GMC Golden West Special 68

[68 50th]

Got some pictures and specifications on a 1968 GMC Golden West Special truck. Maybe nothing special at all with this but I never heard of the Golden West before so I thought I would share this with you. The pictures and specs are from Motor Trend Magazine September 1968 doing a desert test on some vehicles.
Unfortunately the pictures are not so good.

1968 GMC Golden West Special $2,447 (base) $4,161 (as tested)


396 cu.in. V8; automatic transmission; air conditioning; power brakes; power steering; Golden West Package; limited slip differential; tinted glass; tachometer; radio; heavy duty suspension.



Engine displacement: 396

Bore & Stroke: 4.094 x 3.76

Hp @ rpm: 325 @ 4,800

Torque: Lbs.-Ft. @ rpm: 410 @ 3,200

Compression Ratio: 10.25:1

Steering Wheel Turns - Lock-to-Lock: 4

Turning Diameter - Curb-to-Curb: 43.8 ft

Brake Type: Power Drums

Tire and Wheel Sizes: 9.50 x 16.5

Rear Axle Ratio: 4.10:1

Wheelbase - Ins.: 127

Height - Ins.: 74.5

Width - Ins.: 77.8

Length - Ins.: 200.5

Road Clearence - Ins.: 11.6

Weight - Lbs.: 4,035

Bed Dimensions - Width: 65.0 in.

Bed Dimensions - Length: 98.0 in.

Fuel Capacity: 22 gal.

Milage: 8-10.2 mpg