This car can be described as a running and driving restoration project or use it as a daily driver chevelle. Ss396 all numbers matching with a turbo 400 transmission. Installed system gives you dash ac, heat on the floor, and dehumidified defrost. Used 1968 chevrolet chevelle for sale in dayton, oh. This being my first vlog video if youy call it that, please tell me what you think about it. The front springs are original, the rears are moog variable rate springs. Shop 1968 chevrolet chevelle vehicles for sale at cars. Our chevy chevelle air conditioning compressor features hilow pressure switch for compressor protection. Please support our sponsor driveshare, where you can. There are 30 1966 to 1968 chevrolet chevelle sss for sale today on. This 1968 chevrolet chevelle ss396 convertible is a realdeal super sport with its numbersmatching big block still under the hood. The malibu continued its reign as the sales leader for chevelle, since it carried the highest number of model options with the fourdoor sport sedan, twodoor sport coupe and convertible, fourdoor sedan, and the twoseat station wagon.
Im driving to high school in 2 years and ive been really focused on getting a 197072 chevelle because i really like the power and look this car gives at a cheap price. When determining a value for a daily driver, it is recommended that the subscriber use the low retail value. Reliable and affordable, the threeyear design cycle kicked off by the 68 version would outsold every other true highperformance machine of the day, and beat its share, to boot. You are buying the 4 14 1968 chevelle hubcaps pictured that are in good daily driver condition with a few dings and scratches but nothing terrible as you can see. The perfect fit elite 1968 chevy chevelle air conditioning system is engineered to actually fit a 1968 chevy chevelle, not a single unit that is adapted to fit a whole product line like our competitors. Most chevy dealers knew nothing about this option and you sure wouldnt find one in the showroom. I would use this as a daily driver but im concerned on wintertime corrosion and gas prices. If nothing less than absolute quality will do, it does not get any better than this firstrate master power brakes product. Read as an editors 2003 ford mustang gets a hardtodiagnose drivability problem and he decides to drive his 1968 chevy chevelle around inside popular hot rodding magazine. Decided to do a video on my opinions on driving my 66 chevy belair as a daily driver. We showcase a 1968 rsss350 camaro, a 1956 bel air, a 1996 corvette, a 1971 chevelle ss, a 1968 chevelle ss396, and a 1957 bel air hardtop. Shop restoration car parts and accessories at ecklers. A keeper, which will continue me to have a daily driver on restoration. It is not impossible, but it is also not for the faint of heart.
Suspension upgrades for a daily driver chevelle tech. Here are just a few of my thoughts on driving an antique car on a daily basis. In addition to carrying 1968 chevelle parts, we have parts for all chevelle and malibu models available. The 1968 chevrolet chevelle ss 396 was as close to an everymans muscle car as detroit would ever get. Patrick glenn nichols musclecar barn finds 221,391 views. Each kit includes 2 upper ball joints, 2 lower ball joints, 4 upper control arm bushings, 4 lower control arm bushings, 2 inner tie rods, 2 outer tie rods, 2 adjustment sleeves, 1 idler arm, and 2 stabilizer links. Since his dad was an auto mechanic by trade there was always plenty going on when it came to modifying and maintaining the daily driver. In 1968, chevrolets chevelle received a total redesign, introducing the secondgeneration of the model name. It includes all high quality imported suspension parts. This chevelle stainless steel gas tank is an oem style tank which means that it is a direct bolt in replacement for your damaged or rusty original. Pro street 1968 chevelle 300 deluxe packs a 555ci bigblock. And it doesnt matter how much one paid for a chevelle or how good it looks, in.
Thank you hagerty and driveshare for making this season of miracle whips possible. Beyond cosmetic looks its all about proper maintenance when it comes to making a car a dependable daily driver. Our 1968 chevelle rear bumper are made with our specific needs in mind to insure stratification to the most demanding chevelle owner. This chevelle value front suspension kit is perfect for your daily driver or restoration on a budget. Everything needed to know about how to dailydrive and. Nicknamed spooky 652 rwhp daily driver, 16 mpg, 91 octane, 12 psi. Chevelle moldings for sale replacement car parts for sale. From one photo looks like the driver s side rear wheel shifted to the right.
