Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

134tessier · 08-20-2012, 08:35 AM

Hello, my name is Tom and I live in Central Massachusetts. I am going to go look at a Chevy truck today to see if it is something I want to restore. I usually work on hotrods such as old Ford coupes, first-gen Camaros, and Tri-Five Chevy's. The truck is pretty reasonably priced and is running and driving. The truck has been sitting for almost 10 years stored inside. I know the drivers side fender is garbage and the passenger side rear had a large dent "fixed." One thing that is nice for the trucks is the parts for these seem pretty reasonable compared to parts for some of the other cars I work on. The truck was recently moved out of its storage and is sitting outside now. It is a 6 cylinder 3 on the tree. Let me know what you think...I'll keep you posted.

**lolife99** · 08-20-2012, 08:40 AM

Nice truck!

**68bowtie** · 08-20-2012, 09:34 AM

I'd keep the original paint on that one. All one color still. Very nice.
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Rob H. · 08-20-2012, 09:40 AM

Good looking old truck, especially for the northeast!

msgross · 08-20-2012, 10:44 AM

looks like a 2WD version of mine...

Check for rust on the windshield frame, above the mirror, firewall, under the dash and of course the floor... Normal spots to be gone are the rockers and cab corners, anything beyond that can mean big trouble for the cab...

All body panels and the entire floor are made in Taiwan now. The upper portion of the cab (floor and up) can be a pain in the butt...

If you pass on it please send me the details, msgross@hotmail.com....

Zoomin · 08-20-2012, 10:52 AM

Another observation I have for you is that while parts are more reasonable for trucks, completed trucks typically don't fetch a lot of money as compared to the cars you mention, so it's pretty easy to get upside down in these if you don't watch out.

big_al_71 · 08-20-2012, 11:17 AM

very nice truck indeed.......ton of potential..

19673ontree · 08-20-2012, 12:58 PM

Looks like a solid truck and its a shortbed ,
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Legend56BC · 08-20-2012, 01:07 PM

I would jump on that deal in a heart beat as long as it is priced accordingly.People around here would want $3,000-$3,500 for that type of truck even being a plan jane.What is the person asking for it?

134tessier · 08-20-2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Legend56BC

I would jump on that deal in a heart beat as long as it is priced accordingly.People around here would want $3,000-$3,500 for that type of truck even being a plan jane.What is the person asking for it?

I can get the truck for $1,200.

134tessier · 08-20-2012, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Another observation I have for you is that while parts are more reasonable for trucks, completed trucks typically don't fetch a lot of money as compared to the cars you mention, so it's pretty easy to get upside down in these if you don't watch out.

Thanks for the info,...will certainly keep that in mind.

**KevsClassics** · 08-20-2012, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 134tessier

I can get the truck for $1,200.

Buy It!

Lee H · 08-20-2012, 09:28 PM

Buy it and drive it. Great deal if not rotted to bad.
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YBNORML · 08-20-2012, 09:30 PM

I wouldn't give it a second thought, It would already be on my trailer for that price! But like legend56bc stated above, people around here want just stupid money for theses trucks.

**70cst** · 08-20-2012, 10:50 PM

Hey 134tessier ...

So what the latest? We want to know

Oh yes...

and

from Ohio

black_sheep454 · 08-21-2012, 10:22 AM

I'd buy itbin a heart beat, slam it and cruise
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**HeloCrewChief** · 08-21-2012, 04:03 PM

It is worth it all day long for $1200. Are the 67/68's rare with the BBW? The right rear bed panel seems full of bondo though.

134tessier · 08-21-2012, 04:15 PM

I bought the truck! I can't pick it up til later next week as the owner is going away on vacation. The right rear quarter is full of bondo as well as the drivers side front fender. The truck was partially repainted. The truck runs great, and all it needs is wheel cylinders. The truck has no options as verified by the glove box door. The truck as 45, 136 original miles on it and originally from Vermont. The truck was last on the road in 2000. I plan on dropping it 4" in the front and 6" in the rear and putting on some torque thrusts and driving the P$^@ out of it!

Lee H · 08-21-2012, 05:09 PM

Good job!! Lets see some pics when your dropping and driving.

stomper · 08-21-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 134tessier

I bought the truck! ... I plan on ... driving the P$^@ out of it!

black_sheep454 · 08-21-2012, 06:23 PM

Sweet deal, can't wait to see it slammed and cruising.
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**70cst** · 08-21-2012, 11:08 PM

And the answer is ...

Legend56BC · 08-21-2012, 11:40 PM

You got a smokin deal!

134tessier · 08-22-2012, 02:14 PM

I took some pictures to day...let me know what you think...

134tessier · 08-22-2012, 02:17 PM

Some more..

