If you had to choose...68 or 72 C10 Long beds - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jbragg32 · 10-07-2011, 04:28 PM

So I am really torn right now, I picked up a 68 C10 that needs a lil body work, runs good strong 350, but i probably paid a little to much for based on the work thats needed. As i am finding parts to put together my 68 I find a 72 C10 that needs absolutly no body work run equally as well and is about the same price i paid for the 68 i kinda hate to pull the plug on the 68 so fast but less body work is very tempting...so the question is if you had a choice of which yrs to restore which would it be

jablack · 10-08-2011, 12:27 AM

68 for me

big_al_71 · 10-08-2011, 07:13 AM

I always say "Less work is more"

50bomb · 10-08-2011, 09:30 AM

Might as well keep both.

Ackattack · 10-08-2011, 09:46 AM

I like the looks of the 68 grill better, but the 72 has a couple of advantages:
Less body work
front disk brakes
5 lug wheels
nicer looking door panels (IMO)

Of course if you bought the 72, you could always swap the 68 front clip over to the 72 and have the best of both worlds.

OJ1988 · 10-08-2011, 10:00 AM

In primer scares me.

A primered project usually means its hiding a bunch of bad body work, at least around here.

I would look it over real close, with a magnet, to decide if it really does not need body work.

I bet your 68 actually needs less.

**leddzepp** · 10-08-2011, 10:21 AM

The one that requires the least amount of bodywork is the one I would go with.

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71meangreenc10 · 10-08-2011, 11:36 AM

Less bodywork and 72 has disks already.....

Smitty

Andy4639 · 10-08-2011, 11:42 AM

72 hands down.
You get disk brakes 5 lug wheels and 4 years of extra technolgy!
If you can afford it buy it and swap the front end ono the 72 frame and have the best of both worlds!

mcampbell · 10-08-2011, 11:59 AM

Just installed disc brakes from a 71 under my drum brake 70 and it's a wonderful feeling to see the light change and have confidence I can stop without pushing someone into the intersection. Not too much technology difference in these years but brakes are a very big deal.
A wise old body man once told me the best primer over bare metal is old paint that has stuck for 30 years. He felt better about his new paint sticking to old paint than trusting someone else's primer that might not have good prep underneath. Whenever I see a complete primer coat I suspect a bad prep job. If owner could afford to put it in a good shop and do it right it would be already covered with fresh paint so I suspect the primer was a budget job in his bro in law's driveway.

big bad orange · 10-08-2011, 12:55 PM

I would go with the '72 just because it's "newer",but having two would be the best

jbragg32 · 10-14-2011, 07:12 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome!!! I decided to go with the 68...I am sure I will be kicking myself for it later, but I really do like the slope of the 68 hood and the basic grill, I will definately need to upgrade to disc brakes i damn near jumped on the brake the other night and still rolled into the intersection a few feet to far LOL...i will post pics of the progess...huge auto show in Pomona this weekend i hope to score some items to help with the restore

shawno72 · 10-14-2011, 07:17 PM

Dont feel bad. I just sold my 72 to buy a 68. The 72 stopped faster but the style of the 68 is cooler so in the end I am glad I did it.

bigdogboxers · 10-14-2011, 07:43 PM

I would go for the 68. You can see that body lines don't match up on the 72 and even in primer I can see bad body work on the bed and dents in the fender. Flat primer hides a lot of small dents and wavy bond.
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Frkypunk70 · 10-14-2011, 11:50 PM

Go ask your wife/ girlfriends opinion....then do the exact opposite. That's what I always do.

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**FleetsidePaul** · 10-15-2011, 01:08 AM

68

OARNGESI · 10-15-2011, 03:32 AM

build the one you would rather have when its finished even if it takes longer

OJ1988 · 10-15-2011, 08:44 AM

Guys, he already said he got the 68.

Congrats man, I'm sure you'll love it. Got to the scrap yard and pull the a arms, spindle,s discs, etc.. off a 74-87, bolt it up and roll with it!

67chevy1series · 10-07-2011, 07:38 PM

yes buy the 72 and keep them both

litew8 · 10-07-2011, 07:46 PM

What are the SPID options. Lets do a side-by-side comparison.

The 72 has a nice stance

10-07-2011, 04:28 PM	#1
jbragg32 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 5	If you had to choose...68 or 72 C10 Long beds So I am really torn right now, I picked up a 68 C10 that needs a lil body work, runs good strong 350, but i probably paid a little to much for based on the work thats needed. As i am finding parts to put together my 68 I find a 72 C10 that needs absolutly no body work run equally as well and is about the same price i paid for the 68 i kinda hate to pull the plug on the 68 so fast but less body work is very tempting...so the question is if you had a choice of which yrs to restore which would it be Attached Images Last edited by jbragg32; 10-07-2011 at 04:57 PM. Reason: adding pics

10-08-2011, 12:27 AM	#2
jablack Classic Chevy Recycler Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 422	Re: If you had to choose...68 or 72 C10 Long beds 68 for me __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 1970 Chevrolet C50 1979 Chevrolet C30 Need another 67 or 68 soon...

10-08-2011, 07:13 AM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: If you had to choose...68 or 72 C10 Long beds I always say "Less work is more" __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-08-2011, 09:30 AM	#4
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: If you had to choose...68 or 72 C10 Long beds Might as well keep both.

