Originally Posted by flashed (Post 8256039)

That paint would look good just buffed a bit , great truck .

Originally Posted by Mikes68C10 (Post 8256558)

Sorry, no intention of selling anything. Should have read forum rules in more depth, and with more sleep first. Was more trying to learn value of things... Does showing what I paid for my truck cross any lines?
Not being a smart-rump, just learning... And a Lot to learn about these classy trucks! And a wealth of knowledge on here to learn from!
V/r,
Mike

Originally Posted by LockDoc (Post 8256722)

Thanks Mike. Sometimes more experienced members get a little overzealous when they see a nice original part that they can use. No problem mentioning what you paid for your truck at all.

Yes, there are a lot of experienced builders on here that are more than willing to share their knowledge.....

LockDoc

Originally Posted by special-K (Post 8256888)

Hey Mike, I just posted on your welcome thread. I have friends in your area and get over that way every month or two. Welcome.

Don't worry, you never made a single mention of selling parts. It was the guys here who know the rules already but can't help their comments. I do the same as you...keep what I pull to keep it all together. Plenty of orphan parts out there looking for a home.

Do you hit Mason-Dixon when you run the Camaro? BTW, nice truck!!

Originally Posted by hewittca (Post 8256873)

I think that's a pretty good deal. I paid a little less for mine but I don't think it was as clean as yours overall. Mine needed a new bedside from a fender bender a long time ago.

For the rear bumper, you could always go with one of the smaller bumpers. Mine came factory with a nice low profile step bumper. I originally planned on ditching it for the ever popular sport bumper, but then I realized how useful mine was and it started to grow on me.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4257/...94a362a3_c.jpg

Originally Posted by Mikes68C10 (Post 8255584)

Hi,
I'm Mike, Gearhead, musclecar enthusiast, who drag races his 98 Camaro SS every other weekend or so... but enough about me...

Here is a couple pictures of my just bought 1968 C10 Long Bed (wooden floor) pickup. Been sitting in a coworkers garage for the last 15 years... So it was loaded on a flatbed and brought to my local garage to go over everything, freshen all fluids, gas tank flushed, complete tune-up, brakes checked and good general going over to get her road ready once again in the next week or two.

Paint is a repaint done by the original owner back in the early 80's. has had a dual exhaust added by previous owner, and now shows 118k miles being racked up on the 327-4bbl, Auto, 12-bolt.

Interior will need some TLC, new seat cover, dash pad, rubber floor mat...

Body appear solid, with minor rock chips along fender edges/bottoms showing a tiny bit of surface rust. Solid truck all around.

I prefer the sleeper look, so don't take offense If I say "No" to adding 20's, or lowering it 5" or adding chrome... Do plan for a "standard" rear bumper to drop off the big azz step bumper.

Open to comments, ideas, watch-out-fors, etc...

Mike

Originally Posted by thedudeabides86 (Post 8257077)

Welcome to the board! Happy to see another 505 green truck guy out there. Mine's a '72 C20. Grandpa's old farm truck. I love it and it's a constant job working on it. Wouldn't have it any other way!

Originally Posted by 70 shorty (Post 8257266)

Welcome, and to echo what others have said, that looks like a real nice truck you got there. I too would have to ditch that step bumper, but I agree you'd be wise to hold onto anything you take off. You're a drag racer so you might appreciate what I'd do, which is put some wider wheels on it with the stock hubcaps so you you can fit some wider rubber on it. I wouldn't drop it down on the ground with 20" wheels. I'm just not a fan of that look.

Originally Posted by Mikes68C10 (Post 8257327)

What was the widest factory GM Wheels... 15" X 8" Rallye Rims off a Corvette?
Any Steel wheels come in 15" X 8" ? Or easier to go aftermarket for steel wheels in wider then 7" widths...
Don't plan on taking it down the drag strip, but you never know...

Originally Posted by LockDoc (Post 8257417)

The widest factory steel wheels that were available on these trucks were the 16.5 x 9.75's. They were available on the Custom Campers. I have them on my '68 C-20 CST/Custom Camper.

LockDoc

Originally Posted by 54blackhornet (Post 8259166)

It’s nice to read that long beds ARE appreciated by a few of us....:metal:
You did good buying this one.

Originally Posted by mike16 (Post 8259980)

how about some engine and underside pictures.

Originally Posted by mike16 (Post 8259980)

how about some engine and underside pictures.

Originally Posted by mike16 (Post 8259980)

how about some engine and underside pictures.