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My car made Motortrend/HotRod
« on: September 12, 2022, 03:15:36 PM »
If any over you are on Facebook Camaro pages,  I am sure you saw it.  But I thought I would post it here as well. The car made it cause the way it was found and I am working on it and one day hope to have it done as it should be.

I been getting a lot of comments saying it's not worth doing, or I should re-body the car but I am not going to do that. This is my dream car and it will get done the way it should be done.  I do not need to hear I will have more money in it then its worth when I am done. But it's not about the money. It's fir the love of this beautiful classic. 

This is my 68Z Mountain find.
https://www.motortrend.com/features/1968-chevy-camaro-z28-saved-barn-find/?sm_id=organic_fb_HRN_trueanthem&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=&utm_source=
68 07C  Z28 UU, No Console,  No Tach with factory power steering. With 1968 Blip Top Cross Ram...

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« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2022, 04:06:46 PM »
Good luck with your restoration!  :)

In 1974, I bought an all -original '68 Z28 in the same colors (for $1000)... drove regularly and worked on it until 1976 when I traded it for the '69 Z28/RS that I still have today.   That '68 ran like a scalded dog!  but would jump out of 4th gear when I let off on it at speed... :)
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« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2022, 05:03:47 PM »
Good luck with your restoration!  :)

In 1974, I bought an all -original '68 Z28 in the same colors (for $1000)... drove regularly and worked on it until 1976 when I traded it for the '69 Z28/RS that I still have today.   That '68 ran like a scalded dog!  but would jump out of 4th gear when I let off on it at speed... :)

Thank you. I know  the 68 used a Muncie shifter and they were junk. When the car was found it had a Hurst Shifter, and a Sun Tach in it. I got a new chrome cup for the tachometer,  and done got the Hurst shifer restored.  I hope to send the Tach out and have it check before it is back in the car. My 1st car was a UU code SS 68, and I always wanted a Z28 like it. Was never a big fan of the 69.
68 07C  Z28 UU, No Console,  No Tach with factory power steering. With 1968 Blip Top Cross Ram...

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« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2022, 07:02:52 PM »
Good luck with your restoration!  :)

In 1974, I bought an all -original '68 Z28 in the same colors (for $1000)... drove regularly and worked on it until 1976 when I traded it for the '69 Z28/RS that I still have today.   That '68 ran like a scalded dog!  but would jump out of 4th gear when I let off on it at speed... :)

Thank you. I know  the 68 used a Muncie shifter and they were junk. When the car was found it had a Hurst Shifter, and a Sun Tach in it. I got a new chrome cup for the tachometer,  and done got the Hurst shifer restored.  I hope to send the Tach out and have it check before it is back in the car. My 1st car was a UU code SS 68, and I always wanted a Z28 like it. Was never a big fan of the 69.
Read the article and nice find especially the paperwork. I know Jeff Boone well as he lives somewhat close and glad he could assist. He's quite a car guy and is knowledgeable. Document everything with pictures of what you have. If car came with spoiler option please look under the Valance for screw remnants as front spoilers were just screwed to the valance for most of the 68 model run.
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« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2022, 07:21:04 PM »
Best year for a Z car.  I'm looking forward to following your progress.

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« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2022, 11:54:51 PM »
^^ X2  (LoL)
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« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2022, 03:52:48 PM »
Standing by for more pictures of forward progress of Project “Mudslide”.

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« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2022, 05:59:47 PM »
Awesome story! A project with passion as the driver to keep moving forward. Good luck!
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« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2022, 06:58:37 PM »
That is awesome! Congratulations!

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« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2022, 09:48:50 PM »
Nice save. You have your work cut out but it will be worth the effort.
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« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2022, 11:17:06 PM »
My head hasn't stopped shaking from side to side since early this afternoon.  Good luck!

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« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2022, 12:24:04 AM »
Camaronut….you’re not liking this?

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« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2022, 10:40:52 AM »
Oh - I think its cool.....amazing actually.

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« Reply #13 on: September 14, 2022, 05:00:46 PM »
Great find!

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