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1968 Chevrolet Chevelle (True SS) - $40,000
odometer broken
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No Trades
Had it out (9-26-26) and got a nice cruise in, no issues.
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Throwing the idea of selling this beauty due to some unfortunate circumstances. I DID NOT build this car and do not take any credit for it. I don't remember every part used but it does have a lot of high dollar components that I can tell.
Please note I do not have receipts or proof of certain parts that you might not see without disassembly. I also know I will forget some stuff so bare with me.
Pros:
605 big block. Merlin block. I was told it was built with the best of the best but do not have proof. (Diamond pistons, forged internals, merlin intake/valve covers etc). Allegedly around 700ish HP which I believe.
TH400 transmission (Super street torque converter)
Strange engineering Dana 60 rear with locker (unknown type) and strange engineering rear brakes and rotors. Gear ratio is 4:10 I believe.
Fully tubbed
Beautiful blue color. (I have the rest of the paint if interested in getting a new hood to paint match the rest of the car)
Hurst slap shift
Has never been drag raced (Bandimere closed before I got the car)
Newer seats
Spal Radiator fans
Radiator fan bypass with a switch (do not trust the temp sensor with a motor build like this)
Lemon Headers (Sounds phenomenal)
Aeromotive fuel pump and lines
Optima Battery
Fuel Cell located in trunk
Cons:
It does have a slight oil leak and transmission leak. I have not looked into it but assume it's a gasket issue. Fluids have always been checked prior to driving and the leaks are minimal.
Transmission would shift slow from first to second on hard acceleration. Apparently this could be something that needs adjusted internally.
Recently had the old MSD ignition box replaced due to the old one going bad and now it is sputtering on hard acceleration. I was told this could be due to the new box having an RPM limiter and needs adjusting or bypass. Starts and idles just fine and will cruise fine as well.
Could use an alignment
Racing seat belts need to be installed
Battery gauge is not connected
Could use a better wiring job (was like that when I bought the car)
Front brakes and rotors are stock
Overall, this car has been babied and always garaged. If the circumstances were different, I would not in my right mind be thinking of selling. I'd find it hard to believe you could build this car for less than what I'm asking. I'm not 100% firm on price but am not willing to take much less. If I do not get a reasonable offer, I will pay for storage and figure out how to keep it.
No trades.