what makes a 1968 50th - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ramey · 04-08-2009, 08:16 PM

my cuz just bought a 1968 swb thats gold and white two tone. it has all the chrome down the bottom on the sides and around the windshield and back glass. the truck's in a million pieces, the emblems are missing. i think they had a 50th emblem. how can u identify if it is a 50th? and if anyone one has pics of some 50th's post em please

THANKS!!

bigblazerboy · 04-08-2009, 08:38 PM

it sure sounds like its a 50th but i dont know how to tell. someone else will chime in.

gcburdic · 04-08-2009, 08:39 PM

I thought the 50th's were painted white along the bottom of the fenders doors and bed and only came as a long bed??....
No worries...the 50th guys will be here shortly to correct me!!!

71swb4x4 · 04-08-2009, 09:39 PM

The only real way to tell as far as I know is to check the SPID for the 515 Ivory and Gold paint code.
They came in long, short, burbs, and even vans.

CG · 04-08-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ramey

....i think they had a 50th emblem..

Im pretty sure I have the only 50th emblem in existence

Longhorn Man · 04-08-2009, 11:20 PM

no badges
could be had on any truck... 1/2 ton 3/4 ton step side, van, 2 wheel drive, 4X4, short or long wheel base, el camino, burb... anything.
If the SPID is missing, then you'll have to look for the 2 tone seat, or, a gold dash pad and visors.

Bob 68327 · 04-08-2009, 11:38 PM

They look like this . Here's a few pics of mine .

CG · 04-09-2009, 01:22 AM

Looks like a 50th emblem to me

*project 67 sub* · 04-09-2009, 01:53 AM

just curious, but did they make any 50th burbs? cause if they did i dont think ive ever seen one.

Longhorn Man · 04-09-2009, 06:09 AM

yes, we have an ex-member of the site in Chicago with one. It lookes pretty lame, no 2 tone paint or anything special... I may have a photo of it, I 'll check when I get home.

Jim_PA · 04-09-2009, 08:01 AM

Looks like a real survivor, Bob -- that's not a longhorn, is it?

*project 67 sub* · 04-09-2009, 04:16 PM

Ttt, for pics of that 68' 50th burb

Bob 68327 · 04-09-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim_PA

Looks like a real survivor, Bob -- that's not a longhorn, is it?

Nope just a LWB

Jim_PA · 04-09-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob 68327

Nope just a LWB

What's it run? I'm stoked to head down to the strip this year.

Longhorn Man · 04-09-2009, 08:41 PM

the only burb shot I have... it was verified.

Longhorn Man · 04-09-2009, 08:43 PM

couple more... and some seat shots. I personally prefer the vinal over the cloth on these... esp on buddy buckets

*project 67 sub* · 04-09-2009, 09:12 PM

that 68' 50th burb is pretty sweet

, and the same color my 67 was originally

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ramey · 04-09-2009, 09:24 PM

thanks guys for the feedback, this site is the best. i was hoping there was something in the vin #, cause the interior is gone and i dont think the spid is there.

Bob 68327 · 04-09-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim_PA

What's it run? I'm stoked to head down to the strip this year.

Not well I'm runnin' over 450 hp on street tires ran a 10 flat spinnin the whole 1/8 mile . Don't know how much you know about racing but the 2.74 60ft. time I had is proof of how much it was spinnin' . Should run in the low 8's if I get it hooked . I was having fun so it didn't matter

Also Not to hijack but I started a 50th club . If you go to your user cp page and click on social groups and sign up if ya got a 50th !!! Bob

Jim_PA · 04-09-2009, 10:08 PM

At least I beat someone in the 60' -- mine was 2.5 sec

. I am getting some Nitto drag radials before I go down next month.

gcburdic · 04-09-2009, 11:22 PM

*ring*...*ring*....well, school is out for today...thanks guys for another day of education!!!...Wow...all this learnin' for $25 a year....wish college was that cheap!HA

67CHIP72 · 04-09-2009, 11:44 PM

One 50th I've never seen is a SWB 4x4. Anyone ever seen one or have a picture?

**jlmerie** · 04-10-2009, 12:30 PM

This truck is listed locally. Is it a 50th?

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1115793073.html

OregonC20 · 04-10-2009, 02:30 PM

That is a 50th.

