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Tom I can't find the book here with the production #'s on my new baby can you help me out? Its a 1968 Chevy Suburban CST 1/2ton 4X4 350ci 4spd
Thanks for any help you can provide!!! I found the book with the data on barn door burbs but could not locate the one I have that shows the # of tailgate burbs of this configuration. THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!!! GMCPaul |
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A total of 4259 4X4 1/2 ton Burbs were made in 68.
and a total 299 4X4 3/4 ton Burbs were made. Sorry, that's all I have. The book lists a bunch of install rates for most options but not barn doors on the Burbs. CST was for the trucks only right? The highest trim level in 68 Burbs was Custom as far as I know. That Burb looks to be in nice shape.
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Hi Paul, man that's a nice looking burb you just got. Hope your trip to pick it up went ok. What's your plans for it? I'll talk to you latter, Tom.
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Paul, are you sure it is a "CST" and not a "Custom" ? My 68 data book shows no CST option for any of the burbs, 2wd or 4wd, but it shows the "Custom" option. The metal emblem on your door should say "Custom" (From what I can see in your pictures, it is the "Custom Emblem")
I assume that your truck is either a 525 (Saddle)or 555(Two Tone Saddle and White) paint code? Nice looking burb by the way. |
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By the way, what books are you guys using to get the production numbers? Thanks
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It says Z84 on the option sticker and wears Custom badges on the door with CST buckets. So that CST question is in the air.
The worst of the damage to the body is pictured as the passenger side is in better shape and all rusted areas have been striped to metal at this point to examine it for extent of repairs needed. Our plans for her are Rodsteration. I get our data on production #'s this time from my Chevrolet Red Book ( No Longer in print ) I have another Chevrolet book here somewhere that lists production figures but I can't remember the name of it off hand, I do know that it filled the gaps in info we find in our Red Book but its been probably a year or more since I remember seeing it. Odd that you show 4259 1/2ton 4X4 burbs made in 1968 Tom as that would mean in 1968 there were twice as many 4X4 burbs made than most all of the other possible body styles and wheelbases and more than LWB Fleetsides Heres what our data shows for 1968 1/2 ton 4X4 43- Chassis Cab Short Wheel Base 1,706- Stepside SWB 1,449- Fleetside SWB 552- Stepside Long wheel Base 59- Panels 1,143- Suburbans w/rear doors 3,625- Fleetside Long Wheel Base |
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What ever the history is on it, it definately is a nice conversation piece. Last edited by 68 Suburban; 01-28-2003 at 08:33 AM. |
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Was that red book put out by Chevrolet?
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Was compiled by Peter Sessler, who had help from Chevrolet Motor Division Records, and several individuals that worked at GM at the time it was put together in 1993
Was published by Motobooks International, discontinued from print in 2001 GMCPaul |
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Thanks Paul.
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Another book still in print that is supposed to contain production figures also is
Chevy Pickup Trucks Illustrated Buyer's Guide Oh yeah and a book I just discovered and bought awaiting delivery is GMC : The First 100 Years by John Gunnell http://www.motolit.com/gmcfir100yea.html GMCPaul Last edited by GMCPaul; 01-28-2003 at 08:45 AM. |
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Yep no back and the seat is red!! Color of original upholstery confirmed on option sticker also.
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Nice find, where was it originally from?
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Paul does your book show how many of the 68 GMC SWB 4x4 were made ?
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Here are all the 1/2 ton truck numbers listed for 68. Source is The "Standard Catalog of Chevrolet Trucks" - John Gunnell
1/2 Ton 2WD C Series: Chassis Cab 6.5 2,735 Fleetside 6.5 Ft 46,483 Sepside 6.5 Ft 46,322 Chassis/Cowl reg 14 Chassis Cab reg 1,197 Fleetside Reg 204,286 Step Side Reg 18,632 Panel 4,801 Burb 11,004 1/2 Ton 4WD K Series: Chassis Cab 6.5 43 Fleetside 6.5 Ft 1,449 Sepside 6.5 Ft 1,706 Chassis Cab reg 41 Fleetside Reg ???? No Number given Step Side Reg 552 Panel 59 Burb 4,259 I don't know if this includes both GMC and Chevy Trucks.
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Thanks Tom for the info .
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