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ThisLifeILead · 09-20-2005, 07:10 PM

Hey guys whats up? I just purchased a 1968 GMC fleetside longbox, 3 on the tree, with a 350, 98,000 Orig. Miles. Runs good, coils and drums all around. Came with a driver door, windows need to switched over, and it came with 2 good fenders. Although the ones on the truck are good. Inner fenders are good. Box has one bad spot along the passenger fender. Driver side rocker cancerious, along with part of the floor along the door sill driver side. To add to the list is both outer cab corners. Besides that its a running and complete. I paid 800$ through a friend. I thought that was a good price.

Qustion one - what have i gotten myself into? cab wise. Im not the best welder, but i do see factory replacement corners, rockers etc. Am i just better off searching for a cab? i dont mind the work, but im no pro, willing to learn tho.

Question two - I caught the jist of a few little tricks with the trucks, ie. Seats from late model chevy's. What about power steering? can u adapt other chevy PS to a 68? disc brakes/ columns?

Any input for this newbie would be great!! thnx
Just finished a mustang and came across this deal, i couldnt say no after a little research.

Skot

ThisLifeILead · 09-20-2005, 07:11 PM

800$ cnd dollars

**N2TRUX** · 09-20-2005, 09:06 PM

It sounds like your off to a good start. Post some pics so we can droll on your good deal...

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-20-2005, 09:32 PM

2 the board from west 10-uh-c

Longhorn Man · 09-20-2005, 09:37 PM

800 loonies sounds like a good enough deal to me...whats that, 600 and some odd american?
Look on the FAQ board...most of the things you just asked are listed on there... tilt column from a van that looks 99% original, front disc brakes, and I think a couple body work threads too.
IMO, I would probably stick with the cab you have there. It sounds better than my 'GOOD' cab.
Persoanlly, I'd skip on the 90's seat, they sit too high IMO.
Here is what I did...

I don't remember the E-bay seller's name .. but I hope some one on here does. I only paid 65 bones (american) for both...shipped to my door.

And also, welcome to the board. EVERYTIHG you'll ever want to know is on here... or will be as soon as you ask.

ThisLifeILead · 09-21-2005, 08:26 AM

Those are nice seats!! did u get the console with the seats? yeah i do plan to do some purchasing on ebay, ive seen numerous interesting items.

**Stocker** · 09-21-2005, 08:45 AM

Welcome from NorCal!

68C15 · 09-21-2005, 08:53 AM

if ya dont need the fenders I could use a pass. side. see my avatar.

a 68 GMC with factory rear coils???

I have done all the mode you are planning & then some. even more to come.

ThisLifeILead · 09-21-2005, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68C15

if ya dont need the fenders I could use a pass. side. see my avatar.

a 68 GMC with factory rear coils???

I have done all the mode you are planning & then some. even more to come.

Difficult? seems like a pretty straight forward swap.
For the fenders, let me get my sh*t together and yeah i dont see why i would need it.

Longhorn Man · 09-21-2005, 11:25 AM

the console came from a local board member.. fine69. I tried to do an e-bay search on bostrom but no luck.

Quote:

a 68 GMC with factory rear coils???

My 69 GMC was like that..no listed option for it either.

**Canadian694x4** · 09-21-2005, 12:19 PM

Welcome To The Board From A Fellow Canuck! Sounds like a great deal, post some pics if ya can.

ThisLifeILead · 09-21-2005, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canadian694x4

Welcome To The Board From A Fellow Canuck! Sounds like a great deal, post some pics if ya can.

Yeah pics are comin, my brother has the digi on a road trip with him.
I've done some reading on some threads and it sounds like people really harass ya for pics lol

**StingRay** · 09-21-2005, 12:33 PM

Welcome from Saskatoon. Sounds like you got a good deal at 800 bucks. The floor, corners, rockers, etc are all repairable. If you are diy guy and have the tools it's just time a few hundred dollars worth of patch panels. Many items are upgradable from newer generations of trucks and as said faq has quite a bit. If there is something you want to try just ask as some member has probably tried it before you. As for looking for another cab good luck. Most of the ones I find up here have all of the standard rust. You'd need to find one already restored by somebody else.

09-20-2005, 07:10 PM	#1
ThisLifeILead Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 10	Newbie Aid Hey guys whats up? I just purchased a 1968 GMC fleetside longbox, 3 on the tree, with a 350, 98,000 Orig. Miles. Runs good, coils and drums all around. Came with a driver door, windows need to switched over, and it came with 2 good fenders. Although the ones on the truck are good. Inner fenders are good. Box has one bad spot along the passenger fender. Driver side rocker cancerious, along with part of the floor along the door sill driver side. To add to the list is both outer cab corners. Besides that its a running and complete. I paid 800$ through a friend. I thought that was a good price. Qustion one - what have i gotten myself into? cab wise. Im not the best welder, but i do see factory replacement corners, rockers etc. Am i just better off searching for a cab? i dont mind the work, but im no pro, willing to learn tho. Question two - I caught the jist of a few little tricks with the trucks, ie. Seats from late model chevy's. What about power steering? can u adapt other chevy PS to a 68? disc brakes/ columns? Any input for this newbie would be great!! thnx Just finished a mustang and came across this deal, i couldnt say no after a little research. Skot

09-20-2005, 09:06 PM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	It sounds like your off to a good start. Post some pics so we can droll on your good deal... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-20-2005, 09:32 PM	#4
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09-20-2005, 09:37 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	800 loonies sounds like a good enough deal to me...whats that, 600 and some odd american? Look on the FAQ board...most of the things you just asked are listed on there... tilt column from a van that looks 99% original, front disc brakes, and I think a couple body work threads too. IMO, I would probably stick with the cab you have there. It sounds better than my 'GOOD' cab. Persoanlly, I'd skip on the 90's seat, they sit too high IMO. Here is what I did... I don't remember the E-bay seller's name .. but I hope some one on here does. I only paid 65 bones (american) for both...shipped to my door. And also, welcome to the board. EVERYTIHG you'll ever want to know is on here... or will be as soon as you ask. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 09-20-2005 at 09:42 PM.

09-21-2005, 08:45 AM	#7
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,694	Welcome from NorCal! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

09-20-2005, 07:11 PM	#2
ThisLifeILead Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 10	800$ cnd dollars

09-21-2005, 08:26 AM	#6
ThisLifeILead Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 10	Those are nice seats!! did u get the console with the seats? yeah i do plan to do some purchasing on ebay, ive seen numerous interesting items.

09-21-2005, 08:53 AM	#8
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	if ya dont need the fenders I could use a pass. side. see my avatar. a 68 GMC with factory rear coils??? I have done all the mode you are planning & then some. even more to come. __________________ Man rule #77...if you own a 67 stepside with a caddy 472 you will never be in danger of loosing you man card

09-21-2005, 12:19 PM	#11
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	Welcome To The Board From A Fellow Canuck! Sounds like a great deal, post some pics if ya can. __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

09-21-2005, 12:33 PM	#13
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Welcome from Saskatoon. Sounds like you got a good deal at 800 bucks. The floor, corners, rockers, etc are all repairable. If you are diy guy and have the tools it's just time a few hundred dollars worth of patch panels. Many items are upgradable from newer generations of trucks and as said faq has quite a bit. If there is something you want to try just ask as some member has probably tried it before you. As for looking for another cab good luck. Most of the ones I find up here have all of the standard rust. You'd need to find one already restored by somebody else. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada



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