Perhaps that sounded more negative then I meant. I just feel for the guy, he must think DOH!

I think the car found a good home at somebody who is really happy with it.

And welcome aboard!

Keep us updated on the progress!

You know what you have and just owning it is worth more than money in the wallet . How often does a person run into a automobile like you found? To me that is gold in the garage !!!

you are right...a GREAT find...the question is..What to do with it?....I was proud to own mine but I also knew not to overspend on it as it is an investment.

I'm investing a "shipload" of money (both mine and my dad's) on a '68 400 4 speed convertible that will never be 100% original. Will we enjoy it? YOU BET!!!

Vikki I am sure he will enjoy it.....I am also sure that that RAI car has stayed the way it is because of the cost to restore VS the Value when restored.....Like I said, Drive it and enjoy it....you will still make a lot of $ when and if you deceide to sell it.

To me, it's not always about the investment value. It may be "foolish" but putting money into the car is more durable than drinking it, gambling it, or wasting it on bad movies.

i agree with you . that is the reason it is gold in the garage. it has more value than cash in the pocket, or money wasted.

Absolutely. It will be a great way to spend some time with my kids and teach them a thing or two.

Since the car turned out to be a rather special one my first priority will be restoring the body and the correct pieces I do have. I can have a car that we are able to enjoy and add the missing pieces as my budget will allow.

Thanks guys,

Al

Here by request, I hope you have a large monitor or a magnifying glass.

No problem. Right click mouse, "save picture as", open with Windows Picture and Fax Viewer and voila.

But I still hate you.

So what is 568 on the Billing History?

That is like the "dream" option list! Nice find indeed. http://thefirstgensite.com/library/partscounter/illustrated/interior/color3.jpg

Trim 69 on PHS is 269 on the cowl tag. This "should" be black Comfortweave deluxe bucket seats. Does anyone have more information on interior trim options?

My dad's car had the same "double dipping" on the dual exhaust, 481 was optioned but it was supposed to be part of the package.

This is an awesome find. Best of luck with it.

Or Right click and select View image & you can zoom in.
OR, hit control "+" and you can zoom in step by step...

I agree, what an awesome and impressive list! Congrats!
Just like Christmas in November!

Brett!

And what is 554?

On the last sheet it shows 269 as the Custom Strato Bench??

554 is custom trim option - stainless trim on the pedals, door grab bar, deluxe door panels with molded armrests, etc.

Indeed it does show 269 as Custom Strato Bench. I have never seen another configured with bench and floor shift from the factory.

You can have replacement upholstery made by PUI. I had two sets of non-Comfortweave deluxe dark turquoise seat covers made for a pair of very early '68 convertibles. They do very nice work.

Vikki you state........Indeed it does show 269 as Custom Strato Bench. I have never seen another configured with bench and floor shift from the factory.



Vikki, do you remember the 1969 RA/HO blue in color that I sent you pics of that was for sale a while back?....It too had a bench seat with a 4-speed

I also remember a long time ago that a man named Chris from florida had a 1968 RA car exactley like this one (same color blue and a bench seat 4-speed) that was stolen from him and never found......I am NOT saying this car is that one.

I do remember and have photos of that '69. However I don't recall an associated PHS with it.

I do....I have it somewhere...I will have to dig it up....If you remember, the car was all original and needed a LOT of work...That would have been a nice car restored.

There are a LOT of cars that would be nice restored. It's just getting them there.

At this point I am content with nice looking, nice driving, fast enough to be fun cars. I'm not in it to make money. I'm in to spend.

I understand.......If I had your money I would burn mine ..

I have a clear Wisconsin title for the car, but if it was stolen it would be nice to reunite it with the owner. Does anyone know Chris?

I´M CHRIS! I´M CHRIS!

AND THAT IS INDEED MY CAR! THANX FOR FINDING IT!

I wondered who was going to be the first to hit that lob out of the park

Sorry... Couldn't resist..

Nice score. enjoy the car.

Hey Al,

Looks like your luck is still going strong, time to start playing Powerball, here is a guy selling the correct WQ block for your car for $500. Time to beg, steal or borrow to get it while you can. Go to Uship and try and find someone to transport it out to you for a few $s.

http://forums.performanceyears.com/forums/showthread.php?t=603356

Good find!

I'll be corrected if I'm wrong but I'm pretty sure I need a WI block. Thanks for the heads up. Keep those leads coming.

Since we are back on the subject of my car... When did production on '68s start and end. The code on the cowl tag says 10C, I'm wondering how early in production my car is??

I would get the car and build a nice semi-original driver.
Sooner or later a correct drivetrain will turn up.
Or maybe someone looking for a correct car

I thought your car was an HO for some reason. Well if anyone needs an HO block, here's one up for grabs.

Production of 1968 models started first week of August 1967.

Restore the car without the correct engine, then you can enjoy it and if you come across a correct block at an attractive price you can put it aside.

That's the plan!

Interesting side note the car and I were "born" the same month and year.

I think you have no choice but to start the resto and enjoy the car while you keep your eyes open for the correct block, since this might take years. And the meantime you'ld want to enjoy the car i presume!

Keep the pics comming!

Teardown starts this winter. I'll slap together a web site here shortly to document the process.

THIS HO didn´t look bad either. A new pair of rims and you´re in business!