Rare (not desirable?) 68 cutlass conv.

[68conv455]

According to my Standard Catalogue of American Cars. My 68 cutlass conv. with matching # 6-cyl engine is one of about 401 units built. It came with the meager 2-speed auto and "open" type O 12 bolt. I've pulled the drivetrain in favor of a 455 and other heavy duty components.

My question is: Should I save this drivetrain to keep the matching # engine/trans/rear, or, should I figure these will never add any value to the car and find a different home for them? Shed/gragage/basement space is always in demand for so many other things.

Any advice?

[Olds64]

If you don't plan on doing a frame off restoration I would sell the orignial drivetrain. Why would a future owner want the original drivetrain? The only reason I could think of is if they wanted to show it as a completely restored car, or mint original. You aren't rebuilding a 442 or W 31 so originality isn't essential. At least that is my opinion.

[kevinkpk]

Originally Posted by Olds64

If you don't plan on doing a frame off restoration I would sell the orignial drivetrain. Why would a future owner want the original drivetrain? The only reason I could think of is if they wanted to show it as a completely restored car, or mint original. You aren't rebuilding a 442 or W 31 so originality isn't essential. At least that is my opinion.

I agree with olds64, if you where wanting to restore it to original, I'd keep it original, that means 6 cly, two speed ect. Otherwise. I'd sell the drive train ect.

[joe_padavano]

Originally Posted by 68conv455

Any advice?

I'll go along with the others. This car will never be worth the cost of a totally correct restoration, and anything less will be worth even less. Frankly, this is the best possible start on a modified car. You don't have to worry about destroying anything valuable.

[Topless72]

get rid of it. unless your'e looking to get good gas mileage out of the car.

By the way, is it a Chevy 6? I always wondered if they put 6's in them...Now I know!