Newb from SC with a 68 GMC - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Hilljack51 · 11-04-2013, 09:53 PM

Hey guys,
Just thought I'd introduce myself, since I have been loitering on this site for a few months without being a true participant.

I have been messing around with GM pickups ever since I knew what one was. I bought my first one when I was 14, a 51 Chevy 3100 SWB 2wd, 12 years ago and haven't seemed to be able to shake the bug since.

Currently, I have the 51 a 86 C10 SWB 2wd, and the main reason I'm on this site, a 68 GMC C1500, LWB 2wd.

The 68 is the newest addition, and is currently the main focus in my garage. I got a pretty good deal on the ol GMC due to the fact that it had a tore up Rear diff.

As I was told, so take it for what it's worth, an older gentleman had this beaut as his little hot rod. It was partially restored about 11 years ago, so it's a little further ahead then some of its counterparts. But she's been sitting for over 8 years under a gumball tree.

Not really sure about anything else, other than its running a TH350, and a small block. The engine has been mildly modified, with a mild cam with a morosso roller set up. Edlebrock performer intake, and a 4150 holley. Still trying to sort everything out since i've only had a few days with it. But I'll be sure to post pics from the big changes.

AKChevyman · 11-04-2013, 10:10 PM

Congrats on the truck and welcome from another SC resident.

sKnNyPpY · 11-04-2013, 10:10 PM

Clean, pretty truck. You'll get her purring in no time.

hugger6933 · 11-04-2013, 11:41 PM

Welcome to you from eastern Arkansas. Good looking truck there. I have a 68 4 holer myself. Great to have you here welcome if you need some help or advice ask away, there are a lot on people on here that know their stuff. Jim

Andy4639 · 11-05-2013, 07:30 AM

Welcome to the board from Liberty SC. LWB trucks rule! When u get the chance check out the SC & NC board. We are going to Mason on Saturday 11-09-13 for there open house car show.

primetime · 11-05-2013, 07:43 AM

nice truck, and welcome to the board.

rmmurphy · 11-10-2013, 02:22 PM

nice truck, we are neighbors. I live in the Lugoff area too.

Tinkermc · 11-10-2013, 07:24 PM

Welcome to the Forum and thankZ 4 the pic

bsteele · 11-10-2013, 09:09 PM

Welcome to the board from Kershaw.

primetime · 11-10-2013, 10:19 PM

I just thought about, I have a 68 rear end that's available if you need one. I'm going to be using my 72 parts on my project. I'll check the for the id sometime tomorrow, needs some serious cleaning

roughedup72 · 11-11-2013, 07:41 PM

welcome to the board from another fellow south Carolinian.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-11-2013, 07:46 PM

Welcome to the board..

Hilljack51 · 11-12-2013, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by primetime

I just thought about, I have a 68 rear end that's available if you need one. I'm going to be using my 72 parts on my project. I'll check the for the id sometime tomorrow, needs some serious cleaning

Thanks for the offer, but I had a 12 bolt laying around. Just needed a little modifications to go from the coils to the leafsprings.

11-04-2013, 09:53 PM	#1
Hilljack51 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Bartow, FL Posts: 56	Newb from SC with a 68 GMC Hey guys, Just thought I'd introduce myself, since I have been loitering on this site for a few months without being a true participant. I have been messing around with GM pickups ever since I knew what one was. I bought my first one when I was 14, a 51 Chevy 3100 SWB 2wd, 12 years ago and haven't seemed to be able to shake the bug since. Currently, I have the 51 a 86 C10 SWB 2wd, and the main reason I'm on this site, a 68 GMC C1500, LWB 2wd. The 68 is the newest addition, and is currently the main focus in my garage. I got a pretty good deal on the ol GMC due to the fact that it had a tore up Rear diff. As I was told, so take it for what it's worth, an older gentleman had this beaut as his little hot rod. It was partially restored about 11 years ago, so it's a little further ahead then some of its counterparts. But she's been sitting for over 8 years under a gumball tree. Not really sure about anything else, other than its running a TH350, and a small block. The engine has been mildly modified, with a mild cam with a morosso roller set up. Edlebrock performer intake, and a 4150 holley. Still trying to sort everything out since i've only had a few days with it. But I'll be sure to post pics from the big changes. Attached Images

11-04-2013, 10:10 PM	#2
AKChevyman Chevy Forever Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dalzell SC Posts: 314	Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC Congrats on the truck and welcome from another SC resident. __________________ My first love 1971 C20 Hugger orange Getting face lift and heart transplant .30 402 BB /TH400 and GV Wifes car 1969 Chevelle SS 396 325hp/TH400 Factroy A/C Automatic w/ Floor shift console. restored.

11-04-2013, 10:10 PM	#3
sKnNyPpY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 549	Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC Clean, pretty truck. You'll get her purring in no time. __________________ Life is too long to go slow... 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens

11-04-2013, 11:41 PM	#4
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC Welcome to you from eastern Arkansas. Good looking truck there. I have a 68 4 holer myself. Great to have you here welcome if you need some help or advice ask away, there are a lot on people on here that know their stuff. Jim

11-05-2013, 07:30 AM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC Welcome to the board from Liberty SC. LWB trucks rule! When u get the chance check out the SC & NC board. We are going to Mason on Saturday 11-09-13 for there open house car show. __________________ 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.

11-05-2013, 07:43 AM	#6
primetime Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 410	Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC nice truck, and welcome to the board. __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 swb fleetside 2005 Chevy Silverado crew cab (SS) 1977 Goldwing cafe racer 1977 Chevy nova (first car/ first love)

11-10-2013, 02:22 PM	#7
rmmurphy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: columbia sc Posts: 40	Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC nice truck, we are neighbors. I live in the Lugoff area too.

11-10-2013, 07:24 PM	#8
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC Welcome to the Forum and thankZ 4 the pic

11-10-2013, 09:09 PM	#9
bsteele Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kershaw, South Carolina Posts: 113	Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC Welcome to the board from Kershaw.

11-10-2013, 10:19 PM	#10
primetime Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 410	Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC I just thought about, I have a 68 rear end that's available if you need one. I'm going to be using my 72 parts on my project. I'll check the for the id sometime tomorrow, needs some serious cleaning __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 swb fleetside 2005 Chevy Silverado crew cab (SS) 1977 Goldwing cafe racer 1977 Chevy nova (first car/ first love)

11-11-2013, 07:41 PM	#11
roughedup72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south carolina Posts: 658	Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC welcome to the board from another fellow south Carolinian. __________________ 1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod.

11-11-2013, 07:46 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC Welcome to the board.. __________________ 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..

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