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bailor798 · 10-02-2009, 11:20 AM

your welcome. I find it kind of neat that both our trucks where made in the Fremont plant.

**CPNE** · 10-02-2009, 12:11 PM

3/4 ton BB auto trucks came with a dana 60 rear with 3.54 gears IIRC, not the eaton 4:11 found in small block trucks. Though with anything related to these trucks there seems to be no hard and fast rules.

short-t · 10-15-2009, 08:58 PM

I've finally gotten the truck home after a long 1365 miles and 2 ½ days. She runs and drives almost like a new truck! She is a thirsty beast though, averaged about 11-13 mpg doing 60-65 mph. Engine seems to be pretty good, it used ½ quart of oil in the first 600 miles and then didn’t use anymore after that. The previous owner only drove it 4000 miles in the last 6 years so I think she need a good run.

The paint is faded and very chalky, I thought I'd try and polish a small spot on the hood, well now I am committed to finishing the whole thing. I can't believe that the paint still has some shine left in it!

Here’s a few pictures, hope you like.

short-t · 10-15-2009, 09:22 PM

A few more...

nicolas72gmc · 10-15-2009, 09:49 PM

Awesome 50th. I think you better go ahead and let us see a pic. of the other truck in your garage though!

short-t · 10-16-2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicolas72gmc

Awesome 50th. I think you better go ahead and let us see a pic. of the other truck in your garage though!

Ok, wife's 68. A project in progress, should have it finished this winter. At least I hope so.

Dropped 3.5" in the front and 5" out back, disk brake conversion in the front and a LS2/4L70E from a 2007 Trailblazer SS.

Before:

After:

LONGHAIR · 10-16-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bailor798

One easy way to tell is lug # mine is an 8 lug which came on the 3/4 and 1 ton. but thats not always a sure fire way to tell cause the 3/4 tons came with either a 6 or 8 lug depending on the options your truck came with.

As far as I know, the only trucks that had 6 lug 3/4 ton trucks were the "light duty" models from 1988-1998. Traditionally 3/4 ton trucks were all 8 lug with "full floating" axles.

toms68cst · 10-16-2009, 06:16 PM

Great Find! It'll be a great stablemate to your other truck.

weasel29gm · 10-16-2009, 06:28 PM

Very nice!!!

nicolas72gmc · 10-16-2009, 11:50 PM

Oh my........ what else you got hiding around there? I love both of them!! I was wondering if anyone else saw the reflection on that 50th's lovely paint.

Don't try to hide anything from us.

stueber68 · 10-17-2009, 07:26 PM

Well thanks alot ... really. My wife happened to be sitting next to me reading this one and now she is "why won't you build me one". LOL

stueber68 · 10-17-2009, 07:28 PM

By the way, what fuel tank is that? I really like it.

VA72C10 · 10-17-2009, 08:15 PM

Nice pair of trucks you have there

phipp13 · 10-17-2009, 09:05 PM

wow nice trucks!!!

short-t · 10-17-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicolas72gmc

Oh my........ what else you got hiding around there? I love both of them!! I was wondering if anyone else saw the reflection on that 50th's lovely paint.

Don't try to hide anything from us.

Well... I have a 70 Camaro RS/Z28 that I finished a 4 year restoration on last year. This has always been my dream car, until my wife got her 68 C10. I am totally in love with these trucks! I find they are so nice to drive and I get way more attention in her truck than I do in the Z.

Car's put a way for the winter now so now I can have fun with the other girls..

The Zee!

short-t · 10-17-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stueber68

By the way, what fuel tank is that? I really like it.

Thanks, but you'll have to tell the Fuel Cell Guy that you like it! Thats who built it for me. The only thing I did was get it covered in Line-X bed liner.

unclewatts · 10-17-2009, 09:25 PM

Like mine, your truck was made at the Fremont CA. plant.

short-t · 10-17-2009, 09:28 PM

Thanks for all of the kind words.. Makes it all worth while, I mean all the time I spend out in the garage!

nicolas72gmc · 10-17-2009, 10:43 PM

Short-t, You sir have some beautiful vehicles. The z28 is gorgeous!!!

Zoomin · 10-17-2009, 10:47 PM

Nice truck!

What are your plans for it?

prairewolf · 10-18-2009, 06:56 AM

.... Nice Truck. .. and I like the Air Breather lid... cool memories of being a kid was looking at what the Air Breather lid said, when the hood was opened up on someones Vehicle..... thanks for sharing pictures.

kent

stueber68 · 10-18-2009, 11:40 AM

Okay now with a Camaro I don't like you anymore.

mattross · 08-23-2014, 02:08 PM

I just bought a 68 C10 50th Anniversary truck.
I'm trying to decide how to proceed. I can drive it as is or do some upgrades.
If I go "original", I will need to stay with the original paint color. I will also need to find a custom upholsterer to redo the seat and interior door panels.
I can't find 50th ann. interior offered as an after market replacement.
Am I butchering this truck if I deviate from the 50th anniversary details?
These trucks look awesome in lots of colors. I'm not crazy about the gold and white color combination.

tommys72 · 08-23-2014, 05:05 PM

All 3 are nice. ..congrats

CG · 08-23-2014, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattross

I just bought a 68 C10 50th Anniversary truck.
I'm trying to decide how to proceed. I can drive it as is or do some upgrades.
If I go "original", I will need to stay with the original paint color. I will also need to find a custom upholsterer to redo the seat and interior door panels.
I can't find 50th ann. interior offered as an after market replacement.
Am I butchering this truck if I deviate from the 50th anniversary details?
These trucks look awesome in lots of colors. I'm not crazy about the gold and white color combination.

