1968 New to forum, new '68 owner

[Boss302]

Hi all. This weekend I bought a really sweet '68, that has the california special treatment. I dont think its real however but thats what Im trying to figure out. I dont honestly care if it is, I bought it because I liked it and the price does NOT reflect a real one. The previous owner knew nothing about it other than it was owned by olympic gold medalist, Mark Spitz. If it is not real, then whoever did the conversion did an absolutely amazing job, everything seems correct.

What makes me say it isnt real, is the Vin starts with 8T, not 8R. To me thats the end of the research and the end of the story. The things that confuse me are the quality and age of the conversion, and even though the VIN tag says 8T, it does say CS on it. However that could stand for something completely different, who knows.

Either way, Im really happy to have it, the price was really good and I know Im going to have fun with it. Its a 289 2v, auto.

Thanks all. Just thought Id say hi.
Bob

 

[Don]

Either way, Im really happy to have it

That's all that really matters :wink:

Share some pics

 

[clubpro]

Bob,

Make sure that you send the complete vin and some photos to Mike Jewell (somethingspecial) our esteemed registrar. He has a section in the registry for clones which you definitely have.

Welcome to the website and to our incredible family!

Cheers,

Ron

 

[Boss302]

Thank you guys!

 

[hcsstang]

Do you purchase your car at Carlisle?

 

[robert campbell]

WELCOME! Its pedigree is not important as much as your fun! Now if burning rubber is your gig, I am ready to help spend your money!! We can discuss a series of upgrades in steps to make it a tire frying machine.

Or heck, leave it alone and just enjoy it!

Rob

 

[Midnight Special]

WELCOME! Its pedigree is not important as much as your fun!

Or heck, leave it alone and just enjoy it!

Rob

...What Rob says
My son & I have owned two clones (plus six GT/CSs) and I dare say the clones were more fun! The purists lost their license to nitpick 'em and the general populace loved the way we freely drove heck out of 'em In fact, both cars have won awards with judges believing them real. It's simply those beautiful (coupe) lines that makes the appeal

 

[Boss302]

Do you purchase your car at Carlisle?

Hi there, yes, I did. The gentleman I bought it from was a very nice guy.

And thank you, I very well may want to make it a little quicker! A 289 2v is kind of a yawn

 

[slimt]

I very well may want to make it a little quicker! A 289 2v is kind of a yawn

actually I think this day and age.. the 289 has a fair amount of snap .. Mine works just fine and is a blast to drive..

 

[franklinair]

Try an Edelbrock 4BBL intake manifold with an Edelbrock 500CFM 4BBL carb, and Pertronix ignition with their 40K volt coil. That will wake it up without breaking the bank. If you want to go into the engine, .030 oversize bore and a mild cam. That's what I did to my 289.

Neil

 

[dalorzo_f]

Neil, sorry to sidetrack the post, but wanted to know what paint you use on the PS pumps... looks great...

 

[franklinair]

Richard; NPD P/S aerosol AP-PSPE. $13.50

Neil