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Old 02-20-2008, 03:25 PM   #1
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New Purchase 1968 GMC

Purchased original 1968 GMC, Was a work truck with industrial bed.. Want to convert to Regular Swb Fleetside. Original CA Black plate.. Will be a work in progress, since has not run on street in 4 years.. wish me luck! Looking for all kinds of parts.. starting with Bed first.. Look forward to chatting with all


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Old 02-20-2008, 04:30 PM   #2
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Re: New Purchase 1968 GMC

welcome, and congrats on the new project!!!!!!
im here in sf too.... if you ever need anything gimme a hollar.
i just finished doing a bunch of things to mine and ive got parts... let me know!

GOOD LUCK!!!!!
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Old 02-20-2008, 05:47 PM   #3
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Re: New Purchase 1968 GMC

Congratulations!Is it a long or shortbed,now?If it still has the black plates it may not be too bad off from a 4 year sit.What type of "industrial" bed does it have?
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Old 02-20-2008, 07:28 PM   #4
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68 GMC, mmmmmmmmm

of course I may be partial in some form or another.


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Old 02-20-2008, 10:56 PM   #5
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72swb- Thanks, I will definatley take you up on that.. Shoot me a pm with some of the stuff you have! Thanks
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Old 02-20-2008, 10:58 PM   #6
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Special-K: It is a Shortbed, It has what looks like a Welders Bed on it, It is the original bed also, Haslots of doors on it and locking compartments.. 6lug, I am going to jump in feet first this weekend, If it doesn't rain. Thanks
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Old 02-20-2008, 11:00 PM   #7
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68c15- Thanks.. I am also restoring a 1970 442 convertable.. so I know the truck will come in handy!
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Old 02-21-2008, 08:41 AM   #8
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i am in the same boat as you are... restoring a 1968 3/4 ton. Are you planning on putting pics on here? interested in what your plans are as well, my link is

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272687

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