Real SS, #s match. Air, ps, p 4 wheel disc.

1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS Description

No expense spared restoration. Real SS, #s match motor, trans and color. Has a few nice upgrades- ice cold vintage air, power 4 wheel disc brakes and chrome wheels. I drove this car home, it was a pleasure. Ice cold air, nice sounding stereo, steered straight, rode nice.
EXTERIOR: Laser straight body. No rust, full replacement 1/4 panels at factory seams. Repainted its original Butternut yellow color. Has a smooth glossy finish right down to the bottom. Jambs are painted smooth and glossy. It has a black SS stripe. All of the trim has been replaced. Upfront the grill, bezels, bumper and emblems are new. The door handles, mirror, hood grills and marker lights are new. The vent window frames are New Old Stock. In back the trim, taillights and bumper are new. All the stainless trim was replaced. All of the glass is new with a soft tint. The vinyl top is new. All of the weatherstrips and window seals are new. Wow, look at those chrome wheels. Staggered size- 18s in front, 20s in back with performance tires.
INTERIOR: It's like sitting in a brand new 1968 Chevelle, literally. It is absolutely spotless. First I notice new cushions in the seat which gives it a nice firm feel. The upholstery is new and fits tight. New seat backs and chrome trim. New console in between the seats. The dash area sparkles- 100% restored like new. The dash pad, instrument bezel, knobs, lenses are new. It has updated Vintage Air heater control panel which has electric slides instead of hard to move cables. Has a tilt column and new deluxe wheel. The metal trim has been painted gloss black. Up overhead the mirror, visors and headliner are replaced, the dome light works. New seat belts front and back. All new door panels, armrests, window cranks and handles. New kick panels, carpet and embroidered floor mats.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: It has it's VIN number matching, original 396-325 hp motor that's been completely rebuilt. This is absolutely a show quality engine compartment. The engine is still freshly painted Chevy orange, dressed up with new chrome valve covers and air cleaner. Has factory exhaust manifolds that have been restored. New Edelbrock carb with electric choke and HEI ignition system. New Vintage Air heat and air conditioning system. New power brake system- cadmium plated booster, master and junction block. Correct power steering system with the remote reservoir. has new lines and steering box. New alternator, wiper motor looks new, squirters are hooked up. It has an upgraded aluminum radiator, new fan, shroud and reproduction hoses and clamps. Correct spring clamp battery cables. Everything is painted and detailed.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: All metal, clean trunk that has been spatter painted. Under the trunk lid and jamb are slick. New weatherstrip. I can see new insulation behind the rear seat.
UNDERSIDE: The front end was completely taken apart, cleaned, painted and rebuilt. All new ball joints, bushings, tie rod ends etc. In back it has new shocks. Bottom of the motor is spotless, it has a new starter. The original 1969 turbo 400 transmission was rebuilt. U-joints look new. Has a rebuilt 12 bolt rear end in the back with a 3.31 gear. All new brake system, upgraded to disc at all four wheels whit drilled and slotted rotors. Stainless steel braided brake hoses in front, brake lines are replaced. The e-brake is hooked up. New fuel system including the tank, straps and insulators, fuel lines and sending unit. Has a new exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers. Everything under the car has been cleaned and painted. It's in excellent condition.
Everyone likes that new car feeling. That is how I felt in this car, it is like new. You are not driving and looking at things that you want to redo someday. You are driving it saying "man is this nice". This SS will make you proud.
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