New users click here to register with FQuick.com!

Register with FQuick!
Username:
Password:




Forgot password?
68_RS_SS_Ragtop's User Image
Owner: 68_RS_SS_Ragtop
Last Updated: 11/8/09
Vehicle Views: 846

68_RS_SS_Ragtop's Vehicle Feed

2 weeks ago -
Added NEW High-Res photos to gallery.
10/20/09 -
Added a journal entry.
09/26/09 -
Vehicle profile updated.
09/25/09 -
Vehicle profile updated.
08/05/09 -
Vehicle profile updated.

Vehicle Soundclip

Pipeline - Dick Dale

Basic Specifications

Vehicle Color: Matador Red
Engine Type: 8 Cylinder
Transmission: Manual
Est. Horsepower: 295 HP
Est. Curb Weight: 3,145 lbs.
Mileage: 210,000 miles

68_RS_SS_Ragtop's Other Current Vehicles

68_RS_SS_Ragtop's 1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS

The great 68! Not Just USA 1, but USA FUN!

1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS
1968 Chevrolet Camaro SS

About this Current Vehicle:

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT & RATE ALL THE CARS IN MY GARAGE.

I've owned this vehicle since 1980. I did a major resto to it in 1990- And now another one, 19 years later.

It has all the proper date coded glass, snap ring battery cables, date coded plug wires, code stamped hoses, tower clamps, heat spring choke, color coded hideaway hoses, in otherwords it's about as close to dealer stock as I could get it. The only change I've made is the car was originally Butternut yellow but I couldn't live with it and it was painted another 1968 color- Matador red. NO BULL!

It was my only car (Except for having a Vette for a short stint) until I got married in 1995. In Florida in 2001 an 80 year old guy ran a red light and clipped the front end. The original hood was not damaged, but the fender, bumper, grille, hideaways, upper & lower valences were damaged.

The car is currently undergoing another restoration. Picture will be added as it progresses.

11/12/07 Checked on her last week, slow and steady progress. Hope to have her back next fall.

5/12/08 the guy doing the resto has fallen ill and retired. I'm going to pick her up next week in 1000 pieces Sad and move her to another shop.

Found a great shop. Hoping to have her finished for The Gathering 2010. All it takes is $. and more $ Pictures soon.

Vehicle Journal:

Oct 19

Picked up the subframe today. Had it sand blasted and powder coated. Turned out nice- looks stock semi-gloss.

Sep 11

Heavy Metal!

New sheet metal arrived this week, the shop is going to be busy. Now Outa cash for this year Sad

Jan 10

Got a note from the shop, they just finished 40 hours of work on her.

Factory Options:

Rally Sport- Hide away headlights, Console gauge package, upper and lower door chrome, Solid taillights with lower back up lights.

Super Sport- 295hp 350, Late production hood with stack louvers, Factory Tachometer. 4 speed, center console. Standard interior, bucket seats with headrests.

Convertible, AC, PB, Front discs. AM/FM radio.

Exterior Modifications:

NONE

Interior Modifications:

For this restoration, I was thinking of putting in a deluxe interior with black and white houndstooth.

Performance:

Fuel lines, Brake lines and Stock exhaust configuration, made of Stainless steel.

Suspension/Chassis:

N/A

Drivetrain:

N/A

Electronics:

What are those?

To-Do List:

Put it all back together.......

Get better pictures.

46 Comments on 68_RS_SS_Ragtop's Camaro SS


View All Comments >>

calif04nia's User Image
Link to calif04nia's Comment Report calif04nia's Post
calif04nia on October 31 2009, 10:12 pm

hella raw!!

SuperChevyCamaro's User Image
Link to SuperChevyCamaro's Comment Report SuperChevyCamaro's Post
SuperChevyCamaro on October 20 2009, 12:10 pm

Nice Restoration. It's Lookin' Good.

Chris98SS's User Image
Link to Chris98SS's Comment Report Chris98SS's Post
Chris98SS on October 14 2009, 5:52 pm

Very nice! I hope the build is going well Grin

Bkemp's User Image
Link to Bkemp's Comment Report Bkemp's Post
Bkemp on October 04 2009, 6:52 am

Thanks! I will have a 1st gen one day!

clubx09's User Image
Link to clubx09's Comment Report clubx09's Post
clubx09 on October 02 2009, 5:21 pm

Nice ride I wish I had an old school

red70's User Image
Link to red70's Comment Report red70's Post
red70 on September 25 2009, 10:32 pm

Nice looking 68, will take some time to see all your cars, thanks for the compliment on mine....

G4MEOVER's User Image
Link to G4MEOVER's Comment Report G4MEOVER's Post
G4MEOVER on September 19 2009, 2:12 pm

Thanx,,,Nice car collection you got there man...

69VellSS's User Image
Link to 69VellSS's Comment Report 69VellSS's Post
69VellSS on September 15 2009, 10:57 am

I like your 68 nice resto job i know its all worth the money spent

frcefed98's User Image
Link to frcefed98's Comment Report frcefed98's Post
frcefed98 on September 10 2009, 5:47 pm

Nice Camaro, the first gen is what got me hooked on F bodies. My brother had a MINT '67 firebird 400 in high school. I was bit by the F body bug thereafter.
JGrin

Camaroguy0388's User Image
Link to Camaroguy0388's Comment Report Camaroguy0388's Post
Camaroguy0388 on September 08 2009, 6:43 pm

That's a very sweet 1st gen you got, and thanks for the comment on my 2nd gen and 4th gen. Sorry that the pics of my 2nd gen took so long, I was trying to find the best ones to put up.

View All Comments >>

Post a Comment
You must be logged in to post a comment. Please login or create an account.