Malibu ones, but did not install the cross bar chrome. The side marker bezels were
filled and blacked out. I miss this car badly, and would like to re-purchase it. If you think you know this car, please
send me a message. Thanks!!!
- Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at 22:06:10 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: David Powers
Email: <signsnow@rhtc.net>
Location: North Carolina,
Comments: Great to find the Chevelle page. Just getting on the net. I have a '68 SS396 which we bought new in Feb. '68. Mileage is 79k, completely stock except for 15" Corvette rallys, color is Palomino Ivory, black vinyl top, and ash gold vinyl interior, Buckets with console. 325 hp, turbo-hydrmatic trans. Has been repainted once in 1981 but is in need of it again. Current paint is alright, just faded somewhat. Hope to restore it back to "new" sometime in the near future. Still runs great. How do I put pictures of it on the web? Any comments about my car or questions would be welcome.
- Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at 14:42:29 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: ken
Email: <PLAIN MD @AOL.COM>
Location: Kentucky,
Comments: I have a 68 chevelle malibu with a 327/325 hp with a muncie 4 speed. Does anybody know how many of these cars were made
- Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at 09:39:59 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: ken
Email: <plain md@aol.com>
Location: kentucky,
Comments: I own a 68 chevelle with a 327/325hp small block with a muncie 4 speed. does anybody know how many of these were built with this engine transmission combo
- Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at 09:35:16 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Mike Shisko
Email: <mshisko@globalserve.net>
Location: Whitby, Ontario,
Comments: I purchased a '68 2 door coupe in 1995 and since then ripped it down to virtually nothing but the frame. I am currently restoring it and have added some suspension upgrades. A Hotchkis trailing arm package and tubular A-arms. I am lowering it about 3-3.5" but need to find some place which offers lowering springs for the rear. I also need to find a place which offers some dropped spindles and huge discs for the front. Any information would be very helpful. Thanks
- Tuesday, May 12, 1998 at 20:07:58 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Josh
Email: <J77742@aol.com>
Location: Wichita, Kansas,
Comments: Last November i bought my dream car. It has a 327ci motor out of a 1968 camero. It was rated at 210hp. All that ive added so far is an K/N Filter, aluminum intake, 4barrel carb, some nice headers and 2.5in aluminized exhaust with 3chamber flowmasters all the way back, a hydraulic cam (mild lift), a noisy gear drive, and an aluminum water pump. Im getting ready to put on some 305 heads with 64cc, Z28 springs, roller rockers. Now, my only problem is..it has a 10 bolt rearend..and 2.73 gears...bummer...so im going to add a 3.73 posigear..and get my TH350 longshaft rebuilt...
my chevelle is has a crappy white paint job and an SS hood that came with the car..... i love my chevelle and i will never sell it..i think chevrolet out did themselves when they made the car in 1968...
Later i plane on adding a 427ci and a M22 rockcruser...with 4.10gears... WEEEEEEE...now thats going to cost.. :)
- Saturday, May 09, 1998 at 03:36:32 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: bobby
Email: <badbob396>
Location: alabama,
Comments: i have found a 1968 ss427 chevelle. i believe it to be real but am having trouble finding any info. has anybody ever seen one? it has ss427 emblems and 385 hp on air cleaner. please help!
- Tuesday, May 05, 1998 at 19:22:26 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: bobby
Email: <badbob396>
Location: alabama,
Comments: i have found a 1968 ss427. i believe it to be real but am having trouble finding any info. has anybody ever seen one? it has ss427 emblems and 385 hp on air cleaner. please help!
- Tuesday, May 05, 1998 at 19:20:05 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Andrew W Pollard
Email: <apollar@bellsouth.net>
Location: Clarksville,Tn,
Comments: '68 2 Door Sport Coupe. Currently has a '72 Monte Carlo 454 w/Performer RPM intake and solid lifters. About to be replaced w/a reman 454 using an Edelbrock 7162 cam and Holley 750 cfm. Red w/Black Rallye stripes.
