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68_Shortbox · 05-21-2010, 01:26 AM

I'am new to the forum so I hope this is in the right place. I bought it about 2 months ago (first vehicle) and haven't done a whole lot to it yet. I put some different rims on it I think they are western bullets(it used to have white spokes). Its gotta 70 front clip and cab but I will be replacing those with a 68 front clip and a a/c and bucket seat cab. I plan to paint it a silvery blue if anyone has any pictures of a 67 or 68 with a silvery blue paint job I would appreciate seeing them. I will do a build up on it in the future. Could someone please tell me what the steering wheel came from(sorry for the blurry pic but its all I got for now)? It looks like the 80s Monte Carlo ss steering wheels but its aluminum.

big_al_71 · 05-21-2010, 07:59 AM

Welcome!!!!

Gotta love a SWB 4x4...

**special-K** · 05-21-2010, 08:02 AM

Hi and welcome to the site.That`s a nice and rare truck you have there.There was a member here a while back who had a silver blue`68 shortbed K/10 with silver top and lower body.It was lifted and ran 12" rims IIRC.Unfortunately the pictures I had got lost in a computer crash a few years back.Maybe someone else knows the truck I`m talking aboyt and has pictures.I believe those steering wheels came in Camaros.I could be wrong.

ubtripn · 05-21-2010, 08:04 AM

This is going to sound weird but I am looking into steering wheels right now. What kind is yours and how big is it? Thanks for any info you can provide.

**too much stuff** · 05-21-2010, 02:30 PM

Glad to see you aboard!!!!
How did the 4 wheel drive emblems clean up? Eric

68_Shortbox · 05-21-2010, 11:40 PM

The steering wheel is 15 inch diameter and 4 inches deep. I don't know what it came off of Special-K said it might be off a camaro. The emblems cleaned up but are pitted pretty badly. I might scrape the raised bumps off to see if they come out better.

67chevy1series · 07-09-2010, 01:45 AM

lets get this thread rolling i will be followin your build

68_Shortbox · 07-09-2010, 02:00 AM

Ok I will start a build thread in a day or two.

68_Shortbox · 02-20-2011, 05:36 AM

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Ok I will start a build thread in a day or two.

Well it took more then a day or two but the build thread is finaly up in the 4x4 projects and builds.
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67chevy1series · 02-20-2011, 05:39 AM

okay i wil go check told you i have been waitin!

JohnOstuff · 02-20-2011, 12:47 PM

Here's mine Welcome aboard -

68_Shortbox · 02-20-2011, 07:37 PM

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okay i wil go check told you i have been waitin!

Sorry about the wait, I just wanted some progress to start the thread with.

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Here's mine Welcome aboard -

Thanks and nice truck.
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AirSpeed · 02-20-2011, 08:25 PM

That looks like a nice start! I don't think I have ever seen a 68 short 4X4 in person, good luck with your build!
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67chevy1series · 02-20-2011, 08:32 PM

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Here's mine Welcome aboard -

wow the only thing i would add to that truck is a spot light!

**72 Super** · 02-20-2011, 08:41 PM

68 Shortbox, looks like a nice 4x4 project, goodluck on your build.

JohnOstuff, you have some nice trucks

68_Shortbox · 02-20-2011, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AirSpeed

That looks like a nice start! I don't think I have ever seen a 68 short 4X4 in person, good luck with your build!
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Thanks.

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Originally Posted by 72 Super

68 Shortbox, looks like a nice 4x4 project, goodluck on your build.

JohnOstuff, you have some nice trucks

Thanks.
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05-21-2010, 01:26 AM	#1
68_Shortbox Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hibbing, MN Posts: 197	My 68 shortbox 4x4 I'am new to the forum so I hope this is in the right place. I bought it about 2 months ago (first vehicle) and haven't done a whole lot to it yet. I put some different rims on it I think they are western bullets(it used to have white spokes). Its gotta 70 front clip and cab but I will be replacing those with a 68 front clip and a a/c and bucket seat cab. I plan to paint it a silvery blue if anyone has any pictures of a 67 or 68 with a silvery blue paint job I would appreciate seeing them. I will do a build up on it in the future. Could someone please tell me what the steering wheel came from(sorry for the blurry pic but its all I got for now)? It looks like the 80s Monte Carlo ss steering wheels but its aluminum. Attached Images

05-21-2010, 07:59 AM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: My 68 shortbox 4x4 Welcome!!!! Gotta love a SWB 4x4... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-21-2010, 08:02 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: My 68 shortbox 4x4 Hi and welcome to the site.That`s a nice and rare truck you have there.There was a member here a while back who had a silver blue`68 shortbed K/10 with silver top and lower body.It was lifted and ran 12" rims IIRC.Unfortunately the pictures I had got lost in a computer crash a few years back.Maybe someone else knows the truck I`m talking aboyt and has pictures.I believe those steering wheels came in Camaros.I could be wrong. __________________ "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 ~

05-21-2010, 08:04 AM	#4
ubtripn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,280	Re: My 68 shortbox 4x4 This is going to sound weird but I am looking into steering wheels right now. What kind is yours and how big is it? Thanks for any info you can provide.

05-21-2010, 02:30 PM	#5
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,721	Re: My 68 shortbox 4x4 Glad to see you aboard!!!! How did the 4 wheel drive emblems clean up? Eric __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

05-21-2010, 11:40 PM	#6
68_Shortbox Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hibbing, MN Posts: 197	Re: My 68 shortbox 4x4 The steering wheel is 15 inch diameter and 4 inches deep. I don't know what it came off of Special-K said it might be off a camaro. The emblems cleaned up but are pitted pretty badly. I might scrape the raised bumps off to see if they come out better.

07-09-2010, 01:45 AM	#7
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: My 68 shortbox 4x4 lets get this thread rolling i will be followin your build

07-09-2010, 02:00 AM	#8
68_Shortbox Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hibbing, MN Posts: 197	Re: My 68 shortbox 4x4 Ok I will start a build thread in a day or two. __________________ Build thread for my SWB 4x4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=447938 1968 Chevy K/10 short box fleetside (my project) 1969 Chevy Z/28 Camaro (my dad's project) 1968 Chevy C/20 long box fleetside (parts truck)

02-20-2011, 05:39 AM	#10
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: My 68 shortbox 4x4 okay i wil go check told you i have been waitin!

02-20-2011, 12:47 PM	#11
JohnOstuff Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 78	Re: My 68 shortbox 4x4 Here's mine Welcome aboard - Attached Images

02-20-2011, 08:25 PM	#13
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: My 68 shortbox 4x4 That looks like a nice start! I don't think I have ever seen a 68 short 4X4 in person, good luck with your build! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

02-20-2011, 08:41 PM	#15
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,686	Re: My 68 shortbox 4x4 68 Shortbox, looks like a nice 4x4 project, goodluck on your build. JohnOstuff, you have some nice trucks __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White



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