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1969camarors427 02-26-2013 11:43 PM

1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
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 02-26-2013 11:46 PM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
Did you mean L78 or L79?

Dan

1969camarors427 02-27-2013 12:17 AM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
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 02-27-2013 12:22 AM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
without the original engine, no.
was it sold new in canada? if so, you can get GM docs from george in oshawa.

1969camarors427 02-27-2013 12:29 AM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
It is a US car Baltimore build.

ZiggyL78 02-27-2013 04:25 AM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
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 02-27-2013 04:44 AM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
Wasn't there a post here recently with a car that fits this description? Maybe 2-3 months back?


Jason

Postsedan 02-27-2013 09:38 AM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
<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 02-27-2013 04:34 PM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
Time flies [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

1969camarors427 02-27-2013 10:12 PM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
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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 02-27-2013 11:55 PM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
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 02-28-2013 12:51 AM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
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 02-28-2013 01:20 AM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
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.

02-28-2013 01:37 AM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
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 02-28-2013 01:45 AM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
I am not a SB Chevelle guy however I will definitely make room in the garage for that one!

Fast67VelleN2O 02-28-2013 01:49 AM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
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 02-28-2013 02:02 AM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
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 02-28-2013 03:00 AM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
<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..
</div></div>

Absolutely correct.

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

1969camarors427 02-28-2013 03:10 AM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
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 02-28-2013 03:47 PM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
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 03-02-2013 04:19 PM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
Here are a few more pics when brought https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...62-3120-16.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...62-3121-13.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...62-3122-10.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...662-3123-1.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...662-3124-8.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...62-3125-18.jpg
https://www.yenko.net/attachments/use...62-3126-19.jpg
out of storage. Still had some old school slicks on it.

scuncio 03-02-2013 05:35 PM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
Neat car. I remember seeing it on Ebay.

1969camarors427 03-11-2013 04:07 AM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
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 03-24-2013 02:08 AM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
Good luck with the Resto George, looks like a real neat car!

L78M22Rag 03-24-2013 06:03 AM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
Congrats George!

DW31S 03-24-2013 03:04 PM

Re: 1968 Chevelle L79 Convertible
 
Very cool, indeed. Nothing like the sound of a SBC at 10 Grand!!! Or 9 Grand.


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