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spavinaw · 05-20-2010, 06:01 PM

It took me a little while but i finally got one. 1968

. I bought it for my daughter to drive when she is 16. That is about 1.5 years so it is mine until then. I will post more pics and details later! This has been a dream since i had to sell my 1971 when I was 17.

spavinaw · 05-20-2010, 06:02 PM

dang, how do i post pics

spavinaw · 05-20-2010, 06:04 PM

maybe the pic is here now

Otsa580 · 05-20-2010, 06:18 PM

Your daughter is lucky............that truck looks good.

What engine/trans?

rsavage · 05-20-2010, 07:12 PM

Nice truck. Your daughter would probably be better off in a smaller car that gets better mileage. Then you would, unfortunately, have to keep the truck for yourself.

Seraph · 05-20-2010, 07:19 PM

dang, looks like a nice truck.
have anymore pics?

**Boog** · 05-20-2010, 09:17 PM

Nice find for sure. Lucky girl. Plans?

spavinaw · 05-21-2010, 11:28 AM

I am not a mechanic so I am not certain of the motor and trans. I beleive i have a 1990 350 and 350 turbo trans. I think.

The truck is in pretty good shape. There is some cancer in the floor boards. Someone tried to replace the rocker panels at one time. Not a smooth success but it works. The paing job has a lot to be desired once you get close and start looking. Going down the road it looks good enough

The day I drove it home the passenger door came open when pulling out and I nearly dumped my daughter on the state highway. It wouldnt shift automatically, i had to do it manually and when I got home I had an oil leak. I adjusted the door latch or acutally loosened it up after it hadnt been used for a while. Now the door shuts fine. I replaced the modualtor valve and the transmission shifts like new now. And, I replaced the oil sending unit and the oil leak was fixed. I feel lucky and good about my purchase.

My plan for now is to get ahead of the cancer replace the dash and a new floor mat. Maybe add a radio. I have three kids, if it survives them all I will then have a new plan for it.

oldblue1968chevy · 05-21-2010, 12:34 PM

wow she is lucky! more pics please? She'll wanna radio!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-21-2010, 01:44 PM

Nice score for both you and her..

mclairmo · 05-21-2010, 04:54 PM

Don't forget new three point seat belts and new brakes/steering. Safety should always be first.

05-20-2010, 06:01 PM	#1
spavinaw Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gravette, Ar Posts: 40	I finally got one! It took me a little while but i finally got one. 1968 . I bought it for my daughter to drive when she is 16. That is about 1.5 years so it is mine until then. I will post more pics and details later! This has been a dream since i had to sell my 1971 when I was 17.

05-20-2010, 06:02 PM	#2
spavinaw Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gravette, Ar Posts: 40	Re: I finally got one! dang, how do i post pics

05-20-2010, 06:04 PM	#3
spavinaw Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gravette, Ar Posts: 40	Re: I finally got one! maybe the pic is here now Attached Images

05-20-2010, 06:18 PM	#4
Otsa580 I Love Rusty Chevys Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 617	Re: I finally got one! Your daughter is lucky............that truck looks good. What engine/trans? __________________ 1969 K5 Blazer 1997 1500 Silverado Ext Cab Z71 2010 1500 Silverado Ext Cab Z71

05-20-2010, 07:12 PM	#5
rsavage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alden NY Posts: 2,705	Re: I finally got one! Nice truck. Your daughter would probably be better off in a smaller car that gets better mileage. Then you would, unfortunately, have to keep the truck for yourself. __________________ 1961 C1 Corvette 1959 El Camino 350 TPI, 9" 4 w disc 69 Blazer K5 - sold July '20 2021 Durango RT 5.7

05-20-2010, 07:19 PM	#6
Seraph Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Streetman Texas Posts: 134	Re: I finally got one! dang, looks like a nice truck. have anymore pics? __________________ 1972 chevy c 10 longbed 2000 Ford Powerstroke (daily driver)

05-20-2010, 09:17 PM	#7
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,436	Re: I finally got one! Nice find for sure. Lucky girl. Plans? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

05-21-2010, 11:28 AM	#8
spavinaw Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Gravette, Ar Posts: 40	Re: I finally got one! I am not a mechanic so I am not certain of the motor and trans. I beleive i have a 1990 350 and 350 turbo trans. I think. The truck is in pretty good shape. There is some cancer in the floor boards. Someone tried to replace the rocker panels at one time. Not a smooth success but it works. The paing job has a lot to be desired once you get close and start looking. Going down the road it looks good enough The day I drove it home the passenger door came open when pulling out and I nearly dumped my daughter on the state highway. It wouldnt shift automatically, i had to do it manually and when I got home I had an oil leak. I adjusted the door latch or acutally loosened it up after it hadnt been used for a while. Now the door shuts fine. I replaced the modualtor valve and the transmission shifts like new now. And, I replaced the oil sending unit and the oil leak was fixed. I feel lucky and good about my purchase. My plan for now is to get ahead of the cancer replace the dash and a new floor mat. Maybe add a radio. I have three kids, if it survives them all I will then have a new plan for it.

05-21-2010, 12:34 PM	#9
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: I finally got one! wow she is lucky! more pics please? She'll wanna radio! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-21-2010, 01:44 PM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: I finally got one! Nice score for both you and her.. __________________ 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..

05-21-2010, 04:54 PM	#11
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: I finally got one! Don't forget new three point seat belts and new brakes/steering. Safety should always be first.



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