68 Z/28 RS Rescue

[1967Z28]

Must be single, no kids, no pets or those pieces are in trouble.

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Originally Posted by chevyman0429

Any chance getting to see really what you started with. I see the picture from the back but a side view or 2 would be great?

The link in post #1 has some more early progress shots but here are a few more.

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The second owner, “Bucky” told me he rear ended a girl in a Mustang with it in the early 70’s and put the glass doghouse on it at that time. He was alway hacking it up, said his dad blew his stack when Bucky cut up the console so a super shifter would fit. Lots of stories from him which are great. I can’t wait to reunite him with the car this summer.

[scuncio]

That picture on the flatbed really shows what you started with..wow!

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Originally Posted by scuncio

That picture on the flatbed really shows what you started with..wow!

Hey but the trim around the windows was really nice.....

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Originally Posted by scuncio

That picture on the flatbed really shows what you started with..wow!

That was after some disassembly when it was heading to the chassis shop to get new rear frame rails and trunk floor. It had been modified with narrow 2x3 square tube rails. Then that effort failed miserably with respect to dimensions (the rails were 2-3/8" too close together and all the gaps were finger painted with seam sealer) and I took it back from the body shop and started over. After the new floors, rails and quarters were installed on a proper frame jig by Jube Mayes at The Installation Center in Georgia, all I've subbed out is the brake calipers and master/booster restorations, boring and balancing the shortblock and some minor head porting.

[Crush]

I give you a lot of credit for taking that on! I bet you can’t wait to drive it!!

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Originally Posted by Crush

I give you a lot of credit for taking that on! I bet you can’t wait to drive it!!

It’s really a labor of love now. When the seller told me he had a RS 68 for sale I saw it from 50’ and passed. Then when I saw it was a power steering deluxe red interior Z, I decided to go for it.

[scuncio]

That will be absolutely stunning when done.

Can’t believe someone could screw up frame rails to that degree. Whew.

[NorCam]

I half chuckled when I saw you post about the storage of freshly painted parts stored in your basement. I have a section of my rec room assigned to the storage of a painted front clip right now (55 Chev) as well. Keeps it out of the way, and hopefully it moves soon. (lol)

Keep up the great work. Paint looks a mile deep!