New member... new project...need info plz

[Trypod1]

Im new on here so be gentle with me ...lol..... This is my new project its a 1968, C-50, with a 366 engine and a 4 speed tranny and a 2 speed axle.....it has a 189 in. wheelbase and had a PTO but was taken off at some point. The drive is still attached to the transmission though. Ive seen and read so many great ideas on this site...i need a right quarter panel tho .....some cancer.... Is there any way to replace the 5 cab lights with originals????and also i'm thinking about fabricating the hood and fenders together to make a tilt forward front hood has any one did that on this body style? What ratio rear end would this have? Its awful slow.....lol...thx

[C10 - C90 Bill]

It's a little hard to tell in the picture but the Cab Lights do look like the original type Yankee 77's that GM put on many of their trucks, unless you are talking about the "Fireman's Hat" type, which in that case you will need to change out all or part of the cab roof.

We would also need to see a picture of your sheet metal problem, but many of the pick-up truck replacement panels will work.

I've seen Tilt's in pictures, but it will take a fair amount of work to accomplish it.

I would have to break out my books to check on the rear Ratio, but you're right, it's probably pretty low.

Welcome to the site, by the way.

[Trypod1]

thx for the info Bill.....Is there a code book to decipher the glove box #,s......i looked for a ratio but none there.....ill post a pic of the glove box numbers this weekend.....it has original 90 k on it....bought it for 1000 dollars....Glad to be on this site, so many sources of info and wisdom...thx

[mrolds88]

Good start on a project. Here is some good info on these trucks. This is earlier than yours but Chevy didnt change much over the years. http://chevyc60.com/

[jumpsoffrock]

Check the glovebox option sheet, then post the RPO code.

[MattBMiller]

My 71 C50 with the 2 speed rear is 7.17/9.76:1

[colgad]

Here is my Glovebox decal on the 72 that I sold a few years ago. Currently working on a 67.

[Trypod1]

the #'s off my rear axle are....... I M 1101 G running back to front along the top of the rear end .....and the big #,s under the GM stamp are 3873551.....and 2J10DG is the # on the inside of the glovebox.....Your ride is way sharp and im jealous......i would like to restore mine from the back glass forward plus change out the rear end....to achieve a comfortable 65-70 mph.....though. thx. ill post a pic of my glovebox decal as soon as my daughter can help me again...lol....not so tech savy...lol

[Trypod1]

oh yea the vin# is CE538S131131......model #CE52003

[flashed]

That is one cool truck.

[colgad]

Originally Posted by flashed

That is one cool truck.

Thanks for the kind words, that was my first C50 (72) and I rebuilt the stock brakes. It started out as a 26' box truck.

I sold it and I am working on my second C50 (67) and replaced the rear frame from a TopKick with Disk Brakes and a better ratio. This one was a grain truck.
Currently looking for a P30 front disk brake axle.

[63 & 64 Bowties]

Love those super singles colgad. You gonna put some aluminum Budds up front?

[colgad]

Picking up a 10 lug Kodiak front axle tomorrow so I can mount the Aluminum rims up front. Then Ill have 4 wheel disk! Dual piston calipers at each wheel.

[colgad]

Kodiak axle was too wide. Still looking :-(

[84rzv500r]

Originally Posted by colgad

Kodiak axle was too wide. Still looking :-(

to wide??? just section it in the middle and weld it back together....

[colgad]

Looks like that's the plan. Cut out the center and move spring mount holes. I am going to run a 3/8 plate from side to side to make sure I have enough area to drill U bolt holes for the outside ones.
thanks!

[colgad]

Originally Posted by Trypod1

Im new on here so be gentle with me ...lol..... This is my new project its a 1968, C-50, with a 366 engine and a 4 speed tranny and a 2 speed axle.....it has a 189 in. wheelbase and had a PTO but was taken off at some point. The drive is still attached to the transmission though. Ive seen and read so many great ideas on this site...i need a right quarter panel tho .....some cancer.... Is there any way to replace the 5 cab lights with originals????and also i'm thinking about fabricating the hood and fenders together to make a tilt forward front hood has any one did that on this body style? What ratio rear end would this have? Its awful slow.....lol...thx

Sorry I kind of hijacked this thread. Lets get back to your project!
Welcome to the forum!

[lowdown hooker]

Trypod1

Cool looking truck!

I too just started a project with a 72 C40 wrecker.

As far as your cab lights, search the brand "Truck Lite" model 1313A.

[mrolds88]

Trypod. Here's the info on your axle Its a 15,000 lb 2 speed 6.50/8.58 ratio

[colgad]

Front axle sectioned and installed
Alcoa's and disk brakes all around

[C10 - C90 Bill]

Looking good.

Love how you get the Small Back Glass with the Mediums (even though this one is a '67).

Bill

[colgad]

Originally Posted by C10 - C90 Bill

Looking good.

Love how you get the Small Back Glass with the Mediums (even though this one is a '67).

Bill

I agree, my 72 C50 had the small back glass but had side markers too.
Love it.

[flashed]

That thing looks BadA$$ .