68 GMC suburban 4x4 50th anniversary
 

I just bought this truck.... I am not sure what I want to do with it yet but I couldn't pass it up.

I didn't think they had a GMC 50th anniversary but it has the "special paint" code.

I think the orignal 327 was swapped out for a newer 350 at one point. 4speed, rockwell tcase, nothing really wrong with it. only rust is a little bit in the rear 1/4s small dent on drivers front fender and the one pictured in the rear 1/4


It came with the protecto plate, and original option sheet.

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If anyone knows how many 68 gmc 1/2 suburban 4x4s where made I would appreciate it.

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welcome back to the game man! That looks like a fairly clean 'ole burb there.
Bummer is, there are no figures for GMC trucks in the production numbers.
Also, it ain't a 50th either. GMC started sellin trucks in 1903, verses chevy's 1918.... so that would be a 65th annv...not that it was celibrated.
What options you got on it... and whats the inside look like?

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Dude, that is sweet. Glad your back in the game. Long time no see.

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Cool. Won't take much to make it a head- turner.

Makes me miss my '68 K20 Burb even more :waah:

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nice and its a gmc,, cool truck

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woah, sweet... original black plates too! Is it still registered, or do you need to pay the commi back registration BS?

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It says about 4200 68 comparable chevys where made so I assume there was about 3-5 chevys for every Gmc?

I didn't think it was technically a 50th but it is the same colors and it had a special paint option.

I'll check the options out tomorrow. I have it at my moms ranch right now.

The interior is real clean, it had a cover over the dash pad so the original dash pad is still in perfect shape. Front seat cover needs to be redone but thats expected other than that it is clean. I'll get a bunch of pictures with my camera tomorrow not my damn cell phone.

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Thanks man I'll be back around more now. Time to start looking for parts. I hate those closed knuckle front ends.

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Yea it is pretty clean I am not sure exactly what I want to do with it. I thought about reselling it on ebay or something. As I only paid 1500 so I figure its worth double that.

I just bought a 74 gmc Jimmy two weeks ago which I might sell instead. Or keep both I don't know.

I figure if I keep it 5" lift with 35s I have a set of 3/4 dana 44 and 14bff I will put on either the jimmy or the burb. I also have a 4x4 700r4 from a parts truck which I think would be nice in the burb mated to a brand new 350 I have.

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Yea It has a bunch of the original paper work to.

It has current registration :)

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$1500 for a Burb that solid?

Once again, I ask myself... why do I live here? :waah:

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I couldn't believe it either. I HAD to buy it. I thought it was going to be about 4,000 when I pulled up to it.

With the way gas prices are there are some damn good deals out here right now.

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Kalle,I gotta ask:Did "You" tow it home?...I apologize for that...Haven`t seen you on for awhile and looking at the avatar...
Nice find.Don`t be a stranger!I have a`91 3/4t`Burb that`s screamin`for a 67-72 body like that one.

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haha no it runs :) its to light anyways :metal:

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I have a 68 GMC custom 1500. Gold With white roof. No options except wsw tires and 50th paint job. GMC did celebrate with special color

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Well, in our end of the US $1500 is about right. I sold a nice original 2wd for $2k and I got a free 68 4X4 Burb for free all complete and original. That being said, those are gone and I'd like another, so if you decide to sell I might be interested. I want to do a cummins 12v install in a sweet 4X4 burb to replace the 05 Yukon XL I rolled a few years back. I want the new drivetrain, interior and comfort with the looks of the old. If it doesn't upset any one too bad, it would be a Chebby not a 4 eye, but that is just me.

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Sweet purchase - you wouldn't find one around here in that good of shape for anywhere near that price. Heck, you hardly can find a Burb around here period. Last one I saw was a complete piece of junk it was soo badly rusted.

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But I do know where there is a panel in this town just haven't decided if I need to save it or somone else does

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It is all about the location, man if I could beam my stuff to the east coast I could make some bank, but here in the West these are fairly plentiful. Not all AZ/Cali stuff is rust free or in this shape, but it is way more likely here than anywhere else. This thing is a reminder, that I wish hadn't parted with my 68 Chevy, it was the same color with no white, original 327 with original miles, cause when I pulled it out it still had the GM bearings in it! The dude hacked off his ole lady (methhead) left and stole some of her stuff to support his habit, I stopped and she said take it!! I was like what? She explained and I said well I'll pay you for your trouble, I am not the kind of person to take advantage, but I basically drug it home for nada. I see some nice original trucks, Blazers and Subs around here. I just saw a nice ochre 3/4 ton 72 chevy the other day. A bit more rust than this one has, but nothing like back east, rear air, not for sale. That is why I usually encourage members to fly out and get one as opposed to replacing the body on some of these things. With the price of fuel and plane ticket + purchase price it is still cheaper to do than to replace every panel on one. More up front but a savings in the end. Man, the more I type the more I want that thing!!

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I live right near the coast so a lot of them are pretty rusted out. This one was more inland. Dry air. They are usually more expensive here. 67-72s where real popular for awhile. But gas prices are really driving the prices down I think. Everyone is buying Prisus's. I tell them buying an old truck is more environmentally friendly than a new hybrid. Its recycling cars not restoring them :lol:

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You are dead on go pay 35k for a riding mower with a top or buy a 3k decent shape driver 67-72 and all the gas you want and still be ahead of the hybrid. If you crash one of these tanks into something the odds are a lot better the truck will still keep on going.

