💟Final resto 1968 BB💟

[Kevin68]

Originally Posted by C3C7NIC

Possibly they were late 68? Like the idea of protection and looks cleaner. Perhaps could be added even if they weren’t on early 68’s.


Attachment 100987

I don't have those on my early '68 (not that mine is a standard for anything really), but I generally don't drive at night....too many deer.

Not sure how it affects engine cooling which I understand was a bit of an issue with '68 BBC's. Hell, I'm having a recent cooling issue with my SBC.

[Kevin68]

Re: Batteries. I've had an XS Power glass mat (AGM) battery in mine for 8 years. It sat on my concrete garage floor for a few of those years and endured Texas heat. I paid more than $300 in 2016 and it is still going strong. I think it is made by North-somethingorother in the US. https://4xspower.com/collections/d-series-batteries

Mine's not quite as cheesy looking as the current line-up, but only slightly. As long as I don't have to look at it, it is easily the best battery purchase EVAR!!!

[C3C7NIC]

Originally Posted by Kevin68

Re: Batteries. I've had an XS Power glass mat (AGM) battery in mine for 8 years. It sat on my concrete garage floor for a few of those years and endured Texas heat. I paid more than $300 in 2016 and it is still going strong. I think it is made by North-somethingorother in the US. https://4xspower.com/collections/d-series-batteries

Mine's not quite as cheesy looking as the current line-up, but only slightly. As long as I don't have to look at it, it is easily the best battery purchase EVAR!!!

Will probably be $1000 in 2024. 🤪

[C3C7NIC]

Alright. I’m to freakin tired to post up everything in 2 places. Ordering parts for the console/clusters as still trying to prepare for that nightmare.


Please read thread over there and see if you can figure out what the heck is going on with modifications DUB did and what I still need to complete on clusters.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ster-help.html

[Kevin68]

Originally Posted by C3C7NIC

Will probably be $1000 in 2024. 🤪

Must resist turning this thread into a political shitshow.

[Kevin68]

Originally Posted by C3C7NIC

Alright. I’m to freakin tired to post up everything in 2 places. Ordering parts for the console/clusters as still trying to prepare for that nightmare.


Please read thread over there and see if you can figure out what the heck is going on with modifications DUB did and what I still need to complete on clusters.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ster-help.html

What in the sam hell cluster () fuck is that?

I wouldn't give $22/each for them like Zip wants but I have no idea what that shit is you've got going on. With this (below), push bulb in and twist to secure and the push the socket into the hole. Done.

[Newby]

Originally Posted by markids77

While you are building and just need 12 volts to check function buy the cheapest motorcycle AGM you can find on eBay or wherever. It may be a year or more before you start to drive this regularly, so a "real" battery makes little sense right now. Once you are past systems diagnosis and wiring olympics get a fresh, full size battery and drive happy.

A regular Walmart battery has the best warranty around and can last many years in a garage queen if kept with one of these.

The MXS 5.0 comes with automatic temperature compensation for the best charging performance, even in extreme conditions.

The MXS 5.0 is an advanced microprocessor controlled battery charger which gives unrivaled performance for lead-acid batteries from 1.2-110Ah. It comes with automatic temperature compensation built in which ensures the best charging performance, even in the most extreme conditions. The MXS 5.0 also includes battery diagnosis to establish whether your battery can receive and retain a charge, patented automatic desulphation program, an AGM option that maximizes the performance life of most Stop/Start batteries and a special Recond mode for reconditioning deeply discharged batteries. The MXS 5.0 uses CTEK’s patented float/pulse system, which is the most efficient maintenance mode when a battery is connected for long periods.

https://www.speedwaymotors.com/CTEK-...r65q-ZSqiOS7MM

[C3C7NIC]

Richard said what has been done is good. But I don’t know how
to complete it.

😬

Originally Posted by Kevin68

Must resist turning this thread into a political shitshow.

lol.

No political intent.

[Tikiman]

Originally Posted by Newby

A regular Walmart battery has the best warranty around and can last many years in a garage queen if kept with one of these.





https://www.speedwaymotors.com/CTEK-...r65q-ZSqiOS7MM

That is what I use for my C5.

[Kevin68]

Originally Posted by C3C7NIC

Richard said what has been done is good. But I don’t know how to complete it.

😬

I got nothing. Apparently Richard knows.

Originally Posted by C3C7NIC

lol.

No political intent.

I was waiting for someone to chime in with an Bidenflation comment...although justified, not relevant to this most excellent '68 final assembly thread.

[C3C7NIC]

Worked getting center console refreshed.

Prepped


1 coat


3 light coats. Hard to tell but there were lots of worn areas that needed refresh.


Blitz black for the win.

Plan to use insulin needle to put white paint in the PUSH button.

Still need to polish chrome edge and add metal support to help prevent breakage during install.

[C3C7NIC]

Got rear filler panel in (yes it has been modified). Still have to figure out exhaust.

Got drivers side rear bumper on last night too. No picture. What a huge PITA, new bolts thread fine till you go to install bumper. They have to line up exactly perfectly to thread.

Not easy when you can’t view the hole you’re aiming for. Now I know why Guys have such a hard time hitting the “target”.


Off to work.

[C3C7NIC]

Current situation.

Making progress.

https://youtu.be/vzLQxt4WEQg?si=ExWzjMupewTbQ2CO

[dwjz06]

Originally Posted by C3C7NIC

Current situation.

Making progress.

https://youtu.be/vzLQxt4WEQg?si=ExWzjMupewTbQ2CO

Might be obvious but the picture looks like the exhaust will blow right at the filler panels. You will not like that result Make sure to bend down or add a curved pipe to blow down towards the ground.

[Kevin68]

Originally Posted by dwjz06

Might be obvious but the picture looks like the exhaust will blow right at the filler panels. You will not like that result Make sure to bend down or add a curved pipe to blow down towards the ground.

I vote for straight pipes and to cut an arch out of the filler panel and put the bezels back on. Downward pipes are so late 70's.

[Kevin68]

Originally Posted by C3C7NIC

Not easy when you can’t view the hole you’re aiming for. Now I know why Guys have such a hard time hitting the “target”.

Perhaps you are not on the same page about what the target is.

[C3C7NIC]

Originally Posted by dwjz06

Might be obvious but the picture looks like the exhaust will blow right at the filler panels. You will not like that result Make sure to bend down or add a curved pipe to blow down towards the ground.

Have ZERO intention of leaving as is for the very reasons you explain.

Do not have budget for side pipes. Thinking about turndown something like this (despite Kevin’s late 70’s disapproval 🤪🤣&#128514

I actually like the filled in rear panel (now that we have it) but liked the 68 rear exhaust cut outs and bezels as well. Also no budget for having that all refabricated and painted. Had already purchased brand new rear exhaust bezels so DUB knew I didn’t want side pipes.

Surely something like this is doable:

[C3C7NIC]

Originally Posted by Kevin68

Perhaps you are not on the same page about what the target is.

Well, we ALL know guys won’t stop and ask for directions.

[markids77]

Originally Posted by C3C7NIC

Surely something like this is doable:Attachment 101528

And an elegant solution as well. Markids approved!

[Steve_R]

I’m not a fan of the turned down exhaust tips, but with the modified rear valence your options are limited without spending more money. Any exhaust shop can bend tube and make tips like that, and it shouldn’t be very expensive.

I ALWAYS hit the target, and I’ve never had to ask for directions.