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k-nuts · 10-20-2009, 10:10 PM

Not mine, I tried. This belongs to a lady who bought one of my homes. They bought it new. She just got it out of storage. I asked if it was for sale, but no such luck. She is a widow now and wants to "fix it up". She plans on painting it, and replacing trim, floor mat etc. "Like it was", she says.

But I'm in line if plans change. Is that power steering (that leaks like a sob) factory?
Here are a few pics:

k-nuts · 10-20-2009, 10:12 PM

Few more.

Rack Man · 10-20-2009, 10:16 PM

Awesome truck....too bad she don't want to sell it....Cuz, I guarantee she will never touch it!

RM

dan42 · 10-20-2009, 10:26 PM

That type of power steering was factory on the '67's, but I thought they went to a more conventional one in '68, unless it's an early production model or something.

k-nuts · 10-20-2009, 10:33 PM

She said they bought it new in '67, but I swear she said it was a '68. Maybe I heard wrong. I just figured they bought it late '67 when the '68's came out. But I don't know.

67ChevyRedneck · 10-20-2009, 11:00 PM

It's a "68 cab." A true 67 cab has a smaller ignition and cigarette lighter holes (it's a "67 only thing.") It also has the obvious 68 side markers... BUT, as has been shown before, it could be a very late model 67 that got 68 stuff, but also got the 67 style power steering, and was sold as a 67, or it could be a 68 like she said with the 67 power steering... or they bought the truck without power steering and later added the 67 style system...

Lots of possibilities and lots of weird stuff happened at the factorys back in the day.

ANYWAY.

AWESOME TRUCK!!! Maybe if you bug her every year she'll eventuelly sell it to you

I'm drooling looking at the pics (that was one of my favorite factory colors). I'd find some nice used original trim for the bed, replace the banged up front bumper, swap in the better 68+ PS stuff, tune it up and DRIVE IT!

chevy_mike · 10-21-2009, 11:38 AM

It would be interesting to see if the frame had the dimple in it for the larger power steering box. I know '67 frames didn't and used the ram style.

Maybe it originally came with manual steering and they wanted power. The dealer could have done the installation based on '67 parts, as the newer '68 parts might not have been available. Just a WAG.

I think the frame dimple would be the deciding factor. It could end up being a very rare, early built '68. SPID tag pic would be nice.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-21-2009, 02:43 PM

Nice looking truck hopefully she will restore it...

k-nuts · 10-23-2009, 01:51 PM

Not in the driveway now, so couldn't look. I did look for the spid but not on glove box door. (I assume they are there on these. I have a Jimmy) it also had the "tripod" mirrors at some point as the holes are still in the doors.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-23-2009, 02:38 PM

The 68s had that power steering set up also. WES

chevy_mike · 10-23-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

The 68s had that power steering set up also. WES

So '68's could have the ram style OR the newer gear box style? I know my '68 is the gear box style and I have ever seen the ram style on another '68.

Would be weird if both styles were available. It would be a nightmare in the parts store.

**Joesjunk** · 10-23-2009, 07:07 PM

My 68 1 ton was a very early production truck and it had the ram style power steering on it. The frame was NOT dempled either.

**68 Stepside** · 10-23-2009, 08:24 PM

Yep, nice truck, appears to be an early model 68.

SDean · 10-23-2009, 08:24 PM

My 68 GMC 2500, bought new by my father, has the same power steering and, of course, side reflectors.

SDean

10-20-2009, 10:10 PM	#1
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	1 owner '68 longbed PICS Not mine, I tried. This belongs to a lady who bought one of my homes. They bought it new. She just got it out of storage. I asked if it was for sale, but no such luck. She is a widow now and wants to "fix it up". She plans on painting it, and replacing trim, floor mat etc. "Like it was", she says. But I'm in line if plans change. Is that power steering (that leaks like a sob) factory? Here are a few pics: Attached Images Last edited by k-nuts; 10-20-2009 at 10:17 PM.

10-20-2009, 10:12 PM	#2
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: 1 owner '68 longbed PICS Few more. Attached Images

10-20-2009, 10:16 PM	#3
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: 1 owner '68 longbed PICS Awesome truck....too bad she don't want to sell it....Cuz, I guarantee she will never touch it! RM __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288 Last edited by Rack Man; 10-20-2009 at 10:17 PM.

10-20-2009, 10:26 PM	#4
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: 1 owner '68 longbed PICS That type of power steering was factory on the '67's, but I thought they went to a more conventional one in '68, unless it's an early production model or something. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

10-20-2009, 10:33 PM	#5
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: 1 owner '68 longbed PICS She said they bought it new in '67, but I swear she said it was a '68. Maybe I heard wrong. I just figured they bought it late '67 when the '68's came out. But I don't know.

10-20-2009, 11:00 PM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 1 owner '68 longbed PICS It's a "68 cab." A true 67 cab has a smaller ignition and cigarette lighter holes (it's a "67 only thing.") It also has the obvious 68 side markers... BUT, as has been shown before, it could be a very late model 67 that got 68 stuff, but also got the 67 style power steering, and was sold as a 67, or it could be a 68 like she said with the 67 power steering... or they bought the truck without power steering and later added the 67 style system... Lots of possibilities and lots of weird stuff happened at the factorys back in the day. ANYWAY. AWESOME TRUCK!!! Maybe if you bug her every year she'll eventuelly sell it to you I'm drooling looking at the pics (that was one of my favorite factory colors). I'd find some nice used original trim for the bed, replace the banged up front bumper, swap in the better 68+ PS stuff, tune it up and DRIVE IT! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 10-20-2009 at 11:06 PM.

10-21-2009, 11:38 AM	#7
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: 1 owner '68 longbed PICS It would be interesting to see if the frame had the dimple in it for the larger power steering box. I know '67 frames didn't and used the ram style. Maybe it originally came with manual steering and they wanted power. The dealer could have done the installation based on '67 parts, as the newer '68 parts might not have been available. Just a WAG. I think the frame dimple would be the deciding factor. It could end up being a very rare, early built '68. SPID tag pic would be nice. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

10-21-2009, 02:43 PM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: 1 owner '68 longbed PICS Nice looking truck hopefully she will restore it... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-23-2009, 01:51 PM	#9
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: 1 owner '68 longbed PICS Not in the driveway now, so couldn't look. I did look for the spid but not on glove box door. (I assume they are there on these. I have a Jimmy) it also had the "tripod" mirrors at some point as the holes are still in the doors.

10-23-2009, 02:38 PM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: 1 owner '68 longbed PICS The 68s had that power steering set up also. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-23-2009, 07:07 PM	#12
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,702	Re: 1 owner '68 longbed PICS My 68 1 ton was a very early production truck and it had the ram style power steering on it. The frame was NOT dempled either. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

10-23-2009, 08:24 PM	#13
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	Re: 1 owner '68 longbed PICS Yep, nice truck, appears to be an early model 68. __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

10-23-2009, 08:24 PM	#14
SDean 1968 GMC 2500 CST Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Aurora, Indiana Posts: 19	Re: 1 owner '68 longbed PICS My 68 GMC 2500, bought new by my father, has the same power steering and, of course, side reflectors. SDean



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