- Monday, April 27, 1998 at 14:11:18 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Jose A. Ortiz
Email: <jortiz68@worldnet.att.net>
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado,
Comments: After loosing my 72 Chevelle SS396 8 years ago from a bad title deal, I found a 68 4 speed sitting in a boneyard halfnaked (stripped), After buying this car, i got screwed from my boss the first day I bought it (a long story). Anyway, I ended up with the car 2 years later. It has a 350, still with a 4 speed, the car is pretty clean, but it still needs lot's of work. I want to keep the 350 because this car will be my daily driver. Any Tips and Advises are welcome to my e-mail. See you on the street soon.
- Tuesday, April 21, 1998 at 19:22:58 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Adrienne Geslin
Email: <ageslin@ix.netcom.com>
Location: Hollister, CA,
Comments: My husband and I just bought a '68 Chevelle (Concours) from a little old couple in Yoncalla, Oregon. On the sides are Concours emblems, as well as on the wood trim on the dash. The lady told me that the factory made a mistake by putting the Concours emblem on this particular car. We checked out the Concours info on your web site, and saw the picture of the rear end of a Concours. It showed a trim piece between the tail lights as well as a Concours emblem. Our car does not have the trim on the rear, and has a Chevelle emblem instead. Is my car a Chevelle, or a Concours?
As for the rest of the car, it's about as stock as you can get! 307, Powerglide tranny, no rust on the body (a little bit of surface rust only) Runs great. We drove it 500 miles back to California immediately after we paid for it. We plan to restore it to as near original condition as we can afford. It's got the original paint, Cordovan Maroon. Not in too bad of shape for 30 years! According to the sticker on the engine (by the way, all numbers match) this car was made by Chevrolet Tonawanda (Canada?)
If anyone can help me out, please drop me a line. Thanks!!
- Monday, April 20, 1998 at 21:06:10 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: LEVI
Email: <Sbchvyboy@aol.com>
Location: WV,
Comments: WHEN I TURNED 16, 2 YEARS AGO I BOUGHT A 68' CHEVELLE 300 DELUX 2DR SEDAN IT HAS THE ORIGINAL 327 AND POWERGLIDE THE MOTOR HAS NEVER BEEN REBUILT , IT IS GROTTO BLUE AND LOOKS PRETTY GOOD.!!!!! I CANNOT FIND THE ROCKER PANEL CHROME THAT GOES ON THAT MODEL CAR AND I AM HAVING A LOT OF TROUBLE GETTING ORIGINAL INTERIOR PARTS FOR THE CAR ALSO !!!!!! IF YOU CAN HELP ME FIND THE PARTS I WOULD REALLY BE THANKFULL
- Sunday, April 12, 1998 at 17:28:31 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Jeff Johnson
Email: <Bordeaux07@aol.com>
Location: Massachusetts,
Comments: 1968 Malibu coupe 327 auto on the column, power front disc, front sway bar. Acquired the car not long ago, although it looks good, would like to get it looking original again. Right now car is white w/red ss stripes. Know this was not an orig. color option. I am a little bit lost as to how to go about deciphering the VIN. If anyone feels like lending a bit of assistance, it would be appreciated. Great site!
- Thursday, April 09, 1998 at 20:17:05 (PDT)
Year: 1968
Name: Jim Husocki
Email: <jkhusoc1@tir.com>
Location: Michigan,
Comments: My car is a '68 307/pg 2 dr hdtp tripoli turquoise with black bench interior and ps. This is my first car my dad bought for me 20 years ago and had 23,000 miles showing on it. Only drove it 2 winters and has been driven only on nice days since. Over the last 10 years I've been converting to SS-396. Bought a wasted 69 SS and used the front disc brakes, SS hood, 12 bolt 3:08 posi (now 3:73)and all SS emblems and rims. Rebuilt a 396 with about 450 hp, manual shift 350 trans and 3000 stall converter. It's great to stomp on the gas and get sideways from a dead stop! Planning on painting it this summer the original color.
