1968 HCS Candidate

[franklinair]

I'm looking at a '68 HCS to buy. It looks pretty decent, but one of the torque boxes is pretty well gone. Having never done this job before, what am I letting myself in for? Doable, or should I take a pass?

Neil

 

[Mosesatm]

As badly rusted as that is I'd be surprised if there wasn't a lot more rust hidden inside and underneath.

 

[Ruppstang]

Neil the torque box in its self is not that bad but as Arlie said usully there are other things as well. Usully when I see a torque box that is that bad I would assume that it either had AC and the box leaked or worse the cowl leaks. I would not buy one without testing the cowl. Look at my web site and you can see what is involved with both repairs. http://68hcs.weebly.com

 

[classicsguy]

Neil; An HCS ....thats a very rare car. please tell us more about color and engine/transmission options.Keep us posted!

 

[franklinair]

This is a non A/C car. The owner says the cowls don't leak. The car was incorrectly restored as a C/S rather than a HCS (Marti shows DSO 51) and the VIN is listed in the old registry. I'd have to look at this car 'up close & personal' to see if my 70 year old body could handle the resto. Anyone in the Chicago area able to take a look for me? Its a 2 day drive for me.
289, A/T, P/S, added PDB, vinyl top, repainted dark (almost black) blue, has incorrect badging.

Neil

 

[hookedtrout]

Well Neil, if you do get it and get it back to the original color it will be the best color. ;-)

 

[classicsguy]

I remember this car being advertised here on E bay or Craigslist. Owner says it has the correct HCS badges. Acapulco Blue original color is nice!! Should look great when it looks like an HCS!!

 

[Mosesatm]

Here's one of the threads about this car.
http://www.californiaspecial.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8505



If I remember correctly there were 2 threads but I haven't found the earlier one.