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10-26-2011, 11:47 PM
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Straight out of pasture 68
Been hoping to find a 67-72 for a while now. Haven't been looking really hard but had my eye on a couple in town. Well one fell in my lap this weekend. Friend of a friend bought a car from a gentleman and he had this 68 tucked back on his property among lots of other stuff. I bought this sight unseen, just went off of what my buddy said. But I knew for the price I couldn't get hurt.
Story is he bought in from his buddy when it only had 700 miles on it. His buddy bought it brand new and wasn't happy with it because it got bad gas mileage. Pretty bad considering gas was only about 35 cents a gallon then. So he had it since basically brand new. Spent most of its life with camper in back of it. He said he always planned to restore it, but hes in his 70s now and figured he ought to let her go. He said shes been setting about 6 years. He would always go start it every couple months up until about a year ago when the packrats got to some wiring. Truck is pretty original. Pretty much head to toe 68 except for 8 track player which they didnt cut the dash thank you! Did install door speakers though.....  Overall truck is really solid. Gonna clean it up and park it till spring when I have more time to go through it and get it all the road. Brakes are dragging and pedal is horrible. Gas tank is full of rust. Sure carb is toast. Ok....on to the good stuff!! Ill let the pics do the talking.   About wet down my leg when I found this in glove box too.   Interior is mint. Dash isnt cracked at all.....  Said he couldn't find the tailgate. Supposed to keep looking for it. Had to cut rear bumper off cause it was hanging out like 5 feet too because of the camper. The wood in the bed still has paint on it. I was amazed. Shes horribly filthy.....First pic is close up of hood.....    Has some rust starting. Floor supports are kinda soft too. Overall really solid though.    Big block ftw....   3.54 as tag says.... 
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10-27-2011, 12:12 AM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
Sweet! Looks like a great start
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--------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67 |
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10-27-2011, 12:16 AM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
Yes great truck. I have a 68 the same color waiting to be restored. Not very common. The big block is nice too.
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10-27-2011, 12:32 AM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
BB, AC, Auto ...
 
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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! |
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10-27-2011, 12:37 AM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
nice truck!
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1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations |
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10-27-2011, 12:39 AM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
nice
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10-27-2011, 12:50 AM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
SWEET! PLEASE post pictures after she is washed and waxed, I bet it comes out nice ..
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10-27-2011, 12:58 AM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
Nice!! Another one saved!!
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10-27-2011, 01:39 AM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
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I don't know when they started putting the GM 8 tracks in but if it is a GM one it could be worth a few bucks.... Great truck to start with. LockDoc
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10-27-2011, 06:14 AM
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ENGINE BUILDER
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
Hose it down, make it safe, get it running and park next to a Corvette guy at a car cruise and tell us who gets more looks!!!! I LIKE IT!!!!
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10-27-2011, 09:18 AM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
i hate you, jk, i am just jealous
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10-27-2011, 09:52 AM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
Oh that is going to clean up real good! Looks straight. Nice score BB w/ A/C!!
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10-27-2011, 11:19 AM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
And a BB too?!? Nice find.
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10-27-2011, 12:32 PM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
BB w/ a/c- Nice!
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10-27-2011, 01:45 PM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
Nice truck Meatman, That's a really nice truck. I can't wait to see what you do with it.
Not only is it a big block, It's the higher horsepower (4bbl) big block. In 1968 there were 2bbl or 4bbl 396's. There was option code L66, a 396 2bbl rated at 275 HP at 4400 RPM. And option code L47, a 396 4bbl rated at 310 HP at 4800 RPM. You got the L47, 396 (4bbl) and that's super cool.  Both 396's came standard with a dana rear with a 3.54 ratio on the C-20. Congrats on the truck man!
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10-27-2011, 02:36 PM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
nice score..
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10-27-2011, 05:54 PM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
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10-27-2011, 06:06 PM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
Nice truck find!
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10-27-2011, 06:34 PM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
Yeah can't wait to see it all cleaned up.
Very cool that it has a big block and A/C too!
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10-27-2011, 06:53 PM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
Wow, looks just like mine, mine a C10 , and is gold
Mine had chrome valve covers, and the air cleaner lid was chrome. |
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10-27-2011, 07:08 PM
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
please at least wash it before winter. A wax job would be nice too. Remember all that crap growing in the paint holds water against 43 year old metal.
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10-27-2011, 07:13 PM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
Heck the 396 BB is worth the 2,000 they are gettin hard to find!!!
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10-27-2011, 08:52 PM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
Great find! Cant wait to see it cleaned
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10-27-2011, 09:11 PM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
Heck yeah, you NEED to bring it by some time and let me check it out. I might have this and that for parts you might need also (such as a battery
 )I'll show you how to put an LSx in it, and you can ditch that HEAVY gas guzzlin BB, and have more power and better mileage (I know I'm going to catch some flack for this statement). I can also show you how to cut it down into a short bed
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10-27-2011, 09:15 PM
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Re: Straight out of pasture 68
I Love it. The paint has to be perfect patina under the "growth". This one we will all look forward to seeing. Please don't keep us waiting!
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