New member: ‘68 LWB CST - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jeepnut · 05-16-2018, 04:56 PM

Hey from AZ

Completely new to this series of trucks...always wanted one. Searched locally (hey...it’s AZ) for a rust free shortbed and couldn’t find anything decent at a decent price. But I did find this! 1968 LWB CST with 81k actual documented miles. Bought of from the grandson of the original owner. Although it spent its early years in Montana it has spent almost all its time in Phoenix. Completely free of rust. I bought it as a non-runner...has been sitting for 10+years. It’s running and driving now. Kid thought it was a 307 but it is a 327 (3914678). It has a 2 barrel and a turbo 400. The paint and body is original as is the interior. (Some dumb ass cut the dash tho for a newer radio). I’m certain the glass including the windshield is original too. Can’t wait to get started (keeping it original except for 6 lug rallies). What is this color called other than light green?

Jeepnut · 05-16-2018, 05:02 PM

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35boulder · 05-16-2018, 07:56 PM

Looks like you found a nice truck. Welcome to the forum.

yuccales · 05-17-2018, 08:20 AM

Good looking rig!

flashed · 05-17-2018, 09:49 AM

Welcome , nice truck .

toms68cst · 05-17-2018, 08:57 PM

Greetings from a fellow '68 CST owner. Nice truck! I'd like to see some more pictures.

Being a 2b, I wonder if it's 307. A 327 would probably have a 4b but I'm not 100% sure. Is the 327 listed on your glovebox?

-P.S. Just saw your other post about the 2-4 b upgrade. I will let the experts chime in.

**burb71** · 05-17-2018, 09:36 PM

Welcome to the board, love the truck

**KevinK7** · 05-17-2018, 10:33 PM

I'm new here too, so I don't know the color name, but if that's original paint, that thing looks great

cardude · 05-21-2018, 11:08 AM

Welcome! NICE Truck!
No Rust?!!
I can't even imagine that!

**HO455** · 05-21-2018, 11:26 AM

Welcome aboard! 503 green!

I had the same radio/ dash problem.

Jeepnut · 05-21-2018, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by toms68cst

Greetings from a fellow '68 CST owner. Nice truck! I'd like to see some more pictures.

Being a 2b, I wonder if it's 307. A 327 would probably have a 4b but I'm not 100% sure. Is the 327 listed on your glovebox?

-P.S. Just saw your other post about the 2-4 b upgrade. I will let the experts chime in.

Iim beginning to think somewhere along the line the 4bbl was removed. The casting #s on the heads point to a 70-71 350, and they take the smaller spark plugs. Perhaps someone swapped heads and the intake(?). BTW the intake and block casting numbers are correct for the year, block is. 3914678 (1968 327)
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Jeepnut · 05-21-2018, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Welcome aboard! 503 green!

I had the same radio/ dash problem.

Yay! 503 green!
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Jeepnut · 05-21-2018, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cardude

Welcome! NICE Truck!
No Rust?!!
I can't even imagine that!

All the normal spots are rust free. Even the floor of the bed (steel, not wood) looks better than most 10 year old trucks. Inner fender panel on the pass side is rusted from a battery spill. That’s all I can find.
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Mikes68C10 · 05-21-2018, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeepnut

Hey from AZ

Completely new to this series of trucks...always wanted one. Searched locally (hey...it’s AZ) for a rust free shortbed and couldn’t find anything decent at a decent price. But I did find this! 1968 LWB CST with 81k actual documented miles. Bought of from the grandson of the original owner. Although it spent its early years in Montana it has spent almost all its time in Phoenix. Completely free of rust. I bought it as a non-runner...has been sitting for 10+years. It’s running and driving now. Kid thought it was a 307 but it is a 327 (3914678). It has a 2 barrel and a turbo 400. The paint and body is original as is the interior. (Some dumb ass cut the dash tho for a newer radio). I’m certain the glass including the windshield is original too. Can’t wait to get started (keeping it original except for 6 lug rallies). What is this color called other than light green?

Congrats!
Similar story to mine, except mine is 505 dark green.
Seems the LWB's are gaining in popularity as each day passes.

Very nice truck you got yourself!
Mike

gearheadperkins · 05-22-2018, 04:04 PM

great looking truck...

