how rare is a 2wd with a 396? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DigitalFusion · 05-26-2006, 01:50 PM

Hey all,

I just found out that I maybe able to get my hands on a 68 that originally had a 396. the motor has been pulled, and is being horded by this guys brother, who has had it sitting on the floor of his storage area for decades, all but forgotten. I guess he has no intention to sell it, but I think if I got my hands on this truck, I would have to get the 396 too since it is the exact motor out of the truck. I figure with enough cash in hand, I could get this guy to reconsider.

My question is, just how much would you be willing to fork out for this motor? I dont know if its all that rare to find a 2wd with a BB, and if its really worth forking out big bucks to getmy hands on the OG motor.

motocrosschump · 05-26-2006, 02:07 PM

Swb?

DigitalFusion · 05-26-2006, 02:15 PM

i dont know yet. he said he thinks its lwb. I havent seen the truck yet

Jason915 · 05-26-2006, 02:23 PM

If its a 1/2 ton SWB its fairly rare, if it's a 3/4 ton it's not as rare.

DigitalFusion · 05-26-2006, 02:32 PM

interesting. I am sure its going to end up being a 3/4 ton. Are 3/4's C20's then?

mburgert · 05-26-2006, 02:38 PM

Yes C20 is a 3/4 ton that is 2wd.

slamedchevyman · 05-26-2006, 04:26 PM

According to production #'s for 1968 3/4 ton V8 there were 62,731 units sold,
and 1/2 ton v8 there were 190,413 units sold. The 396 big block, 327/307 small block were options. so its hard to tell how many are out there but it could be possible that since there were more 1/2 ton V8's sold there could be more big block 1/2 tons out there than 3/4 ton. But then again more than likely you would have wanted a bigger engine in a 3/4 ton. Its a toss up One of my buddies dad bought brand new in 1969 a 1/2ton 2wd shortbed stepside with a big block which he still has. I guess anything is possible. Just some interesting information for ya.

Chevrolet4x4s · 05-26-2006, 04:31 PM

only 2wds got factory bigblocks in 1/2 tons
Shane

DigitalFusion · 05-26-2006, 05:41 PM

i just talked to him. Its a 2wd 1/2 ton LWB. It had the 396 with a TH350.

Longhorn Man · 05-26-2006, 08:10 PM

slamedchevyman, the 307 was base motor, not an option.

**special-K** · 05-27-2006, 07:48 AM

A`68 big block is kinda rare.More rare than the 69-72s.And with the different f/e sheetmetal

ABHaulR · 05-27-2006, 09:35 AM

heres mine, got it for 250.00 about a month ago. 396, th400 1/2 ton.
runs good. had to rebuild the trans, bought the kit, did it myself for another 250.00. not a bad truck for 500.00.

**special-K** · 05-27-2006, 11:17 AM

Not too shabby there.

Gray Ghost · 05-27-2006, 08:54 PM

$250 for a truck, then only $250 to get it road worthy? That's a GREAT DEAL!!!! Didja buy any lotto tickets that day???

RANDY COX · 05-27-2006, 09:05 PM

My uncle once had a Factory 69 396 1/2 ton shortbed.Let's see he's had all kinds of chevy numerous 48-54 chevy trucks,63 Impala with 409 4 spd 4:11 posi,oh and of course with 3 dueces on top,He always wishes he never got rid of that car,and a 62 Impala.

Longhorn Man · 05-27-2006, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABHaulR

heres mine, got it for 250.00 about a month ago. 396, th400 1/2 ton.
runs good. had to rebuild the trans, bought the kit, did it myself for another 250.00. not a bad truck for 500.00.

and a 50th annv to boot!

68_396Noel · 05-28-2006, 11:24 AM

i have a 68 gmc 1/2 lwb with all of the option except A/C. it has buckets, wood deck, ps, pb, bucket seats, chrome package, sport package, tinted glass, and a 396 bb. its sweet. i want to know the #'s too.

Longhorn Man · 05-28-2006, 07:05 PM

If it is a true canadian truck, you have a good shot. But if it was built and sold in the U.S. then forget it. There are no numbers for GMC trucks, let alone when you add up the options.

**Already Gone** · 05-29-2006, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68_396Noel

i have a 68 gmc 1/2 lwb with all of the option except A/C. it has buckets, wood deck, ps, pb, bucket seats, chrome package, sport package, tinted glass, and a 396 bb. its sweet. i want to know the #'s too.

Hi ..Where are you located in Canada ? Can you post some pics of your truck?

409biscayne · 05-29-2006, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

and a 50th annv to boot!

Possible 50th , i have almost the same truck , 68 c10 396 turbo 400 , a/c , buckets , gold / white , however mine doesn't have the 'right' code to make it a 50th , just looks like one . At least that what i've been told . Dang

Longhorn Man · 05-29-2006, 10:00 PM

His has the gold dash pad and visors if I remember correctly.

05-26-2006, 01:50 PM	#1
DigitalFusion Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: MN/WI Border Posts: 30	how rare is a 2wd with a 396? Hey all, I just found out that I maybe able to get my hands on a 68 that originally had a 396. the motor has been pulled, and is being horded by this guys brother, who has had it sitting on the floor of his storage area for decades, all but forgotten. I guess he has no intention to sell it, but I think if I got my hands on this truck, I would have to get the 396 too since it is the exact motor out of the truck. I figure with enough cash in hand, I could get this guy to reconsider. My question is, just how much would you be willing to fork out for this motor? I dont know if its all that rare to find a 2wd with a BB, and if its really worth forking out big bucks to getmy hands on the OG motor.