10-08-2011, 09:46 AM	#5
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,524	Re: If you had to choose...68 or 72 C10 Long beds I like the looks of the 68 grill better, but the 72 has a couple of advantages: Less body work front disk brakes 5 lug wheels nicer looking door panels (IMO) Of course if you bought the 72, you could always swap the 68 front clip over to the 72 and have the best of both worlds. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

10-08-2011, 10:00 AM	#6
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: If you had to choose...68 or 72 C10 Long beds In primer scares me. A primered project usually means its hiding a bunch of bad body work, at least around here. I would look it over real close, with a magnet, to decide if it really does not need body work. I bet your 68 actually needs less. __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

10-08-2011, 10:21 AM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,033	Re: If you had to choose...68 or 72 C10 Long beds The one that requires the least amount of bodywork is the one I would go with. Welcome to the board! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-08-2011, 11:36 AM	#8
71meangreenc10 Its a Truck Thing...... Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona Posts: 3,179	Re: If you had to choose...68 or 72 C10 Long beds Less bodywork and 72 has disks already..... Smitty __________________ 71 C10 283/3SPD Full Resto 71 GMC 1500 Sierra Grande http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518599 70 C10 Suburban Former military GSA truck. 72 Chevy Blazer 4X4, Sloppy Jo, Mountain Climber. Wife says no more trucks. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707378 72 GMC 1 Ton Motor Home, wife said no more trucks until she saw this one. Gen 3 6.0/4L80E 4.10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=761110 68 GMC Suburban was 3/4 ton, now 1/2.Wife shook her head 71 C30 Wrecker 71 C20 Scott-Bilt As weird as it gets..BB Cheyenne AC Truck 68 GMC Long Stepside. They keep following me home 69 C30 Former Motor Home, Flat Bed time 70 G20 Red-E-Kamp Conversion "I'm your Boogy Van"

10-08-2011, 11:42 AM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: If you had to choose...68 or 72 C10 Long beds 72 hands down. You get disk brakes 5 lug wheels and 4 years of extra technolgy! If you can afford it buy it and swap the front end ono the 72 frame and have the best of both worlds! __________________ 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.

10-08-2011, 11:59 AM	#10
mcampbell Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Santa Clara, Utah Posts: 48	Re: If you had to choose...68 or 72 C10 Long beds Just installed disc brakes from a 71 under my drum brake 70 and it's a wonderful feeling to see the light change and have confidence I can stop without pushing someone into the intersection. Not too much technology difference in these years but brakes are a very big deal. A wise old body man once told me the best primer over bare metal is old paint that has stuck for 30 years. He felt better about his new paint sticking to old paint than trusting someone else's primer that might not have good prep underneath. Whenever I see a complete primer coat I suspect a bad prep job. If owner could afford to put it in a good shop and do it right it would be already covered with fresh paint so I suspect the primer was a budget job in his bro in law's driveway.

10-08-2011, 12:55 PM	#11
big bad orange Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 187	Re: If you had to choose...68 or 72 C10 Long beds I would go with the '72 just because it's "newer",but having two would be the best

10-14-2011, 07:12 PM	#12
jbragg32 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 5	Re: If you had to choose...68 or 72 C10 Long beds Thanks for the warm welcome!!! I decided to go with the 68...I am sure I will be kicking myself for it later, but I really do like the slope of the 68 hood and the basic grill, I will definately need to upgrade to disc brakes i damn near jumped on the brake the other night and still rolled into the intersection a few feet to far LOL...i will post pics of the progess...huge auto show in Pomona this weekend i hope to score some items to help with the restore

10-14-2011, 07:17 PM	#13
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: If you had to choose...68 or 72 C10 Long beds Dont feel bad. I just sold my 72 to buy a 68. The 72 stopped faster but the style of the 68 is cooler so in the end I am glad I did it. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

10-14-2011, 07:43 PM	#14
bigdogboxers Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rathdrum Idaho Posts: 197	Re: If you had to choose...68 or 72 C10 Long beds I would go for the 68. You can see that body lines don't match up on the 72 and even in primer I can see bad body work on the bed and dents in the fender. Flat primer hides a lot of small dents and wavy bond. Posted via Mobile Device

10-14-2011, 11:50 PM	#15
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10-15-2011, 01:08 AM	#16
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,418	Re: If you had to choose...68 or 72 C10 Long beds 68 __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

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10-15-2011, 08:44 AM	#18
OJ1988 Just a car guy Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Washington, IN Posts: 991	Re: If you had to choose...68 or 72 C10 Long beds Guys, he already said he got the 68. Congrats man, I'm sure you'll love it. Got to the scrap yard and pull the a arms, spindle,s discs, etc.. off a 74-87, bolt it up and roll with it! __________________ 1955 belair Blown Pro Street cruiser 1971 Camaro Pro Touring 1973 Vega Drag Car 1970 C20 tow rig

10-07-2011, 07:38 PM	#19
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10-07-2011, 07:46 PM	#20
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: If you had to choose...68 or 72 C10 Long beds What are the SPID options. Lets do a side-by-side comparison. The 72 has a nice stance __________________ project: "my happy mess"

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