History and short first drive of a my 68 Chevy II since sitting in a garage since 1989. To see more of this car and keep up with the build check out / @racerxgarage Follow along on instagram / theracerxgarage
If anyone wants to see more of this car, I have more videos/episodes of it on my other TH-cam channel called Racer X Garage. You can check it out here - th-cam.com/channels/PqOW0daQ75PicHwzkL9kyw.html
At first, I thought the side marker lights were long and narrow indicating the lights were 1970 and newer. Now it looks like there is an engine emblem next to the light. The lights on 1968 & 1969 were short and square, lights on 1970 and later cars were long and narrow. I have a 1968 Chevy II Nova (not Super Sport). My Chevy II has the original 4 cylinder engine (153 c.i. L4) that was built from 1962 until 1970. in 19678, 1270 L4 engines were installed in the Chevy ii cars. With the 4, the car is a subcompact, any other engine it's an intermediate.
I know where there's one !!!!!!!!! 1968 ss chevy ll. 327 4 speed car. All original except motor. Motor was blown when my dad bought it in the 80s. Rare cars
We didn't pay too much for it. Seems like there may have been some history between the shop owners and former owners son. I didn't dive into it, I believe they had wanted to buy the car or something... but I was more than happy to buy it if needed as it is a very important piece of the car.
@@ironhorse127 a buddy of mine who i was building his 289 hi-po for got disgusted with the project, as we sometimes do,and gave me the engine. It just came back from the machine shop, .030 over, heads,crank,nice cam everything ready to go. Except a Mustang to put it in. I pulled it out of his life long dream car,a 67 Stang,but his body man talked him into junking it. He hadn't cunsulted me first, it wasn't junk and needed some easy welding, and I had a primo welder buddy lined up for the work too. He then lost interest and had no money to buy another Stang. He still owed me for pulling the 289, disassembly and the trips to and from the machine shop. So he said sell it for what I owe you, I don't care what you do with it. It had been a year since the stang was gone and he didn't see another in his future. I held on to that engine for him without him knowing anything about it for 4 or 5 years after losing contact with him. When I moved house after 7 years there i tracked down a mutual friend and he had him contact me a week before I moved. I said, hey I'm moving, come get your engine. My what?!? Yup, I saved it for you all these years, you want it back? I'll be over tomorrow with the truck for it! Wow! After all these years, thanks! That's how you treat people, I believe. ▪☆☆☆▪
I had a 69 11427 vin nova originally a 307 3 speed some how factory floor shifter same stainless (rare window trim on doors ,fender luver ,same inter exterior blue as yours but a 69 ). It must have been a step below an SS. 68 was a Chevy 2 still as well as Nova I still have the Vin I would really like to figure out what it was on day one but your car brings back memories. Awesome car.
Again just in case anyone is interested more of this Nova can be found on my new TH-cam page (Racer X Garage). Playlist is here th-cam.com/play/PLY7-ehFblH04eCVH55J2X1VGt5PCRWudV.html or just go to th-cam.com/users/racerxgarage
Do you still have this car yes or no I used to have one the same year but it was not A SS But one I got done With it no SS would have been able to beat itA had A454Bored and stroked to 550 horsepower it was lightning
Hey Danny, I created a separate youtube channel for my car stuff and have updated videos of this car. You can check out the Nova playlist below th-cam.com/play/PLY7-ehFblH04eCVH55J2X1VGt5PCRWudV.html
Its actually a Small block car. It has a Gen 1 1970 LT1 in it with a Muncie 4 speed. I actually stated another TH-cam Channel for car projects and have a few more videos of this car. You can search for it by searching "Racer X Garage" . Here is the link as well th-cam.com/channels/PqOW0daQ75PicHwzkL9kyw.html
Not really interested in selling, but I'll keep you in mind if I ever do. I've done a bunch to the car since this video and need to make an updated one.
If anyone wants to see more of this car, I have more videos/episodes of it on my other TH-cam channel called Racer X Garage. You can check it out here - th-cam.com/channels/PqOW0daQ75PicHwzkL9kyw.html
what a great find and a fun ride. i remember putting a lot of miles on my 68 chevy ii some a 1/4 mile at a time.
What a lucky find. I'm see sure you paid out the nose but man!!! What a car. Congratulations brother. She is a beast.
You are one lucky SOB!!!
Sounds great had 3 different Nova's 69. 72 witch had a 6 cylinder put 350 in it and a 74 SS 350 4SPEED. GREAT CARS
At first, I thought the side marker lights were long and narrow indicating the lights were 1970 and newer. Now it looks like there is an engine emblem next to the light. The lights on 1968 & 1969 were short and square, lights on 1970 and later cars were long and narrow. I have a 1968 Chevy II Nova (not Super Sport). My Chevy II has the original 4 cylinder engine (153 c.i. L4) that was built from 1962 until 1970. in 19678, 1270 L4 engines were installed in the Chevy ii cars. With the 4, the car is a subcompact, any other engine it's an intermediate.
