1968 Another one found!

[Ricky Knapik]

My friend Chris send me a pic Friday night saying "look what I found". I met Chris a few years ago when he had a 1968 HCS for sale on ebay and I realized he was right here in Decatur, IL. Since then, he did a 68 GT/CS as well. How does a guy in Central Illinois end up with his 3rd HSC/GTCS project? 🤯 Lady luck has been kind to him! This one he pulled put of a warehouse in the Chicago area where it has sat since 1996. It was purchased in California, put in the warehouse, and not moved since. It still has a Cali title! It's not in the registry! When I went to Chris's last night, he was already tearing it apart for the resto!

 

[speedy02]

Thanks for sharing @Ricky Knapik. Keep us posted on progress.

 

[Ricky Knapik]

It will eventually be for sale!

 

[Mosesatm]

Is the radiator support welded?

 

[Ricky Knapik]

Is the radiator support welded?

Hmmm, good catch. I didn't notice it in person. I'll have to find out. I can tell you the under body is straight as can be. No rust at all! He'll replace the L/R 1/4 and trunk drop, and that's it.

 

[Ricky Knapik]

For you experts out there, did they ever come with a moulding on the body line? Zoom in, someone def drilled 1/4 inch holes down the body line and added moulding.

 

[Bobsdad]

Ricky, do you have any details on where the warehouse was? I live in the area and would love to know where this was all these years.

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[Ruppstang]

For you experts out there, did they ever come with a moulding on the body line? Zoom in, someone def drilled 1/4 inch holes down the body line and added moulding.

Yes I have seen them. A real ugly JC Whittney accessory.

 

[Ricky Knapik]

Ricky, do you have any details on where the warehouse was? I live in the area and would love to know where this was all these years.

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I'll see if I can get more info. My friend actually went to buy a Torino from there. He knew the guy had several cars, but didn't know he had a CS. It was hiding in the corner with just a Lucas peeping through. The focus quickly turned off the Torino!

 

[Ricky Knapik]

Yes I have seen them. A real ugly JC Whittney accessory.

Just the thought is ugly!

 

[ford man chris]

My friend Chris send me a pic Friday night saying "look what I found". I met Chris a few years ago when he had a 1968 HCS for sale on ebay and I realized he was right here in Decatur, IL. Since then, he did a 68 GT/CS as well. How does a guy in Central Illinois end up with his 3rd HSC/GTCS project? 🤯 Lady luck has been kind to him! This one he pulled put of a warehouse in the Chicago area where it has sat since 1996. It was purchased in California, put in the warehouse, and not moved since. It still has a Cali title! It's not in the registry! When I went to Chris's last night, he was already tearing it apart for the resto!

 

[ford man chris]

Here it is Already! Very Straight Bondo Free Body!