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thefraze_1020 · 03-12-2014, 02:54 AM

Find yourself another 327 to put back in it, but otherwise, keep it original. It is so nice as it looks right now, if it'd were my truck, I'd cringe at the thought of modifying it.

...there's nothing wrong with having two trucks. A 4x4, and a classic longbed 2wd.

19673ontree · 03-12-2014, 05:47 AM

Man ! Thats a real clean truck !

Sicklajoie · 03-12-2014, 05:52 AM

Nice truck!

MARKDTN · 03-12-2014, 07:15 AM

Nice truck!

Ron S. · 03-12-2014, 07:37 AM

I would say try to find a 327 like someone else mentioned. it is a really good looking truck and i would try to keep it close to original.

19673ontree · 03-12-2014, 08:39 AM

The more I look at these pics the more I like this truck , its a custom camper , its a 50th , its solid , it has the wood bed floor , this one restored stock would be an awesome truck !

**LockDoc** · 03-12-2014, 10:05 AM

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I'm with the "keep it original" crowd. I would love to find a 50th in that kind of condition. They are few and far between... 327's are not that hard to find.

LockDoc

cleanfreak · 03-12-2014, 11:24 PM

I'm with the keep it the way it is crowd , but your plan of the original paint 4x4 (I love the remnants of the factory pinstripe!) Is YOUR plan. If that's your dream truck , I couldn't see a better truck to cut up to make it work!

**zicc1835** · 03-12-2014, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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I'm with the "keep it original" crowd. I would love to find a 50th in that kind of condition. They are few and far between... 327's are not that hard to find.

LockDoc

im with LockDoc
i have a 327.... send me the truck

ill keep it all original

**jocko** · 03-13-2014, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 1968C20CST

My bad!

The confusion is well-founded and chevy didn't help. They put "Custom Camper" on the all the emblems thru 72 (Custom Camper stand-alone emblem in 67-8 as shown above, CustomCamper10/20/30 on the fender 69-71, then CustomCamper script on the door in 72 only. On the SPIDS of some of the 71/72, however, they said "Special Camper" or "Custom Camper" - both were the Z81 RPO. In 73+ they became "Camper Special" - just like ol' Henry Fords.

EDIT: Oh, forgot to mention... As much as I'd LOVE a 68 K20 anniversary, I'd keep it original, it's a very nice truck. Find a 327 or just a crate 350 and enjoy it. Nice truck, congrats.

**thelonerife** · 03-13-2014, 12:22 AM

body swap is my vote.

**Joesjunk** · 03-13-2014, 08:39 AM

I wouldn't think twice about doing a body swap. You have the same year 4x4 chassis. Keep it mostly stock and correct. I have done this swap many times, it's pretty simple and (to me) makes the truck much more valuable.

northerngmc · 03-14-2014, 11:36 AM

Wow a CST without air or power steering. Are there any body emblems indicating it to be a CST? I am not doubting it as the spid says Custom Sport Truck, but looking for information.

I voted to keep it original, but I might be a little biased based upon the one sitting in my garage!

northerngmc · 03-14-2014, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by northerngmc

Wow a CST without air or power steering. Are there any body emblems indicating it to be a CST? I am not doubting it as the spid says Custom Sport Truck, but looking for information.

I voted to keep it original, but I might be a little biased based upon the one sitting in my garage!

Well a little searching and then a closer look at your photos and I have answered my own questions. I see the CST decals on the door now.

1968C20CST · 03-14-2014, 12:23 PM

Yes, for a custom camper cst I felt it was shorted on the options. However the truck was bought new in Grand junction Colorado, so I guess no real need for a/c at the time it was bought. It does have the hydro assist but no power steering or brakes. All of that can be changed, but none the less it still would not be factory.

Sicklajoie · 03-14-2014, 12:33 PM

Mine's a Custom Camper CST without A/C. The only CST marking is on the glovebox. The Custom Camper nameplate trumps the CST badges.

1968C20CST · 03-14-2014, 12:48 PM

My 68 has the custom camper on fenders, where c20 would be, and CST on the doors centered right below the windows. If you look close at the photos I posted you can see the badge for the CST. I will try to get a better photo. It does not have the CST on the dash, just Chevrolet. But it does have CST and custom camper on the SPID sticker in the glove box.

slowcpe · 03-14-2014, 12:50 PM

What you "should" do is keep it original but a 50th k20 would be awfully cool

Mr Chevorlet · 03-14-2014, 01:00 PM

Very nice for sure, I would not change a thing but the seat color and like others said find a 327 and put back in it. But you do have a great truck.

1968C20CST · 03-14-2014, 01:08 PM

I ordered the insert material from SMS yesterday, dang they are spendy! He claims it is the correct color, pattern, and material for the 50th. I will post photos when I get the material in hand.

1968C20CST · 03-14-2014, 03:07 PM

So i have been driving the rusty 68 K20 for a couple days, other than pretty noisy I love this truck! But I see the problem with tearing apart the 50th for this project. So at this point now im looking for a 3rd 68 for a cab and bed for the k20, wow how fast this can spiral! I completely understand why some of the signatures on this site have so many projects! I will post some photos of the K20 this weekend.

GobbleStalker · 03-14-2014, 03:21 PM

I say sell me the 50th. I have been looking for one for some time. Take the money and put it into your K20.

No I am not joking either.

