Anyone know this car?

[SamLBInj]

Either the cowtag has been changed or this car has really changed..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2452510261&category=61 61
Sam

[Charley Lillard]

The cool part is if you look at that L88 engine stamping it looks like it has a cars vin stamped also. I wonder where that car is................

[TimG]

I saw that too. Looks like a nice assembly stamp and ID number stamp. Broach looks good, also. Some car may be missing its L88 motor.

[John]

In the photo of the engine compartment...it appears to have a Big Block heater core ( which could have been added )
...and in the top left corner ...is that a bracket for a/c? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
...but looks like it could be a fun car http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif

[ChrisS]

That assembly code appears to be "IU" and if memory serves me right that denoted 1967 (and maybe 1968) L71/L89. 1967-68 L88 used an "IT" assembly code.
Also, the first digit of the VIN derivative (year designation) looks to be a "4". http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Jeff H]

It looks like "IU" engine code, but the VIN looks like 18S(or 5)41xxxx.

[Charley Lillard]

IU comes back as 67 and 68 435 hp with Aluminum heads and Manual Trans...need to find out the car is belongs to.

[Rick H]

It must have had A/C at one time. Look at the dash and you see the vents. 67's didn't have astro-ventilation so the vents are for the A/C system.

[Mr. T]

Another factory small-block car, trying to be a converted engine Supercar. The owner must not know that converted engine Camaro's, etc, were not vin# stamped, on the other hand, maybe he does know! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif
That would be great to find the original Corvette this L-71 came out of.

One question guys.....what is this owner tring to make this car out to be, a B/M, Yenko, or Nickey? He doesn't mention any of these Supercar names in the Ebay listing.

[Kim_Howie]

Jeff 18S would be right for a 68 corvette

[Jeff H]

I looked at a few 68 Corvette VIN's and they are in the 8S4xxxxx range as well so it sure looks like that engine is from a 68 Vette.

[Kim_Howie]

I don't think he's saying anything about being a supercar. He states the original motor and parts go with the car. The motor is a 350 that looks correct I think the car is a steal. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[68z302]

That's exactly what he's said in his add. "Converted" it's a clone. It would be a fun driver & I like it too http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[Mr. T]

OK, I didn't know which direction the seller was going with the car. I thought he might be trying to pass it off as an original "converted" 427 car from B/M, Dana, or Yenko.

Someone is going to get a good buy on the car, especially when the original "numbers matching" 350 comes with it. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[SamLBInj]

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I looked at a few 68 Corvette VIN's and they are in the 8S4xxxxx range as well so it sure looks like that engine is from a 68 Vette.

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Here are the full numbers sent by the owner of the car via e-mail...Hopefully the guy who owns the vette that this motor came out of see's this...Im thinking of bringing this one home...Anyone near there to take a look at it? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
Sam
<<<< numbers are TO430IU - 18S418456-BLOCK # 3935139 MANIFOLD # ENDS IN69 AND
CARB # IS 3418 ALL THE PULLYS ARE NOS DEEP GROVE THE CAR IS A REAL SS/RS
HIGH PERFORMANCE WITH A FACTORY TRACTION BAR.>>>