New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

F-85 · 07-31-2011, 03:18 PM

I just picke up this truck yesterday. I really didnt know much about it before going to look at it. I just needed a cheap driver truck. Well after i got there i was really surprised. Here it is.

Its a 68 C20 with 327 an th400, posi rear, big old 17" wheels, pb, ps, A/C, oil,temp,amp gauges, 3 gas tanks, Its got a crazy big generator! The camper is all original, with the seat, fridge, lighting, an rack. Other then the radio, sh*ty paint job, carb/air cleaner its all original. I just dont know what to do with it. LOL As cool as the camper is, i only need a truck. It is growing on me though.

Whats the throttle knob for?

**70cst** · 07-31-2011, 03:23 PM

That is just way

That looks like a time capsule

F-85 · 07-31-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

That is just way

That looks like a time capsule

That is exactly what my buddy said! Its even got some old school tires on it too.

bosco200 · 07-31-2011, 03:35 PM

I like I like!

dmack91 · 07-31-2011, 03:40 PM

Hand throttle was used for fast idle or poor man's cruise control.

Had one stick on a Landcruiser I had once coming into a parking lot. That was interesting.

F-85 · 07-31-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dmack91

Hand throttle was used for fast idle or poor man's cruise control.

Had one stick on a Landcruiser I had once coming into a parking lot. That was interesting.

Ok i see. Ive just never seen it before on one of these trucks. Cool though. Ill try and be carful

**LockDoc** · 07-31-2011, 03:56 PM

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Looks like a school bus or big truck alternator. Neat truck. The hand throttle screws out to keep the RPM's up. I had to push on the accelerator pedal a little while I screwed mine out. It made it work easier.

LockDoc

71swb4x4 · 08-01-2011, 01:52 PM

That truck is super nice. I would drive it as it is. I like the 454

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Originally Posted by dmack91

Hand throttle was used for fast idle or poor man's cruise control.

The "real" reason for the hand throttle is as Tim says, to increase the RPM's for the generator. Farm trucks would have them for the PTO or another engine/PTO driven accessory. Some people may have used them as a cruise control of sorts, but that was not what it was designed for.

F-85 · 08-01-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

That truck is super nice. I would drive it as it is. I like the 454

for.

I was wondering if anyone was gonna notice that! Its off my Burban, im gonna clean and paint the original and put that back on.

Thats cool about the hand throttle. Ill keep it hooked up for now. Im removing the cruise control that is on it. Im guessing that was aftermarket?

rustyironwreck · 10-14-2011, 11:33 AM

We used the hand throttle on grandpas truck to creep along and toss hay, we'd set a straight path across the field and jump in the back and toss hay to the cows, then jump back in the cab and drive back to the barn, it was early "hay control" not cruise control for us....

The "real" reason for the hand throttle is as Tim says, to increase the RPM's for the generator. Farm trucks would have them for the PTO or another engine/PTO driven accessory. Some people may have used them as a cruise control of sorts, but that was not what it was designed for.[/QUOTE]

**Daddy Brim** · 07-31-2011, 03:51 PM

That is a awesome looking setup.

yuccales · 07-31-2011, 04:44 PM

Cool old truck & camper! Merging onto the highway should be easy with that big old spot mirror.

F-85 · 07-31-2011, 06:22 PM

The truck is gonna need some work. But its ll gonna get done while im driving it. So i was able to drive the truck home yesterday, but it ran like crap! I worked on it until after dark (in the driveway) and i got it running good. Had to do a temp carb swap until i rebuilt the 600 holley that came with it. Then the rest was basic tune up, and swapped the distributor (the advance springs were junk). When i was first was looking at the truck and just about to take it for a test drive the rear brake line blew. It made it home though. So im gonna check all the lines and replace any rusty ones. Rear shocks are junk, so i ordered a new set. I put a belt on the A/C compressor and it blows just alittle cold. So i might tr to recharge it with a kit from the autoparts store. The interior lights do not work, but all the outside lights work. It needs exhaust! And i just found one manifold is cracked. Im on the fence between headers, and just replacing the broken manifold.

