History of my 68 50TH - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

woodchip · 02-05-2008, 12:33 PM

Ok here you go STLLOOKN I bought the 68 in 1968.It was'nt new it had 4000. miles on it. The man that bought it new said he did'nt drive it in the rain.this how it look than.

The pictures show the wheels I installed, the original wheels was 3 peace. I put a pickup camper on it a 10 1/2 foot 2550 lbs, and it carried it just fine. I sold the 10 1/2 camper than later bought a 8 foot camper.

Than later on I traded that one for a 8 1/2 foot camper.

My son and I went to a lot of nascar races in that one plus fishing at the coast. I sold that one and went to a cover.
I bought this truck for $2750.00 , with a cover , than sold the cover for $275.00 so I had $2475.00 in the truck. I drove the truck 100,000. miles and sold it to a friend in 1978 for $1950.00, only $525.00 less than I paid for it. Not bad huh.
I bought this truck back from the same friend 4 years ago for $1200.00.I don't know how many miles he put on it because it caught on fire and burn the inside of the cab. HE change cabs than lator I bought it. This is how it look when I got it back.

Well that about covers it I hope I have answer all question.

Bob 68327 · 02-05-2008, 01:04 PM

That's cool that you bought it in 68 and you still have it !!!!! I'm the 3rd owner of mine and wish I could have got it before the last guy !!!

stllookn · 02-05-2008, 02:23 PM

WOW...great story. It has come full circle. Great to get back an old friend and restore it to its original condition.

How well does that gold carpet you purchased match the original? I will be looking for carpet for my truck soon. Had Ricks make me a cover for my dash pad out of the same gold material that was used on the seats and visors. I never thought about painting the dash pad which could also be done.

Thanks for the pics and the story.

Bob 68327...same story here...3rd owner and 2nd owner trashed my small block Longhorn. My big block Longhorn is a third owner as well but the 2nd owner was a professional bodyman and, other than selling the engine and tranny, he did lots of great work to the truck. Engine upgrade to 454 bored to 460 won't hurt my feelings nor the upgrade to disc brakes and buckets. The rest will be stock.

72armyswbtruck · 02-05-2008, 08:55 PM

Cool History on the truck.

72BlckButy · 02-05-2008, 10:26 PM

Great recap!

02-05-2008, 12:33 PM	#1
woodchip Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lexington N.C. Posts: 160	History of my 68 50TH Ok here you go STLLOOKN I bought the 68 in 1968.It was'nt new it had 4000. miles on it. The man that bought it new said he did'nt drive it in the rain.this how it look than. The pictures show the wheels I installed, the original wheels was 3 peace. I put a pickup camper on it a 10 1/2 foot 2550 lbs, and it carried it just fine. I sold the 10 1/2 camper than later bought a 8 foot camper. Than later on I traded that one for a 8 1/2 foot camper. My son and I went to a lot of nascar races in that one plus fishing at the coast. I sold that one and went to a cover. I bought this truck for $2750.00 , with a cover , than sold the cover for $275.00 so I had $2475.00 in the truck. I drove the truck 100,000. miles and sold it to a friend in 1978 for $1950.00, only $525.00 less than I paid for it. Not bad huh. I bought this truck back from the same friend 4 years ago for $1200.00.I don't know how many miles he put on it because it caught on fire and burn the inside of the cab. HE change cabs than lator I bought it. This is how it look when I got it back. Well that about covers it I hope I have answer all question. __________________ 98 Chevy Z71 1500 extended cab 99 Dodge carvan es 68 Chevy C10 LWB 50TH 396 eng 400 Trans 62 Wheel Horse tractor in good shape Last edited by woodchip; 02-05-2008 at 12:36 PM.

02-05-2008, 01:04 PM	#2
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: History of my 68 50TH That's cool that you bought it in 68 and you still have it !!!!! I'm the 3rd owner of mine and wish I could have got it before the last guy !!! __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

02-05-2008, 02:23 PM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: History of my 68 50TH WOW...great story. It has come full circle. Great to get back an old friend and restore it to its original condition. How well does that gold carpet you purchased match the original? I will be looking for carpet for my truck soon. Had Ricks make me a cover for my dash pad out of the same gold material that was used on the seats and visors. I never thought about painting the dash pad which could also be done. Thanks for the pics and the story. Bob 68327...same story here...3rd owner and 2nd owner trashed my small block Longhorn. My big block Longhorn is a third owner as well but the 2nd owner was a professional bodyman and, other than selling the engine and tranny, he did lots of great work to the truck. Engine upgrade to 454 bored to 460 won't hurt my feelings nor the upgrade to disc brakes and buckets. The rest will be stock. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 02-05-2008 at 02:29 PM.

02-05-2008, 08:55 PM	#4
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: History of my 68 50TH Cool History on the truck. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

02-05-2008, 10:26 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: History of my 68 50TH Great recap! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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