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1968 Pontiac Lemans on 2040-cars

Year:1968 Mileage:96031 Color: rear quarter panels were replaced
Location:

Boise, Idaho, United States

Boise, Idaho, United States

This second owner car was special ordered from Pontiac, Michigan for a Pontiac Dealer's son in Oregon. Included in the special order was red paint, bucket seats, center console, S 275 horsepower 350 V8 with two barrel carburetor and automatic transmission. Unfortunately, the original owner was killed in Vietnam. The car was stored for a while, and eventually sold to Mr. & Mrs. Gable in 1968 who owned the car for the next 41 Years. When I purchased the car in 2009 it had not been driven for a while. Mr. Gable made a run at restoring the car for their 40th wedding anniversary, but ran out of time and patience. Fortunately he didn't change anything from stock. The rear fenders had the normal rust around the rear fender chrome and there was a small dent in the right front fender, but overall it was in good condition. I started the on frame restoration in 2009. Both interior and exterior rear quarter panels were replaced, a new rear bumper was fitted (the chrome was pitted on the old one), the engine was rebuilt with new lifters, valves, cam, timing chain, water pump, oil pump, dual exhaust, alternator, ignition switch, rebuilt carburetor, transmission and radiator. I smoothed the body and applied original color paint. The interior was reupholstered and sound deadening added. The carpet, head liner and many trim items were replaced. Improvement to safety and drivability include new disk brakes, master cylinder, electronic ignition and 15" wheels. As you can see, the paint is impeccable and the car shows very well.  Runs and drives great.  Just needs a new owner.

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