Jeepnut · 05-22-2018, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by toms68cst

Greetings from a fellow '68 CST owner. Nice truck! I'd like to see some more pictures.

Being a 2b, I wonder if it's 307. A 327 would probably have a 4b but I'm not 100% sure. Is the 327 listed on your glovebox?

-P.S. Just saw your other post about the 2-4 b upgrade. I will let the experts chime in.

Howdy! What would you like pictures of?

mgkgmc · 05-23-2018, 10:16 AM

Got to love vehicles from AZ most of the time no rust. Interiors are usually shot though. Nice longbed btw just that tint though.

Jeepnut · 05-23-2018, 11:23 AM

Ya...that tint has got to go. Everyrhing inside is good except seat. Know any decent upholstery shops for a stock seat? (I’m in NW Phx)

toms68cst · 05-24-2018, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeepnut

Howdy! What would you like pictures of?

Whatever you have handy! Interior, Engine bay. Glovebox options sticker.

05-16-2018, 04:56 PM	#1
Jeepnut Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 40	New member: ‘68 LWB CST Hey from AZ Completely new to this series of trucks...always wanted one. Searched locally (hey...it’s AZ) for a rust free shortbed and couldn’t find anything decent at a decent price. But I did find this! 1968 LWB CST with 81k actual documented miles. Bought of from the grandson of the original owner. Although it spent its early years in Montana it has spent almost all its time in Phoenix. Completely free of rust. I bought it as a non-runner...has been sitting for 10+years. It’s running and driving now. Kid thought it was a 307 but it is a 327 (3914678). It has a 2 barrel and a turbo 400. The paint and body is original as is the interior. (Some dumb ass cut the dash tho for a newer radio). I’m certain the glass including the windshield is original too. Can’t wait to get started (keeping it original except for 6 lug rallies). What is this color called other than light green?

05-16-2018, 05:02 PM	#2
Jeepnut Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 40	Re: New member: ‘68 LWB CST Pic: Attached Images

05-16-2018, 07:56 PM	#3
35boulder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 1,382	Re: New member: ‘68 LWB CST Looks like you found a nice truck. Welcome to the forum.

05-17-2018, 08:20 AM	#4
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,751	Re: New member: ‘68 LWB CST Good looking rig!

05-17-2018, 09:49 AM	#5
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: New member: ‘68 LWB CST Welcome , nice truck .

05-17-2018, 08:57 PM	#6
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,293	Re: New member: ‘68 LWB CST Greetings from a fellow '68 CST owner. Nice truck! I'd like to see some more pictures. Being a 2b, I wonder if it's 307. A 327 would probably have a 4b but I'm not 100% sure. Is the 327 listed on your glovebox? -P.S. Just saw your other post about the 2-4 b upgrade. I will let the experts chime in. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

05-17-2018, 09:36 PM	#7
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: New member: ‘68 LWB CST Welcome to the board, love the truck

05-17-2018, 10:33 PM	#8
KevinK7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 649	Re: New member: ‘68 LWB CST I'm new here too, so I don't know the color name, but if that's original paint, that thing looks great

05-21-2018, 11:08 AM	#9
cardude Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Astoria, OR Posts: 72	Re: New member: ‘68 LWB CST Welcome! NICE Truck! No Rust?!! I can't even imagine that!

05-21-2018, 11:26 AM	#10
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,284	Re: New member: ‘68 LWB CST Welcome aboard! 503 green! I had the same radio/ dash problem. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

05-22-2018, 04:04 PM	#15
gearheadperkins Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 97	Re: New member: ‘68 LWB CST great looking truck... __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 400sbc 4sp Matthew 4:19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.

05-23-2018, 10:16 AM	#17
mgkgmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,354	Re: New member: ‘68 LWB CST Got to love vehicles from AZ most of the time no rust. Interiors are usually shot though. Nice longbed btw just that tint though. __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 stepside 1972 GMC Jimmy Custom 2004 Chevy Colorado 1989 Swb Silverado 1972 Aj's Stormer

05-23-2018, 11:23 AM	#18
Jeepnut Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 40	Re: New member: ‘68 LWB CST Ya...that tint has got to go. Everyrhing inside is good except seat. Know any decent upholstery shops for a stock seat? (I’m in NW Phx)

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