1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible

[1969camarors427]

Does anyone know how many 68 Chevelle Malibu L79 Convertibles were made. I am looking at a chevelle convertible right now and the original drive train is all gone, The car is a standard transmission car, disc brakes, 6000 rpm redline factory tach and has a 3/8 fuel line. It is a US car. Any other things to look for to determine if it is a real L79 car. Thanks.

[Postsedan]

Did you mean L78 or L79?

Dan

[1969camarors427]

The guy said it was a factory L79 car. It was suppose to have raced at New England Dragway. There is a decal in the window that looks quite old,it is a orange/yellow color with class winner on the center and New England Dragway around the class winner part, not sure of the year. Thanks

[300deluxeL79]

without the original engine, no.
was it sold new in canada? if so, you can get GM docs from george in oshawa.

[1969camarors427]

It is a US car Baltimore build.

[ZiggyL78]

If the car is not an SS then I don't know what else it could be.No other SBC would be redlined by GM that high.Very rare car if it is real.You might contact the L79 Registry.

[SuperNovaSS]

Wasn't there a post here recently with a car that fits this description? Maybe 2-3 months back?


Jason

[Postsedan]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: SuperNovaSS</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Wasn't there a post here recently with a car that fits this description? Maybe 2-3 months back?


Jason </div></div>

Jason,

Yes you are correct, but it was much longer than 2-3 months ago....plus check on Team Chevelle too.

Dan

[SuperNovaSS]

Time flies <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif

[1969camarors427]

I have searched everywhere on this site and the Chevelle site and cannot find anything on the car. If anyone can find it please let me know. Thanks

[luzl78]

Chuck 427king had a 68 l79 red chevelle for sale last year but it was a coupe with a vinyl roof. I know that doesn't answer your question about how many vents but maybe he can answer some questions.

[WILMASBOYL78]

I'm no expert, but wouldn't the VIN tell the story? I thought all SS cars had a 138 VIN...and the SS convertible was 13867 ?

wilma

[1969camarors427]

The L79 cars were not an SS car,many were plain jane hardtop cars like the 300 model, but also came with the Malibu trim. The SS convertibles did have the 13867 code but the SS cars in 68 were only available with a Big Block.
The L79 cars with the Malibu trim had the 13667 code, like this one has.
This is the info from the cowl tag.
06C 121832 197842 3
68 13667 BAL 04744796 C1
Original Ermine white with white convertible top and red interior.

Just a tad of retro here. I had a 68 SS Chevelle when I was a kid...I sure don't remember the tack being that way..Just sayin.

[firstgenaddict]

I am not a SB Chevelle guy however I will definitely make room in the garage for that one!

[Fast67VelleN2O]

Technically you can. The L78 only came in SS body styles so the convertible would have a 138 vin. The L79 was not offered in any SS trim whatsoever so the vin on an L79 vert will start with 136.

[1969camarors427]

Frankk, The roll tach is the factory tach in 1968. This is the correct tach/gauge package and as far as i know the only tach option you could get in a 68 Chevelle..

[Bill Pritchard]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 1969camarors427</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Frankk, The roll tach is the factory tach in 1968. This is the correct tach/gauge package and as far as i know the only tach option you could get in a 68 Chevelle..
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Absolutely correct.

Being that the L79 was a hydraulic lifter motor, would it have had a 6K redline on the factory tach?

[1969camarors427]

Bill, there is very limited information on these cars, From what i have found on the internet, the L78 and the L79 engines both had the 6000 redline. But i cannot verify that. The only things i have to go by is a 3/8 fuel line, the tach, it is a 4 speed like all L79 cars.It also has the correct 4 piston disc brakes which is an option on all 68`s. The only other item i see is it has the extra brace on the upper rear control arms like on the cars with the F41 suspension. Thanks

[markinnaples]

My 138 '68 SS396 had the rolling tach as well. I thought that was just the coolest thing, even though it was impossible to see.

[1969camarors427]

Here are a few more pics when brought http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/03/full-1662-3120-16.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/03/full-1662-3121-13.jpg
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http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/03/full-1662-3123-1.jpg
http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/03/full-1662-3124-8.jpg
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http://www.yenko.net/attachments/usergals/2013/03/full-1662-3126-19.jpg
out of storage. Still had some old school slicks on it.

[scuncio]

Neat car. I remember seeing it on Ebay.

[1969camarors427]

Is there any way to search information through the VIN to get any info of previous owners or where registered ect. in the US.

[chevelleheart]

Good luck with the Resto George, looks like a real neat car!

[L78M22Rag]

Congrats George!

[DW31S]

Very cool, indeed. Nothing like the sound of a SBC at 10 Grand!!! Or 9 Grand.