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71Chevystepside · 09-07-2005, 01:27 AM

I have a 71Chevy stepside C10 I am building and have the chance at an original 1968 C20 lwb with original 396 for cheap. Anyone have one or know how good a motor this was. HP ratings. Overall decent motor or great. Looking for feedback. What would you all pay for a running 68 C20 truck. Front clip is good, cab rusted and bed shot.

This truck is said to run fine with no problems. Havent heard it yet. I am debating because I have a 77 Chevy with a 454 in my yard that runs but needs a rebuild (bad knock)

Let me know what you think.

Rich

stllookn · 09-07-2005, 01:41 AM

My standard response to a running rusted truck in WA State...$500! There are so many running and non-running trucks around here that one really doesn't know until you see the pics. I have seen running trucks that are not worth $500 from the coastal areas...totally rusted and dented! WE NEED PICS!

Having said all that...I just bought a completely rust free truck without engine and tranny that had a bunch of new parts in new packaging worth more than $1800. So every situation is different.

gregbr · 09-07-2005, 03:51 AM

Can't beat a BB, impressive torque from the factory. My 70 GMC 402 has 310 hp, can't remember the torque, but you can FEEL it!! My opinion, it's a great engine, 396 or 402. BB engine alone that needs rebuilding goes for about $600 here. If it's CHEAP, buy it, use it later....somewhere. Greg

**special-K** · 09-07-2005, 07:46 AM

Buy the truck as if you are buying the motor and the rest for a few good parts.$300-$500 would be right.Although the motor runs good,it`s an old motor and it`s present condition should be viewed as somewhat temporary and mostly a good complete core.Go for it!!I would.

67_C-30 · 09-07-2005, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 71Chevystepside

I have a 71Chevy stepside C10 I am building and have the chance at an original 1968 C20 lwb with original 396 for cheap. Anyone have one or know how good a motor this was. HP ratings. Overall decent motor or great. Looking for feedback. What would you all pay for a running 68 C20 truck. Front clip is good, cab rusted and bed shot.

This truck is said to run fine with no problems. Havent heard it yet. I am debating because I have a 77 Chevy with a 454 in my yard that runs but needs a rebuild (bad knock)

Let me know what you think.

Rich

The '68 396 was rated 300HP and 400TQ

stllookn · 09-07-2005, 02:19 PM

396 C20 and C30 Truck options in '68 were as follows:

L66 (2-barrel)
275 hp gross (197 hp net)
390 ft-lb gross (335 ft-lb net)

L47 (4-barrel)
310 hp gross (242 hp net)
400 ft-lb gross (350 ft-lb net)

The NET numbers were slightly different on the C10.

71Chevystepside · 09-07-2005, 04:41 PM

Well,
Just called the guy and I am going to get the 68 C20 truck tomorrow. Once I get it home I will try and post some pics. I am buying the truck just for the BB 396/400 tranny combo, hood, 67 fenders some dash parts. I also noticed it had what looked like a dana 60 rearend. Had a bucket seat combo but guy change it out with a full bench some time back(darn).

Like I really need another truck, but price is within what you all said in above posts.

Thanks for the HP torque ratings. Thats one thing I needed.
Rich

09-07-2005, 01:27 AM	#1
71Chevystepside Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Port Townsend, Wa Posts: 43	Feedback on 68 396 I have a 71Chevy stepside C10 I am building and have the chance at an original 1968 C20 lwb with original 396 for cheap. Anyone have one or know how good a motor this was. HP ratings. Overall decent motor or great. Looking for feedback. What would you all pay for a running 68 C20 truck. Front clip is good, cab rusted and bed shot. This truck is said to run fine with no problems. Havent heard it yet. I am debating because I have a 77 Chevy with a 454 in my yard that runs but needs a rebuild (bad knock) Let me know what you think. Rich

09-07-2005, 01:41 AM	#2
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	My standard response to a running rusted truck in WA State...$500! There are so many running and non-running trucks around here that one really doesn't know until you see the pics. I have seen running trucks that are not worth $500 from the coastal areas...totally rusted and dented! WE NEED PICS! Having said all that...I just bought a completely rust free truck without engine and tranny that had a bunch of new parts in new packaging worth more than $1800. So every situation is different. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

09-07-2005, 03:51 AM	#3
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Can't beat a BB, impressive torque from the factory. My 70 GMC 402 has 310 hp, can't remember the torque, but you can FEEL it!! My opinion, it's a great engine, 396 or 402. BB engine alone that needs rebuilding goes for about $600 here. If it's CHEAP, buy it, use it later....somewhere. Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

09-07-2005, 07:46 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Buy the truck as if you are buying the motor and the rest for a few good parts.$300-$500 would be right.Although the motor runs good,it`s an old motor and it`s present condition should be viewed as somewhat temporary and mostly a good complete core.Go for it!!I would. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-07-2005, 02:19 PM	#6
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	396 C20 and C30 Truck options in '68 were as follows: L66 (2-barrel) 275 hp gross (197 hp net) 390 ft-lb gross (335 ft-lb net) L47 (4-barrel) 310 hp gross (242 hp net) 400 ft-lb gross (350 ft-lb net) The NET numbers were slightly different on the C10. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

09-07-2005, 04:41 PM	#7
71Chevystepside Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Port Townsend, Wa Posts: 43	Well, Just called the guy and I am going to get the 68 C20 truck tomorrow. Once I get it home I will try and post some pics. I am buying the truck just for the BB 396/400 tranny combo, hood, 67 fenders some dash parts. I also noticed it had what looked like a dana 60 rearend. Had a bucket seat combo but guy change it out with a full bench some time back(darn). Like I really need another truck, but price is within what you all said in above posts. Thanks for the HP torque ratings. Thats one thing I needed. Rich



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