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1968 427 low miles original for sale

Posted by Terry W <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=Terry+W' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/11/2017, 7:24 am

Saw this on craigslist I'm probably a couple hours away if I can help anyone interested.

https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/6124419053.html

1968 SS427/425 4 speed, Red, White convertible top,
Parchment bucket seat interior, in need of restoration
photos in the project section

Re: 1968 427 low miles original for sale

Posted by donnyb <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=DonnyB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/12/2017, 7:32 pm, in reply to "1968 427 low miles original for sale"
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If you are a 67 or 68 guy, it's very clear 150 feet away that these quarters have been "created", and very poorly at that. Ray Charles could see what a mess they are. Such a shame. The size, shape and contour are all extremely wrong.

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Posted by Morley <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=Morley' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/14/2017, 7:20 pm, in reply to "Re: 1968 427 low miles original for sale"

Someone has suggested those rear wheel openings might be the results of bigger tires or drag slicks. Here is my 1969 Nova, less than a year old 427,the 396 broke, 4 speed , Kustom full headers and side pipes and "RADIUS REAR WHEEL WELLS". Morley

Re: 1968 427 low miles original for sale

Posted by TRQ <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=TRQ' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/13/2017, 6:32 pm, in reply to "Re: 1968 427 low miles original for sale"

Almost looks like some old drag car butchering for slicks.

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Posted by donnyb <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=DonnyB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/14/2017, 10:15 pm, in reply to "Re: 1968 427 low miles original for sale"
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My thoughts exactly Tim.

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Posted by Snarfy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=66454' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/12/2017, 7:48 pm, in reply to "Re: 1968 427 low miles original for sale"

So much for all original.

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Posted by donnyb <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=DonnyB' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/11/2017, 9:17 pm, in reply to "1968 427 low miles original for sale"
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Geez, what a shame. The quarters ruin the entire presentation of the car.

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Posted by Snarfy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=66454' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/12/2017, 5:00 am, in reply to "Re: 1968 427 low miles original for sale"

Donny,
I'm 1 of the unwashed masses. Please school me/us on what you're referring to about the quarters.
Thanks

Re: 1968 427 low miles original for sale

Posted by 68ss427 <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=68ss427' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/12/2017, 7:21 am, in reply to "Re: 1968 427 low miles original for sale"

The wheel arch is HUGE. There appears to be only about 2" from the side moulding to the top of the wheel arch when there should be 5". Don S

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Posted by sluggo <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=sluggo' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/12/2017, 1:04 pm, in reply to "Re: 1968 427 low miles original for sale"

Probably why there are no wheel opening moldings. No way to make them fit.

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Posted by Snarfy <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=66454' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/12/2017, 12:41 pm, in reply to "Re: 1968 427 low miles original for sale"

I saw the rear wheel opening, & it did look kinda big. In looking again, the top of the rear is about the same distance to the body side molding as the front one is. Looking at other photos of 68's, the distance for the rear looks like it should be almost twice the distance of the front. So, either people are here are in error about the quarters, or the ad is false. I think I'm going with false ad.

Re: 1968 427 low miles original for sale

Posted by Morley <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=Morley' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/12/2017, 7:35 am, in reply to "Re: 1968 427 low miles original for sale"

Donny, how can that be--this car is 100% original??????? maybe it has air shocks???? maybe because it is on the trailer????? Morley

Re: 1968 427 low miles original for sale

Posted by CTK1968 <iframe src='https://members5.boardhost.com/impalass427/info/user=CTK1968' width='330' height='300' border=0 style='border:none;'> on 6/12/2017, 7:57 am, in reply to "Re: 1968 427 low miles original for sale"

It's not uncommon to see messed up quarters on '67 and '68 cars due to the lack of replacement quarters. The patch panels are junk in my opinion. There is a huge need for full quarters for these cars but they will probably never be made.
Chad

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