05-26-2006, 02:07 PM	#2
motocrosschump Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texarkana, AR 71854 Posts: 397	Re: how rare is a 2wd with a 396? Swb? __________________ 2006 Titan SE Crew Cab Daily Driver 2005 Mazda Tribute (Wifes car) 1969 C10 SWB 350/3 Fleet "Max" 1969 Chevelle 2 door 350/3

05-26-2006, 02:15 PM	#3
DigitalFusion Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: MN/WI Border Posts: 30	Re: how rare is a 2wd with a 396? i dont know yet. he said he thinks its lwb. I havent seen the truck yet

05-26-2006, 02:23 PM	#4
Jason915 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 693	Re: how rare is a 2wd with a 396? If its a 1/2 ton SWB its fairly rare, if it's a 3/4 ton it's not as rare. __________________ 1971 GMC K1500 SWB Fleetside, 4" skyjacker softride and, 14 Bolt FF, HD Dana 44 4.10's 1970 K5 TBI conversion lifted etc SOLD 1968 C20 camper truck SOLD “To ban guns because criminals use them is to tell the innocent and law-abiding that their rights and liberties depend not on their own conduct, but on the conduct of the guilty and the lawless.” Jeff Snyder

05-26-2006, 02:32 PM	#5
DigitalFusion Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: MN/WI Border Posts: 30	Re: how rare is a 2wd with a 396? interesting. I am sure its going to end up being a 3/4 ton. Are 3/4's C20's then?

05-26-2006, 02:38 PM	#6
mburgert Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lincoln NE Posts: 89	Re: how rare is a 2wd with a 396? Yes C20 is a 3/4 ton that is 2wd.

05-26-2006, 04:26 PM	#7
slamedchevyman Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: cali Posts: 14	Re: how rare is a 2wd with a 396? According to production #'s for 1968 3/4 ton V8 there were 62,731 units sold, and 1/2 ton v8 there were 190,413 units sold. The 396 big block, 327/307 small block were options. so its hard to tell how many are out there but it could be possible that since there were more 1/2 ton V8's sold there could be more big block 1/2 tons out there than 3/4 ton. But then again more than likely you would have wanted a bigger engine in a 3/4 ton. Its a toss up One of my buddies dad bought brand new in 1969 a 1/2ton 2wd shortbed stepside with a big block which he still has. I guess anything is possible. Just some interesting information for ya.

05-26-2006, 04:31 PM	#8
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: how rare is a 2wd with a 396? only 2wds got factory bigblocks in 1/2 tons Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

05-26-2006, 05:41 PM	#9
DigitalFusion Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: MN/WI Border Posts: 30	Re: how rare is a 2wd with a 396? i just talked to him. Its a 2wd 1/2 ton LWB. It had the 396 with a TH350.

05-26-2006, 08:10 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: how rare is a 2wd with a 396? slamedchevyman, the 307 was base motor, not an option.

05-27-2006, 07:48 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: how rare is a 2wd with a 396? A`68 big block is kinda rare.More rare than the 69-72s.And with the different f/e sheetmetal __________________ "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 ~

05-27-2006, 09:35 AM	#12
ABHaulR Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West Valley City, Ut Posts: 311	Re: how rare is a 2wd with a 396? heres mine, got it for 250.00 about a month ago. 396, th400 1/2 ton. runs good. had to rebuild the trans, bought the kit, did it myself for another 250.00. not a bad truck for 500.00. Attached Images __________________ 72' GMC Suburban 10 1/2" of Lift, 40" Tires! Waiting for restoration 67' Chevy, What to do??? And Bad Ass American Bulldogs! Last edited by ABHaulR; 05-27-2006 at 09:37 AM.

05-27-2006, 11:17 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: how rare is a 2wd with a 396? Not too shabby there. __________________ "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 ~

05-27-2006, 08:54 PM	#14
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: how rare is a 2wd with a 396? $250 for a truck, then only $250 to get it road worthy? That's a GREAT DEAL!!!! Didja buy any lotto tickets that day??? __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.

05-27-2006, 09:05 PM	#15
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: how rare is a 2wd with a 396? My uncle once had a Factory 69 396 1/2 ton shortbed.Let's see he's had all kinds of chevy numerous 48-54 chevy trucks,63 Impala with 409 4 spd 4:11 posi,oh and of course with 3 dueces on top,He always wishes he never got rid of that car,and a 62 Impala. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4



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05-28-2006, 11:24 AM	#17
68_396Noel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 37	Re: how rare is a 2wd with a 396? i have a 68 gmc 1/2 lwb with all of the option except A/C. it has buckets, wood deck, ps, pb, bucket seats, chrome package, sport package, tinted glass, and a 396 bb. its sweet. i want to know the #'s too.

05-28-2006, 07:05 PM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: how rare is a 2wd with a 396? If it is a true canadian truck, you have a good shot. But if it was built and sold in the U.S. then forget it. There are no numbers for GMC trucks, let alone when you add up the options.

05-29-2006, 10:00 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: how rare is a 2wd with a 396? His has the gold dash pad and visors if I remember correctly.

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