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Location: elk horn, ia, USA
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Think I found what looks like a 50th anniversary truck
Well Guys
I have never personally seen one here in Iowa, but i happen to see one today at a local mechanics shop. It looks like a 50th but it didnt have the upholstery pattern maybe got recovered?? and i didnt get a chance to look at the codes either. I stopped in to ask about it, They said it belongs to an older gentleman, I guess it smokes on start up quite a bit so i left the mechanic my business card and told him to give it to the man if he wanted to sell it. I am guessing he wont sell it since he has it at the shop. but you never know.. This truck is really straight and fairly clean for what you will find around Iowa. thanks John |
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closer up pic
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cool pics. ive never seen a 50th anv truck around here
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So what year is the 50th? Looks like a 68 since it has the side markers and the sloping hood line.
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1918-1968 was 50th anniversary.
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by all accounts that looks like a 50th
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No doubt in my mind. That would be a nice find.
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its all about the +6 inches
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Could be, but it might not. Either way, it's a dam cool ride.
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Alright guys, now you got me wondering.........I've only owned this truck for 15 years, and have never heard of the 50th anniversery editions. I look at these pics and say, "Hey, there's my truck!"
What are the options on the 50th? My truck was the gold and still is white 2 tone, custom, 307, powerglide, no p.s or power brakes, wood bed 8 ft fleetside, 1/2 ton, bench seat, "jr west coast mirrors", speed alert, am radio. I can get more option codes if needed. Steve ![]()
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'68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab |
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Paint code tells it all. I forget the code but its only used on Ann. models. Post your paint code.
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This might help:
It was cut from an earlier post: The most important part of the 50th package will be the 551 (Ivory White/Gold) paint code. Pickups and Sports Vans will have a gold and parchment interior 625. Suburbans and Panels will have fawn interiors. The pickups, burbs and panels will have chrome bumpers and the side trim option. Not sure about Sports Vans Pickups two-tone paint job will include that Ivory roof and Ivory on the bottom of the truck, as well as the grill. Burbs and Panels will only have the Ivory on the roof and the grill. It will at least be a "custom”. It could be a CST. Any engine could be had, but most that I have seen have the 327. I did not have to be a loaded vehicle. All the information about was deciphered from the 1968 Chevrolet Salesman’s Data Book. Have fun
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Well, the color code is 455? AA off white/gold, cant make out what the ? is, but i bet its 1. 4625 AB parch/cloth trim (?). looks like maybe i have an anniversary edition? Can I retire if i sell it? My son just about fell out of his chair when i told him about it.
Steve ![]()
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'68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab |
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There is another color that is close to the gold which has a color code of 555 or 4555aa. It is called saddle. I don't know if it came with the off/white combo.
Here is a link of some 50th truck pics. http://groups.msn.com/196772Chevrole...niversary.msnw You can also search the archives of this site for some intresting information on this model of truck. I don't really think that the value is anymore than other 1968 models of the same condition. Just a unique limited production vehicle. Have fun
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John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS |
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Hutch,
Thanks. I just did some searches and know I've got the gold dash pad, which is rare in itself. The seat had a red ![]() Steve ![]()
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'68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab |
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That yellow orange color is called Ochre.
It is one of those colors that kind of grows on you. If you ever get to see a truck with this color that is in show condition it would help to change you mind. Years ago (about 18)I passed up a 72 swb 4x4 cheyenne only because of the color Ochre. What a mistake. These trucks and a lot of cars from this era were painted the popular greens and yellows of the times. My 71 has the 307 p/g combo in it. It sounds like you got yourself a keeper. Have fun
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I think if you see a 68 with the off-white/gold/off-white combo you can be pretty sure it's a 50th. That 2-tone paint scheme with off-white below the molding was only available on the 50ths in 68. The normal 2-tone paint scheme fo 68 just had the top of the cab off-white. You should also have gold/parchment vinyl listed on you glove box indicating your seat colors.
Speedalert, Do you have any pictures of you truck? It sounds like a winner.
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its all about the +6 inches
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The 50 had the 551 off white/gold, and the 627 paech/vinyl trim for the int. |
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toms68cst,
Hard to believe that after 15 plus years I have no pics that I can remember of the truck. Hopefully someday soon I can get a digital camera. If I find one I'll post. I winner now?.......not really. Could be someday?...........hope so. longhorn, now I,m confused. You say it should have 627 peach/vinyl trim yet hutch says the 625 parch. Elaborate? After looking at your web-site i'm certainly not going to argue with you (I'll leave that up to hutch, hehe). Loved you site BTW. On the color code the "?" in the 455?AA is scratched where I can't read it. It does definitely say "off-white/gold" though. Steve ![]()
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'68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab |
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That looks like a 50th to me. Just because it does not have the original seat, doesnt mean that it isn't. Look for the parchment door pannels and gold painted metal parts of the interior. Also it should have the a gold steering wheel. The truck also has the side trim that it needs to be a 50th. Also I think it has to be a 'custom' or a 'cst'. And i see the 'custom' emblem on the door
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well I looked at it again this morning (before it left for school with my son) and the "?" mark on the paint code looks like there may be the top of a "1" still there.
I have the gold steering wheel sitting in a box in the garage, having put on a smaller Jeep wheel. All the metal in the interior is gold, had gold seat belts, parchment vinyl door panels & sun visors, gold rubber floor mat. As mentioned it is a custom, trim set up and paint scheme is identical to the pic posted by jjg at the top of the thread. Steve ![]() Looks like l'll have to change my sig. now, drat!!!
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'68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab |
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its all about the +6 inches
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4551...now I get it.
Sorry I've only seen it as 551. Some trucks had extra numbers in front of the codes, while others did not. |
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Looks like my 50th Camper Special.
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Pilgrim,
Have you checked your paint & interior option codes? Steve ![]()
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'68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab |
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