1968 Golden Anniversary Fleetside C 10 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

hecker2788 · 05-30-2011, 09:24 PM

I recently bought a C 10 Fleetside, doing a frame off restoration to build a driver with my son. I discovered that this was a 50th anniversary truck and was wondering if this truck is sought after and should be restored original, as we're thinking about rodding it and changing the color. Should it be sold to someone who wants to restore it original, because my son wants more of a rod truck, not an original. I just don't want to destroy a custom truck if it's a sought after style... Any suggestions?

72BlckButy · 05-30-2011, 09:31 PM

Can you post some pics so we can see exactly what you're working with?

black_sheep454 · 05-30-2011, 10:00 PM

I never knew there was a 50th anniversary edition, would love to see some pics.
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Beat68CST · 05-31-2011, 01:53 AM

If you can, sell it to a true restorer. Just my opinion.

If I had the money, I'd restore mine back to original, but for now, just gonna be the teenager buildin a cool daily driver that's been in the family forever.

**leddzepp** · 05-31-2011, 10:16 AM

its your truck, build it how you want it. if the metal is clean and rust free you will have a hard time finding a relacement.
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**LockDoc** · 05-31-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by black_sheep454

I never knew there was a 50th anniversary edition, would love to see some pics.
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If you go to the Google search box at the top of the page and type in "50th pictures" without the quotes, click on the circle in front of 67-72chevytrucks.com and click on the "Google" button you can read about them all day long.

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northerngmc · 05-31-2011, 11:39 AM

Is it an original shortbox? Or a CST with options like buddy buckets? Or a big block? If so then I think it would be worthwhile to restore back to stock.

I own a 3/4 ton 50th anniversary truck. While it is nice and I like the colours, I do not think they are super special or super rare.

68 IRON · 05-31-2011, 11:51 AM

In my opinion, whatever you do dont cut chop or alter the lines of the original
truck. Do, however, bolt on, remove or tweek to make what you want. Its easy to change it back in other words if you decide to head more towards original. But starting condition will lead you to the direction that you will go.
These guys are good at helping.....and pics are nice! Lets see it!!! A 50th is pretty cool to have.

05-30-2011, 09:24 PM	#1
hecker2788 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bancroft, WI Posts: 1	1968 Golden Anniversary Fleetside C 10 I recently bought a C 10 Fleetside, doing a frame off restoration to build a driver with my son. I discovered that this was a 50th anniversary truck and was wondering if this truck is sought after and should be restored original, as we're thinking about rodding it and changing the color. Should it be sold to someone who wants to restore it original, because my son wants more of a rod truck, not an original. I just don't want to destroy a custom truck if it's a sought after style... Any suggestions?

05-30-2011, 09:31 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Fleetside C 10 Can you post some pics so we can see exactly what you're working with? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

05-30-2011, 10:00 PM	#3
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Fleetside C 10 I never knew there was a 50th anniversary edition, would love to see some pics. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

05-31-2011, 01:53 AM	#4
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Fleetside C 10 If you can, sell it to a true restorer. Just my opinion. If I had the money, I'd restore mine back to original, but for now, just gonna be the teenager buildin a cool daily driver that's been in the family forever.

05-31-2011, 10:16 AM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,012	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Fleetside C 10 its your truck, build it how you want it. if the metal is clean and rust free you will have a hard time finding a relacement. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

05-31-2011, 11:39 AM	#7
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Fleetside C 10 Is it an original shortbox? Or a CST with options like buddy buckets? Or a big block? If so then I think it would be worthwhile to restore back to stock. I own a 3/4 ton 50th anniversary truck. While it is nice and I like the colours, I do not think they are super special or super rare. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

05-31-2011, 11:51 AM	#8
68 IRON Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 736	Re: 1968 Golden Anniversary Fleetside C 10 In my opinion, whatever you do dont cut chop or alter the lines of the original truck. Do, however, bolt on, remove or tweek to make what you want. Its easy to change it back in other words if you decide to head more towards original. But starting condition will lead you to the direction that you will go. These guys are good at helping.....and pics are nice! Lets see it!!! A 50th is pretty cool to have.



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