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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Bartow, FL
Posts: 56
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Newb from SC with a 68 GMC
Hey guys,
Just thought I'd introduce myself, since I have been loitering on this site for a few months without being a true participant. I have been messing around with GM pickups ever since I knew what one was. I bought my first one when I was 14, a 51 Chevy 3100 SWB 2wd, 12 years ago and haven't seemed to be able to shake the bug since. Currently, I have the 51 a 86 C10 SWB 2wd, and the main reason I'm on this site, a 68 GMC C1500, LWB 2wd. The 68 is the newest addition, and is currently the main focus in my garage. I got a pretty good deal on the ol GMC due to the fact that it had a tore up Rear diff. As I was told, so take it for what it's worth, an older gentleman had this beaut as his little hot rod. It was partially restored about 11 years ago, so it's a little further ahead then some of its counterparts. But she's been sitting for over 8 years under a gumball tree. Not really sure about anything else, other than its running a TH350, and a small block. The engine has been mildly modified, with a mild cam with a morosso roller set up. Edlebrock performer intake, and a 4150 holley. Still trying to sort everything out since i've only had a few days with it. But I'll be sure to post pics from the big changes. |
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Chevy Forever
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Dalzell SC
Posts: 314
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Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC
Congrats on the truck and welcome from another SC resident.
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My first love 1971 C20 Hugger orange Getting face lift and heart transplant .30 402 BB /TH400 and GV Wifes car 1969 Chevelle SS 396 325hp/TH400 Factroy A/C Automatic w/ Floor shift console. restored. |
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 549
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Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC
Clean, pretty truck. You'll get her purring in no time.
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Life is too long to go slow... ![]() 71 GMC 1500 Super Custom LWB 350/350 AC(replaced w/vintage air)/PS/PB 2.5 CPP Spindle, 1" CPP Drop Spring, CPP Front and Rear Sway Bars/DJM Flip, new General Spring KC 5 spring pack, HEI /IntReg Alt 20x8.5 OldSkools 5" BS, 275/45 Falkens |
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Marianna Arkansas
Posts: 7,270
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Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC
Welcome to you from eastern Arkansas. Good looking truck there. I have a 68 4 holer myself. Great to have you here welcome if you need some help or advice ask away, there are a lot on people on here that know their stuff. Jim
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S.
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Welcome to the board from Liberty SC. LWB trucks rule! When u get the chance check out the SC & NC board. We are going to Mason on Saturday 11-09-13 for there open house car show.
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1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 ![]() Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. |
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 410
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Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC
nice truck, and welcome to the board.
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: columbia sc
Posts: 40
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Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC
nice truck, we are neighbors. I live in the Lugoff area too.
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Farmville, Va
Posts: 3,026
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Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC
Welcome to the Forum and thankZ 4 the pic
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Kershaw, South Carolina
Posts: 113
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Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC
Welcome to the board from Kershaw.
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 410
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Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC
I just thought about, I have a 68 rear end that's available if you need one. I'm going to be using my 72 parts on my project. I'll check the for the id sometime tomorrow, needs some serious cleaning
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Senior Member
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Location: south carolina
Posts: 658
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Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC
welcome to the board from another fellow south Carolinian.
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1972 chevy cheyenne 10,nothing special at the moment,Its a work in progress, Working on the engine, paint and body,engine, paint and body,now its the suspenion, ahh hell I'm about tired of working on it. Maybe it will be a rat rod. ![]() |
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PROJECT 7DEUCE
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Location: GRANTS PASS OR
Posts: 21,608
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Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC
Welcome to the board..
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GO BIG GREEN ![]() MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. |
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Bartow, FL
Posts: 56
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Re: Newb from SC with a 68 GMC
Thanks for the offer, but I had a 12 bolt laying around. Just needed a little modifications to go from the coils to the leafsprings.
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