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75gmc454 · 11-06-2007, 11:13 PM

Looked at a 68 cst 396 a few days ago. I have some questions about some of the options, so I came to the experts.

The cab has the removeable hump, the guy said that big block trucks had that. Is that right?
The cab has roof marker lamps. Were they available in 68? The option sticker just says marker lamps, I cannot remember the option number.

The vin number on the option sticker is printed in darker ink than the rest of the letters on the sticker. Was that common? This is the second truck I have seen like that, and I was wondering if anyone else has looked at a sticker with the vin printed darker.

The truck has bucket seats with the small middle seat. What kind of brackets did those seats have? It looked like all three seats were mounted on a single bracket, but I did not look that close. What is correct?

The truck is a swb cst, fleetside with wood floor, buckets, tach, and 396.

powell72 · 11-06-2007, 11:19 PM

The buddy buckets in your truck are all mounted on one frame like a bench. I believe all high hump tunnels are removable, and your truck would be high hump with a BB. That sounds like a great truck, some people would kill for that combo. Do you have some pics?

**too much stuff** · 11-06-2007, 11:20 PM

It sounds like the real deal. The bucket seats are on a one piece frame. I would think the marker lights could be correct, but not positive on that one. I recall seeing darker print on some 67-68 option stickers. I am not positive, but it sounds like it should be sitting at my house. Have any pics? Eric

**jerry moss** · 11-06-2007, 11:23 PM

sounds correct and sounds like you should own it ASAP.

teeitup · 11-06-2007, 11:24 PM

That sounds like a AWESOME truck, I agree with the other guys on everything. 67-68 option stickers had dark vins on some. And like Eric said I'm not sure on the marker lights either

75gmc454 · 11-06-2007, 11:34 PM

Thanks for the information guys. It sounds good to me. The truck is disassembled, I just wanted to check with some people that are more familiar with these trucks than I am.

The guy is going to sell me the truck, he has just lost interest in it. As soon as I get it I will post some pics.

The truck is a dark maroon with white top and a red interior. It does not have air, but it has ps, front sway bar, posi, chrome rear bumper.

I figured it was an unusual truck being the 396, swb cst, tach.

stllookn · 11-06-2007, 11:41 PM

HOLY CRAP...buy it before he changes his mind!!!!!!!!!!!

toms68cst · 11-07-2007, 02:08 PM

Pictures!!! Pictures!! Pictures!!!

75gmc454 · 11-11-2007, 02:28 AM

I still have to go pick up the truck and all of the parts sometime next week, then I will post pics.

I want to do an original restoration on a truck like this. I only see two hard to find parts missing:
The air cleaner and the power steering reservoir that mounts on the driver side fender are missing. Does anyone have these items they want to sell, or know where they can be found?

**special-K** · 11-11-2007, 06:07 AM

The cab lights were an option so your`s could be those.They were the tear drop style with a chrome housing.The common style from back then.They weren`t ICC required on 10,000+GVWs (dual rear 1t) until `69 so the ones offered were more of a generic accessory,like ventshades,than a factory-designed item.

Longhorn Man · 11-11-2007, 06:21 AM

actually tim, I'm not sure about 67, but I know they were in fact required in 68 when you got DRW... side markers and rear id lights too.

75gmc454 · 01-08-2008, 05:27 PM

I finally got a chance to get the truck. It is all apart and the body has been stripped so there is not much to look at, but I do have a pic of the spid.

**special-K** · 01-08-2008, 05:51 PM

Awesome find.A true collector piece.

75gmc454 · 01-08-2008, 06:30 PM

Thanks for all of the comments and info on the truck. I can hopefully start work on it soon doing a full restoration, and taking more pics along the way.

toms68cst · 01-09-2008, 04:24 PM

You teaser you! MORE PICTURES!!!

That's a nicely optioned 68 you have there.

