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Tuff Gong · 01-29-2011, 10:23 PM

Hello all, I looking for a few opinions on a potential purchase. Up for sale is a 1968, C20. Let me know want you think a good price would be for it. It has an older 350 crate motor, tach, 3 gas tanks, some strange bucket seats. From what I can tell it is an 50th ann. addition. Thanks for the help.

OARNGESI · 01-29-2011, 10:30 PM

Those seats and tach is probally around 1000 idk bout the rest though I'd guess around 3000-3500
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Vintage Windmills · 01-29-2011, 10:40 PM

Well its got AC, buddy buckets, PB, 50th, I'd buy if the price is right and rust isn't too bad. Nice truck. I've heard AC isn't too common in the 68's. Looks like the heater has been disconnected, theres some loose hoses there.

TugOwar · 01-29-2011, 11:14 PM

Those "strange bucket seats" are generally referred to as "buddy bucket seats". They are the factory installed bucket seats for our trucks and if in decent shape, as those appear to be, are worth a small fortune. Quite the coveted item.

Very nice looking truck from what we can see but I wouldn't dare hazard a guess as to it's monetary value.

Tuff Gong · 01-29-2011, 11:14 PM

would 1,800 be a fair price in your opinion? The gentleman is asking 3,000 and I don't want to lowball him.

67chevy1series · 01-29-2011, 11:16 PM

Welcome to the site those buddy buckets are the best buckets gm ever spit out of the factory

TugOwar · 01-29-2011, 11:20 PM

And welcome to the forum.

mooseknuckles · 01-29-2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Atkinson

Vintage Windmills, would 1,800 be a fair price in your opinion?

at $1800 I'd buy that in a heartbeat!

**too much stuff** · 01-29-2011, 11:29 PM

It appears to be a 50th. $1800 would be a good buy. Does it run and drive good? Body clean? You could get half your money back by selling the seats and tach dash. (if you had to)

Tuff Gong · 01-30-2011, 12:53 AM

The seller says it starts up and runs good, but I've only heard it over the phone. Yet to make the 3 hour drive. It has some minor rust on the driver side door bottom and where you get into the truck cab. I'm pretty sure the heater core has also been removed. Overall, the truck probably needs some work, but it seems to have a few nice options and it might be worth it if I can get it for the right price.

wild4wheels · 01-30-2011, 01:14 AM

I'm diggin everything about it even though it is a 3/4 ton (and yes I drive one). Can't see what shape the body is in but 1. Looks to be a 50th, 2. It's a 68 (67-68 best looking years IMHO) 3. Factory AC and 4 or course..those buckets!! Just dying for an altitude adjustment and roll that thing! Lets say you need to do a lil work on her to get it right and have top put some money in her, I think you could have a lot of fun for under 5k. Just my 2 coppers. Hope that helps.

treveiger · 01-30-2011, 01:22 AM

Id offer him 2k and see what he says, maybe he'll counter offer you... If someone offered me 1200 less idk if id even respond back.

CircusWagonJim · 01-30-2011, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

Welcome to the site those buddy buckets are the best buckets gm ever spit out of the factory

Technically- they didn't. The CST seat was supplied by an outside manufacturer who also made the air cushioned seats for big trucks. I used to have a brochure from the outside company that also supplied Doge with the same seats.

Vintage Windmills · 01-30-2011, 01:29 AM

Yeah, I agree, 1800 is too low an offer unless it has serious issues and his 3000 is out of line. You never know until you check it over and drive it. If in great shape and runs good, 3000 is definitely not out of line in my opinion but then again there are way more trucks in cali than in MN. I prefer 3/4 ton but I'm of the minority. Make sure you check the problem rust areas and bring a magnet to check for bondo if repainted.

Tuff Gong · 01-30-2011, 01:45 AM

Thank you all for the insight. Much appreciated.

Beat68CST · 01-30-2011, 03:44 PM

That's my truck, but with a tach!
and the original bed.

Definitely snatch that up.

It's sooooo purty!

67chevy1series · 01-30-2011, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CircusWagonJim

Technically- they didn't. The CST seat was supplied by an outside manufacturer who also made the air cushioned seats for big trucks. I used to have a brochure from the outside company that also supplied Doge with the same seats.

you should research it and post it for ''everyone'' well just me

01-29-2011, 10:23 PM	#1
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	opinions on potential 1968 c20 purchase Hello all, I looking for a few opinions on a potential purchase. Up for sale is a 1968, C20. Let me know want you think a good price would be for it. It has an older 350 crate motor, tach, 3 gas tanks, some strange bucket seats. From what I can tell it is an 50th ann. addition. Thanks for the help. Last edited by Tuff Gong; 04-05-2011 at 12:56 AM.

