Pics of my 68' CST w/396 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kxmotox247 · 08-27-2002, 10:04 AM

What's up folks?
I finally got some pics scanned in of my truck. What do you guys think?
A buddy of mine took them a couple of years ago and the negatives have been sitting around until my girlfriend took them in and had them developed.
It's a 68' Chevy with 67 front fenders. I think the truck was wrecked several years before I got it and they replaced the fenders and hood then. The motor is a 396 except it's not a numbers matching unit. When I ran the numbers on it, the book said it came out of a 69 police cruiser. Numbers matching doesn't mean a whole lot to me in the long run anyway. The glove box door says it was a 396 though.
The truck is in pretty solid shape but now some rust has poked it's ugly head through the paint. I've got a new set of fenders and doors on the way to take care of that.
Future plans include lowering, possibly air-ride, disc brake conversion, some kind of stroker kit for the motor (any ideas are welcome), probably the same color paint, and a large set of torque thrusts.
Everybody's enthusiasm on here has got me pumped to start working on it. Thanks for your help!

kxmotox247 · 08-27-2002, 10:05 AM

One more....

justin · 08-27-2002, 10:14 AM

SWEET LOOKING RIDE!
YEA, BAG IT WITH SOME BIG RIMS,THATS THE TICKET!
Here is a few pics of my frame off I am doing.

http://home.att.net/~justin.lewis

Zumo · 08-27-2002, 10:19 AM

Man that sure looks nice. Yeah numbers don't mean much to me either. Even though mine match right now. In the long run I am going to want more power than my 307 has to offer. I'd like to get a 427 or a 409 one day.

Gene · 08-27-2002, 10:31 AM

That's a mighty sweet ride man! I especially like the rally wheels look, I had a set a while back and I wish I still had em' I have 10 inch centerline stars now. Anyways nice ride man!

**Yukon Jack** · 08-27-2002, 10:38 AM

Very nice!

Pont · 08-27-2002, 10:41 AM

Very very nice and ultra clean. You must be proud! I would be if I had a rig as nice as that! Good job..............

kxmotox247 · 08-27-2002, 10:43 AM

Thanks for the compliments!

Justin...I think I checked out your link before. Your truck sure looks sweet!

O'l Buck · 08-27-2002, 01:13 PM

great lookin' truck!!!!

toms68cst · 08-27-2002, 07:23 PM

Very nice 68 CST! If you're looking for the oiginal look you need a white grill face and 68 front fenders (Obviously). What's your interior look like?

weasel29gm · 08-27-2002, 08:10 PM

Sharp ride, love the color!!!!!!!!!

**72 Super** · 08-27-2002, 08:27 PM

Thats a sweet looking truck.Doesnt look like it needs anyrhing to me

Longhorn Man · 08-27-2002, 08:37 PM

That looks mighty tastey to me.
Numbers.....there's supposed to be numbers?
Hmmm...I wonder if the numbers on that 425 match anything...I'm ure there are a couple digits that match...maybe not in the same order, but I'm sure there are some matching number in there somewhere.

kxmotox247 · 08-28-2002, 08:22 AM

The interior was original except with relatively new carpet. It was in fairly good shape. The seat had started to come apart at a seam and the door panels were cracking around the edges. I threw a seat cover on and recovered the door cards with tweed.
The pics are from a few years back but like I said, the rust is starting to do ugly things to my doors and front fenders. The bed sides seem to be real solid and possibly the rockers had been replaced because they look really solid too.
I don't know exactly what color it is. I assume a hugger orange or something. It looks orange sometimes and red during the other times. I've really grown to like it and feel it's a good color for the truck.
Thanks for the compliments!

