I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bennett68C10 · 11-13-2013, 09:05 AM

Nice find, can't wait to see what you do to it

Katrina/10 · 11-13-2013, 09:35 AM

Awesome find, good plan!

**special-K** · 11-13-2013, 09:40 AM

Ortega Gold!! ...uh, I mean Saddle (heh heh). Another great score. It says a lot about these trucks seeing how many original owner ones are out there after 40+ years.I believe no other vehicle rivals the 67-72 record on that. There is a whole generation who bought these new and they were the last truck they ever needed. There never was and never will be a vehicle that got it so right from day 1.

lil hoodlum · 11-13-2013, 02:39 PM

What are great find! I love it!

Thanks for the pics.

Can't wait to see how this turns out!

Subscribed.

Keith

Spartan · 11-13-2013, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Ortega Gold!! ...uh, I mean Saddle (heh heh). Another great score. It says a lot about these trucks seeing how many original owner ones are out there after 40+ years.I believe no other vehicle rivals the 67-72 record on that. There is a whole generation who bought these new and they were the last truck they ever needed. There never was and never will be a vehicle that got it so right from day 1.

Agreed. This truck is another example of your comment. Although, I will add that pretty much any make truck from this time period were exceptional. Jeeps, dodges, internationals, even ferds.

Nice find!

wild4wheels · 11-24-2013, 10:58 PM

LOVE IT! What a score!

timmoser · 11-24-2013, 10:42 PM

that is a cool truck Tony. Is the short box finished yet?

**wesmigletz** · 11-25-2013, 01:01 AM

Tony, any chance I could be second in line for the hub caps if you decide to sell them?

Quote:
Originally Posted by uncle View Post
I'd be interested in hubcaps if you get rid of them

Your first in line for the caps..

ortegamotor · 11-25-2013, 09:25 AM

Hey Guys , so after a funny conversation with my friend Eric AKA SuperflySteiny about this old truck. We decided to work together on this project and dub it GOLDFINGER..... Yeah we like the idea of building a truck that just about anyone on the board could find in their neck of the woods... and build. We're not talking over the top , we want to show you step by step on how we come up with the build idea, track down all affordable parts and build a ride that anyone would be proud to show. Real trucks for real life.... no trailer queens here .........

C/10 King · 11-25-2013, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ortegamotor

Hey Guys , so after a funny conversation with my friend Eric AKA SuperflySteiny about this old truck. We decided to work together on this project and dub it GOLDFINGER..... Yeah we like the idea of building a truck that just about anyone on the board could find in their neck of the woods... and build. We're not talking over the top , we want to show you step by step on how we come up with the build idea, track down all affordable parts and build a ride that anyone would be proud to show. Real trucks for real life.... no trailer queens here .........

It doesn't get any cooler than that!!!!! Great Idea!

ortegamotor · 11-25-2013, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C/10 King

It doesn't get any cooler than that!!!!! Great Idea!

Rene,
You know when you find these trucks out in the field , or in the barns out in the middle of nowhere. You feel obligated to breath new life back into them. For me thats part of it, but I really like the moment when you seal the deal on the truck and the ideas start flooding in...... Thats what i'm talking about. you member!!!!

SierraMtns · 07-03-2014, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ortegamotor

Rene,
You know when you find these trucks out in the field , or in the barns out in the middle of nowhere. You feel obligated to breath new life back into them. For me thats part of it, but I really like the moment when you seal the deal on the truck and the ideas start flooding in...... Thats what i'm talking about. you member!!!!

Great truck you found. Cant wait to watch the build. When can we come check it out? I am only 45 mins away from you.

SIETEDOCE · 07-03-2014, 02:09 AM

de eso estoy hablando

BigMike · 07-03-2014, 05:38 AM

Way cool find! I'll be watching this one, can't wait to see what you & Eric can do with this.

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-25-2013, 09:30 AM

I'm watching this one for sure

ortegamotor · 11-25-2013, 12:20 PM

Hey Dale thanks for jumping on board the Thread. We're going to have some fun with this build..... as far as the plan goes we have some 20" Coys , looking at 5/7 static drop with , tilt . th400 / 350 . Posi . original paint all new interior. just a fun truck that anyone can own!!!!!

**special-K** · 07-03-2014, 06:47 AM

Thnks for bringing this back. Tony,anything new to report on "Goldfinger"?

68Gold/white · 07-03-2014, 12:13 PM

Wow,
A facory posi, that's not common. My dad's 68 had one w/the 327 engine, it was a 3.73 gear, maybe what you have.
Luckily I swapped out the posi rear, ,it was making noise (clutches) for a good 3.07 gear. He got rid of the pickup 4 years ago

If you do have a 3.73 gear, the original 327 (after a rebuild) would push that thing around, very easily, and be an inexpensive build.

68blazer · 07-03-2014, 02:43 PM

dude, i love it. the interior looks nearly untouched

FRENCHBLUE72 · 07-04-2014, 10:13 AM

Good find I had no idea you and eric were going to refresh this ride..

tommyd241 · 07-04-2014, 10:31 AM

Nice find!

C/10 King · 07-04-2014, 11:16 AM

Not to hijack your thread Tony, but I struck gold recently also......Black gold!

ortegamotor · 04-07-2018, 12:27 PM

its been a while , I want to update you guys. I've been busy with C10 Club Sacramento , plus buying and selling trucks cars ect. you know how time flies . Well I'm back at it . here are some pictures to get you caught up.

ortegamotor · 04-07-2018, 12:37 PM

its been a while , I want to update you guys. I've been busy with C10 Club Sacramento , plus buying and selling trucks cars ect. you know how time flies . Well I'm back at it . here are some pictures to get you caught up.

