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360hp350 · 05-29-2003, 07:34 PM

I am dealing with this feller who says he has a 68 that was an original big block truck. Right now it has a 305/TH400 (original trans I assume). My question is did they make big block SWB 1/2 trucks in 68? I think I read somewhere that they have a bigger hump or something? Could I get the VIN would that tell me? Thanks!

lukecp · 05-29-2003, 08:08 PM

Yes, '68 trucks were the first year with an avialable 396 big block. Just look on the option sticker in the glovebox door, and it will say something like "396 CID V-8". To the best of my knowledge, you can tell if the truck had a 6 cylinder or V8 by looking at the VIN, but you can't tell what size motor it had. If the vin starts with CS, it is a six cylinder. If it starts with CE, the truck came with an V8.

360hp350 · 05-29-2003, 08:13 PM

Awesome he is coming over tonight and we are going to do some wheeling and dealing. Thanks!

teeitup · 05-29-2003, 10:29 PM

I got a 396 if you want to put it back close to original.

highboy_04 · 05-29-2003, 10:31 PM

what is your 396 out of? Steve

teeitup · 05-29-2003, 10:38 PM

71 burb, I know nothing about it except its not froze up. It was in a parts burb I bought, $400 plus the th400 tranny. Thanks Randy

Longhorn Man · 05-29-2003, 11:11 PM

Something that may signal if it is an original big block, the original power steering pump has a remote resivour mounted on the drivers side by the voltage regulator.
Again...if it is still there that is.

Longhorn Man · 05-29-2003, 11:12 PM

And your right, it should have a high hump if it is an original big block.

Hutch · 05-30-2003, 01:18 AM

The 1968 CST Big Block that Early Classic featured in the Rodstoration series had a couple of pics where they had to cut the small hump out and ad a large hump trans tunnel to accommodate the newer style 700-R4 transmission.
This was an original SWB 68 CST model big block truck that came equipped with a manual trans.

Have fun

highboy_04 · 05-30-2003, 01:54 AM

so you want 400 buck for the 396 and the 400 auto tranny?

teeitup · 05-30-2003, 07:32 AM

Its an original BB burb with the PS reservoir where you say and the high hump.
YES $400 for motor and tranny , no shipping. I've has ALOT of interest but first to say yes gets it. Thanks Randy

**Joesjunk** · 05-30-2003, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hutch
The 1968 CST Big Block that Early Classic featured in the Rodstoration series had a couple of pics where they had to cut the small hump out and ad a large hump trans tunnel to accommodate the newer style 700-R4 transmission.
This was an original SWB 68 CST model big block truck that came equipped with a manual trans.

Have fun

I saw that build up also. It was a 3 speed on the column. I think it took a big block AND an automatic to get the large hump. I know of a 72 402 3speed on the column truck that has the low hump also. Just adding to the confusion!!!

highboy_04 · 05-30-2003, 01:06 PM

well hell if i had 400 bucks to give you i would take that. but im just a poor mofo......the truck took all the money. Steve

05-29-2003, 07:34 PM	#1
360hp350 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 132	68 Original Big Block?? I am dealing with this feller who says he has a 68 that was an original big block truck. Right now it has a 305/TH400 (original trans I assume). My question is did they make big block SWB 1/2 trucks in 68? I think I read somewhere that they have a bigger hump or something? Could I get the VIN would that tell me? Thanks!

05-29-2003, 08:08 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Yes, '68 trucks were the first year with an avialable 396 big block. Just look on the option sticker in the glovebox door, and it will say something like "396 CID V-8". To the best of my knowledge, you can tell if the truck had a 6 cylinder or V8 by looking at the VIN, but you can't tell what size motor it had. If the vin starts with CS, it is a six cylinder. If it starts with CE, the truck came with an V8. __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

05-29-2003, 08:13 PM	#3
360hp350 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 132	Awesome he is coming over tonight and we are going to do some wheeling and dealing. Thanks! __________________ 72 Chevy Chevelle - Firing off saturday morning 74 Chevy Blazer - 360 horsepower 350 78 Chevy Suburban - 454/TH400 parts truck for chevelle 88 Chevy S-Blazer - 2WD, no motor/trans FOR SALE $450 I will turn 19 in boot camp

05-29-2003, 10:29 PM	#4
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	I got a 396 if you want to put it back close to original. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

05-29-2003, 10:31 PM	#5
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	what is your 396 out of? Steve __________________ '67 c10 350/th350

05-29-2003, 10:38 PM	#6
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	71 burb, I know nothing about it except its not froze up. It was in a parts burb I bought, $400 plus the th400 tranny. Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

05-29-2003, 11:11 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Something that may signal if it is an original big block, the original power steering pump has a remote resivour mounted on the drivers side by the voltage regulator. Again...if it is still there that is.

05-29-2003, 11:12 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	And your right, it should have a high hump if it is an original big block.

05-30-2003, 01:18 AM	#9
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	The 1968 CST Big Block that Early Classic featured in the Rodstoration series had a couple of pics where they had to cut the small hump out and ad a large hump trans tunnel to accommodate the newer style 700-R4 transmission. This was an original SWB 68 CST model big block truck that came equipped with a manual trans. Have fun __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

05-30-2003, 01:54 AM	#10
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	so you want 400 buck for the 396 and the 400 auto tranny? __________________ '67 c10 350/th350

05-30-2003, 07:32 AM	#11
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,395	Its an original BB burb with the PS reservoir where you say and the high hump. YES $400 for motor and tranny , no shipping. I've has ALOT of interest but first to say yes gets it. Thanks Randy __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

05-30-2003, 01:06 PM	#13
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	well hell if i had 400 bucks to give you i would take that. but im just a poor mofo......the truck took all the money. Steve __________________ '67 c10 350/th350



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