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otsenre · 03-31-2008, 10:03 PM

Anyone know if there was a limited edition 68 gmc made. I have never heard of one, but I know a guy who has one for sale, he claims has tach dash, air, buddy seats, etc.

Longhorn Man · 03-31-2008, 10:06 PM

it may have all those options... but the limited edition is his own wording to jack up the price.
Ask him to show you documentation of this limited claim.

ChevLoRay · 03-31-2008, 11:30 PM

I reckon they're all "limited editions", in that they don't make 'em anymore. Best I can say is that "Limited Edition" is a manufacturers selling point. For example, when FoMoCo built a run of Mustangs to celebrate the Millionth Mustang, they built some that were trimmed "in limited editions" so yours wouldn't look like everyone elses. For example, the Sprint version was powered by a 6, but nicely appointed. In that respect, it is limited to the number that were made in that trim level.

Don't let some hype fool you into believeing that it is one of a kind. It may be, but there should be some documentation to accompany it, like a letter from GM that the original purchaser would have had enough foresight to save and keep with all the original paperwork. When these trucks were new, I don't think the buying public, nor the dealers, would have or could have foreseen what we would be doing 30-plus years down the road.

Now, if you happen to run across the '68 LWB that GM built and that was part of the display with a Camaro and a trailer to haul it on......THAT is a limted edition!

Huck · 04-01-2008, 02:51 AM

The only true 67-72 truck classified as a "Limited Edition" is the one without rust!!! hehehehehe
I've seen some with "corvette emblems--limited edition BS".
The best indicator is either an original bill of sale, window sticker or the build sheet on the glove box door. If none of those say anything about a limited edition--then it's basically a BS story. Now finding a 67-68 truck with a lot of options is great---and if someone wants to call it a limited edition---who cares as long as they want to sell it cheap!! THAT'S WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR!!! Huck

**70cst** · 04-01-2008, 04:56 AM

Is it a 50th which may be the guys reasoning for a "limited Edition"?

**special-K** · 04-01-2008, 05:40 AM

^That`s what came to my mind^

**70cst** · 04-01-2008, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

^That`s what came to my mind^

Hey Special K...Isn't it great when GREAT minds think alike?

72armyswbtruck · 04-01-2008, 07:20 AM

Not a limited edition, but a one year only GMC 50th Anniversary edition, should be gold and white with gold sunvisors, and gold dash pad. Nice find depending on the money he wants for it.
:WOP:
for us picture hounds

stllookn · 04-01-2008, 07:50 AM

72Army...except a 50th Anniversary GMC would have been in about 1950 (when the first truck was built) or 1952 when the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company was incorporated. It was later purchased by GM.

03-31-2008, 10:03 PM	#1
otsenre Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Co Posts: 1,939	68 limited edition Anyone know if there was a limited edition 68 gmc made. I have never heard of one, but I know a guy who has one for sale, he claims has tach dash, air, buddy seats, etc.

03-31-2008, 10:06 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 68 limited edition it may have all those options... but the limited edition is his own wording to jack up the price. Ask him to show you documentation of this limited claim.

03-31-2008, 11:30 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 68 limited edition I reckon they're all "limited editions", in that they don't make 'em anymore. Best I can say is that "Limited Edition" is a manufacturers selling point. For example, when FoMoCo built a run of Mustangs to celebrate the Millionth Mustang, they built some that were trimmed "in limited editions" so yours wouldn't look like everyone elses. For example, the Sprint version was powered by a 6, but nicely appointed. In that respect, it is limited to the number that were made in that trim level. Don't let some hype fool you into believeing that it is one of a kind. It may be, but there should be some documentation to accompany it, like a letter from GM that the original purchaser would have had enough foresight to save and keep with all the original paperwork. When these trucks were new, I don't think the buying public, nor the dealers, would have or could have foreseen what we would be doing 30-plus years down the road. Now, if you happen to run across the '68 LWB that GM built and that was part of the display with a Camaro and a trailer to haul it on......THAT is a limted edition! __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

04-01-2008, 02:51 AM	#4
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: 68 limited edition The only true 67-72 truck classified as a "Limited Edition" is the one without rust!!! hehehehehe I've seen some with "corvette emblems--limited edition BS". The best indicator is either an original bill of sale, window sticker or the build sheet on the glove box door. If none of those say anything about a limited edition--then it's basically a BS story. Now finding a 67-68 truck with a lot of options is great---and if someone wants to call it a limited edition---who cares as long as they want to sell it cheap!! THAT'S WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR!!! Huck Last edited by Huck; 04-01-2008 at 02:51 AM. Reason: typing error

04-01-2008, 04:56 AM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: 68 limited edition Is it a 50th which may be the guys reasoning for a "limited Edition"? __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 04-01-2008 at 04:57 AM.

04-01-2008, 05:40 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 68 limited edition ^That`s what came to my mind^ __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-01-2008, 07:20 AM	#8
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: 68 limited edition Not a limited edition, but a one year only GMC 50th Anniversary edition, should be gold and white with gold sunvisors, and gold dash pad. Nice find depending on the money he wants for it. :WOP: for us picture hounds __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

04-01-2008, 07:50 AM	#9
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: 68 limited edition 72Army...except a 50th Anniversary GMC would have been in about 1950 (when the first truck was built) or 1952 when the Rapid Motor Vehicle Company was incorporated. It was later purchased by GM. __________________ '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; 04-01-2008 at 07:54 AM.



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