- Saturday, April 04, 1998 at 08:21:00 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: greg warner
Email: <gork@earthlink.net>
Location: madison, wi,
Comments: My Chevelle is a '68 Malibu convertible "family" version-white over white w/ red interior, 307 auto (powerglide on the column) w/ bench front seat, 63k miles. I have owned since 7/94.
- Saturday, April 04, 1998 at 08:15:20 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: greg warner
Email: <gork@earthlink.net>
Location: madison, wi,
Comments: My Chevelle is a '68 Malibu convertible "family" version-white over white w/ red interior, 307 auto (powerglide on the column) w/ bench front seat, 63k miles. I have owned since 7/94.
- Saturday, April 04, 1998 at 08:15:02 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Jeff Korjenek
Email: <talkyme@webtv.net>
Location: CA.,
Comments: I bought this El Camino after a near fatal accident. This is my Incentive car, so I'll work hard at getting back my ability to drive again.
I want to paint it and restore the interior. Would like any suggestions as to where to look for weather striping and trim pieces.
- Friday, April 03, 1998 at 12:29:48 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Jeff Korjenek
Email: <talkyme@webtv.net>
Location: CA.,
Comments: I bought this El Camino after a near fatal accident. This is my Incentive car, so I'll work hard at getting back my ability to drive again.
I want to paint it and restore the interior. Would like any suggestions as to where to look for weather striping and trim pieces.
- Friday, April 03, 1998 at 12:25:01 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Andrew W Pollard ACES#1834
Email: <apollar@bellsouth.net>
Location: Clarksville,Tn,
Comments: 1968 Malibu 300 2 door Sport Coupe. Red w/Blk stripes. Currently has 454 from '72 Monte. TH350 w/floor console. What engine/tranny combo came w/these?? I can't find the build sheet for it, whoever owned it before me restfied it including the interior. Nothing on gas tank either. If I send GM the VIN can they give me any info??? I know it's not an SS for sure. It also has 396 badges, but again, the VIN tells me nothing definate outside of it came with a V8. If anyone can shed light on these questions, my family and I would be very happy. Thanks!!
- Thursday, April 02, 1998 at 18:58:58 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Mike Shrode
Email: <Got14u2pal@aol.net>
Location: Reading PA,
Comments: I am currently restoring a '68 SS396/325 4-speed car. My question is..... I bought new engine ID plates for each of the front fenders but the original ID plates say SS396 in large look to be gold letters on a ribbed maroon background. I would like to use the originals but reproductions would probably be more presentable. If anyone has any info on these Id plates it would be greatly appreciated....
- Saturday, March 21, 1998 at 19:45:19 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: JIM DUNNETT
Location: MIRAMICHI, NB, CANADA,
Comments: I AM PLANNING TO BUY A 1968 MALIBU CONVERTIBLE. I INTEND TO INSTALL A 383 STROKER AND A DOUG NASH 5 SPEED, 12 BOLT POSI, HOTCHKIS SUSPENSION AND 17" WHEELS. I NEED SUGGESTIONS FOR PAINT. ANY IDEAS?
- Saturday, March 21, 1998 at 03:03:54 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Mike
Location: West Texas, 79735,
Comments: It needs a lot of work, but I'll get it done. It is a 68 Chevelle Malibue. It originally had a six cylender with 3 on the tree. I replaced it with a 305 with a turbo 350 transmission.
- Thursday, March 19, 1998 at 09:16:50 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Karen
Email: <kmh@sprintmail.com>
Location: Tucson, Az,
Comments: I recently purchased a 68 chevelle staionwagon with a 327 and have plans to restore it at least to working and nice condition. There don't seem to be too many of them out there and I am having some difficulty finding stationwagon parts (ie. rear electric window motor). If anyone has any knowledge of where I can get a catalog that has parts for stationwagons I would apprieciate it. Thanks.
