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  1. 06-23-2020, 04:06 PM #1
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    68S Softie restoration

    Set out 6 months ago on a long-anticipated project to bring a good-running 68S back to appropriate cosmetic condition. As the project nears the end, I wanted to share a bit of the process.
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    A bit more...
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    congratulations on your progress.... nice solid work... nice to see
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  4. 06-23-2020, 05:01 PM #4
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    Love the original California black/yellow license plates! (excellent restoration, too!!)...
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    Looking absolutely cracking
    (Pls glad there are no side markers spoiling the lines ..! - presumably being a 68s, the car was from Europe ?)
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    Quote Originally Posted by pgxif View Post
    Looking absolutely cracking
    (Pls glad there are no side markers spoiling the lines ..! - presumably being a 68s, the car was from Europe ?)
    Yes! In '68, the S was not imported to the US (couldn't meet new emissions restrictions). Obviously ROW cars didn't have the nasty 'warts.' We're not sure the original country of delivery for this car. We don't have a Kardex. But it's the 14th S Targa made for 1968 model year, so likely built in Fall of '67...

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    I love the early '68S's that have the '67S rocker decos.
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    Super nice project. Are those leather seats? Keep the pics coming.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Peanut View Post
    Super nice project. Are those leather seats? Keep the pics coming.

    Scott
    Yes, original leather seats. Only needed to replace one (smooth) panel to retain proper patina. Only real creative interior work required was adding a steel channel to the rear edge of the dash top to kill the warp that seems typical of these 2-piece dashes. Awaiting fresh Elephant Hide door panels (repro). Elephant hide insert in dash is original.

    Today's project is completing soft window re-install, then rear interior trims.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ibmiked View Post
    I love the early '68S's that have the '67S rocker decos.
    Very early only, as I understand it.
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