That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

YBNORML · 04-19-2022, 03:11 PM

I bought this 1968 GMC long bed in the fall of 2019. I had been looking for a light yellow 67 or 68 body for a frame that I was already building.

It was meant to be a “use up all my extra parts” kind of build. Didn’t work out that way. Oops.

YBNORML · 04-19-2022, 03:16 PM

Frame was originally a long box from 1972.

Shortened using c-channel from ECE. A buddy of mine finished it off and added a small step notch for rear clearance.

Sand blasted and painted gloss black.

YBNORML · 04-19-2022, 03:26 PM

Body was in amazing shape but still needed significant cab work. Inner and outer rockers, 3 mounts, both cab corners, lower a pillars and a few small floor patches.

Work was performed by another buddy. He does amazing work. He hid the cab corner seam behind the trim. The truck has zero filler.

YBNORML · 04-19-2022, 03:36 PM

Original bed sides were shortened by yet another buddy.

Bed floor is all original wood from a donor truck.

Original tailgate was junk. Found a perfect replacement in Phoenix and a fellow truck guy from IG was kind enough to pick it up and ship it to me. Looks like it was there from day one.

YBNORML · 04-19-2022, 03:38 PM

Got rid of the original mouse infested bench and rubber floor mats for great carpet and recovered buddy buckets.

Tilt column and 15” wheel from a 71 GMC. Sure wish they made the 67-68 wheel in 15”

YBNORML · 04-19-2022, 03:44 PM

A few before and after contrast pictures.

To finish off the body I had a local body shop clear coat the whole truck. And a pinstriper add the red stripe on the trim, just like it was from factory.

I really like the red over yellow.

With the exception of front inner fenders, aftermarket trim and the rust repairs. The entire trucks sheet metal is all original GM panels. I’m still looking for original inner fenders for it.

**too much stuff** · 04-19-2022, 05:29 PM

Looks good!

**72 tigger** · 04-19-2022, 05:55 PM

Very nice!!

**68bowtie** · 04-19-2022, 08:29 PM

This is up there in my favorites list. Well done all around.

lok-dawg · 04-19-2022, 09:02 PM

Sick build

CG · 04-19-2022, 09:03 PM

Looks really nice. How come you decided not to blend the bed cuts in?

**lolife99** · 04-19-2022, 09:16 PM

Love this truck!

YBNORML · 04-19-2022, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Love this truck!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by CG

Looks really nice. How come you decided not to blend the bed cuts in?

2 reasons. 1, I’m super happy with the quality of work, felt like a shame to hide it.
2, I don’t see a viable way to hide the scars without making it more noticeable. The rockers and cab corners blending had the lower trim to hide the transition. The bed sides don’t have that and the original paint is so marked up from the farm that any attempt to blend would look silly.

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Originally Posted by lok-dawg

Sick build

Thanks

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

This is up there in my favorites list. Well done all around.

Thank you.

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Very nice!!

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Looks good!

Thanks.

68Gold/white · 04-20-2022, 06:38 AM

Look’n Good, Billy Ray!!!

**Palf70Step** · 04-20-2022, 07:01 AM

Great job! She looks really good.

**Ol Blue K20** · 04-20-2022, 07:17 AM

It looks great! I like it

**nightmare** · 04-20-2022, 07:36 AM

Very Nice!!

sick472 · 04-20-2022, 08:16 AM

I was diggin' the spare "wheel" on the front...I can see why you abandoned it, however. Not much good without a tire...lol

Nice build and good original/modified look!

Davidf · 04-20-2022, 09:15 AM

Awesome! You have some talented buddies!

**RenoKeene** · 04-21-2022, 11:38 AM

Sweet, very sweet!

Sim6 · 04-21-2022, 02:17 PM

Very nice! Love it!

**Canuckvetter** · 04-21-2022, 10:48 PM

Great Job J. Daisy looks killer!

04-19-2022, 03:11 PM	#1
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. I bought this 1968 GMC long bed in the fall of 2019. I had been looking for a light yellow 67 or 68 body for a frame that I was already building. It was meant to be a “use up all my extra parts” kind of build. Didn’t work out that way. Oops. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

04-19-2022, 03:16 PM	#2
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. Frame was originally a long box from 1972. Shortened using c-channel from ECE. A buddy of mine finished it off and added a small step notch for rear clearance. Sand blasted and painted gloss black. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

04-19-2022, 03:26 PM	#3
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. Body was in amazing shape but still needed significant cab work. Inner and outer rockers, 3 mounts, both cab corners, lower a pillars and a few small floor patches. Work was performed by another buddy. He does amazing work. He hid the cab corner seam behind the trim. The truck has zero filler. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

04-19-2022, 03:36 PM	#4
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. Original bed sides were shortened by yet another buddy. Bed floor is all original wood from a donor truck. Original tailgate was junk. Found a perfect replacement in Phoenix and a fellow truck guy from IG was kind enough to pick it up and ship it to me. Looks like it was there from day one. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

04-19-2022, 03:38 PM	#5
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. Got rid of the original mouse infested bench and rubber floor mats for great carpet and recovered buddy buckets. Tilt column and 15” wheel from a 71 GMC. Sure wish they made the 67-68 wheel in 15” Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

04-19-2022, 03:44 PM	#6
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. A few before and after contrast pictures. To finish off the body I had a local body shop clear coat the whole truck. And a pinstriper add the red stripe on the trim, just like it was from factory. I really like the red over yellow. With the exception of front inner fenders, aftermarket trim and the rust repairs. The entire trucks sheet metal is all original GM panels. I’m still looking for original inner fenders for it. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

04-19-2022, 05:29 PM	#7
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,852	Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. Looks good! __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

04-19-2022, 05:55 PM	#8
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,276	Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. Very nice!! __________________ 71 C10 72 K20 72 K10 Super Kirk

04-19-2022, 08:29 PM	#9
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,822	Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. This is up there in my favorites list. Well done all around. __________________ Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project “Faded Glory” (71 c10 med bronze original paint refresh) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

04-19-2022, 09:02 PM	#10
lok-dawg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Meridian, ID Posts: 53	Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. Sick build __________________ '72 Chevrolet C10- Deluxe/5.7/Short Fleetside '02 Chevrolet Tahoe- LT/5.3/4x4 '13 Ford F150- XLT/5.0/SuperCrew/4X4 '14 Subaru Impreza- Limited/2.0/Sedan/AWD

04-19-2022, 09:03 PM	#11
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,131	Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. Looks really nice. How come you decided not to blend the bed cuts in? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

04-19-2022, 09:16 PM	#12
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. Love this truck! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-20-2022, 06:38 AM	#14
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,448	Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. Look’n Good, Billy Ray!!!

04-20-2022, 07:01 AM	#15
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,468	Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. Great job! She looks really good. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-20-2022, 07:17 AM	#16
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04-20-2022, 08:16 AM	#18
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. I was diggin' the spare "wheel" on the front...I can see why you abandoned it, however. Not much good without a tire...lol Nice build and good original/modified look! __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

04-20-2022, 09:15 AM	#19
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. Awesome! You have some talented buddies!

04-21-2022, 11:38 AM	#20
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,043	Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. Sweet, very sweet! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

04-21-2022, 02:17 PM	#21
Sim6 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Centerton, AR Posts: 433	Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. Very nice! Love it! __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 SWB 350/400 4"-6" drop on steelies 53' Chevy 3100 5 window http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=660793 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=771679

04-21-2022, 10:48 PM	#22
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,050	Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished. Great Job J. Daisy looks killer! __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

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