1968 427 cubic inch 390hp 4spd Convertible Corvette. California car. Block casting no 3963512 is 427 1968 1969 pass, chevelle, camaro, Corvette 385-425HP. Cylinder Head casting no 8931083. Tag TLC29LM I have been told made in Tonawanda New York 4spd on jan 68 Rochester carb Hydraulic lifters. no 188 737 674. The Gas tank was changed by the previous owner and consequently i do not have the tank sticker. Trim tag i have been told says the color was originally black however there is no sign of black paint if the color was changed it was an extremely high end job. I bought the car with the motor needing to be rebuilt unfortunatly having completed everything due to financial reasons i now must sell it. There has been over $21000 spent on this car with reciepts to prove since 2007 with a total of only 300 miles since all the work was done. What has been done to the car and receipts to prove in August 2009 the Engine Rebuild was completed by Westside Classics in Santa Monica California machine work by La Machine at the highest level possible with the greatest care. The Engine was removed and Rebuilt at a cost of over $8000.00 dollars, including: Valve job, Rebore block and Power hone, Crankshaft resised and polished to 030/20in rod and mains, Install new sealed powerTRW pistons molly ringed perf 40203cp on reconditioned rods, Install new Cam Bearings and Brass freeze plugs, Paint and assemble engine to factory Torque specifications, Balance and harden seats, Repair cam thrust surface, Aline blockcrank journals, Balance complete engine including clutch and balancer and crank, New Parts, Gasket set, Engle custom 390 hp 427 110 lc, Piston l2300f forged 10;1 oem ratio, Piston Rings perf 40203cp moly type, Rod bearings clev cb743p.030, main bearings clev ms829p.020, cam bearings dur ch12, lifters HA 817, Timing set EP08-1110 roller, Oil pump Mel M77, Freeze Plugs pie-pe-108 brass, Damper Balancer, oil filter, new coolant, new oil, 160 degree milodon thermostat, radiator hoses, hose clamps, zinc additive, rust inhibitor, oil pump screen, 100 amp Alternator, AC r43xls spark plugs, Plug wires, Heat boots to protect wires from headers, Rod out Radiator. When the engine was removed the engine bay was fully detailed. The Engine runs beautifully and looks great. In 2007 this work was done by Jand D Corvette in Alondra Blvd Bellflower California less than 100 miles after the Engine Started to knock and i purchased the vehicle the work done by J and D is here: $12333.51 and consisted of: coil chrome bracket, Air filter, New heater and upper lower radiator hoses, back flush cooling system, new coolant, new valve cover gaskets, paint engine new plugs new cap and rotor, bleed brakes, new fuel tank, new fuel tank gasket, fuel tank anti squeak matting, fuel tank hoses, fuel tank sending unit, upper tank filler neck boot, gas neck overflow drain hose, filler neck hose nipple, filler neck hose spring, Rear Strut Rods, Align rear suspension, Replace Power Steering complete, Align front end, Install headman headers and ceramic gaskets, install new exhaust system, Flow master mufflers, spark plug wires, spark plug wire bracket, High performance Coil, Water pump, Water pump pulley, Acelerator cable, Acelerator return bracket, Acelerator pedal used, Alternator bracket, Rebuild Alternator, 2 rear brake calipers, Rear semi metallic pads, 4 braided brake hoses, 2 rear stainless brake lines, Brake fluid, brake pedal and clutch pedal pad, Wiper refills, Repair power wire for for electric solenoid under dash, 2 vacuum filters, Actuator vacuum relay, Vacuum hose kit, Replace steering column bearings, Interior, wipers get working, gauges get working, repair left seat install upper an lower stoppers, install door locks and nobs, free left window and lube, check and fix all lighting, adjust right and left windowadjust left seat to lock install new carpet kit, repair rear comprtment doors, install convertible top weather strip kit, adjust convertible top to lockinstall 2 new door lock clips, 2 inner window felts, rt seat nob, remove battery quick disconect, recondition heater switch ensure heater vents open, paint steering cloumn, paint rear 14 inch trim panels, paint retainers, replace front post seals, replace window crank handle spacers, paint wiper bezel. total paid: $12333.57. on 12 /6 /2007 $780: rt high beam plastic retaining and adjusting bolt. rt park lamp used. rt park lamp connector. rt front grille. weld seat framereplace courtesy light bulbs clean courtest light switch. remove fuel cut of switch. install new high torque starter, check charging brakes tighten column cover, install new black floor mats with cross flags. over $21000 spent on this car in the last 200 miles as by the speedometer and receipts it now runs looks and drives great. 83,912 miles. Colors from the owner. Built date is F03. September 7, 2009 |