- Thursday, March 12, 1998 at 13:42:48 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Jon Kowalski
Email: <Harley@ivic.net>
Location: CA. ,
Comments: I'm 16 and for my 15th b-day my dad gave me my first car, a 68 elko with a 396/350hp BB, 4-speed munchie, 12 bolt posie. She is white with black stripes and blue pearl. She has been under going a 15 year restoration and will be on the road soon. I also have some questions. I have the original T-handel shifter and my dad took it off 14 years ago, well he forgot how the mounts went and he lost them if anyone knows how to get it back together please e-mail me and write to Chevylover. Also the front turn signal says "SS 396" it's in gold. I just read about them possibly being something to use for GM because the tool to make the "396" emblem wasn't made yet. If anybody can help please e-mail. I also have a 72 small block elko that is in need of a full restoreation that I want to sell I have all the body parts exept the hood and original front end but I have a front end from 72 SS 454 to go with it. remember e-mail me at Harley@ivic.net.
- Sunday, March 08, 1998 at 21:42:55 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Jon Kowalski
Email: <Harley@ivic.net>
Location: CA. ,
Comments: I'm 16 and for my 15th b-day my dad gave me my first car, a 68 elko with a 396/359hp BB, 4-speed munchie, 12 bolt posie. She is white with black stripes and blue pearl. She has been under going a 15 year restoration and will be on the road soon. I also have some questions. I have the original T-handel shifter and my dad took it off 14 years ago, well he forgot how the mounts went and he lost them if anyone knows how to get it back together please e-mail me and write to Chevylover. Also the front turn signal says "SS 396" it's in gold. I just read about them possibly being something to use for GM because the tool to make the "396" emblem wasn't made yet. If anybody can help please e-mail. I also have a 72 small block elko that is in need of a full restoreation that I want to sell I have all the body parts exept the hood and original front end but I have a front end from 72 SS 454 to go with it. remember e-mail me at Harley@ivic.net.
- Sunday, March 08, 1998 at 21:40:44 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: David Palmer
Email: <DBPalmer3@aol.com>
Location: Houston, TX,
Comments: I have a '68 Chevelle "little old lady "car with 30,000 origional miles. It was in storage from 1985 to march 1997. Registered it as classic with black '68 Hemisfair Texas plates. I am just finishing a firewall forward clip off resto and am now ready for paint. I am running a 327/275 TH350 and 3:31 gears. This summer I will do power disc conversion, A/C (this IS Houston)! And next year... 454 time! I am always interested in any parts and can help if you need NOS stuff. Cehevlles rule! SSuper Dave
- Thursday, March 05, 1998 at 19:16:33 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: dave howes
Email: <dh@gatecity.com>
Location: last town in southeast iowa,
Comments: Just purchased a rebuilder 1968 Malibu convertible. No motor or
transmission. Needs total restoration. VIN#136678B203673
Looks like original 3 or 4 speed car; not an SS. Has SS door
panels and 12 Bolt rear end, I'm confused; would appreciate
help in diagnosing this car. Thanks in advance.
- Sunday, March 01, 1998 at 11:18:37 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Mike Shrode
Email: <mjs08226@marauder.millersv.edu>
Location: Lancaster, PA,
Comments: I am currently helping restore a '68 SS396 car and I have the following question...... did the SS cars have stainless wheel well mouldings as an option. I have all NOS moldings and tried to put the wheel well moldings on with the SS beltlin moldings and they don't seem to fit.... before I make anymore moves I want to find out if they were available. Also does anyone know of any good photo sites containing 68 SS396 cars??? It would be greatly appreciated....
