1968 CST camper special 50th - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1968C20CST · 03-12-2014, 12:01 AM

I picked up a 1968 CST camper special C20 lwb 50th anniversary 1 owner .
The 327 was long gone, truck has been stored indoors for at least last 10 years.
Paint is dead, but overall an extremely clean truck.
I also have a 1968 lwb k20. Rough body but strong runner.
Should I turn my 50th into a 4x4?
Thoughts?

1968C20CST · 03-12-2014, 12:06 AM

Another shot.
Previous owners son was going to change color to orange, seat was as far as he got.

1968C20CST · 03-12-2014, 12:08 AM

And another.

1968C20CST · 03-12-2014, 12:11 AM

Another, how to I put more than one picture per post?

1968C20CST · 03-12-2014, 12:15 AM

1968C20CST · 03-12-2014, 12:20 AM

47thriftmaster · 03-12-2014, 12:23 AM

Very nice truck, personally I would save this one and build the 4x4 with something else.

1968C20CST · 03-12-2014, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 47thriftmaster

Very nice truck, personally I would save this one and build the 4x4 with something else.

I have to say I go back and forth, I wish I had the original motor, since I don't it keeps me up at night! I want to drive this cool truck! Living in Colorado makes me want the 4x4, but the truck being so clean makes it hard to mess with it.

1968C20CST · 03-12-2014, 12:33 AM

Short of being a straight fairly rust free 50th CST camper special the truck is pretty basic. No power brakes, no power steering, no a/c.

1968C20CST · 03-12-2014, 12:36 AM

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67ctener · 03-12-2014, 12:43 AM

I vote body swap. It'd be unique and custom and you'll never pass the same truck driving down the road. Great score

GASoline71 · 03-12-2014, 12:51 AM

Isn't "camper special" a Ford thing? 67-72 Chevy = Custom Camper?

Gary

1968C20CST · 03-12-2014, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

Isn't "camper special" a Ford thing? 67-72 Chevy = Custom Camper?

Gary

My bad!

1968C20CST · 03-12-2014, 12:58 AM

1968C20CST · 03-12-2014, 01:00 AM

**jocko** · 03-13-2014, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 1968C20CST

My bad!

The confusion is well-founded and chevy didn't help. They put "Custom Camper" on the all the emblems thru 72 (Custom Camper stand-alone emblem in 67-8 as shown above, CustomCamper10/20/30 on the fender 69-71, then CustomCamper script on the door in 72 only. On the SPIDS of some of the 71/72, however, they said "Special Camper" or "Custom Camper" - both were the Z81 RPO. In 73+ they became "Camper Special" - just like ol' Henry Fords.

EDIT: Oh, forgot to mention... As much as I'd LOVE a 68 K20 anniversary, I'd keep it original, it's a very nice truck. Find a 327 or just a crate 350 and enjoy it. Nice truck, congrats.

mmeese4 · 03-12-2014, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

Isn't "camper special" a Ford thing? 67-72 Chevy = Custom Camper?

Gary

Yes I don't know why people always say camper special when the decal always clearly reads Custom Camper

**68bowtie** · 03-12-2014, 01:05 AM

dude that thing is AWESOME. very well preserved. i have to say i'm not a huge fan of long bed trucks, but i would be proud to drive that thing just like it is.

1968C20CST · 03-12-2014, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

dude that thing is AWESOME. very well preserved. i have to say i'm not a huge fan of long bed trucks, but i would be proud to drive that thing just like it is.

I am not a big fan of the long bed either, but when I saw how clean and felt the doors with no sag, or play and how smooth they opened and shut, I couldn't help my self! The interior, short of the bench is like a time capsule!

Now I just need to get it on the road!

**68350** · 03-12-2014, 01:31 AM

I vote body swap, itd be a very cool truck

**ho70** · 03-12-2014, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 1968C20CST

I picked up a 1968 CST camper special C20 lwb 50th anniversary 1 owner .
The 327 was long gone, truck has been stored indoors for at least last 10 years.
Paint is dead, but overall an extremely clean truck.
I also have a 1968 lwb k20. Rough body but strong runner.
Should I turn my 50th into a 4x4?
Thoughts?

Jegs has crate 350's for 1200 bucks on ebay

72freak · 03-14-2014, 03:58 PM

That thing is awesome! As long as you know at a certain point there is no recouping your "investment" do what the heck you want with it. Make it yours and nice!!

thefraze_1020 · 03-12-2014, 02:54 AM

Find yourself another 327 to put back in it, but otherwise, keep it original. It is so nice as it looks right now, if it'd were my truck, I'd cringe at the thought of modifying it.

...there's nothing wrong with having two trucks. A 4x4, and a classic longbed 2wd.

19673ontree · 03-12-2014, 05:47 AM

Man ! Thats a real clean truck !

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03-12-2014, 12:01 AM	#1
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	1968 CST camper special 50th I picked up a 1968 CST camper special C20 lwb 50th anniversary 1 owner . The 327 was long gone, truck has been stored indoors for at least last 10 years. Paint is dead, but overall an extremely clean truck. I also have a 1968 lwb k20. Rough body but strong runner. Should I turn my 50th into a 4x4? Thoughts? Attached Images

03-12-2014, 12:06 AM	#2
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Another shot. Previous owners son was going to change color to orange, seat was as far as he got. Attached Images Last edited by 1968C20CST; 03-12-2014 at 12:17 AM.

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1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th And another. Attached Images

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1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Another, how to I put more than one picture per post? Attached Images

03-12-2014, 12:15 AM	#5
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Attached Images

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1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Attached Images

03-12-2014, 12:23 AM	#7
47thriftmaster Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: UP, Washington Posts: 978	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Very nice truck, personally I would save this one and build the 4x4 with something else.

03-12-2014, 12:33 AM	#9
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Short of being a straight fairly rust free 50th CST camper special the truck is pretty basic. No power brakes, no power steering, no a/c. Attached Images

03-12-2014, 12:36 AM	#10
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Attached Images

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1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Attached Images

03-12-2014, 12:43 AM	#12
67ctener Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Arlington Washington Posts: 1,808	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th I vote body swap. It'd be unique and custom and you'll never pass the same truck driving down the road. Great score

03-12-2014, 12:58 AM	#15
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th

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1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Attached Images

03-12-2014, 01:05 AM	#19
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th dude that thing is AWESOME. very well preserved. i have to say i'm not a huge fan of long bed trucks, but i would be proud to drive that thing just like it is. __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD



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03-12-2014, 01:31 AM	#21
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th I vote body swap, itd be a very cool truck __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

03-14-2014, 03:58 PM	#23
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th That thing is awesome! As long as you know at a certain point there is no recouping your "investment" do what the heck you want with it. Make it yours and nice!! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

03-12-2014, 02:54 AM	#24
thefraze_1020 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Mount Vernon, WA Posts: 417	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Find yourself another 327 to put back in it, but otherwise, keep it original. It is so nice as it looks right now, if it'd were my truck, I'd cringe at the thought of modifying it. ...there's nothing wrong with having two trucks. A 4x4, and a classic longbed 2wd. __________________ Cameron 1984 Chevy C20 Custom Deluxe

03-12-2014, 05:47 AM	#25
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Man ! Thats a real clean truck ! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

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