I was trying to figure out how to get the fridge to work. Took me about 5 min to realize its a ice Box! LOL Then i remembered i got some paper work with it.

VWBeamer · 07-31-2011, 06:26 PM

It's cool!

VA72C10 · 07-31-2011, 06:28 PM

very cool truck!!!

dan42 · 07-31-2011, 06:39 PM

That's pretty neat. Looks like somebody pretty much left it the way it was bought. Hard to find vehicles like that. Sounds like it won't take much to make it fairly dependable - keep us posted on your progress.

factorystock · 08-02-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dan42

That's pretty neat. Looks like somebody pretty much left it the way it was bought. Hard to find vehicles like that. Sounds like it won't take much to make it fairly dependable - keep us posted on your progress.

I agree! The question is: Will the original rims and hubcaps stay, or will they dissappear like on most all the other '68 3/4 tons on this forum?

flashed · 07-31-2011, 07:17 PM

Nice old truck ,I love the camper too.

67chevy1series · 07-31-2011, 08:09 PM

thanks for posting! very cool truck cant wait if you have a build thread

bollybib · 07-31-2011, 09:10 PM

Nice find and welcome to the 20s.

CG · 07-31-2011, 09:14 PM

Man, I really dig the camper. That thing is cool. Oh, the rest of the truck is cool too =)

AirSpeed · 07-31-2011, 09:51 PM

That's cool! Does the sliding awning still slide? My grandfather had one of those campers, he made some screen sides that attached to the the awning and made a screened room when it was slid back. Neat old camper and truck!
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F-85 · 08-01-2011, 11:57 AM

Thanks guys. Ill start a build thread for it. Im not gonna do much though. Its will be a driver for me right now beause my Burban is still down, and i sold my 64 F-85, and my 65 is still 8 months from being done. LOL Ill work on it as i drive it. Ill try to keep it as original as i can.

I have not tried the slider yet, but i will today. Im Xing my fingers!

bc gman · 08-01-2011, 12:28 PM

That's the first time I had seen the inside of one of those that's pretty cool are you going to do anything with it and great truck, good luck with it.

F-85 · 08-01-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bc gman

That's the first time I had seen the inside of one of those that's pretty cool are you going to do anything with it and great truck, good luck with it.

Same here. It is cool. But im still on the fence between leaving it on or taking it off. Its a big brick on the back and im sure its not helping gas milage.

07-31-2011, 03:18 PM	#1
F-85 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Paw Paw,il Posts: 389	New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper I just picke up this truck yesterday. I really didnt know much about it before going to look at it. I just needed a cheap driver truck. Well after i got there i was really surprised. Here it is. Its a 68 C20 with 327 an th400, posi rear, big old 17" wheels, pb, ps, A/C, oil,temp,amp gauges, 3 gas tanks, Its got a crazy big generator! The camper is all original, with the seat, fridge, lighting, an rack. Other then the radio, sh*ty paint job, carb/air cleaner its all original. I just dont know what to do with it. LOL As cool as the camper is, i only need a truck. It is growing on me though. Whats the throttle knob for?

07-31-2011, 03:23 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper That is just way That looks like a time capsule __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

07-31-2011, 03:35 PM	#4
bosco200 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ste. Genevieve, MO Posts: 526	Re: New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper I like I like!

07-31-2011, 03:40 PM	#5
dmack91 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 760	Re: New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper Hand throttle was used for fast idle or poor man's cruise control. Had one stick on a Landcruiser I had once coming into a parking lot. That was interesting. __________________ 68 Chev C20- son has it now 83 K20 - bought from son 70 C20 - in progress

07-31-2011, 03:56 PM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,633	Re: New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper - Looks like a school bus or big truck alternator. Neat truck. The hand throttle screws out to keep the RPM's up. I had to push on the accelerator pedal a little while I screwed mine out. It made it work easier. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-14-2011, 11:33 AM	#10
rustyironwreck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 3	Re: New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper We used the hand throttle on grandpas truck to creep along and toss hay, we'd set a straight path across the field and jump in the back and toss hay to the cows, then jump back in the cab and drive back to the barn, it was early "hay control" not cruise control for us.... The "real" reason for the hand throttle is as Tim says, to increase the RPM's for the generator. Farm trucks would have them for the PTO or another engine/PTO driven accessory. Some people may have used them as a cruise control of sorts, but that was not what it was designed for.[/QUOTE]