01-29-2011, 10:30 PM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: opinions on potential 1968 c20 purchase Those seats and tach is probally around 1000 idk bout the rest though I'd guess around 3000-3500 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

01-29-2011, 10:40 PM	#3
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: opinions on potential 1968 c20 purchase Well its got AC, buddy buckets, PB, 50th, I'd buy if the price is right and rust isn't too bad. Nice truck. I've heard AC isn't too common in the 68's. Looks like the heater has been disconnected, theres some loose hoses there. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

01-29-2011, 11:14 PM	#4
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Re: opinions on potential 1968 c20 purchase Those "strange bucket seats" are generally referred to as "buddy bucket seats". They are the factory installed bucket seats for our trucks and if in decent shape, as those appear to be, are worth a small fortune. Quite the coveted item. Very nice looking truck from what we can see but I wouldn't dare hazard a guess as to it's monetary value.

01-29-2011, 11:14 PM	#5
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: opinions on potential 1968 c20 purchase would 1,800 be a fair price in your opinion? The gentleman is asking 3,000 and I don't want to lowball him. Last edited by Tuff Gong; 01-29-2011 at 11:46 PM.

01-29-2011, 11:16 PM	#6
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: opinions on potential 1968 c20 purchase Welcome to the site those buddy buckets are the best buckets gm ever spit out of the factory

01-29-2011, 11:20 PM	#7
TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Re: opinions on potential 1968 c20 purchase And welcome to the forum.

01-29-2011, 11:29 PM	#9
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,791	Re: opinions on potential 1968 c20 purchase It appears to be a 50th. $1800 would be a good buy. Does it run and drive good? Body clean? You could get half your money back by selling the seats and tach dash. (if you had to) __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

01-30-2011, 12:53 AM	#10
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: opinions on potential 1968 c20 purchase The seller says it starts up and runs good, but I've only heard it over the phone. Yet to make the 3 hour drive. It has some minor rust on the driver side door bottom and where you get into the truck cab. I'm pretty sure the heater core has also been removed. Overall, the truck probably needs some work, but it seems to have a few nice options and it might be worth it if I can get it for the right price.

01-30-2011, 01:14 AM	#11
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: opinions on potential 1968 c20 purchase I'm diggin everything about it even though it is a 3/4 ton (and yes I drive one). Can't see what shape the body is in but 1. Looks to be a 50th, 2. It's a 68 (67-68 best looking years IMHO) 3. Factory AC and 4 or course..those buckets!! Just dying for an altitude adjustment and roll that thing! Lets say you need to do a lil work on her to get it right and have top put some money in her, I think you could have a lot of fun for under 5k. Just my 2 coppers. Hope that helps. __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

01-30-2011, 01:22 AM	#12
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: opinions on potential 1968 c20 purchase Id offer him 2k and see what he says, maybe he'll counter offer you... If someone offered me 1200 less idk if id even respond back. __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)

01-30-2011, 01:29 AM	#14
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: opinions on potential 1968 c20 purchase Yeah, I agree, 1800 is too low an offer unless it has serious issues and his 3000 is out of line. You never know until you check it over and drive it. If in great shape and runs good, 3000 is definitely not out of line in my opinion but then again there are way more trucks in cali than in MN. I prefer 3/4 ton but I'm of the minority. Make sure you check the problem rust areas and bring a magnet to check for bondo if repainted. __________________ 67 GMC K1500 Custom- 305V6 SM420, PTO, Ram Assist, yellow (the outcast) (project period correct upgrades) 67 GMC C2500 351V6 TH400, AC, PS, PB (can't decide what to do with. Update, decided to keep and will restore ) 86 CHV K30 502 th400, apple red NEW 71 CHV K20 350 SM465, ochre (saved work truck) 71 CHV K20 292 SM465, white, tach, PTO, (future project) 72 CHV K20 350 350th, medium blue (project stocker) 01 CHV K2500hd crew, indigo blue ^3 dont run and the others don't see winter either '86 K30 Cummins "Fireside" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649649 '71 K20 "get driveable" thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590642 '72 K20 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=493477&page=6

01-30-2011, 01:45 AM	#15
Tuff Gong Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 3,178	Re: opinions on potential 1968 c20 purchase Thank you all for the insight. Much appreciated.

01-30-2011, 03:44 PM	#16
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: opinions on potential 1968 c20 purchase That's my truck, but with a tach! and the original bed. Definitely snatch that up. It's sooooo purty!



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