This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette convertible underwent a body-off refurbishment in 2019 . Work in 2019 to have included rebuilding the 327ci V8 with Edelbrock aluminum cylinder heads, Mahle forged pistons, a SCAT steel crankshaft, SCAT I-beam connecting rods, a Comp Cams camshaft, and roller rockers. An AutoGear Supercase four-speed manual transmission with M-22 gearing was also installed along with MSD ignition, a four-core radiator, and a custom-fabricated exhaust system with Hooker headers and MagnaFlow mufflers. The body was repainted in blue, and the four-wheel disc brakes and power steering were overhauled in addition to the suspension, which received Moog springs, Eckler’s shocks and bushings, and Vansteel components. Work under current ownership included repairing exterior imperfections, the speedometer, and the emergency brake as well as reupholstering the seats and replacing the alternator and the passenger door panel. Additional equipment includes a removable white hardtop, a black soft top, a chrome luggage rack, 15″ Rally wheels, and a Pioneer head unit and speakers.
The 327ci V8 to have been honed and rebuilt during the 2019 refurbishment with the following components:
Edelbrock Performer RPM aluminum cylinder heads
Mahle forged pistons
Aftermarket piston rings
SCAT I-beam connecting rods
SCAT steel crankshaft
Comp Cams camshaft
Double-roller timing chain and gears
Roller rockers with hydraulic lifters
Clevite bearings and chromoly pushrods
ARP head bolts
Chrome air cleaner and valve covers
Melling oil pump
MSD distributor and ignition system
Summit Racing four-core radiator
Tanks Inc. fuel tank with Rick’s Tanks fuel tank straps
Walbro high-flow fuel pump
Custom-fabricated exhaust system with an X-pipe, 2.5″ piping, Hooker headers, and MagnaFlow mufflers