The chevy chevelle air conditioning features a flat firewall for a clean look, air conditioning louvers are indash. You have to do a lot of research to find out that a little over 8000 w. This stainless steel fuel tank is the ultimate finishing touch for your show car. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. It is also perfect for your daily driver because it will not rust and will look great for years to come. Shop millions of cars from over 2 dealers and find the. Next, we get to the amplifiers for our 1968 chevelle kicker stereo kit.
Beige in color, new tires, brakes, exhaust, 410 gears with c clip eliminator kit, new hookers, mallory unilite with a. A lifetime of maintenance keeps this chevelle as good as new. Compared to its first generation counterparts, the 68 had a smaller wheelbase and longhoodshortdeck profile. Its a original ss 396 car so it has the f41 suspension, poly bushings in the front, rubber in the rear. Rebuilt original numbers matching engine has less than 500 miles on it. Nobody said your daily driver alternate couldnt also be a classic. Frank finished by saying, the chevelle styling stayed basically the same since 1968, so i. The body is as straight as an arrow, the red paint is in good. Thoughts on daily driving an old classic muscle car youtube. It has a solid floor and frame, and it runs and drives. The car has an nos right fender, amd left fender and header panel, a repro right 14 panel. Sellers notes family classichot rod1968 chevrolet chevelle wagon 350granite gray and pearl yellow custom paintengine runs great, sounds awesome power front windows everything works even the rear power windowshaved door handles with push opengreat daily driver and a hit at car showsneeds very little, perfect long term collection piecegreat family weekend car.
Factory original 1968 chevy chevelle malibu 14 inch. Frank stech does, and he still owns that same 1972 chevelle. In 1969, the ss 396 was repackaged as an options group rpo z25, and for one year only the z25 equipment was made available in the lowpriced 300 deluxe series, which unlike the topshelf models featured exposed windshield wipers. They sell for around 12k or less which is what i would spend. If your looking for a daily driver, look no further. Leading the second generation of chevrolet chevelles, the 68 was created with a completely resculpted body that featured tapered front fenders and a rounded beltline. Thats the reason the chevelle remained as his daily driver, even. It has a solid floor and frame, and it runs and drives without any major issues. The cx 600 watt 5 channel is basically the same as the 4 channel, it just adds the extra 300 watts of power and channel for the subwoofer. Leading the second generation of chevrolet chevelle s, the 68 was created with a completely resculpted body that featured tapered front fenders and a rounded beltline. In this video, wesley shares the secrets of how he. Chevy chevelle air conditioning chevelle ac systems and. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 5 1968 chevelle models nationwide.
Lianes dad also had some rad cars, like a 68 z28 and a 71 porsche. Hey guys i have a 70 chevelle, well it used to be a daily driver, but i bought a truck and daily that now. For the base amplifier in this kit we offer a kicker cx series 300 watt 4 channel amp along with three different 5 channel options. It currently has a 1979 corvette small block 350 with a muncie 4 speed transmission. Car was my daily driver here is a brief list of things ive done to the car. We have all the parts and accessories you need to help restore your generation two 1968 chevelle, at the best prices. Are you trying to find 1968 chevrolet chevelle malibu values. Trust ecklers for all of your restoration and replacement needs for your racer, show car, street rod, or daily driver. The current owner saved it from a fate worse than death but has now decided to part with it. Wesley has been successfully daily driving his 1967 mercury cougar for nearly four years. I looked at a 68 gto for sale in 1980 400 cubic inch, 400hp for. Chevrolet didnt build many, so a true numbers matching chevelle l78 is a rare and valuable beast. Some of the vehicles in this publication could be considered daily drivers and are not valued as a classic vehicle. Ive been driving it since i was 16 and its been my daily since high school, im 21 now.