- Wednesday, February 25, 1998 at 16:18:44 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Sigurd Gustafsson
Comments: I just wanted to say that my grandmother has a 1968 Chevorlet Chevelle Malibu, with light olive green interior and cream exterior. Excellant condition with 32,200 miles that are real. Origanally came from Hawaii and was flown in to Bellevue Washington in 1970, and now is my Grandparents second hand car which they will give to me in a month when I turn 16
- Tuesday, February 24, 1998 at 20:01:31 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Lee Pehoviack
Email: <fatblock@juno.com>
Location: Plainview Ne,
Comments: 1968 Malibu, originally a 307 3speed car currently a 30 over 454,turbo 400 12 bolt posi.new paddock interior nice clearcoat paint using a custom mix of the orginal aqua adding some pearl to the base color. also I just drug home a 1968 396 SS 4speed car it currently has a fresh 454 and a turbo 400. I haven't decided to try to completely restore to original or make another driver like my other one
- Thursday, February 19, 1998 at 21:33:29 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: ROGER COLBURN
Email: <RCOLB10130@AOL.COM>
Location: DENVER,
Comments: 68 SS 396 350 HORSE TURBO 400 W/410 POSI
- Wednesday, February 18, 1998 at 20:28:43 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: ROBERTA COLBURN
Email: <RCOLB10130@AOL.COM>
Location: DENVER, CO,
Comments: 1968 CHEVELLE SS, 396, 350 HORSETURBO 400 , 410 POSI FROM THE FACTORY, SILVER W/BLACK TOP AND BLACK INTERIOR. ALL NUMBERS MATCH EXCEPT FOR THE WATER PUMP. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF RESTORING THIS WITH THE HELP OF MY HUSBAND. THE 80 YEAR OLD WOMAN I BOUGHT IT FROM SAID "BOY THAT CAR SURE DID GO FAST".
- Tuesday, February 17, 1998 at 20:43:17 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Ted Tyner
Email: <Ttyner@mapsu.com>
Location: Slem Or.,
Comments: I am looking for a set of "Baldwin Motion" Valve covers for a chev Big Block... If you can help I would really appriciate a callback.... Ted Tyner.... ttyner@Mapscu.com
- Tuesday, February 17, 1998 at 13:21:05 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Traig Friedrich
Email: <traig@mail.dynojet.com>
Location: Bozeman, Montana,
Comments: The older Brother and I just bought a '68 Chevy II today, with huge plans for restoration. Entire car is original, even AM stereo. Little engine, but we have a new one on the way.
Body is great, except for a pretty well dented front right fender. We live in Montana, and don't know where to begin finding one. Does anyone have parts for our car, or know where to get some?
Thanks alot...
- Thursday, February 12, 1998 at 17:12:18 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: ROBERT PEARCE
Email: <ROBBIE41@HOTMAIL.COM>
Location: SALUDA,VA.,
Comments: HELLO EVERYONE ! RIGHT NOW I'M WORKING ON MY 68',STRAIGHT 6 ,POWERGLIDE CHEVELLE.THE WHOLE CAR IS ORG.WITH 89,000 MILES.SHE IS A SWEET RIDE.OH,BY THE WAY MY FRIEND HAS A 66',396 SS.HE NEEDS SOME PARTS. HE NEEDS A HOOD,RADIATOR SUPPORT,AND (GET THIS HIS CAR 3-SPEED WITH A BENCH SET) BENCH SET.IF ANY ONE KNOWS OFF OR HAS THESE PARTS PLEASE E-MAIL ME. ROBBIE41@HOTMAIL.COM THANKS!
- Thursday, February 05, 1998 at 09:36:03 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Ken Winchester
Email: <kwinches@mail.win.org>
Location: St. Louis area,
Comments: I hope you guys don't run me off, but I have a 68 Camaro RS convertible. I stumbled across this net site last night and I was blown away by the info. I've been looking for such a site for Camaro enthusiats but I haven't found one yet. If anyone knows of one, let me know. (I've joined the USCC and will attend local chapter meetings starting Monday).
My question is: my car is a 6 cyl 3-speed on the floor. I want to put a 4-speed in it. Does anyone know what the 1st & 2nd gear ratios of my 3-speed would be and what would be the best 4-speed to put in it? I was thinking a M20 would be better than a M21 although I'd rather have the M21.