08-20-2012, 08:35 AM	#1
134tessier Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northbridge, Mass Posts: 75	Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB Hello, my name is Tom and I live in Central Massachusetts. I am going to go look at a Chevy truck today to see if it is something I want to restore. I usually work on hotrods such as old Ford coupes, first-gen Camaros, and Tri-Five Chevy's. The truck is pretty reasonably priced and is running and driving. The truck has been sitting for almost 10 years stored inside. I know the drivers side fender is garbage and the passenger side rear had a large dent "fixed." One thing that is nice for the trucks is the parts for these seem pretty reasonable compared to parts for some of the other cars I work on. The truck was recently moved out of its storage and is sitting outside now. It is a 6 cylinder 3 on the tree. Let me know what you think...I'll keep you posted. Attached Images

08-20-2012, 08:40 AM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,692	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB Nice truck! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-20-2012, 09:34 AM	#3
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,608	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB I'd keep the original paint on that one. All one color still. Very nice. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

08-20-2012, 09:40 AM	#4
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB Good looking old truck, especially for the northeast! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

08-20-2012, 10:44 AM	#5
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB looks like a 2WD version of mine... Check for rust on the windshield frame, above the mirror, firewall, under the dash and of course the floor... Normal spots to be gone are the rockers and cab corners, anything beyond that can mean big trouble for the cab... All body panels and the entire floor are made in Taiwan now. The upper portion of the cab (floor and up) can be a pain in the butt... If you pass on it please send me the details, msgross@hotmail.com.... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

08-20-2012, 10:52 AM	#6
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB Another observation I have for you is that while parts are more reasonable for trucks, completed trucks typically don't fetch a lot of money as compared to the cars you mention, so it's pretty easy to get upside down in these if you don't watch out. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-20-2012, 11:17 AM	#7
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB very nice truck indeed.......ton of potential.. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

08-20-2012, 12:58 PM	#8
19673ontree CAN'T FIX NOTHIN Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SOUTHRUST VIRGINIA !!! Posts: 2,112	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB Looks like a solid truck and its a shortbed , Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1967 C10 Shortbed Fleetside Small back glass 6 cyl 3spd on the tree 3.08 gears underdash AC

08-20-2012, 01:07 PM	#9
Legend56BC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aldergrove BC(Vancouver area) Canada Posts: 312	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB I would jump on that deal in a heart beat as long as it is priced accordingly.People around here would want $3,000-$3,500 for that type of truck even being a plan jane.What is the person asking for it? __________________ http://www.facebook.com/MacDonaldRac...ckTeamBcCanada

08-20-2012, 09:28 PM	#13
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,143	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB Buy it and drive it. Great deal if not rotted to bad. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

08-20-2012, 09:30 PM	#14
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB I wouldn't give it a second thought, It would already be on my trailer for that price! But like legend56bc stated above, people around here want just stupid money for theses trucks. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- 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

08-20-2012, 10:50 PM	#15
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB Hey 134tessier ... So what the latest? We want to know Oh yes... and from Ohio __________________ 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!

08-21-2012, 10:22 AM	#16
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB I'd buy itbin a heart beat, slam it and cruise Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

08-21-2012, 04:03 PM	#17
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,042	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB It is worth it all day long for $1200. Are the 67/68's rare with the BBW? The right rear bed panel seems full of bondo though. __________________ 1970 C10 to K20 conversion 1974 GMC Jimmy 1968 50th Anniversary Short Bed 1968 Chevelle 1964 Comet Caliente 1990 W250 Cummins

08-21-2012, 04:15 PM	#18
134tessier Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northbridge, Mass Posts: 75	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB I bought the truck! I can't pick it up til later next week as the owner is going away on vacation. The right rear quarter is full of bondo as well as the drivers side front fender. The truck was partially repainted. The truck runs great, and all it needs is wheel cylinders. The truck has no options as verified by the glove box door. The truck as 45, 136 original miles on it and originally from Vermont. The truck was last on the road in 2000. I plan on dropping it 4" in the front and 6" in the rear and putting on some torque thrusts and driving the P$^@ out of it! Last edited by 134tessier; 08-21-2012 at 04:22 PM.



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08-21-2012, 05:09 PM	#19
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,143	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB Good job!! Lets see some pics when your dropping and driving. __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

08-21-2012, 06:23 PM	#21
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB Sweet deal, can't wait to see it slammed and cruising. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

08-21-2012, 11:08 PM	#22
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB And the answer is ... __________________ 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!

08-21-2012, 11:40 PM	#23
Legend56BC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Aldergrove BC(Vancouver area) Canada Posts: 312	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB You got a smokin deal! __________________ http://www.facebook.com/MacDonaldRac...ckTeamBcCanada

08-22-2012, 02:14 PM	#24
134tessier Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northbridge, Mass Posts: 75	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB I took some pictures to day...let me know what you think... Attached Images

08-22-2012, 02:17 PM	#25
134tessier Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northbridge, Mass Posts: 75	Re: Going to look at a 1968 Chevy C-10 SWB Some more.. Attached Images

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