Worth of 68 4x4? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

The Blue Pig · 04-28-2002, 05:29 PM

Hey, this guy I know has a 68 half-ton 4 wheel drive, no rust. Frame has no rust, body (including rockers and corners) has no rust, and there are a couple dings in the bed and aother areas. I really would like to get my hands on it, he said it belonged to the local dealership, they drove it around until 70 or something then it was in a flood. They sold it for cheap. He said he drove it into the space where it sits. Windshield is butsted out, but I had one of those done in my 69 for a couple hundred bucks. The truck has like 50000 orig. miles on it, what do you guys think this thing should sell for? He said it has the old "ball-type" front end, I didnt get a chance to look. Is that a descent front end? Any opinions or advice would help, I think he wants at least 4 grand for it, that doesnt seem too out of range for that truck. He knows what he's got...Damn! Oh yeah, truck is a longbed too.

toms68cst · 04-28-2002, 06:42 PM

If it hadn't been in a flood and was in running order I'd say the price is not too far out of line depending on the condition mechanically. I take it it's not in running order? Which engine and other options does it have. I'd say it at least needs a new wiring harness. Also, does the engine turn over?

The Blue Pig · 04-29-2002, 01:42 AM

I just took a quick look at it before I left, and it had a small block in it, I think he said he parked it where it sat, so I assume the engine turns over, but I would definetely want to pull it and at least go through it with a mild rebuild. The truck itself and the interior werent damaged that I saw from the flood. I just mainly wonder if that front end he was talking about is inferior to the ones in 69 and up, are they still talkin straight axle with a tranverse leaf spring, or what? Would the front end need to be replaced if I ever wanted to turn the truck into a beast? I have not had any experience with 67 and 68's.

ckhd · 04-29-2002, 08:33 AM

The front axle is a Dana 44 closed knuckle axle. Almost the same thing as 70-72, except they are Dana 44 open knuckle.

The theory was that the closed knuckle would keep crud away from the u-joint in the knuckle, but they ended up just being a collection place for mud, etc...

I have two closed knuckle axles (one on the '68 and one on the '69). Haven't had problems with either.

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Bowen
'68 K20 fleet
'69 K10 swb fleet
'72 C10 lwb step

04-28-2002, 05:29 PM	#1
The Blue Pig Thread Wizard Since 2002 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 102	Worth of 68 4x4? Hey, this guy I know has a 68 half-ton 4 wheel drive, no rust. Frame has no rust, body (including rockers and corners) has no rust, and there are a couple dings in the bed and aother areas. I really would like to get my hands on it, he said it belonged to the local dealership, they drove it around until 70 or something then it was in a flood. They sold it for cheap. He said he drove it into the space where it sits. Windshield is butsted out, but I had one of those done in my 69 for a couple hundred bucks. The truck has like 50000 orig. miles on it, what do you guys think this thing should sell for? He said it has the old "ball-type" front end, I didnt get a chance to look. Is that a descent front end? Any opinions or advice would help, I think he wants at least 4 grand for it, that doesnt seem too out of range for that truck. He knows what he's got...Damn! Oh yeah, truck is a longbed too. __________________ --70 C-10 Longbed --71 C-10 Longbed --72 K-20 Longbed --74 C-10 Shortbed --86 Toyota Tercel (His Driver) --05 Chevy Trailblazer (Her Driver)

04-28-2002, 06:42 PM	#2
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,281	If it hadn't been in a flood and was in running order I'd say the price is not too far out of line depending on the condition mechanically. I take it it's not in running order? Which engine and other options does it have. I'd say it at least needs a new wiring harness. Also, does the engine turn over? __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-29-2002, 01:42 AM	#3
The Blue Pig Thread Wizard Since 2002 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fairbanks, AK Posts: 102	I just took a quick look at it before I left, and it had a small block in it, I think he said he parked it where it sat, so I assume the engine turns over, but I would definetely want to pull it and at least go through it with a mild rebuild. The truck itself and the interior werent damaged that I saw from the flood. I just mainly wonder if that front end he was talking about is inferior to the ones in 69 and up, are they still talkin straight axle with a tranverse leaf spring, or what? Would the front end need to be replaced if I ever wanted to turn the truck into a beast? I have not had any experience with 67 and 68's. __________________ --70 C-10 Longbed --71 C-10 Longbed --72 K-20 Longbed --74 C-10 Shortbed --86 Toyota Tercel (His Driver) --05 Chevy Trailblazer (Her Driver)

04-29-2002, 08:33 AM	#4
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	The front axle is a Dana 44 closed knuckle axle. Almost the same thing as 70-72, except they are Dana 44 open knuckle. The theory was that the closed knuckle would keep crud away from the u-joint in the knuckle, but they ended up just being a collection place for mud, etc... I have two closed knuckle axles (one on the '68 and one on the '69). Haven't had problems with either. ------------------ Bowen '68 K20 fleet '69 K10 swb fleet '72 C10 lwb step __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?



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