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drivethechevy · 09-14-2008, 10:36 PM

i got my new truck home yesterday, friday we loaded up the 63 dodge that i traded for it and drove about half way to stay at a relatives

early saturday went the rest of the way droped off the car and loaded the truck then drove back home

it turned out to be a far better deal for me then what i orignaly thought
the truck is a 1968 chevy k10 cst, factory tinded glass, factory air, originaly came with a 327, paint was medium blue, had the 68 side moulding, power brake boster, had some sort of paint stripe acording to the spid, had a wood bed at one point but now it is steel, in my opinion it is a fairly high optiond truck, many of the options are long gone but the truck has plenty of potential
the grille and the hood are dented a bit but still very useable otherwise the truck is basicly rust and dent free for being a minnesota truck, the suspension was completly gone through, but a few things were left unfinished, transfer case was rebuilt, came with a spare hd tranny, most of the interior was either missing or trashed, no engine, a buch of the ac parts are trashed, but have good original parts left that may help someone else out seeing as im on a tight budget so its just getting a heater only setup, brake boster is trash but i have another one, bed is a little misaligned but thats not a hard fix i am really looking forward to getting this truck on the road again

**70cst** · 09-14-2008, 10:56 PM

Hey drivethechevy... You got a great deal and you have a real good truck to bring back to life. You might want to consider becoming a Site Supporter. The $$$ you save on parts from this site will likely pay for the $24 annual fee. Best of Luck.

thirdstreettito · 09-14-2008, 10:59 PM

Perfect trade! Nice score!

D'Animal · 09-14-2008, 11:12 PM

Congrats!

Nice find if you are happpy with it.

CG · 09-15-2008, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

... this site will likely pay for the $24 annual fee. Best of Luck.

Did the price drop a buck this year?

Btw, nice deal and new ride.

R.L. · 09-15-2008, 12:42 AM

good trade ,enjoy the project.

MotorSeven · 09-15-2008, 07:26 AM

Nice score & one heck of a nice trailer..........

RD

**steelhorse** · 09-15-2008, 12:42 PM

Good luck on your build!

68GMC454 · 09-15-2008, 02:21 PM

nice trade.. i want a trailer like that.. gettting to old to come along heavy trucks and other junk up on a trailer.. nice truck

72BlckButy · 09-15-2008, 03:52 PM

Looks like a nice project!

Chevyman680063 · 09-15-2008, 04:15 PM

Good looking project...might want to remove the key from the ignition though before someone drives off with it.

The68Owen · 09-15-2008, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

Hey drivethechevy... You got a great deal and you have a real good truck to bring back to life. You might want to consider becoming a Site Supporter. The $$$ you save on parts from this site will likely pay for the $24 annual fee. Best of Luck.

hey what kind of deals do you get?

GKsport67 · 09-15-2008, 07:25 PM

You have a PURE desire for these trucks!! ...BIG UPS!!(congradulations)

drivethechevy · 09-15-2008, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68GMC454

nice trade.. i want a trailer like that.. gettting to old to come along heavy trucks and other junk up on a trailer.. nice truck

i acctualy got the trailer in on a trade for a 98 f150 that was given to me, its a really nice trailer, its fully hydraulic with a big custom made diamond plate storage box up front, but the winch is currently broken and i cant aford a new one so i have been using gravity, push trucks ad comealongs to load vehicles up

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevyman680063

Good looking project...might want to remove the key from the ignition though before someone drives off with it.

i didnt feel like taking th key out so today i took the whole ingnition out

i have acctualy got quite a bit of work done on the truck since i got it home on saturday night, the interior is completely striped of what is being replaced (wiring harness, ac/heater box, carpet,dash pad, door pannels and a few other things)
i have remounted the hood, reasembled the clutch linkage, pulled the under hood wiring harness that was butchered,
most of the truck is still very much intact, the fac floors has its issues but its not to bad, inner fender wells and core support are rusty and are getting replaced, found a little bondo in a few spots but its not to bad, some one didnt like rear brakes so there isnt much left of them, it will deffinately be a good amount of work ahead of me but it will be worth it

**Yukon Jack** · 09-16-2008, 09:32 AM

Looks like a nice project. I wonder why the PO cut out most of the bottom forward edge of the engine crossmember?

**tkeduk8r** · 09-16-2008, 05:06 PM

very nice.. 68 CST and a 4x4 to boot.... this would be the truck of yours that I would do for sure... kudos!!!!
--Mike

drivethechevy · 09-16-2008, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Looks like a nice project. I wonder why the PO cut out most of the bottom forward edge of the engine crossmember?

i have been wondering the same thing, and now i am trying to decide if i should try to patch up and reweld the crossmember or just suck up and buy one

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkeduk8r

very nice.. 68 CST and a 4x4 to boot.... this would be the truck of yours that I would do for sure... kudos!!!!
--Mike

thanks mike, keep your eyes peeled around alex starting in about january im hoping to be driving it, the truck will be big black and meaner then all getout

Jtrux · 09-16-2008, 09:50 PM

They have aftermarket crosse members that you might be better off with, not too much money and they just plain ole look cool.

drivethechevy · 09-16-2008, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jtrux

They have aftermarket crosse members that you might be better off with, not too much money and they just plain ole look cool.

can you post up a link to a place that sells them
thanks

Jtrux · 09-17-2008, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drivethechevy

can you post up a link to a place that sells them
thanks

I like the one from diy4x

http://www.diy4x.com/engine.htm

MrBeast · 09-17-2008, 12:19 PM

Nice project, looks like you have a project on your hands there.