Thanks for any help.
P.S. I used to own a 66 Chevelle wagon and I've owned 3 Corvettes (2 1967s and a 65); about a dozen Novas from 62 - 65 and 3 Camaros all first generations. This doesn't even count the 55 - 57s I had when I had pimples. So you see I'm a bow-tie lover too.
- Thursday, January 29, 1998 at 15:46:13 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Ed Segura
Email: <segurae@ibmusm50>
Location: Boulder,co,
Comments: I have a 68 Chevelle that I picked up in San Jose,Ca. I was wondering why I never see anything about a 68 chevelle Malibu with a 307 in it. This car is in almost perfect condition red with a black vinyl top, all black interior bucket seats auto on the floor. I even have the original radio chev tuner.
- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at 23:40:49 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Ed Segura
Email: <segurae@ibmusm50>
Location: Boulder,co,
Comments: I have a 68 Chevelle that I picked up in San Jose,Ca. I was wondering why I never see anything about a 68 chevelle Malibu with a 307 in it. This car is in almost perfect condition red with a black vinyl top, all black interior bucket seats auto on the floor. I even have the original radio chev tuner.
- Tuesday, January 27, 1998 at 23:23:00 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: zach miller
Email: <(zmiller74@hotmail.com)>
Location: Washburn North Dakota,
Comments: I have a 1968 malibu that needs fenders and rear quarters and some interior work. The car has a very powerful 350ci with a 3spd
trans and hurst indy shifter. The car runs great.
It is FOR SALE for $2500.00
- Friday, January 23, 1998 at 09:00:16 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: zach miller
Email: <(zmiller74@hotmail.com)>
Location: Washburn North Dakota,
Comments: I have a 1968 malibu that needs fenders and rear quarters and some interior work. The car has a very powerful 350ci with a 3spd
trans and hurst indy shifter. The car runs great.
It is FOR SALE for $2500.00
- Friday, January 23, 1998 at 08:59:52 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Heikki T. Vaara
Email: <heikki.vaara@vaara-partners.fi>
Location: Helsinki, Finland,
Comments: The only (?) '68 (?) Malibu in Russia ??? I've been offered - in fact seen the vehicle - a '68 Chevelle Malibu which has been safely stored in Western Russia since 1979. It was bought from Belgium in 1979 by an ex. master mariner.
Could anyone help me verify the actual age ('67 or '68) of this car which is in restorable condition. The VIN # is 13569HX101232 and the engine (6 cyl) is of type 184HO.
My plan is to take the car to Finland and restore here.
- Thursday, January 22, 1998 at 05:41:07 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Felipe Almanza
Email: <falmanza@csupomona.edu>
Location: Perris, C.A,
Comments: I have a 68 Chevelle Malibu 327 that I bought for $500.00 dollars of some old guy that had it sitting in his back yard. It needs to be gone through but right know I am putting all my time into college and saving my Chevelle for later. The car came complete when I bought it nothing is missing and the body and frame are straight. But I do have a problem with the rust in the trunk right under the back window and and on the quarter panels and bottom of the fenders. I do not plain to work on the car for a while could I get some suggestions for preventing the rust from becoming a bigger problem than I already have.
Thanks Felipe Almanza Perris, C.A
- Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at 19:43:14 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: ERNIE
Email: <ibryne@bigfoot.com>
Location: barrie ont.,
Comments: hi, my 68 ss has a 396 auto came with gauge package front disce braks . need drivers side door front grill and front and back bumbers any help would be great. thanx
- Tuesday, January 20, 1998 at 17:24:59 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Tom Davis
Email: <tdavis1@primenet.com>
Location: Arizona,
Comments: 1968 El Camino, Bright White, Blue Interior, 327 with dual quads, 350 Turbo, 3.73 Posi, Centerlines.
