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1958 FLEETSIDE · 03-08-2010, 01:42 AM

Does any body know if a 1968 chevy shortwide with a small back window is rare, i see alot of big back window 68's.

69heavychevy · 03-08-2010, 01:45 AM

dont know about rare...but probably less desirable though

jbristo67 · 03-09-2010, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 69heavychevy

dont know about rare...but probably less desirable though

Hater

**KevsClassics** · 03-08-2010, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 1958 FLEETSIDE

Does any body know if a 1968 chevy shortwide with a small back window is rare, i see alot of big back window 68's.

No such thing.

C/10 King · 03-08-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by KevsClassics

No such thing.

X2, In 1968 the big back and side marker lights were a safety issue.

54Caddy · 03-08-2010, 01:47 AM

i thought 68s only came with big back windows??

1958 FLEETSIDE · 03-08-2010, 02:18 AM

I am thinking it is a 67' cab with small back window, i bought truck for parts and was told it was a 68'

**KevsClassics** · 03-08-2010, 02:21 AM

Does it have marker lights?

1958 FLEETSIDE · 03-08-2010, 02:23 AM

Yes marker lights on sides of front fenders

**Ron 586** · 03-08-2010, 03:12 AM

It's a 68 or later.

Huck · 03-08-2010, 08:58 AM

67's came with small back windows with an option for large back window. 68's came with large back windows. However after 43 years, no telling what patched up trucks are out there. I've seen some very "creative" trucks out there supposely being sold by the grandson, uncle, cousin, brother, neighbor of the original owner with big block 4x4, corvette option, super spot option, factory built in 4 track players, ralley wheels, mis-matched doors, fenders, tailgates, fenders, hoods, grills, etc. Huck

**too much stuff** · 03-08-2010, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bruceman1968

1967 had small window with large window as a option. 1968 had large window with small window as a option.

I agree with the first part. I have still yet to see an original 68 with a small window in the 10-30 series. Some say they exist, but i have never seen one.

jbristo67 · 03-09-2010, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bruceman1968

1967 had small window with large window as a option. 1968 had large window with small window as a option.

Are you sure about this

SCOTTMO · 03-09-2010, 04:10 PM

I've seen alot of 68's with the small window out here,just as mentioned before
they carried over alot of left over parts from the prior year..

Andy4639 · 12-02-2016, 08:37 PM

I know this is a old thread but I got to looking at what Jesse said.

If the truck was in fact a 68 like we think it was and they did carry over the parts is it really a true 68 model or a carry over as we all say.

What the vin say's is a 67 are 68 is the only way to know for sure but is it a true 68 model if they used 67 parts even if the vin tag say's it's a 68!

**Grumpy old man** · 12-03-2016, 07:13 AM

There's a lot of things to consider looking at that old wrecker . That Holmes wrecker mounted into what looks like a garage built bed certainly doesn't scream it was built into a wrecker when new .the front push bar came off something else , long story short just because it has rosette rivits on the vin plate doesn't mean it came that way . Heck , You can buy them on ebay today . Also it looks awful short to have started life as a cab and chassis ? My guess is its a body shop build from spare parts in their yard with its camaro steering wheel , auto column with 4 on the floor ,under mount am/fm/cassette radio. But you have to love the box radar detector on the dash , definetly from the drive 55 days . It's been abortionized . Not something I would consider a "true" 68 small window example .....Nope !

**jocko** · 12-03-2016, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTTMO

I've seen alot of 68's with the small window out here,just as mentioned before
they carried over alot of left over parts from the prior year..

That's interesting. First time I've seen this thread since it's just come back up recently. I've never, ever seen a small window 68 (and I used to live in Mesa, and used to move around all over the country)! Does anyone have a pic of such an animal other than the tow truck? I'm NOT saying it doesn't exist, just saying I'd like to see one, always assumed they were phased out in late 67 and not carried over to 68, at all. I don't believe it was an option (sbw in 68) either as stated in one of the earlier posts.

**425HP409** · 12-03-2016, 01:16 PM

We must remember that 1/2 ton trucks had different safety standards than heavier trucks. The Wrecker in question is a 3/4 ton, which would have different standards than a 1/2 ton, hence GM producing the "Heavy Half" in the late 70's to escape some emission standards put on 1/2 ton trucks. Also I believe that all 3/4 ton and larger trucks came with the small back window, like the C60 shown.

Crispyr1 · 03-08-2010, 03:06 PM

Keep the small back window!!! But never heard of one on a 68...

rich67 · 03-08-2010, 03:33 PM

take this with a grain of salt but i watched a small back window truck sell on ebay that was "listed" as a 68. ever since i have wondered if it was an option in 68. enquiring minds want to know guys.

JHT67 · 03-08-2010, 03:38 PM

Look up the VIN.

1958 FLEETSIDE · 03-08-2010, 03:39 PM

Well i have the 68 for sale on ebay listed as 1968. I was just wondering to change listing to a 67 instead of 68.

pickupman · 03-08-2010, 03:41 PM

was not an option in 68 but it is possible to have been an early build date with carry over from 67. have seen that

rich67 · 03-08-2010, 03:51 PM

one i watched sell was last year.