Longhorn Man · 04-10-2009, 03:24 PM

yep... that's a repainted 50th

04-08-2009, 08:16 PM	#1
ramey 71' Custom 10 (ole blue) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cleveland, GA Posts: 223	what makes a 1968 50th my cuz just bought a 1968 swb thats gold and white two tone. it has all the chrome down the bottom on the sides and around the windshield and back glass. the truck's in a million pieces, the emblems are missing. i think they had a 50th emblem. how can u identify if it is a 50th? and if anyone one has pics of some 50th's post em please THANKS!! __________________ 71' Custom 10 (ole blue) GM Goodwrench 350 Turbo 350 Transmission

04-08-2009, 08:38 PM	#2
bigblazerboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: richmond, va Posts: 304	Re: what makes a 1968 50th it sure sounds like its a 50th but i dont know how to tell. someone else will chime in.

04-08-2009, 08:39 PM	#3
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: what makes a 1968 50th I thought the 50th's were painted white along the bottom of the fenders doors and bed and only came as a long bed??.... No worries...the 50th guys will be here shortly to correct me!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

04-08-2009, 09:39 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: what makes a 1968 50th The only real way to tell as far as I know is to check the SPID for the 515 Ivory and Gold paint code. They came in long, short, burbs, and even vans. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

04-08-2009, 11:20 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: what makes a 1968 50th no badges could be had on any truck... 1/2 ton 3/4 ton step side, van, 2 wheel drive, 4X4, short or long wheel base, el camino, burb... anything. If the SPID is missing, then you'll have to look for the 2 tone seat, or, a gold dash pad and visors.

04-08-2009, 11:38 PM	#7
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: what makes a 1968 50th They look like this . Here's a few pics of mine . Attached Images __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

04-09-2009, 01:22 AM	#8
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,992	Re: what makes a 1968 50th Looks like a 50th emblem to me Attached Images __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

04-09-2009, 01:53 AM	#9
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: what makes a 1968 50th just curious, but did they make any 50th burbs? cause if they did i dont think ive ever seen one.

04-09-2009, 06:09 AM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: what makes a 1968 50th yes, we have an ex-member of the site in Chicago with one. It lookes pretty lame, no 2 tone paint or anything special... I may have a photo of it, I 'll check when I get home.

04-09-2009, 08:01 AM	#11
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: what makes a 1968 50th Looks like a real survivor, Bob -- that's not a longhorn, is it?

04-09-2009, 04:16 PM	#12
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: what makes a 1968 50th Ttt, for pics of that 68' 50th burb Last edited by project 67 sub; 04-09-2009 at 04:17 PM.

04-09-2009, 08:41 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: what makes a 1968 50th the only burb shot I have... it was verified. Attached Images

04-09-2009, 08:43 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: what makes a 1968 50th couple more... and some seat shots. I personally prefer the vinal over the cloth on these... esp on buddy buckets Attached Images Last edited by Longhorn Man; 04-09-2009 at 08:44 PM.

04-09-2009, 09:24 PM	#18
ramey 71' Custom 10 (ole blue) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cleveland, GA Posts: 223	Re: what makes a 1968 50th thanks guys for the feedback, this site is the best. i was hoping there was something in the vin #, cause the interior is gone and i dont think the spid is there. __________________ 71' Custom 10 (ole blue) GM Goodwrench 350 Turbo 350 Transmission

04-09-2009, 10:08 PM	#20
Jim_PA Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 2,696	Re: what makes a 1968 50th At least I beat someone in the 60' -- mine was 2.5 sec . I am getting some Nitto drag radials before I go down next month.



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04-09-2009, 11:22 PM	#21
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: what makes a 1968 50th ring...ring....well, school is out for today...thanks guys for another day of education!!!...Wow...all this learnin' for $25 a year....wish college was that cheap!HA __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

04-09-2009, 11:44 PM	#22
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: what makes a 1968 50th One 50th I've never seen is a SWB 4x4. Anyone ever seen one or have a picture? __________________ In Search Of

04-10-2009, 12:30 PM	#23
jlmerie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,077	Re: what makes a 1968 50th This truck is listed locally. Is it a 50th? http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/1115793073.html __________________ James

04-10-2009, 02:30 PM	#24
OregonC20 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 250	Re: what makes a 1968 50th That is a 50th.

04-10-2009, 03:24 PM	#25
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: what makes a 1968 50th yep... that's a repainted 50th

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