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Don't know why the rest of my photos didn't upload...... but here goes

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Has all the original paperwork, buildsheet, protecto plate, list of chevy/gmc dealers in america from 67, registration from 68 and 69. warranty and user manuals, etc.

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Unless it was made in Canada, those numbers are available according
to the Canadian restoration packet people. (I have been PM'd with a
few GMC's production numbers) Either way it's a semi rare bird 4 sure.


I was always told it was around 8-10 to 1, so I would say less than 500
and then consider the paint maybe it is one of about 25? (Just a guess)

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Thats what I thought it has the option for special paint..... Even if it wasn't technically GMC's 50th.

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Sweet truck no matter what and a good deal for sure. I know down south of you the things seem to last forever!! Same here, hot and really dry!

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Thanks man I am really happy with it, now I just need to sell the 74 jimmy I bought a week ago, lol.

I drove it around earlier today it was sputtering out on the way home a bit. I took the oil bath air cleaner off and drove it around and ran WAY better. Need to buy a cheap open air cleaner and keep the orignal. Drives great except for that POS closed knuckle front end.... For now I am going to save some $$ than swap a disk brake front axle and some power steering on it. I think it would drive great than.

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I like it. What are your plans for it?

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Thanks, I guess first thing first would be to get it more drivable (IE swap out the closed knuckle front end) make sure everything is mechanically SOUND, p/s, etc. than lift and tires (4-6" with 33-35s on rallys) or interior. than depending on how strong the motor seems put vortec heads and a mild cam on a gm goodwrench crate motor I have sitting around with 3,000 on the bottom end. I have a 81 or so gmc jimmy 4x4 with a 700r4 I think would make this a nice driver. redo interior and paint orignal at some point.

I drive a work truck all week so just something to drive on the weekends tow my quad, travel to one of my competitions, etc. Plan is getting it decent to drive on the highway as you can get one of these and reliable enough to travel a few hundred miles with.

No offroading for this thing except maybe cruise around Pismo for some good pics :)

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not sure on your gears but i have a 10 bolt disc front end out of an 85 blazer, 3:08 gears. it's complete except for the locking hubs and you can have it if you want it, otherwise it's going to the scrap yard. i'm in brentwood, about 25 minutes from livermore.
sweet looking burb, congrats.

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That's a smokin deal I dont care where you live...Great Deal!!!

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Very nice. Sure don't find them like that around here. How about a few more pics.

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I have 3:73 gears. I think my friend has a 3:73 14bff and 3/4 dana 44 front. Would be nice to have the bigger brakes if I ever tow anything with it. If not I have an 81 or so gmc jimmy parts truck with a 10 bolt in the front.

I really appreciate the offer though.

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Thanks, got the other pics I took uploaded. Some might be duplicates

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Orignal instructions for what I beleive is an aftermarket second tank located under the rear seat.


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original registration cards from 68 and 69
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protecto plate
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reciept of engine being replaced in 79
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I have to admit I still prefer the 67-68 CHEVY front end but its growing on me.
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windows need tinting badly
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clean straight tailgate
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orignal rubber mat in rear is in good shape

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seats need to be recovered
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dent
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the gun rack is a nice touch
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lockout warning
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rear seat is clean
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date originally purchased.
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thats a sweet truck.. id leve the gmc front on it, but i like my gmc's to..lol.. definatly a clean truck..

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Man, the more I look at that thing the more I see it is a heck of a deal!! Mine had some documents with it, but not like this one, WOW!! That 327 has a forged crank in it and ought to be stout enough and reliable enough if it holds good oil pressure and no smoke, I'd just drive it as is. Do a tune up (plugs, wires, hei (if you want), hoses, belts, and you'll have a sweet rig. If you decided on a 67-8 chevy front end, all you'd need is a core support for one headlight vs two and a chevy grill, the fenders and hood are the same. I do it, but that is just me, but with as original and documented as it is that is a tough one. Whatever you do to it is cool, do what you need to do to enjoy it! I think a little lift (front axle and discs) and some tires and I roll it as is for ever, the patina on that is legit and not an too bad to be enjoyed!

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Thats pretty much the plan. I'm not going with a Chevy front end this truck is clean rare and orignal so I am keeping it stock looking. just saying its my preference. The GMC grille is growing on me everyday anyways.

It has a receipt saying the engine was replaced in 79 under warranty so I think it has a 350 in it. I'm going to try to grab the #s off it later this week (Its not at my house.)

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Oh if I repaint it that won't be for AWHILE the 50th colors look good faded anyways. First step is to put the 3/4 axles under it with a disk brake conversion in the back and p/s. Does the gearbox off a 81 fit? I have a 81 jimmy parts truck with P/S. I know you have to either dimple the frame or build some sort of spacer.

Thanks everyone I am real happy :)

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Yeah, the gearbox is the same. I think the 68 may have the dimples.

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Wow, congrats on that find. A similar shape truck around here with zero documentation is usually $3,500 minimum.