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« on: April 22, 2022, 08:59:25 PM »
Back to the site after moving to San Diego 5 years ago. I’ve enjoyed reading the posts about the 6’s. I bought mine in 1986 from the original owner and still have it. She ordered it from Lustine Chevrolet in Washington DC back in Nov 1967, and even kept the order sheet. It’s a Teal Blue Convertible with a BLUE top, Rally Sport, 250, Powerglide, A/C, console, wood wheel, and a lot more. This woman kept every single document; from the radio instructions to the throttle linkage clip recall. She had the recall work done and the receipt even has the Protect-O-Plate information showing where they slid the machine over the plate. After driving it for 7 years as my daily, I crashed it, then restored it-keeping a 6 in it. While living in Northern Virginia, I went to Carlisle every year since 87 and picked up some great parts along the way. Tilt column, Fiber optics, fold down rear seat, front disc brakes, and more from people “tired of dragging around stuff”. Anyway, the car is a stock restoration with options that were available for 68. If anyone has a copy of John Hoopers 67-68 Recognition Guide, my car is in it—Specifically in the 6 cylinder section. It’s on the back cover of the book. John had a Camaro parts business in Westminster, Maryland, and after his first book I asked “Where’s the 6 cylinder stuff”? He said “Get me the pictures and info” and that’s about it. Shortly after in Oct 1993, I sadly wrecked it on the way to my hobby shop to install the tilt column. I beat the ticket, and got the restoration done. I finally decided to add some things to the car, because it’s mine and could have been ordered with it or dealer installed. Fast forward to 2022 I’m finishing up the unfinished things from the restoration. Getting the headlight doors hooked up all the way, installing my dealer optioned dash tachometer, and more. Here’s a few pictures.
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