**special-K** · 04-07-2018, 08:51 PM

Hey, I remember you. Wait, sorry, I think that was somebody else named Tony!

11-13-2013, 09:05 AM	#1
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom Nice find, can't wait to see what you do to it __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-13-2013, 09:35 AM	#2
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom Awesome find, good plan! __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

11-13-2013, 09:40 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom Ortega Gold!! ...uh, I mean Saddle (heh heh). Another great score. It says a lot about these trucks seeing how many original owner ones are out there after 40+ years.I believe no other vehicle rivals the 67-72 record on that. There is a whole generation who bought these new and they were the last truck they ever needed. There never was and never will be a vehicle that got it so right from day 1. __________________ "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 ~

11-13-2013, 02:39 PM	#4
lil hoodlum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Denton, Texas Posts: 1,735	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom What are great find! I love it! Thanks for the pics. Can't wait to see how this turns out! Subscribed. Keith

11-24-2013, 10:58 PM	#6
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom LOVE IT! What a score! __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

11-24-2013, 10:42 PM	#7
timmoser Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Elora Ontario , Canada Posts: 140	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom that is a cool truck Tony. Is the short box finished yet?

11-25-2013, 01:01 AM	#8
wesmigletz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Parker, Texas Posts: 685	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom Tony, any chance I could be second in line for the hub caps if you decide to sell them? Quote: Originally Posted by uncle View Post I'd be interested in hubcaps if you get rid of them Your first in line for the caps.. __________________ 1970 2WD K5 1968 Camaro Conv 1967 Chevy SWB 1964 Malibu SS 1957 Corvette Pics www.picturetrail.com/wesmigletz

11-25-2013, 09:25 AM	#9
ortegamotor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: auburn california Posts: 1,147	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom Hey Guys , so after a funny conversation with my friend Eric AKA SuperflySteiny about this old truck. We decided to work together on this project and dub it GOLDFINGER..... Yeah we like the idea of building a truck that just about anyone on the board could find in their neck of the woods... and build. We're not talking over the top , we want to show you step by step on how we come up with the build idea, track down all affordable parts and build a ride that anyone would be proud to show. Real trucks for real life.... no trailer queens here ......... __________________ ORTEGAMOTOR

07-03-2014, 02:09 AM	#13
SIETEDOCE Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Zapopan, jalisco. In Mexico Posts: 17	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom de eso estoy hablando

07-03-2014, 05:38 AM	#14
BigMike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita - SoCal Posts: 1,432	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom Way cool find! I'll be watching this one, can't wait to see what you & Eric can do with this. __________________ Mike My 69 SWB Project Father/Son 72 Nova Project My Airbrushed RC Car Bodies

11-25-2013, 09:30 AM	#15
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,263	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom I'm watching this one for sure __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

11-25-2013, 12:20 PM	#16
ortegamotor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: auburn california Posts: 1,147	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom Hey Dale thanks for jumping on board the Thread. We're going to have some fun with this build..... as far as the plan goes we have some 20" Coys , looking at 5/7 static drop with , tilt . th400 / 350 . Posi . original paint all new interior. just a fun truck that anyone can own!!!!! __________________ ORTEGAMOTOR

07-03-2014, 06:47 AM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom Thnks for bringing this back. Tony,anything new to report on "Goldfinger"? __________________ "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 ~

07-03-2014, 12:13 PM	#18
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,427	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom Wow, A facory posi, that's not common. My dad's 68 had one w/the 327 engine, it was a 3.73 gear, maybe what you have. Luckily I swapped out the posi rear, ,it was making noise (clutches) for a good 3.07 gear. He got rid of the pickup 4 years ago If you do have a 3.73 gear, the original 327 (after a rebuild) would push that thing around, very easily, and be an inexpensive build.

07-03-2014, 02:43 PM	#19
68blazer Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: okc, oklahoma Posts: 71	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom dude, i love it. the interior looks nearly untouched



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07-04-2014, 10:13 AM	#20
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom Good find I had no idea you and eric were going to refresh this ride.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-04-2014, 10:31 AM	#21
tommyd241 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: 505 Posts: 447	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom Nice find! __________________ '68 SWB Fleetside '98 K1500 Silverado

07-04-2014, 11:16 AM	#22
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom Not to hijack your thread Tony, but I struck gold recently also......Black gold! Attached Images __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

04-07-2018, 12:27 PM	#23
ortegamotor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: auburn california Posts: 1,147	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom its been a while , I want to update you guys. I've been busy with C10 Club Sacramento , plus buying and selling trucks cars ect. you know how time flies . Well I'm back at it . here are some pictures to get you caught up. Attached Images __________________ ORTEGAMOTOR

04-07-2018, 12:37 PM	#24
ortegamotor Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: auburn california Posts: 1,147	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom its been a while , I want to update you guys. I've been busy with C10 Club Sacramento , plus buying and selling trucks cars ect. you know how time flies . Well I'm back at it . here are some pictures to get you caught up. Attached Images __________________ ORTEGAMOTOR

04-07-2018, 08:51 PM	#25
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I struck Gold again!!!! 1968 Custom Hey, I remember you. Wait, sorry, I think that was somebody else named Tony! __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 04-07-2018 at 09:36 PM.

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