Proud New Owner '68 Coupe
 

Now what do I do with it? ;)

What are some details on the car??? More pictures. Looks like an awesome car.

VIN says San Jose, 289. It has the center console, automatic transmission, very minimal rust, frame & body are straight. I'll have to get back to you on the rest... once I build out the to do list. More photos when it's not raining.

Here are some more photos taken this morning. Tell me what you see.

let the customization & modification begin

That's a straight old car!
You mind telling is what you gave for it?

I would start with the interior....everything on the outside looks pretty great in the pics. Are numbers matching?

:cool:

Probably more than I should have ;-)

I'm a noob. When did number matching become widespread? Plus I don't know where to look for numbers.

As long as you're happy with it, that's all that matters.

numbers matching only matters on something rare ... you have one of a zillion cars .. make it something you want ... :p

This is my high-level plan:
1. Pass inspection & get tags - asap
2. Get it driving right - this season
3. Interior - next season
4. Exterior - season 3
5. Accessories - season 4

That sounds like a great plan!

To Do List #1 - Pass Inspection:

• Replace missing parking brake
• Replace rear brake drums
• Replace front brake shoes, resurface drums
• Replace 3 damaged brake hoses
• Replace upper ball joints
• Replace front wheel bearings
• Replace unevenly worn front tires
• Alignment
• Diagnose & fix non-functional horn
• Diagnose & fix dim headlight
• Replace bulbs in 1 turn signal & 1 reverse light
• Replace missing rear side markers & trim
• Replace bungee cord holding the battery down
• Service automatic transmission
• Replace improvised "fittings" between mufflers & tail pipes
• Replace windshield wiper blades
• Replace windshield washer fluid reservoir, get windshield washer working

I have my fingers crossed this will all be complete & I'll have tags on the car by Labor Day weekend.

i would have thought there`d been a TSB on those bungee cords a long time ago .:jester:

I'd like to own one of these in Red sometime in the future... Good Luck with it

look in the"Gallery " .. there should be dozens of red ones ..

ROFLMAO!

Y'all DID take a close look at my front left motor mount, didn't you?

i dint catch that :p.. but ive` seen it plenty enuff .. there no doubt was a TSB on that also many years ago ...

I'm looking at a black '67 coupe right now...hope I can have one of these threads going soon too! :)

I had my eyes on a chevelle for the longest time now, but something seems more right about buying a mustang now! Can't wait to see the project get going