Welcome new guy! This is a 5 year old thread. You should start a new one of your own with pics of your ride.

10-02-2009, 11:20 AM	#26
bailor798 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Citrus Springs, FL Posts: 9	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck your welcome. I find it kind of neat that both our trucks where made in the Fremont plant.

10-02-2009, 12:11 PM	#27
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck 3/4 ton BB auto trucks came with a dana 60 rear with 3.54 gears IIRC, not the eaton 4:11 found in small block trucks. Though with anything related to these trucks there seems to be no hard and fast rules. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

10-15-2009, 08:58 PM	#28
short-t Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary, ab Posts: 325	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck I've finally gotten the truck home after a long 1365 miles and 2 ½ days. She runs and drives almost like a new truck! She is a thirsty beast though, averaged about 11-13 mpg doing 60-65 mph. Engine seems to be pretty good, it used ½ quart of oil in the first 600 miles and then didn’t use anymore after that. The previous owner only drove it 4000 miles in the last 6 years so I think she need a good run. The paint is faded and very chalky, I thought I'd try and polish a small spot on the hood, well now I am committed to finishing the whole thing. I can't believe that the paint still has some shine left in it! Here’s a few pictures, hope you like.

10-15-2009, 09:22 PM	#29
short-t Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary, ab Posts: 325	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck A few more...

10-15-2009, 09:49 PM	#30
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck Awesome 50th. I think you better go ahead and let us see a pic. of the other truck in your garage though! __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350 Last edited by nicolas72gmc; 10-15-2009 at 09:50 PM.

10-16-2009, 06:16 PM	#33
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,293	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck Great Find! It'll be a great stablemate to your other truck. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

10-16-2009, 06:28 PM	#34
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck Very nice!!! __________________ 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.......

10-16-2009, 11:50 PM	#35
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck Oh my........ what else you got hiding around there? I love both of them!! I was wondering if anyone else saw the reflection on that 50th's lovely paint. Don't try to hide anything from us. __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

10-17-2009, 07:26 PM	#36
stueber68 1968 C20 Vortec Beast Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: STILLWATER,OKLAHOMA Posts: 483	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck Well thanks alot ... really. My wife happened to be sitting next to me reading this one and now she is "why won't you build me one". LOL __________________ Ugly or not it still kicks a**!

10-17-2009, 07:28 PM	#37
stueber68 1968 C20 Vortec Beast Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: STILLWATER,OKLAHOMA Posts: 483	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck By the way, what fuel tank is that? I really like it. __________________ Ugly or not it still kicks a**!

10-17-2009, 08:15 PM	#38
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck Nice pair of trucks you have there __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-17-2009, 09:05 PM	#39
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck wow nice trucks!!!

10-17-2009, 09:25 PM	#42
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck Like mine, your truck was made at the Fremont CA. plant. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

10-17-2009, 09:28 PM	#43
short-t Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary, ab Posts: 325	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck Thanks for all of the kind words.. Makes it all worth while, I mean all the time I spend out in the garage!

10-17-2009, 10:43 PM	#44
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck Short-t, You sir have some beautiful vehicles. The z28 is gorgeous!!! __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350



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10-17-2009, 10:47 PM	#45
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck Nice truck! What are your plans for it?

10-18-2009, 06:56 AM	#46
prairewolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: south dakota Posts: 1,895	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck .... Nice Truck. .. and I like the Air Breather lid... cool memories of being a kid was looking at what the Air Breather lid said, when the hood was opened up on someones Vehicle..... thanks for sharing pictures. kent __________________ eat,work,spend,sleep,repeat.

10-18-2009, 11:40 AM	#47
stueber68 1968 C20 Vortec Beast Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: STILLWATER,OKLAHOMA Posts: 483	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck Okay now with a Camaro I don't like you anymore. __________________ Ugly or not it still kicks a**!

08-23-2014, 02:08 PM	#48
mattross Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mount Vernon, WA Posts: 2	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck I just bought a 68 C10 50th Anniversary truck. I'm trying to decide how to proceed. I can drive it as is or do some upgrades. If I go "original", I will need to stay with the original paint color. I will also need to find a custom upholsterer to redo the seat and interior door panels. I can't find 50th ann. interior offered as an after market replacement. Am I butchering this truck if I deviate from the 50th anniversary details? These trucks look awesome in lots of colors. I'm not crazy about the gold and white color combination.

08-23-2014, 05:05 PM	#49
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Pulled the trigger 68 C20 50th Anniversary truck All 3 are nice. ..congrats __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

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