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TXPNTCGMC · 11-09-2008, 11:58 PM

New to the site here! Main reason I became a member is the knowledge all the guys on here have. Hopefully I can resort to much of that and eventually provide enough know how to other future members.
I just bought a '68 GMC 3/4 ton for about $800, even drove it home. It has a non-original 350ci which runs and idles really smooth. Transmission has a small leak that I need to check out and the brakes are an issue. but heck, for the price I gave I'm pretty happy with the buy. I want to slowly start getting everything in order and have some future plans for her down the ride like 2-3" lift, MAYBE an auto to manual conversion, and interior upgrades. I think she's a good starting point for a solid truck and hope all you guys enjoy!

ETsC10 · 11-10-2008, 12:09 AM

Looks like a work horse! Congrats to your new addition to your GMC "family" and WELCOME from an other '68 lover! Have fun!

TXPNTCGMC · 11-10-2008, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ETsC10

Looks like a work horse! Congrats to your new addition to your GMC "family" and WELCOME from an other '68 lover! Have fun!

Thanks ETsC10! I noticed on the title when I bought it, it was registered as a 1/2 ton, I guess since its cheaper that way just saying its a lighter truck and paying less tax on it.Oh well, I got my 8 lugs and full floating axles so I'm pretty happy!

shaneschevys · 11-10-2008, 01:51 AM

Welcome from another FT Worth member! What part of town do you live in?

TXPNTCGMC · 11-10-2008, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by shaneschevys

Welcome from another FT Worth member! What part of town do you live in?

Born and raised on the East Side. East of 820, South of I-30. It's nice seein others on here from Cowtown!

jsbgump · 11-10-2008, 01:59 AM

Welcome to the board from a fellow Fort Worth member

72BlckButy · 11-10-2008, 08:50 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more.

67-72crazy · 11-10-2008, 06:03 PM

welcome from greenfield,in

DREAMS OF A 67 · 11-10-2008, 07:14 PM

FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!!

TXPNTCGMC · 11-10-2008, 11:01 PM

Many thanks! I spent about 4 hours on it today just cleaning out junk and removing unnecessary wires. Got the front wheels off for some brake work (biting hard left) so I think my issues are over on the front passenger side. better just to get it all worked out before inspection though.
Most exciting part of the day came when I realized that the truck still has the stock seat. I'm not quite sure if all '68 GM trucks had the same seat but this has the raise/lower console in the middle (40/20/40 i guess?) similar looking to my '03 but the seat slides all as one piece unlike my '03. I didnt think much about it when I purchased it but some previous owner had added newer seat covers and covered up the old ones, It got even better when I pulled up the carpet and saw the original red floor mats.
Also found my "C" for the hood, the G and M are still hiding somewhere I hope...

scotts62 · 11-11-2008, 12:08 AM

from OKC!

L0WRIDE · 11-11-2008, 03:53 AM

Welcome to the boards

Cyclone44 · 11-11-2008, 07:44 AM

from Knoxville Tn.....

gulfcoast66 · 11-17-2008, 12:30 AM

Welcome to the board fm So.Texas..

Hoods69BadBowTie · 11-17-2008, 06:31 AM

Hey welcome to the best site around from MT. Awesome looking truck.

11-09-2008, 11:58 PM	#1
TXPNTCGMC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 29	Finally got my truck! New to the site here! Main reason I became a member is the knowledge all the guys on here have. Hopefully I can resort to much of that and eventually provide enough know how to other future members. I just bought a '68 GMC 3/4 ton for about $800, even drove it home. It has a non-original 350ci which runs and idles really smooth. Transmission has a small leak that I need to check out and the brakes are an issue. but heck, for the price I gave I'm pretty happy with the buy. I want to slowly start getting everything in order and have some future plans for her down the ride like 2-3" lift, MAYBE an auto to manual conversion, and interior upgrades. I think she's a good starting point for a solid truck and hope all you guys enjoy! Attached Images

11-10-2008, 12:09 AM	#2
ETsC10 Hand Crafted C-10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Burien, WA Posts: 5,180	Re: Finally got my truck! Looks like a work horse! Congrats to your new addition to your GMC "family" and WELCOME from an other '68 lover! Have fun! __________________ . Forum Guidelines and Rules Buying and Selling Code of Conduct Become a Board Supporter! Truck FAQ Ellen... the boards artsy-fartsy, eclectic, truck-lovin' gal-member...

11-10-2008, 01:51 AM	#4
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Finally got my truck! Welcome from another FT Worth member! What part of town do you live in? __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

11-10-2008, 01:59 AM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: Finally got my truck! Welcome to the board from a fellow Fort Worth member __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

11-10-2008, 08:50 AM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Finally got my truck! to the board from Mid-MO!!! You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

11-10-2008, 06:03 PM	#8
67-72crazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: greenfield indiana Posts: 241	Re: Finally got my truck! welcome from greenfield,in

11-10-2008, 07:14 PM	#9
DREAMS OF A 67 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: knoxville TN Posts: 1,950	Re: Finally got my truck! FROM KNOXVILLE TN!!! __________________ Joe

11-10-2008, 11:01 PM	#10
TXPNTCGMC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 29	Re: Finally got my truck! Many thanks! I spent about 4 hours on it today just cleaning out junk and removing unnecessary wires. Got the front wheels off for some brake work (biting hard left) so I think my issues are over on the front passenger side. better just to get it all worked out before inspection though. Most exciting part of the day came when I realized that the truck still has the stock seat. I'm not quite sure if all '68 GM trucks had the same seat but this has the raise/lower console in the middle (40/20/40 i guess?) similar looking to my '03 but the seat slides all as one piece unlike my '03. I didnt think much about it when I purchased it but some previous owner had added newer seat covers and covered up the old ones, It got even better when I pulled up the carpet and saw the original red floor mats. Also found my "C" for the hood, the G and M are still hiding somewhere I hope... __________________ 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 2wd, 350ci TH350 1966 Pontiac Lemans, 326ci TH350 1966 Chevrolet El Camino, 327ci TH350 2003 GMC Sierra 4.8l, reg. cab swb

11-11-2008, 12:08 AM	#11
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Finally got my truck! from OKC! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-11-2008, 03:53 AM	#12
L0WRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,166	Re: Finally got my truck! Welcome to the boards __________________ 49 CHEVROLET 1/2 TON, 52 CHEVROLET SEDAN 62 HARDTOP NOVA 65 CHEVROLET BB LWB FLEETSIDE 90 CHEVROLET EXTRA CAB CHEVY ONLY - NZ Chapter http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=137984

11-11-2008, 07:44 AM	#13
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: Finally got my truck! from Knoxville Tn.....

11-17-2008, 12:30 AM	#14
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Finally got my truck! Welcome to the board fm So.Texas.. __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

11-17-2008, 06:31 AM	#15
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Finally got my truck! Hey welcome to the best site around from MT. Awesome looking truck. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

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