A few period-style aftermarket gauges have been added below the standard AM radio, and both the interesting clock and oil pressure/coolant temp/fuel level/charge monitor are fully functional, as is cold blowing A/C. The interior matches the rest of the car for attention to detail and overall cleanliness. Factory correct wheels and ride height give this one a great stance. The fresh looking bed and chrome surround look great, and the seller says that both side windows and quarter vents open and close smoothly with a tight seal. The “38” sequence of the VIN tells us this is a factory SS396, and the “K” indicates it was built at the Kansas City, MO assembly plant. The seller likes the ‘69 OEM grille currently installed, and a ’68 grill is also included. Rather than the factory setup where exhaust pipes terminate at the rear quarters, the builder elected to run them out towards the rear of the car instead. It presents extremely well with excellent paint, chrome, trim and sheet metal. The car was restored in 1999-2000 and subsequently went in a private collection in Illinois. Everything works and it’s ready to drive anywhere.” Described as being in 9 to 10 out of 10 condition throughout, the seller adds that “it turns heads, elicits photos, rings ears and spins tires at will. According to the previous owner, the engine block is not original but sourced from another 1968 SS 396. Around 2,000 miles have been added since the restoration was completed in the year 2000, and the car had a comprehensive servicing by a Chevy specialist earlier this year. The restoration is photo-documented and included fully rebuilt mechanicals and the installation of A/C using period-correct GM parts. Their aluminum case also holds up to higher horsepower, and is much lighter than iron cases.This 1968 Chevrolet El Camino is a factory SS 396 with 4-speed Muncie M22 that has been fully restored by the previous owner. Moser offers a new nodular iron case which is recommended for 600+ hp and racing. The Detroit TrueTrac differential is a helical-gear type posi, which holds up to more power than the clutch posi, lasts longer (no wearable parts), and is quiet enough for street cars. If you have less than 500hp and won't be racing the car, this is just fine for you. Our first option is just that, with a cast-iron center section. The Ford 9" comes with a clutch-type posi. The Schwartz IRS option is for those craving an IRS in their musclecar. Contact us for higher HP, or if you'll be drag racing it often on slicks with over 800hp. We have tested this rear end up to 1000hp street cars with no issues. Our standard axle is a Moser full-floating 9" style housing, with 31-spline axles. These are recommended for those who are willing & able to spend time tuning the shocks, and/or for the roadracer where every thousandth of a second counts.Īir ride is also available, please call for pricing & info. These allow you to fine-tune your suspension for a specific type of driving. Triple adjustable coilovers offer the same damping adjustment as the singles with the addition of high and low speed compression adjustments, and a remote reservoir. These will suit the weekend autocrosser/roadracer, as well as daily drivers. Single adjustable coilovers offer 24 "clicks" of adjustment for damping, as well as ride height adjustment. The two options we offer are single-adjustable and triple-adjustable. We use RideTech coilovers as standard on our chassis systems. Additionally, the Baer calipers are available in many colors, while Wilwoods are available only in black. The 14" brakes require a 18" diameter wheel, however. This brake kit suits the hardcore roadracer, but does not sacrifice street driving. The baddest kit is the Baer 6S, which is a one-piece forged caliper. We race our 1965 Tempest often with this brake setup. Step up to the 14-inch Baer 6P Pro-Plus and get a brake system that will suit whatever you want to do. These require at least a 16" diameter wheel, though some 15" fit. Our 13" Wilwood kit is great for daily drivers and the occasional autocrosser or road racer. The Moser full-floating 9" is narrower than stock (58" wheel to wheel) to allow for deeper dish on the rear wheels (lower offset wheels).All G-Machine Chassis allow for up to 345mm-wide rear tires if you minitub the wheel wells.We can supply a stainless steel tank to fit our chassis. Since our rails are narrowed, a narrowed fuel tank is required.The rear rails are narrowed to accommodate minitubs.Our bolt-in design requires NO floor cutting or fabrication.Our A-body is torsionally 200% stiffer than the stock A-body frames, & weighs 125lb LESS, roller-to-roller. Bolt-in modern high-performance chassis for 1968, 1969, 1970, 19 GM A-Bodies.
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