My son’s 1968 short fleet 60K mile 1 owner - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Lugnutz65 · 08-29-2019, 10:46 PM

Greetings!
I frequent the 60-66 C10 section. I have a 63 & 65 C10.
My oldest son wanted something 67-72. We just picked up this C10 last weekend. Local man bought it and installed a
1992 350 with standard bore and zero miles since rebuild - but it has been broken in.
new main bearings and rings
new freeze plugs
reconditioned crank
Crane 288 cam
Holley 650 CFM
Hooker headers
Edelbrock Torker manifold
Camel 202 valve heads
700R4
Brand new tires X 4

Starts and yard drives. Brakes are first thing on the list.
Steering column needs better brackets.
PS door handle mechanism isn’t working.
Rockers need to be replaced.
Really solid truck.
My son is thrilled.
Here’s a short video on the day we purchased it. https://youtu.be/FDggn8W8ANQ

KMC3420 · 08-29-2019, 11:02 PM

What a cool truck! Sheetmetal looks good. I say get the brakes working and the engine running as it should and log some miles on it. I would be proud to own that one.

yuccales · 08-29-2019, 11:21 PM

That's a good looking truck!

**68bowtie** · 08-30-2019, 12:32 AM

Very cool!

70-Chevy · 08-30-2019, 07:08 AM

Nice find!

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-30-2019, 07:57 AM

I like it. Congrats on the find.

68Gold/white · 08-30-2019, 08:05 AM

I've never seen those wheels in the 6 lug version, those are not terribly common in the 5 lug version...The Rally wheel center cap is what is used on those wheels, those would be easy to find. BUT, of course converting to disc, most go 5 lug. 6 lug disc stuff is available...
Congrats!!!

More pictures, info!!! Glove box decal intact???

Lugnutz65 · 08-30-2019, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Glove box decal intact???

Yes! The decal is still there and you can read the VIN. Can I find the VIN anywhere else on the truck?

**MDPotter** · 08-30-2019, 09:23 AM

I agree with KMC, get it to where you're comfortable taking it on the street and drive it for awhile. I miss driving mine and it's been less than 6 months since I took it apart.

Factory shortbeds are an awesome find!

Andy4639 · 08-30-2019, 10:12 AM

Nice 68 fleet sir! These old trucks are nice first vehicles. They are dependable and heavy.

I'm hoping to have my daughters running by the end of September with new 350 and hopefully a 700R4 in it. I have a donor 80's pickup for the front disc brakes to swap out for it also.

68Gold/white · 08-30-2019, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

Yes! The decal is still there and you can read the VIN. Can I find the VIN anywhere else on the truck?

There is a metal data plate in the drivers door jamb...

Grandpas69 · 08-30-2019, 12:13 PM

Pretty solid looking truck! Sounds like you won’t have to worry about the engine much.

cypressbog · 08-30-2019, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lugnutz65

Yes! The decal is still there and you can read the VIN. Can I find the VIN anywhere else on the truck?

Partial VIN on top of drivers side frame rails. One adjacent to the steering gear and the other under the cab

08-29-2019, 10:46 PM	#1
Lugnutz65 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 1,927	My son’s 1968 short fleet 60K mile 1 owner Greetings! I frequent the 60-66 C10 section. I have a 63 & 65 C10. My oldest son wanted something 67-72. We just picked up this C10 last weekend. Local man bought it and installed a 1992 350 with standard bore and zero miles since rebuild - but it has been broken in. new main bearings and rings new freeze plugs reconditioned crank Crane 288 cam Holley 650 CFM Hooker headers Edelbrock Torker manifold Camel 202 valve heads 700R4 Brand new tires X 4 Starts and yard drives. Brakes are first thing on the list. Steering column needs better brackets. PS door handle mechanism isn’t working. Rockers need to be replaced. Really solid truck. My son is thrilled. Here’s a short video on the day we purchased it. https://youtu.be/FDggn8W8ANQ Attached Images __________________ My 65 C10 build: www.lugnutz65chevystepside.weebly.com Want to know more about T5 transmissions? My website has a T5 Info Page and a Step by Step T5 rebuild.

08-29-2019, 11:02 PM	#2
KMC3420 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Harrison, AR Posts: 1,065	Re: My son’s 1968 short fleet 60K mile 1 owner What a cool truck! Sheetmetal looks good. I say get the brakes working and the engine running as it should and log some miles on it. I would be proud to own that one. __________________ Keagan 68 SWB C-10 original 350 A/C 503 Mean Green

08-29-2019, 11:21 PM	#3
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,771	Re: My son’s 1968 short fleet 60K mile 1 owner That's a good looking truck!

08-30-2019, 12:32 AM	#4
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: My son’s 1968 short fleet 60K mile 1 owner Very cool! __________________ 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

08-30-2019, 07:08 AM	#5
70-Chevy -Chris Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Moyock, NC Posts: 622	Re: My son’s 1968 short fleet 60K mile 1 owner Nice find! __________________ 1970 Chevy C-10 P/U, Shortbed, Fleetside - 5/7 drop, 496, TH400, 12 bolt. BUILD THREAD - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404481 2012 F250 Super Duty P/U - intake, exhaust, tuner, 4" lift with 35's 2017 Chevy Suburban (Wifes Car) - Fully Loaded & Stock "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem." Ronald Reagan, President of the United States; 1985

08-30-2019, 07:57 AM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: My son’s 1968 short fleet 60K mile 1 owner I like it. Congrats on the find. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

08-30-2019, 08:05 AM	#7
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,405	Re: My son’s 1968 short fleet 60K mile 1 owner I've never seen those wheels in the 6 lug version, those are not terribly common in the 5 lug version...The Rally wheel center cap is what is used on those wheels, those would be easy to find. BUT, of course converting to disc, most go 5 lug. 6 lug disc stuff is available... Congrats!!! More pictures, info!!! Glove box decal intact???

08-30-2019, 09:23 AM	#9
MDPotter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 1,165	Re: My son’s 1968 short fleet 60K mile 1 owner I agree with KMC, get it to where you're comfortable taking it on the street and drive it for awhile. I miss driving mine and it's been less than 6 months since I took it apart. Factory shortbeds are an awesome find! __________________ 1964 Chevy C10 - Gen IV 5.3 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=768632 1968 GMC C15 - Gen III 6.0 Restomod http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=772047 1969 Chevy C10 - Restoration http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809184 1978 Chevy Scottsdale K20 1993 Chevy C1500 - 5.3/T56 swapped 2008 Silverado Duramax

08-30-2019, 10:12 AM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: My son’s 1968 short fleet 60K mile 1 owner Nice 68 fleet sir! These old trucks are nice first vehicles. They are dependable and heavy. I'm hoping to have my daughters running by the end of September with new 350 and hopefully a 700R4 in it. I have a donor 80's pickup for the front disc brakes to swap out for it also. __________________ 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.

08-30-2019, 12:13 PM	#12
Grandpas69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Winston-Salem NC Posts: 5	Re: My son’s 1968 short fleet 60K mile 1 owner Pretty solid looking truck! Sounds like you won’t have to worry about the engine much.

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