09-14-2008, 10:36 PM	#1
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	got my new truck home! i got my new truck home yesterday, friday we loaded up the 63 dodge that i traded for it and drove about half way to stay at a relatives early saturday went the rest of the way droped off the car and loaded the truck then drove back home it turned out to be a far better deal for me then what i orignaly thought the truck is a 1968 chevy k10 cst, factory tinded glass, factory air, originaly came with a 327, paint was medium blue, had the 68 side moulding, power brake boster, had some sort of paint stripe acording to the spid, had a wood bed at one point but now it is steel, in my opinion it is a fairly high optiond truck, many of the options are long gone but the truck has plenty of potential the grille and the hood are dented a bit but still very useable otherwise the truck is basicly rust and dent free for being a minnesota truck, the suspension was completly gone through, but a few things were left unfinished, transfer case was rebuilt, came with a spare hd tranny, most of the interior was either missing or trashed, no engine, a buch of the ac parts are trashed, but have good original parts left that may help someone else out seeing as im on a tight budget so its just getting a heater only setup, brake boster is trash but i have another one, bed is a little misaligned but thats not a hard fix i am really looking forward to getting this truck on the road again __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

09-14-2008, 10:56 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: got my new truck home! Hey drivethechevy... You got a great deal and you have a real good truck to bring back to life. You might want to consider becoming a Site Supporter. The $$$ you save on parts from this site will likely pay for the $24 annual fee. Best of Luck. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-14-2008, 10:59 PM	#3
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: got my new truck home! Perfect trade! Nice score! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-14-2008, 11:12 PM	#4
D'Animal Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Exeter, Ca Posts: 100	Re: got my new truck home! Congrats! Nice find if you are happpy with it.

09-15-2008, 12:42 AM	#6
R.L. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mobile, Al. Posts: 687	Re: got my new truck home! good trade ,enjoy the project.

09-15-2008, 07:26 AM	#7
MotorSeven Restoration Desperation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 373	Re: got my new truck home! Nice score & one heck of a nice trailer.......... RD

09-15-2008, 12:42 PM	#8
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: got my new truck home! Good luck on your build!

09-15-2008, 02:21 PM	#9
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: got my new truck home! nice trade.. i want a trailer like that.. gettting to old to come along heavy trucks and other junk up on a trailer.. nice truck __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

09-15-2008, 03:52 PM	#10
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: got my new truck home! Looks like a nice project! __________________ -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)

09-15-2008, 04:15 PM	#11
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: got my new truck home! Good looking project...might want to remove the key from the ignition though before someone drives off with it.

09-15-2008, 07:25 PM	#13
GKsport67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta,Ga Posts: 660	Re: got my new truck home! You have a PURE desire for these trucks!! ...BIG UPS!!(congradulations) __________________ www.gkautospa.com Like A Rock! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=397153

09-16-2008, 09:32 AM	#15
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: got my new truck home! Looks like a nice project. I wonder why the PO cut out most of the bottom forward edge of the engine crossmember? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14 Last edited by Yukon Jack; 09-16-2008 at 09:32 AM.

09-16-2008, 05:06 PM	#16
tkeduk8r Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Alexandria, MN Posts: 1,462	Re: got my new truck home! very nice.. 68 CST and a 4x4 to boot.... this would be the truck of yours that I would do for sure... kudos!!!! --Mike __________________ 63 C20 2WD, 230/SM420/4.11 73K 68 C30 dump truck, 327,SM425,4.56 66K original 68 C10 2WD SWB Stepper, 250/3-tree/3.73 66K.... Wifes 68 Buick Skylark Custom Conv., 350/TH400/2.56 In our family since '79 69 GMC 1500 SWB 2WD, 350/TH350/3.73 posi... 70 K10 SWB 4X4 4-sp,ps, pb, tilt, buckets, console, sliding back window (Need AC parts) WIP 72 Chevy K20 4x4 350/350/205/4.56 donor 72 Vette 350/M21/3.70 posi, triple black and super fast 84 Olds Cutlass Brougham 350/2004r/4.11 was Dad's

09-16-2008, 09:50 PM	#18
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: got my new truck home! They have aftermarket crosse members that you might be better off with, not too much money and they just plain ole look cool. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

09-17-2008, 12:19 PM	#21
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: got my new truck home! Nice project, looks like you have a project on your hands there. __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"



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