- Sunday, January 18, 1998 at 19:23:46 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Dan Brown
Email: <Bowtie-1@webtv.net>
Location: Odessa, TX,
Comments: I have a 68 Malibu that i traded for i don`t Know if it`s an odd car or not i think it`s kind of unique.307 ,powerglide,power stering,A/C,Bucket seats,console floor shifter With 72000 origional miles some idiot broke some of the glasses out hopefully i will get to restore it to as close as i can ~ Bowtie-1~
- Friday, January 09, 1998 at 16:24:58 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: David Reinecke
Email: <jdreinecke@juno.com>
Location: Colorado Springs, CO,
Comments: Looking for my old Chevelle...I sold my Chevelle in 1987 to a guy who ended up moving to Florida, and now I want her back!!! It was purchased new by my dad in Rapid City, SD. It was a 300 Sport Coupe, 307, Saginaw 4-speed, bench seat, no options, Tripoli turqoise with a black interior. When sold it was Red with a black interior, gray velour inserts, Vega GT wheel, Guages under the dash, Sun tach on the column, Kenwood stereo, 15X8 Rallys in back, 14X7 Rallys in front with BFG Belted T/A's all around. Sway bar in back, and an aftermarket rear window defroster was installed. Grille emblem was not on the car, but the back one was. I did have the original tail light bezels replaced with '68 Malibu ones, but did not install the cross bar chrome. The side marker bezels were filled and blacked out. I miss this car badly, and would like to re-purchase it. If you think you know this car, please send me a message. Thanks!!!
- Monday, January 05, 1998 at 15:09:08 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Stan Flory
Email: <2cflorys@eagle.cc.ukans.edu>
Location: Lawrence, Kansas,
Comments: I am looking for my old '68 Malibu to try and re-own. It was sold off of a car lot in Topeka Kansas in about November of 1978 or so. It was red (primered) with a white vinyl top. It had a 307 with about 77,000 miles on it and black interior with buckets and a powerglide w/console. It would really mean alot to me if anyone could help me track it down. I lost it in a divorce, and I want it back! Can you help?
- Sunday, January 04, 1998 at 12:06:38 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Stan Flory
Email: <2cflorys@eagle.cc.ukans.edu>
Location: Lawrence, Kansas,
Comments: I am looking for my old '68 Malibu to try and re-own. It was sold off of a car lot in Topeka Kansas in about November of 1978 or so. It was red (primered) with a white vinyl top. It had a 307 with about 77,000 miles on it and black interior with buckets and a powerglide w/console. It would really mean alot to me if anyone could help me track it down. I lost it in a divorce, and I want it back! Can you help?
- Sunday, January 04, 1998 at 12:05:53 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Stan Flory
Email: <2cflorys@eagle.cc.ukans.edu>
Location: Lawrence, Kansas ,
Comments: I had a '68 Chevelle Malibu in 1975 to 1978 when I lost it in a divorce. Beautiful car! Then I found a project '68 SS in the weeds that is an original SS. I plan to restore it when all of the kids are grownand gone say about 4 more years. I have everything but the drive line. Many parts need replaced though.
Originally it housed a 350hp/396 and I need one that will match the car because I plan to restore it to the buikd sheet exactly!
I know good luck. would like to hear from you!
- Sunday, January 04, 1998 at 11:35:29 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Marc Gravelle
Email: <qcall @istar.com>
Location: Metcalfe,
Comments: Canadian SS rag matching numbers.
- Thursday, January 01, 1998 at 17:24:40 (PST)
Year: 1968
Name: Harold Gordon
Email: <6145h@msn.com>
Location: Broken Arrow, OK,
Comments: I have a 68 300 Delux 2 door sedan than my parents bought new in May of 68. It has 61000 miles, 307, powerglide, air condition, tinted glass and AM radio. It is ash gold with black interior. I plan on having it repainted this month to dark cherry metallic.
- Thursday, January 01, 1998 at 15:48:23 (PST)