17k is way to much for the car in that condition. The last thing that should be put in is the windshield and back window. Car is much easier to work on with them out, plus if the headliner is not in it it should be done first. What you have is a guy trying to get his money back out of the car. I hope I don't get flamed for this, but 68 is one of the least popular years for the Chevelle because most people like the 69 because it had no wing windows.

Sounds like he did a lot of work to the motor, what about transmission?
Is it a 12 bolt or 10 bolt?
Do the gauges all work or have they been restored?
New or old wiring harnesses in the car? There are a lot of things may or may not had attention too.
Does he have any pictures on how the body looked before paint?
138 vin or 136? (138 is a true SS)
What brand of interior did he buy for the car?
Did he put new suspension under it or detail the frame out?
Is it a Macco Paint job?

Sorry I could go on, I'm not trying to burst your dream. I agree with Flash for that price I have seen some nice 68's out there.

I purchased my car in boxes and it took a lot of time and money to finish my car. Been there and done that.

I did forget to say welcome to the site.

He said he put new trans in it. Not sure on bolts.
Original guages work but he added a rpm guage.

I know its not an SS, just regular. new suspension. And the paint job was done by his son who is a painter.

but all good points. Im leaning more towards not tbh

I agree with Ray ,the 68 seems to be the Red Headed stepchild among Chevelles ,Im one of the few who like the 68 better than the 69 .Its a buyers market right now ,$17K should buy a lot more car than that one .

TY all for input. I am not going to move on it. Just too much risk/work for price. And he wont budge.

There are much better and complete cars out there ,I can put you in touch with the right person to get a great car and he is highly respected in the Chevelle World .

Welcome. I think that flash should be able to help you, if you choose to look further.

http://accelautogroup.com/used-car-details.php?cid=147

Looking at this one now.

I want 4 speed/black with double headlights (68-70). 17k or under.

I know the the front seats are not 68 seats, I believe they are 65 buckets. The heater hose routing does not look correct to me, and some of the wiring under the hood is questionable. How much work do you want to do yourself. Any car at a dealer will be over priced, so there should be room to negotiate the price. It looks like a car that someone put a lot of parts on it to make a buck. Find someone in your area that knows Chevelles and take that person along with you to look at a car you want to buy. I got burn for 15k on my first Chevelle, so again I talking from experence.

Wow it does have 65 seats. :/

Well Flash, does your guy know of a ~$17k Chevelle thats black or dark gray with 4spd and not a junker?