I know where there's one !!!!!!!!! 1968 ss chevy ll. 327 4 speed car. All original except motor. Motor was blown when my dad bought it in the 80s. Rare cars
Nice I like it , looks like a lot of fun ...
Hey you’re a 1 lucky 🍀 man that’s my dream car 🚘 👍🏼 good luck 🍀👍🏼.
That’s a cool car. I like the seats with no headrests
Those dirtbags should've gave you the old hood back at the shop. Um,would've been nice to see the engine too. Fun toy. Enjoy. ▪☆☆☆▪
Totally agree. Some people have no concept of the right thing. They sold it to him. Wtf
We didn't pay too much for it. Seems like there may have been some history between the shop owners and former owners son. I didn't dive into it, I believe they had wanted to buy the car or something... but I was more than happy to buy it if needed as it is a very important piece of the car.
@@ryanb508 gotcha,I'm a nice guy and it pisses me off of how people treat each other shabbily at times. ▪☆☆☆▪
@@ironhorse127 a buddy of mine who i was building his 289 hi-po for got disgusted with the project, as we sometimes do,and gave me the engine. It just came back from the machine shop, .030 over, heads,crank,nice cam everything ready to go. Except a Mustang to put it in. I pulled it out of his life long dream car,a 67 Stang,but his body man talked him into junking it. He hadn't cunsulted me first, it wasn't junk and needed some easy welding, and I had a primo welder buddy lined up for the work too. He then lost interest and had no money to buy another Stang. He still owed me for pulling the 289, disassembly and the trips to and from the machine shop. So he said sell it for what I owe you, I don't care what you do with it. It had been a year since the stang was gone and he didn't see another in his future. I held on to that engine for him without him knowing anything about it for 4 or 5 years after losing contact with him. When I moved house after 7 years there i tracked down a mutual friend and he had him contact me a week before I moved. I said, hey I'm moving, come get your engine. My what?!? Yup, I saved it for you all these years, you want it back? I'll be over tomorrow with the truck for it! Wow! After all these years, thanks! That's how you treat people, I believe. ▪☆☆☆▪
You okay? 😂
Wicked cam....SWEET!!!
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I had a 69 11427 vin nova originally a 307 3 speed some how factory floor shifter same stainless (rare window trim on doors ,fender luver ,same inter exterior blue as yours but a 69 ). It must have been a step below an SS. 68 was a Chevy 2 still as well as Nova I still have the Vin I would really like to figure out what it was on day one but your car brings back memories. Awesome car.
Sounds sick brother what cam you running
I hate you..lol I wish i could find cars like this!! sounds great
Again just in case anyone is interested more of this Nova can be found on my new TH-cam page (Racer X Garage). Playlist is here th-cam.com/play/PLY7-ehFblH04eCVH55J2X1VGt5PCRWudV.html or just go to th-cam.com/users/racerxgarage
Why would they take the hood off in the first place?
Do you still have this car yes or no I used to have one the same year but it was not A SS But one I got done With it no SS would have been able to beat itA had A454Bored and stroked to 550 horsepower it was lightning
What mufflers did you enr up putting on her? I got a 68 also. Factory 307 with powerglide, fathom blue color and black interior
It’s a nice car but you never showed us the engine, you fixed the brakes cool i wonder after 29years was the clutch still free ?
Hey Danny, I created a separate youtube channel for my car stuff and have updated videos of this car. You can check out the Nova playlist below th-cam.com/play/PLY7-ehFblH04eCVH55J2X1VGt5PCRWudV.html
It's good they didn't butcher the SS hood. The mail box hood sucks.
Obviously not a stock SS car they kind of ruined it I have a 70 with super low miles
How many miles on it? 396? front disk?
Its actually a Small block car. It has a Gen 1 1970 LT1 in it with a Muncie 4 speed. I actually stated another TH-cam Channel for car projects and have a few more videos of this car. You can search for it by searching "Racer X Garage" . Here is the link as well th-cam.com/channels/PqOW0daQ75PicHwzkL9kyw.html
Did you find the car in Hutto?
Ah, I do believe that was the name of the Town
If you are interested in selling or ever do, I would be really interested.. I have cash.. Thanks
Not really interested in selling, but I'll keep you in mind if I ever do. I've done a bunch to the car since this video and need to make an updated one.
Nice ride. New shop owners are dicks though, charging you for the hood.
Real car porn!!!😍😍