11-06-2007, 11:13 PM	#1
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	68 cst questions Looked at a 68 cst 396 a few days ago. I have some questions about some of the options, so I came to the experts. The cab has the removeable hump, the guy said that big block trucks had that. Is that right? The cab has roof marker lamps. Were they available in 68? The option sticker just says marker lamps, I cannot remember the option number. The vin number on the option sticker is printed in darker ink than the rest of the letters on the sticker. Was that common? This is the second truck I have seen like that, and I was wondering if anyone else has looked at a sticker with the vin printed darker. The truck has bucket seats with the small middle seat. What kind of brackets did those seats have? It looked like all three seats were mounted on a single bracket, but I did not look that close. What is correct? The truck is a swb cst, fleetside with wood floor, buckets, tach, and 396.

11-06-2007, 11:19 PM	#2
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: 68 cst questions The buddy buckets in your truck are all mounted on one frame like a bench. I believe all high hump tunnels are removable, and your truck would be high hump with a BB. That sounds like a great truck, some people would kill for that combo. Do you have some pics? __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

11-06-2007, 11:20 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,768	Re: 68 cst questions It sounds like the real deal. The bucket seats are on a one piece frame. I would think the marker lights could be correct, but not positive on that one. I recall seeing darker print on some 67-68 option stickers. I am not positive, but it sounds like it should be sitting at my house. Have any pics? Eric __________________ 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

11-06-2007, 11:23 PM	#4
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,915	Re: 68 cst questions sounds correct and sounds like you should own it ASAP. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

11-06-2007, 11:24 PM	#5
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Re: 68 cst questions That sounds like a AWESOME truck, I agree with the other guys on everything. 67-68 option stickers had dark vins on some. And like Eric said I'm not sure on the marker lights either __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

11-06-2007, 11:34 PM	#6
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: 68 cst questions Thanks for the information guys. It sounds good to me. The truck is disassembled, I just wanted to check with some people that are more familiar with these trucks than I am. The guy is going to sell me the truck, he has just lost interest in it. As soon as I get it I will post some pics. The truck is a dark maroon with white top and a red interior. It does not have air, but it has ps, front sway bar, posi, chrome rear bumper. I figured it was an unusual truck being the 396, swb cst, tach.

11-06-2007, 11:41 PM	#7
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 68 cst questions HOLY CRAP...buy it before he changes his mind!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ '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)

11-07-2007, 02:08 PM	#8
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,293	Re: 68 cst questions Pictures!!! Pictures!! Pictures!!! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

11-11-2007, 02:28 AM	#9
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: 68 cst questions I still have to go pick up the truck and all of the parts sometime next week, then I will post pics. I want to do an original restoration on a truck like this. I only see two hard to find parts missing: The air cleaner and the power steering reservoir that mounts on the driver side fender are missing. Does anyone have these items they want to sell, or know where they can be found?

11-11-2007, 06:07 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 68 cst questions The cab lights were an option so your`s could be those.They were the tear drop style with a chrome housing.The common style from back then.They weren`t ICC required on 10,000+GVWs (dual rear 1t) until `69 so the ones offered were more of a generic accessory,like ventshades,than a factory-designed item. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-11-2007, 06:21 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 68 cst questions actually tim, I'm not sure about 67, but I know they were in fact required in 68 when you got DRW... side markers and rear id lights too.

01-08-2008, 05:27 PM	#12
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: 68 cst questions I finally got a chance to get the truck. It is all apart and the body has been stripped so there is not much to look at, but I do have a pic of the spid. Last edited by 75gmc454; 01-08-2008 at 05:32 PM.

01-08-2008, 05:51 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 68 cst questions Awesome find.A true collector piece. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-08-2008, 06:30 PM	#14
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: 68 cst questions Thanks for all of the comments and info on the truck. I can hopefully start work on it soon doing a full restoration, and taking more pics along the way.

01-09-2008, 04:24 PM	#15
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,293	Re: 68 cst questions You teaser you! MORE PICTURES!!! That's a nicely optioned 68 you have there. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.



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