07-31-2011, 03:51 PM	#11
Daddy Brim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 632	Re: New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper That is a awesome looking setup. __________________ I'm sorry I called you stupid. I thought you knew already. 67 C-20 Custom Camper 68 Nova 396 it does wheelies 2005 Buick Century the one the wife drives 1989 Toyota Tercel to drive when I can't put gas in the first 2.

07-31-2011, 04:44 PM	#12
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,743	Re: New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper Cool old truck & camper! Merging onto the highway should be easy with that big old spot mirror.

07-31-2011, 06:22 PM	#13
F-85 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Paw Paw,il Posts: 389	Re: New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper The truck is gonna need some work. But its ll gonna get done while im driving it. So i was able to drive the truck home yesterday, but it ran like crap! I worked on it until after dark (in the driveway) and i got it running good. Had to do a temp carb swap until i rebuilt the 600 holley that came with it. Then the rest was basic tune up, and swapped the distributor (the advance springs were junk). When i was first was looking at the truck and just about to take it for a test drive the rear brake line blew. It made it home though. So im gonna check all the lines and replace any rusty ones. Rear shocks are junk, so i ordered a new set. I put a belt on the A/C compressor and it blows just alittle cold. So i might tr to recharge it with a kit from the autoparts store. The interior lights do not work, but all the outside lights work. It needs exhaust! And i just found one manifold is cracked. Im on the fence between headers, and just replacing the broken manifold. I was trying to figure out how to get the fridge to work. Took me about 5 min to realize its a ice Box! LOL Then i remembered i got some paper work with it.

07-31-2011, 06:26 PM	#14
VWBeamer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GA Posts: 281	Re: New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper It's cool!

07-31-2011, 06:28 PM	#15
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper very cool truck!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-31-2011, 06:39 PM	#16
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper That's pretty neat. Looks like somebody pretty much left it the way it was bought. Hard to find vehicles like that. Sounds like it won't take much to make it fairly dependable - keep us posted on your progress. __________________ '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

07-31-2011, 07:17 PM	#18
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper Nice old truck ,I love the camper too.

07-31-2011, 08:09 PM	#19
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper thanks for posting! very cool truck cant wait if you have a build thread

07-31-2011, 09:10 PM	#20
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper Nice find and welcome to the 20s. __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911



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07-31-2011, 09:14 PM	#21
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,985	Re: New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper Man, I really dig the camper. That thing is cool. Oh, the rest of the truck is cool too =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

07-31-2011, 09:51 PM	#22
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper That's cool! Does the sliding awning still slide? My grandfather had one of those campers, he made some screen sides that attached to the the awning and made a screened room when it was slid back. Neat old camper and truck! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

08-01-2011, 11:57 AM	#23
F-85 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Paw Paw,il Posts: 389	Re: New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper Thanks guys. Ill start a build thread for it. Im not gonna do much though. Its will be a driver for me right now beause my Burban is still down, and i sold my 64 F-85, and my 65 is still 8 months from being done. LOL Ill work on it as i drive it. Ill try to keep it as original as i can. I have not tried the slider yet, but i will today. Im Xing my fingers!

08-01-2011, 12:28 PM	#24
bc gman 71 bb longhorn Join Date: May 2004 Location: Surrey B.C Canada Posts: 170	Re: New truck 1968 C20 CST with a Pullman Camper That's the first time I had seen the inside of one of those that's pretty cool are you going to do anything with it and great truck, good luck with it. __________________ 71 2500 Gmc longhorn with a 402 turbo 400. 09 F150 Supercrew 4x4 05 Mazda 6 sport accept that somedays you are the statue and somedays you are the pigeon.

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