purchased by my father when I was in 7th grade.
Later the same night we bought the car, the owner was killed in a freak accident where the car they were driving was crushed between two semis.
I had so much fun going to swap meets looking for parts. Learning all about a car by tearing one down and rebuilding.
My father was an upholsterer by trade, and the interior of the car is patterned after the original 'custom' black with black/white houndstooth. The colors are two shades of blue now, with blue leather on the dash and tops of door panels.
LS1 swap should be done soon ... I'm sure Pop would approve of it. He passed away a few years ago.
My little '68 reminds me of him always, it's like having a little part of him still around.