Kevin

**67 cst swb** · 03-14-2014, 03:36 PM

I vote to keep it original.
Or sit on it for about a year... pondering what to do... then decide to sell it to me next Spring or Summer.

1968C20CST · 03-14-2014, 03:37 PM

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72freak · 03-14-2014, 03:58 PM

That thing is awesome! As long as you know at a certain point there is no recouping your "investment" do what the heck you want with it. Make it yours and nice!!

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03-12-2014, 02:54 AM	#26
thefraze_1020 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Mount Vernon, WA Posts: 417	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Find yourself another 327 to put back in it, but otherwise, keep it original. It is so nice as it looks right now, if it'd were my truck, I'd cringe at the thought of modifying it. ...there's nothing wrong with having two trucks. A 4x4, and a classic longbed 2wd. __________________ Cameron 1984 Chevy C20 Custom Deluxe

03-12-2014, 05:47 AM	#27
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Man ! Thats a real clean truck ! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

03-12-2014, 05:52 AM	#28
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,498	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Nice truck! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

03-12-2014, 07:15 AM	#29
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,160	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Nice truck! __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

03-12-2014, 07:37 AM	#30
Ron S. Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Litchfield, Minnesota Posts: 14	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th I would say try to find a 327 like someone else mentioned. it is a really good looking truck and i would try to keep it close to original.

03-12-2014, 08:39 AM	#31
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th The more I look at these pics the more I like this truck , its a custom camper , its a 50th , its solid , it has the wood bed floor , this one restored stock would be an awesome truck ! __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

03-12-2014, 10:05 AM	#32
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,656	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th - I'm with the "keep it original" crowd. I would love to find a 50th in that kind of condition. They are few and far between... 327's are not that hard to find. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-12-2014, 11:24 PM	#33
cleanfreak Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: port robinson ontario canada Posts: 400	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th I'm with the keep it the way it is crowd , but your plan of the original paint 4x4 (I love the remnants of the factory pinstripe!) Is YOUR plan. If that's your dream truck , I couldn't see a better truck to cut up to make it work!

03-13-2014, 12:22 AM	#36
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th body swap is my vote. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

03-13-2014, 08:39 AM	#37
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,702	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th I wouldn't think twice about doing a body swap. You have the same year 4x4 chassis. Keep it mostly stock and correct. I have done this swap many times, it's pretty simple and (to me) makes the truck much more valuable. __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

03-14-2014, 11:36 AM	#38
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Wow a CST without air or power steering. Are there any body emblems indicating it to be a CST? I am not doubting it as the spid says Custom Sport Truck, but looking for information. I voted to keep it original, but I might be a little biased based upon the one sitting in my garage! __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

03-14-2014, 12:23 PM	#40
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Yes, for a custom camper cst I felt it was shorted on the options. However the truck was bought new in Grand junction Colorado, so I guess no real need for a/c at the time it was bought. It does have the hydro assist but no power steering or brakes. All of that can be changed, but none the less it still would not be factory.

03-14-2014, 12:33 PM	#41
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,498	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Mine's a Custom Camper CST without A/C. The only CST marking is on the glovebox. The Custom Camper nameplate trumps the CST badges. Attached Images __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

03-14-2014, 12:48 PM	#42
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th My 68 has the custom camper on fenders, where c20 would be, and CST on the doors centered right below the windows. If you look close at the photos I posted you can see the badge for the CST. I will try to get a better photo. It does not have the CST on the dash, just Chevrolet. But it does have CST and custom camper on the SPID sticker in the glove box.



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03-14-2014, 12:50 PM	#43
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th What you "should" do is keep it original but a 50th k20 would be awfully cool __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

03-14-2014, 01:00 PM	#44
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Very nice for sure, I would not change a thing but the seat color and like others said find a 327 and put back in it. But you do have a great truck. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

03-14-2014, 01:08 PM	#45
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th I ordered the insert material from SMS yesterday, dang they are spendy! He claims it is the correct color, pattern, and material for the 50th. I will post photos when I get the material in hand.

03-14-2014, 03:07 PM	#46
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th So i have been driving the rusty 68 K20 for a couple days, other than pretty noisy I love this truck! But I see the problem with tearing apart the 50th for this project. So at this point now im looking for a 3rd 68 for a cab and bed for the k20, wow how fast this can spiral! I completely understand why some of the signatures on this site have so many projects! I will post some photos of the K20 this weekend.

03-14-2014, 03:21 PM	#47
GobbleStalker GobbleStalker Calls Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Hope, Ontario Posts: 653	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th I say sell me the 50th. I have been looking for one for some time. Take the money and put it into your K20. No I am not joking either. Kevin __________________ 72 Chev Longbox Highlander edition. Med Olive/White/ Med Olive 350 4bbl with 350Turbo trans. Truck currently under construction. Project Cappaccino. Stay Tuned! 1967 Chevy C10, 327, 4.11 posi 3 spd. The Driver Truck! SOLD! 09 GMC Sierra SLT All Terrain pkg. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Sahara unlimited. ( The wifes ride )

03-14-2014, 03:36 PM	#48
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th I vote to keep it original. Or sit on it for about a year... pondering what to do... then decide to sell it to me next Spring or Summer. __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White

03-14-2014, 03:37 PM	#49
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help. Last edited by kcsa75; 03-14-2014 at 04:44 PM.

03-14-2014, 03:58 PM	#50
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th That thing is awesome! As long as you know at a certain point there is no recouping your "investment" do what the heck you want with it. Make it yours and nice!! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

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