1958 FLEETSIDE · 03-08-2010, 04:03 PM

This one ends on march 13th, this saturday

03-08-2010, 01:42 AM	#1
1958 FLEETSIDE RUNNING OUT OF TIME Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AMARILLO,TEXAS Posts: 53	1968 chevy small back window Does any body know if a 1968 chevy shortwide with a small back window is rare, i see alot of big back window 68's. __________________ 1958 CHEVY SWBFLEETSIDE 1971 CHEVY SWB 1968 CHEVY SWB 1962 INTERNATINAL 1978 CHEVY SWB STEPSIDE -SOLD- 2003 CHEVY Z-71 2010 ESCALADE (WIFE'S)

03-08-2010, 01:45 AM	#2
69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	Re: 1968 chevy small back window dont know about rare...but probably less desirable though

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1958 FLEETSIDE RUNNING OUT OF TIME Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AMARILLO,TEXAS Posts: 53	Re: 1968 chevy small back window I am thinking it is a 67' cab with small back window, i bought truck for parts and was told it was a 68' __________________ 1958 CHEVY SWBFLEETSIDE 1971 CHEVY SWB 1968 CHEVY SWB 1962 INTERNATINAL 1978 CHEVY SWB STEPSIDE -SOLD- 2003 CHEVY Z-71 2010 ESCALADE (WIFE'S)

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03-08-2010, 08:58 AM	#11
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: 1968 chevy small back window 67's came with small back windows with an option for large back window. 68's came with large back windows. However after 43 years, no telling what patched up trucks are out there. I've seen some very "creative" trucks out there supposely being sold by the grandson, uncle, cousin, brother, neighbor of the original owner with big block 4x4, corvette option, super spot option, factory built in 4 track players, ralley wheels, mis-matched doors, fenders, tailgates, fenders, hoods, grills, etc. Huck

03-09-2010, 04:10 PM	#14
SCOTTMO powdercoater Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: mesa,az Posts: 203	Re: 1968 chevy small back window I've seen alot of 68's with the small window out here,just as mentioned before they carried over alot of left over parts from the prior year.. __________________ SCOTT

12-02-2016, 08:37 PM	#15
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 1968 chevy small back window I know this is a old thread but I got to looking at what Jesse said. If the truck was in fact a 68 like we think it was and they did carry over the parts is it really a true 68 model or a carry over as we all say. What the vin say's is a 67 are 68 is the only way to know for sure but is it a true 68 model if they used 67 parts even if the vin tag say's it's a 68! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-03-2016, 07:13 AM	#16
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: 1968 chevy small back window There's a lot of things to consider looking at that old wrecker . That Holmes wrecker mounted into what looks like a garage built bed certainly doesn't scream it was built into a wrecker when new .the front push bar came off something else , long story short just because it has rosette rivits on the vin plate doesn't mean it came that way . Heck , You can buy them on ebay today . Also it looks awful short to have started life as a cab and chassis ? My guess is its a body shop build from spare parts in their yard with its camaro steering wheel , auto column with 4 on the floor ,under mount am/fm/cassette radio. But you have to love the box radar detector on the dash , definetly from the drive 55 days . It's been abortionized . Not something I would consider a "true" 68 small window example .....Nope ! Last edited by Grumpy old man; 12-03-2016 at 07:19 AM.

12-03-2016, 01:16 PM	#18
425HP409 425hp409 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Prosper Texas Posts: 841	Re: 1968 chevy small back window We must remember that 1/2 ton trucks had different safety standards than heavier trucks. The Wrecker in question is a 3/4 ton, which would have different standards than a 1/2 ton, hence GM producing the "Heavy Half" in the late 70's to escape some emission standards put on 1/2 ton trucks. Also I believe that all 3/4 ton and larger trucks came with the small back window, like the C60 shown. __________________ Charles 68 SWB, Dad bought new, now 396 & factory ac 64 Impala SS, 409 425HP, 4 speed AC 64 Bel Air Wagon, 400 Small Block 57 Bel Air all original 283 w/Factory Air 77 GMC Sprint, 454/425HP 67 Olds 442, all original 90 ZR1 Corvette

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rich67 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Canton, Il Posts: 1,857	Re: 1968 chevy small back window take this with a grain of salt but i watched a small back window truck sell on ebay that was "listed" as a 68. ever since i have wondered if it was an option in 68. enquiring minds want to know guys.

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03-08-2010, 03:39 PM	#22
1958 FLEETSIDE RUNNING OUT OF TIME Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AMARILLO,TEXAS Posts: 53	Re: 1968 chevy small back window Well i have the 68 for sale on ebay listed as 1968. I was just wondering to change listing to a 67 instead of 68. __________________ 1958 CHEVY SWBFLEETSIDE 1971 CHEVY SWB 1968 CHEVY SWB 1962 INTERNATINAL 1978 CHEVY SWB STEPSIDE -SOLD- 2003 CHEVY Z-71 2010 ESCALADE (WIFE'S) Last edited by N2TRUX; 03-08-2010 at 09:43 PM.

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