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68-69 Cars!

Discussion in 'Members Rides' started by Mike Atwood, Oct 11, 2004.

  1. FLGS400

    FLGS400 Gold Level Contributor

    Looks awesome!
     
  2. bherbert

    bherbert Well-Known Member

    My 1969 Riviera. Goal for 2022: Make it one color!!

    430 numbers matching motor and trans. Bench seat. Great cruiser. 18 mpg, believe it or not!! PXL_20211116_212631434.jpg PXL_20211116_212758801.jpg PXL_20211116_212914197.jpg PXL_20211116_212950486.jpg PXL_20211117_220027099.jpg
     
  3. pbr400

    pbr400 68GS400

    Looks quite handsome just the way it is!
    Patrick
     
  4. bherbert

    bherbert Well-Known Member

    Thanks Patrick - I have work to do on the driver's quarter then we can paint that and the truck the same green mist poly, or whatever it's called. Not a show car, just a nice driver.

    BH
     
  5. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Love these cars!! They are so ahead of there time!! Note I said "are so" and not were!
     
  6. 69WILD

    69WILD Ron

    My grandmother bought it in 1969. Gave it to me before she passed.
     

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  7. SpecialWagon65

    SpecialWagon65 Ted Nagel

    This 68 found me on the $@ceB00k. No need for another project, but super oddball 3 pedal cars are kinda no brainer territory.
    Picked up in Arkansas, had Tennessee plates.
    Aqua/white buckets, white top.
    GS 400 3-speed manual - floor shift with console.
    No power steering or brakes.
    Full on resto now fast tracking it.
    As advertised:
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    Dig that shifter....console



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    Now home and just prior to deconstruction- Top works, engine turned over with starter, lights worked (mostly)


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    I had a 3-speed ball ready...I know, it should be unmarked.

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    Looks way better than it really is! coming apart and finding the most random fasteners! Looks like the
    hardwre store bolt was too long so they used a bolt as a washer :)
    Then hooked up the line from the ww wiper pump to the carb. Cool.
    At least the carb checks out as proper ## for a manual 68 400.
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  8. FLGS400

    FLGS400 Gold Level Contributor

    Nice Ted!

    I'll be watching for updates on this one.
     
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  9. fastest430

    fastest430 Well-Known Member

    You've seen this car before but not this clean 20220925_123715.jpg 20220925_123837.jpg
     
  10. FLGS400

    FLGS400 Gold Level Contributor

    Looks pretty sweet there Don!
     
  11. SpecialWagon65

    SpecialWagon65 Ted Nagel

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    Dig the 3-speed 350!
    Happy Christmas!
     
  12. Mike Sumrell

    Mike Sumrell NC68Riviera

    Merry Christmas 2022!
    Our 1968 Riviera in Aqua Mist turquoise PNT code "K"
    We call her "The Aqua Zephyr" because she looks like a turquoise breeze as she rolls down the road!
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  13. Mike Sumrell

    Mike Sumrell NC68Riviera

     
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  14. Brian Albrecht

    Brian Albrecht Classic Reflections

    Sorry Ted. The trained mechanic in me won't let this slide, lol.

    Technically, in all likelihood, that is a nut used as a spacer. :D

    Good one - I think we can be pretty sure they didn't use a torque wrench there either.

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  15. SpecialWagon65

    SpecialWagon65 Ted Nagel

    Brian- the fastener selection was intriguing throughout the vehicle! I think the best was the 5/16 bolts utilized for the motor mount.
    The 3" long sheet metal screw holding the bucket seat bracket to the floor was nice...also the inside door and window cranks superglued on...no clips needed :)
    Oh yeah, this was interesting as well- ww wiper to pcv port on carb!

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  16. GS44667

    GS44667 Worlds First Stage1 Conv

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    When I was running 15in. rims.
     
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  17. 68stick

    68stick Well-Known Member

    First cruise with new paint and int.
     

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  18. 68 Skylark cust

    68 Skylark cust French Canadian Member

  19. 68 Skylark cust

    68 Skylark cust French Canadian Member

    Some 68/69 I saw over the years

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  20. SandDiesel

    SandDiesel Well-Known Member

    What size tires do you have and did you mod the rear any to fit them? What size wheel and backspacing too if you don't mind. Thanks
     

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