Pop Quiz: What does the choke plug in a 68 CST dash look like? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shuttermutt · 11-04-2003, 11:25 AM

My 68 CST dash has the hole for the manual choke, of course, but since I've got the fancy, Rube Goldberg-esqe bi-metal manifold choke thingamajigger it doesn't have a choke knob. Instead, I've got a chrome cover with two square holes (perfect for a spanner wrench of some sort). It also appears to have a little, black, rectangular cover to hide the "Choke" lettering.

It appears like there may have been something attached to the chrome piece to hide those spanner holes. Was there? If so, what did (does) it look like and can I get one?

**CPNE** · 11-04-2003, 11:35 AM

From the factory there would have been a rectangular (nearly square) badge that read "GM". It was chrome with black letters. They are somewhat rare as they were only installed in auto choke vehicles (327 and 396 4bbl). This badge was attached to steel behind bezel via a threaded nut similar to how the wiper or light switches are afixed. I'm not sure what you're describing but it does not sound correct to me.

I have a nice one I gladly paid $30 for. Sorry no pic however.

shuttermutt · 11-04-2003, 11:44 AM

Hmmm... what I assumed might be holes for a spanner could very well be the spot a badge was attached. Mine may not be factory, but it sure looks like a GM piece.

Kid · 11-04-2003, 01:04 PM

shuttermutt,what you describe is the same that I have on my 68 also. I assumed that it was factory plug.

**breeh** · 11-04-2003, 01:25 PM

There are two styles and both have been described in this thread. There is the one that CPNE has described that has "GM" on it and there is the other one which requires the spanner wrench. It is black and has a texture on it similiar to the grain of the bezel (this texturing tends to wear off in places). Additionally, it is round where the "GM" style is square. I have both and can take pics if someone needs them.

**Canadian694x4** · 11-04-2003, 01:32 PM

post 'em anyway...I'd like to see the 2 in comparison

**CPNE** · 11-04-2003, 01:34 PM

I'd like to see them. Must be the plug used was whatever was available to the line during production

shuttermutt · 11-04-2003, 01:53 PM

I'll third that motion. I'd like to see 'em both, too.

**breeh** · 11-04-2003, 03:54 PM

I am at my "day" job so I will post this PM.

MoFasterMo · 11-04-2003, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by CPNE
From the factory there would have been a rectangular (nearly square) badge that read "GM". It was chrome with black letters.

I have one that is black with chrome letter's

superchevy · 11-04-2003, 10:33 PM

I just pulled the "round" type out of my '68 CST donor truck tonight. It was a 327/T400 truck, so I guess that's why it got the plug.
I'll sell it if anyone needs one.
SC

toms68cst · 11-05-2003, 12:28 AM

This is the best shot I have of mine for now. If needed I could snap a close up tomorrow with my digital camera. I don't feel like trudging out in the 5 inches of fresh snow right now.

BTW that thing is a PITA. How do you keep it from rotating in the hole? I'm forever straighting it up.

shuttermutt · 11-05-2003, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MoFasterMo

I have one that is black with chrome letter's

Wow, mine is nothing like that at all. I guess mine's the other kind.

11-04-2003, 11:25 AM	#1
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Pop Quiz: What does the choke plug in a 68 CST dash look like? My 68 CST dash has the hole for the manual choke, of course, but since I've got the fancy, Rube Goldberg-esqe bi-metal manifold choke thingamajigger it doesn't have a choke knob. Instead, I've got a chrome cover with two square holes (perfect for a spanner wrench of some sort). It also appears to have a little, black, rectangular cover to hide the "Choke" lettering. It appears like there may have been something attached to the chrome piece to hide those spanner holes. Was there? If so, what did (does) it look like and can I get one? __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

11-04-2003, 11:35 AM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	From the factory there would have been a rectangular (nearly square) badge that read "GM". It was chrome with black letters. They are somewhat rare as they were only installed in auto choke vehicles (327 and 396 4bbl). This badge was attached to steel behind bezel via a threaded nut similar to how the wiper or light switches are afixed. I'm not sure what you're describing but it does not sound correct to me. I have a nice one I gladly paid $30 for. Sorry no pic however. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

11-04-2003, 11:44 AM	#3
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Hmmm... what I assumed might be holes for a spanner could very well be the spot a badge was attached. Mine may not be factory, but it sure looks like a GM piece. __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

11-04-2003, 01:04 PM	#4
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	shuttermutt,what you describe is the same that I have on my 68 also. I assumed that it was factory plug. __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

11-04-2003, 01:25 PM	#5
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	There are two styles and both have been described in this thread. There is the one that CPNE has described that has "GM" on it and there is the other one which requires the spanner wrench. It is black and has a texture on it similiar to the grain of the bezel (this texturing tends to wear off in places). Additionally, it is round where the "GM" style is square. I have both and can take pics if someone needs them. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

11-04-2003, 01:32 PM	#6
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,308	post 'em anyway...I'd like to see the 2 in comparison __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

11-04-2003, 01:34 PM	#7
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	I'd like to see them. Must be the plug used was whatever was available to the line during production __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

11-04-2003, 01:53 PM	#8
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	I'll third that motion. I'd like to see 'em both, too. __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

11-04-2003, 03:54 PM	#9
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	I am at my "day" job so I will post this PM. __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

11-04-2003, 10:33 PM	#11
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	I just pulled the "round" type out of my '68 CST donor truck tonight. It was a 327/T400 truck, so I guess that's why it got the plug. I'll sell it if anyone needs one. SC

11-05-2003, 12:28 AM	#12
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,293	This is the best shot I have of mine for now. If needed I could snap a close up tomorrow with my digital camera. I don't feel like trudging out in the 5 inches of fresh snow right now. BTW that thing is a PITA. How do you keep it from rotating in the hole? I'm forever straighting it up. Attached Images __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

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