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First post. My new 68' C10 Longbed
I traded my 98 S10 w/ 130k for this 68' C10 last weekend. It runs and drives but I need to rewire the whole thing before I drive any. The guy rewired it himself and used twist caps. He also used red wire for the negative battery terminal. It has a 1974 350 in it with unknown mileage. So far I have bought an assembly manual, new battery terminal cables, and a new 9+3 wiring harness from rebel wire. Plan to rewire it and take it for its maiden voyage in the next month or so.
I don't know much about the truck other than what I posted above. Non-original paint. I will have to take a picture of the labels and put them on here. Pretty excited about it. Let me know what you think! [IMG] ![]() [IMG] ![]() [IMG] ![]() [IMG] ![]() [IMG] ![]() [IMG] ![]() [IMG] ![]() |
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Re: First post. My new 68' C10 Longbed
Welcome to the IMO the best 67-72 site!!! Good looking '68 ! you keep postin pictures you will fit right in. I'm likeing the turbine wheels.How 'bout a shot of the spid in the glove box, and some more info.Good looking engine bay.Nice paint. is is a driver? or need some work? Could not help but see the $2000. price on the windshield. That would be an excellent starter.I noticed the steering column,must be a manual.The instrument panel is a no guage unit(you can put in there what u want).Nice looking truck!!!!
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Re: First post. My new 68' C10 Longbed
I would look into buying the wiring harnesses for underhood. Engine and Front Lights. I think it would only cost a couple hundred. Hopefully the underdash harness is not as bad.
Edit: I guess I should read and not just look at pretty pictures.....I see you bought a harness... |
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Re: First post. My new 68' C10 Longbed
First, Welcome!
Very nice truck, I would rather have a full size than an s-10. That is a very clean engine compartment . You have a great start! Enjoy what you have because this truck will be fun to drive and work on. |
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Re: First post. My new 68' C10 Longbed
Welcome and you scored big time!
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![]() My boss who is a member of this forum has a 63 C10 that he rewired/restored. Luckily he is going to be helping me rewire it. Last edited by drewbert41; 08-14-2015 at 10:11 PM. |
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I like to think so too. I love seeing peoples reactions that do not agree with us. I bought a 100 year old house in a nice neighborhood that a lot of my friends and relatives would not even consider. It is really starting to look great now over time and it feels a little more rewarding because of that. Same thing goes for this truck. I have shown at least 2 people who looked at me like I was nuts. I plan on owning it forever and it will look great in time. I have always wanted a C10 so it was a no brainer to me. My wife has a thing for antiques so that helped as well
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Y good tech articles on how to better wire these trucks. I just installed a kit from him last weekend n my 68. Works awesome. Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: First post. My new 68' C10 Longbed
Thanks, I will def check it out. I have been trying to plan it out as best as I can so that it will hopefully go smoothly. I bought the 9+3 kit from rebel wire and a color 12x17 laminated wiring diagram from classiccarwiring.com.
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Re: First post. My new 68' C10 Longbed
drewbert41, Is the SPID (Service Parts IDentification) sticker still on the inside of the glove box door? If so, see if you have a 551 paint code and a 626 interior trim code. Nice truck! You made a good deal on it. Congrats.
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Re: First post. My new 68' C10 Longbed
Thanks for caring. My house was about 1/2 mile from the devastation. A lot of people weren't so lucky.
I'll have to look for two tailgates I need one also! LOL I was just checking on wiring harnesses for the engine bay on my '67( ammeter inoperative) .Plug and play ones are quite pricey.Good thing yours came with one. Have fun with your truck. A lot of talented /professional and novice people on this site. If you run into problems post it up!!!
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B98 body side molding Z84 Custom Sport Truck 551 Gold and White 626 parchment/gold among the other options. Sure would be cool to find a hidden Annie. Great truck! You did great on the deal and are already on the right track, with your new wiring harness to getting the truck to be a reliable driver. Also looks like your roof and drip rail are relatively rust free. That's a big plus. Gook luck and welcome to the forum. ![]()
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This thing has seen better days. Best pic I could get of it. Maybe someone knows how to work some magic? My roof has holes from top lights that used to be there and they are rusty. The drip rail has a little rust as well. [IMG] ![]() |
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Re: First post. My new 68' C10 Longbed
It's a 50th! congrats.
I was wrong about the trim level. Yours is a Z62 custom, not a Z84 CST. Here is a breakdown of your SPID MODEL= CE10934 4551AA OFF-WHITE/GOLD 4V37AB CHROME-BUMPER FRT 4PO3AA CHROMED HUBCAPS 4625AA PARCH/CLOTH TRIM Right Side is 4G50BA HD REAR SPRING 4Z62EA CUSTOM C&C EQUIP 4B98AB SIDE TRIM MOLD EQ
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Things just got more interesting drewbert41!!!! Just climbed a couple rungs on the cool ladder. You might want to leave extra time when take it to a store or just drive it. Always have someone asking about the 'ol trucks !
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Re: First post. My new 68' C10 Longbed
This is the best one I could come up with.
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Re: First post. My new 68' C10 Longbed
Very nice
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Yes, someone filled the side trim holes and removed the door badges. The truck you just posted is exactly what your truck looked like. It's even a custom Z62 trim truck. Here is a shot of the interior on that same truck. This is a different truck, but the same as yours would have been.
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Re: First post. My new 68' C10 Longbed
Well thanks for taking the time. I am pretty excited about it. I had a feeling, but once I saw the blue I figured it wasn't a 50th.
What door emblem am I missing? I don't see one in the pics. |
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Top center of door. Where your elbow would rest with the window down.
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