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stllookn · 12-11-2007, 09:33 AM

I just knew I could find another one of these if I looked hard enough. I was hoping for a big block though. I love the buckets and the fact that it only has 73,000 miles on it. I guess I could always sell the low mileage V-6 and replace it with a big block.

**special-K** · 12-11-2007, 11:15 AM

Great find.I want one,too.

toms68cst · 12-11-2007, 01:41 PM

Cool find. Is the back of the cab cut-out to the front of the campr like many are?

stllookn · 12-11-2007, 01:46 PM

I've never seen the single buddy bucket mounts. I am still trying to decide on it and/or its fate. I would really like to have a nice flatbed or 4x4 Motorhome.

action · 12-11-2007, 02:15 PM

I would love to have 1 of those someday.
Jack

67_C-30 · 12-11-2007, 02:22 PM

C'mon man, don't take the V6 out of it for a big block. That truck has a 351 E and should have more than adequate torque to do anything you want.

Bob Moore · 12-11-2007, 03:53 PM

Mike - Go for it. I have some red interior parts if needed.

I would suggest BB rather than V-6.

Keep us posted - Bob

stllookn · 12-11-2007, 05:13 PM

Walk throug the back of the cab, which is why the buddy bucket and standard seat frame are missing. It has been sitting awhile but looks serviceable. Rust-through only on the battery tray, inner fender and lower passenger fender as suspected.

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C'mon man, don't take the V6 out of it for a big block. That truck has a 351 E and should have more than adequate torque to do anything you want.

67_C-30, I've had two of them and hated them both...just too weird for my tastes. But if it runs well...it will stay until the engine gets sold to some collector that just has to have one for his project. I was surprised how nice the paint was on the valve covers under the dust and oil. It would clean up very well.

Bob...thanks...are you ready for a road trip to haul this one back? Probably makes more sense to just get it running where it is at and drive it home.

CG · 12-11-2007, 06:43 PM

Putting the longhorns on hold?

72cheyennesuper20 · 12-11-2007, 07:14 PM

I vote 4x4 Big Block, Nice find.

67_C-30 · 12-11-2007, 07:50 PM

Keep me on the list if you do take out the V6. I can arrange shipping if the price is fair!

BTW, You probably have a NP-435-GA tranny in it. Is reverse all the way to left and down or all the way to the right and down? Another way to tell is if the PTO plate is on the passenger side only. The SM420 is on the driver's side and the SM465 has plates on each side.

stllookn · 12-11-2007, 11:41 PM

CG...just another project to sit in the pasture at this point. So many projects, so little time...LOL!

67_C-30, I did not look at the tranny. I will have to wait on that but thanks for the heads-up on the different models. BTW...you are on the TOP of the list.

I really would like to do a 4x4 big block. The wife is on-board with the 4x4 since she hates driving in the ice and snow and this would be a year-round camper. She just wants to have complete freedom to remodel and redecorate the interior...NO PROBLEM!!!!

**Yukon Jack** · 12-12-2007, 10:18 AM

Looks like a great find! Updated interior will make it even better.

12-11-2007, 09:33 AM	#1
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	'68 GMC/Open Road Del Ray Camper I just knew I could find another one of these if I looked hard enough. I was hoping for a big block though. I love the buckets and the fact that it only has 73,000 miles on it. I guess I could always sell the low mileage V-6 and replace it with a big block. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary) Last edited by stllookn; 12-11-2007 at 09:34 AM.

12-11-2007, 11:15 AM	#2
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12-11-2007, 01:41 PM	#3
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,285	Re: '68 GMC/Open Road Del Ray Camper Cool find. Is the back of the cab cut-out to the front of the campr like many are? __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

12-11-2007, 01:46 PM	#4
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: '68 GMC/Open Road Del Ray Camper I've never seen the single buddy bucket mounts. I am still trying to decide on it and/or its fate. I would really like to have a nice flatbed or 4x4 Motorhome. Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-11-2007, 02:15 PM	#5
action Active Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Valley Springs, Ca. Posts: 266	Re: '68 GMC/Open Road Del Ray Camper I would love to have 1 of those someday. Jack __________________ 68 Chevy Long utility bed. Now swb/Bagged Soon to be 468 (Maybe 496) BB/Turbo 400

12-11-2007, 02:22 PM	#6
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: '68 GMC/Open Road Del Ray Camper C'mon man, don't take the V6 out of it for a big block. That truck has a 351 E and should have more than adequate torque to do anything you want. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

12-11-2007, 03:53 PM	#7
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: '68 GMC/Open Road Del Ray Camper Mike - Go for it. I have some red interior parts if needed. I would suggest BB rather than V-6. Keep us posted - Bob __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

12-11-2007, 06:43 PM	#9
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,877	Re: '68 GMC/Open Road Del Ray Camper Putting the longhorns on hold?

12-11-2007, 07:14 PM	#10
72cheyennesuper20 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 414	Re: '68 GMC/Open Road Del Ray Camper I vote 4x4 Big Block, Nice find.

12-11-2007, 07:50 PM	#11
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: '68 GMC/Open Road Del Ray Camper Keep me on the list if you do take out the V6. I can arrange shipping if the price is fair! BTW, You probably have a NP-435-GA tranny in it. Is reverse all the way to left and down or all the way to the right and down? Another way to tell is if the PTO plate is on the passenger side only. The SM420 is on the driver's side and the SM465 has plates on each side. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 12-11-2007 at 07:53 PM.

12-11-2007, 11:41 PM	#12
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: '68 GMC/Open Road Del Ray Camper CG...just another project to sit in the pasture at this point. So many projects, so little time...LOL! 67_C-30, I did not look at the tranny. I will have to wait on that but thanks for the heads-up on the different models. BTW...you are on the TOP of the list. I really would like to do a 4x4 big block. The wife is on-board with the 4x4 since she hates driving in the ice and snow and this would be a year-round camper. She just wants to have complete freedom to remodel and redecorate the interior...NO PROBLEM!!!! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

12-12-2007, 10:18 AM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: '68 GMC/Open Road Del Ray Camper Looks like a great find! Updated interior will make it even better. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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