08-27-2002, 10:04 AM	#1
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	Pics of my 68' CST w/396 What's up folks? I finally got some pics scanned in of my truck. What do you guys think? A buddy of mine took them a couple of years ago and the negatives have been sitting around until my girlfriend took them in and had them developed. It's a 68' Chevy with 67 front fenders. I think the truck was wrecked several years before I got it and they replaced the fenders and hood then. The motor is a 396 except it's not a numbers matching unit. When I ran the numbers on it, the book said it came out of a 69 police cruiser. Numbers matching doesn't mean a whole lot to me in the long run anyway. The glove box door says it was a 396 though. The truck is in pretty solid shape but now some rust has poked it's ugly head through the paint. I've got a new set of fenders and doors on the way to take care of that. Future plans include lowering, possibly air-ride, disc brake conversion, some kind of stroker kit for the motor (any ideas are welcome), probably the same color paint, and a large set of torque thrusts. Everybody's enthusiasm on here has got me pumped to start working on it. Thanks for your help! Attached Images __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

08-27-2002, 10:05 AM	#2
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	One more.... Attached Images __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

08-27-2002, 10:14 AM	#3
justin PROJECT LO-LYF Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: MO. Posts: 285	SWEET LOOKING RIDE! YEA, BAG IT WITH SOME BIG RIMS,THATS THE TICKET! Here is a few pics of my frame off I am doing. http://home.att.net/~justin.lewis __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE "O-SH*T, THAT TRUCK IS LOW" CLUB PROJECT: LO-LYF Bagged 68 Shorty home.att.net/~justin.lewis

08-27-2002, 10:19 AM	#4
Zumo Hot Rods For Life Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Waxahachie, TX Posts: 3,305	Man that sure looks nice. Yeah numbers don't mean much to me either. Even though mine match right now. In the long run I am going to want more power than my 307 has to offer. I'd like to get a 427 or a 409 one day. __________________ 1968 C10 LWB **SOLD* Andy Viva Los Bicicletas! Los Muertos Custom Bicycles

08-27-2002, 10:31 AM	#5
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	That's a mighty sweet ride man! I especially like the rally wheels look, I had a set a while back and I wish I still had em' I have 10 inch centerline stars now. Anyways nice ride man! __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

08-27-2002, 10:38 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Very nice! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-27-2002, 10:41 AM	#7
Pont I need another Barley Pop Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,629	Very very nice and ultra clean. You must be proud! I would be if I had a rig as nice as that! Good job.............. __________________ 67 Short Fleet 4x4 04 Honda CRF450R 89 Toyota 4-Runner 34 Ford 2 door sedan - Long term project ---------------------------------------------- There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness"

08-27-2002, 10:43 AM	#8
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	Thanks for the compliments! Justin...I think I checked out your link before. Your truck sure looks sweet! __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com

08-27-2002, 01:13 PM	#9
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	great lookin' truck!!!! __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

08-27-2002, 07:23 PM	#10
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,293	Very nice 68 CST! If you're looking for the oiginal look you need a white grill face and 68 front fenders (Obviously). What's your interior look like? __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

08-27-2002, 08:10 PM	#11
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Sharp ride, love the color!!!!!!!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

08-27-2002, 08:27 PM	#12
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,693	Thats a sweet looking truck.Doesnt look like it needs anyrhing to me __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

08-27-2002, 08:37 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	That looks mighty tastey to me. Numbers.....there's supposed to be numbers? Hmmm...I wonder if the numbers on that 425 match anything...I'm ure there are a couple digits that match...maybe not in the same order, but I'm sure there are some matching number in there somewhere.

08-28-2002, 08:22 AM	#14
kxmotox247 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 1,397	The interior was original except with relatively new carpet. It was in fairly good shape. The seat had started to come apart at a seam and the door panels were cracking around the edges. I threw a seat cover on and recovered the door cards with tweed. The pics are from a few years back but like I said, the rust is starting to do ugly things to my doors and front fenders. The bed sides seem to be real solid and possibly the rockers had been replaced because they look really solid too. I don't know exactly what color it is. I assume a hugger orange or something. It looks orange sometimes and red during the other times. I've really grown to like it and feel it's a good color for the truck. Thanks for the compliments! __________________ Baby Blue's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652776 Project 68's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...17#post8442117 www.stonecolumnclassics.com Email: Josh@stonecolumnclassics.com



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