1968 Camaro convertible RS/SS 396 4-speed Numbers Matching

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1968 Camaro Convertible RS/SS
396 (325hp) 4 speed
Numbers Matching

This isn’t the typical car you find for sale everyday.A big block numbers matching Camaro, convertible. This is a special day to re-home a very collectible car.

That car still retains the original engine block, transmission and rear end. The engine spun a bearing and I sent the block out to be fixed before listing it. The story line goes; the prior owner paid a buddy to rebuild it.He drove the car shortly and the rebuild failed, spun a bearing on the crank.So, he brought the engine back and it sat at his friends shop for a couple years.He got upset, purchased a crate ZZ 502 and had it professionally installed and went back and picked up his engine and parts. End of story.

I purchased the car with the parts.I sent the engine out to a “professional” re-builder and had the main bearing repaired.It is has a new seat in it and the crank now has a .005” offset.So, when you build the engine, you will need to have a timing chain with this offset.They are readily available.I also have a turned, crank for this.This is the crank that they used to fix main bearing.The crank is cast and not steel. The 325 hp didn'thave a steel crank. The block has not been bored. The pistons are standard in the car now. So, the bore is a standard bore. (The car is a 325 hp)

Off the top of my head, I have the Block, crank, heads (tore down and cleaned), intake, radiator, some pulleys, fan shroud and a variety of other things that came with the engine. The heads are tore down and they have had a 3 angle valve job done to them in the past. That is about all. They do not have hardened seats or have new guides. Pretty much stock.Overall, everything to rebuild the engine is there.

The car does run and drive excellent.I have paperwork for the work done for installing the 502 and I also have dyno sheets.The car does dynode502 hp.Looking at the sheets, there are different settings that changed the torque curve.The value of the 502 is there. I looked it up on line and they are going for $11k. That isn't including all the plumbing to labor to install. If you take the value of the 502 and sell it, you should be able to build the 396 for free.

The transmission has been rebuilt and there is a new clutch and pressure plate in it. It has a Hurst Competitionplus shifter. The transmission shifts great. It is smooth and very easy to push in the clutch.Does not wear on your knee.Definitely upgraded.

I have included pictures of the car's identification in the ad.You will see, the block stamp, head casting numbers, vin on transmission, and the axle tube stamp.

The body is in excellent shape.The car has not been restored.It was painted in ’78 with the green you see.The car is originally Corvette Bronze.The floor pans are super, butt here is a patch behind the driver’s seat.You can see the patch in the pictures.The rockers are great, quarters look great.Typical rust in the front corners of the doors and the lower parts of the fenders.Rust is there, but not terrible.The dash has typical rust on the corners. Trunk floor very solid. Doors open and close well.

As far as options the car doesn’t have much besides the rs/ss package.Manual drum brakes, manual steering, manual top.

Viewing of the car is possible.I live in Blaine MN.It is about 30 minutes for the MPLS airport.

You need to take into account the loose parts for shipping. Contact your shipping/transport company, for more information. I understand transport might take time. If you need additional time to pick up the car, I understand. I would want it picked up with in 60 days after the end of the auction. The car will stay inside while you arrange pick up. I do want the car paid for within the 7 day period. I will than send you the title.

I require a $200 deposit at the end of the auction. All deposits are non refundable.

Contact me if you have any further questions.

Thanks Tim

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