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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Port Townsend, Wa
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Feedback on 68 396
![]() This truck is said to run fine with no problems. Havent heard it yet. I am debating because I have a 77 Chevy with a 454 in my yard that runs but needs a rebuild (bad knock) Let me know what you think. Rich |
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Saving 1 truck at a time!
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Kent, WA
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My standard response to a running rusted truck in WA State...$500! There are so many running and non-running trucks around here that one really doesn't know until you see the pics. I have seen running trucks that are not worth $500 from the coastal areas...totally rusted and dented! WE NEED PICS!
Having said all that...I just bought a completely rust free truck without engine and tranny that had a bunch of new parts in new packaging worth more than $1800. So every situation is different.
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'68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) |
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Rock Hill, SC USA
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Can't beat a BB, impressive torque from the factory. My 70 GMC 402 has 310 hp, can't remember the torque, but you can FEEL it!! My opinion, it's a great engine, 396 or 402. BB engine alone that needs rebuilding goes for about $600 here. If it's CHEAP, buy it, use it later....somewhere. Greg
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67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424 |
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Location: Mt Airy, MD
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Buy the truck as if you are buying the motor and the rest for a few good parts.$300-$500 would be right.Although the motor runs good,it`s an old motor and it`s present condition should be viewed as somewhat temporary and mostly a good complete core.Go for it!!I would.
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Kent, WA
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396 C20 and C30 Truck options in '68 were as follows:
L66 (2-barrel) 275 hp gross (197 hp net) 390 ft-lb gross (335 ft-lb net) L47 (4-barrel) 310 hp gross (242 hp net) 400 ft-lb gross (350 ft-lb net) The NET numbers were slightly different on the C10.
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'68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) |
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Port Townsend, Wa
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Well,
Just called the guy and I am going to get the 68 C20 truck tomorrow. Once I get it home I will try and post some pics. I am buying the truck just for the BB 396/400 tranny combo, hood, 67 fenders some dash parts. I also noticed it had what looked like a dana 60 rearend. Had a bucket seat combo but guy change it out with a full bench some time back(darn). Like I really need another truck, but price is within what you all said in above posts. Thanks for the HP torque ratings. Thats one thing I needed. Rich |
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