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**DANTIP** · 11-01-2011, 01:08 PM

Guys,

I don't know much about the 50th anniversary trucks. Is this a decent deal?

http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/2679528356.html

shawno72 · 11-01-2011, 01:11 PM

I want it. That's a nice truck. And if the milage is correct I would think it is worth that all day long.

**CC69Rat** · 11-01-2011, 01:13 PM

Yep - worth every dime of it. If I had the $, it would be in my driveway by the weekend.

**DANTIP** · 11-01-2011, 01:19 PM

I am going to try to see it tonight. I'll let you know what it looks like!

Dan

Longhorn Man · 11-01-2011, 02:14 PM

looks very nice. Bummer the seat wasn't redone in the correct color... but none the less, it's a beauty!

stomper · 11-01-2011, 02:26 PM

Been waiting for the right post to use this...

I'd love to have that one.

kSStamp0182 · 11-01-2011, 02:32 PM

thats a VERY nice truck.

i bet it would easily go for more than that down here.

**Already Gone** · 11-01-2011, 03:36 PM

I agree its real nice looking truck but... why would you have to paint a 21,000mile truck. To stay in decent shape for 37 years the truck would have had to be garaged when not in use and if was garaged it shouldn't need paint. The same question comes to mindg about the motor and I know 307 cams weren't the greatest but why do all that motor work at 21,000 miles ????

shawno72 · 11-01-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Already Gone

I agree its real nice looking truck but... why would you have to paint a 21,000mile truck. To stay in decent shape for 37 years the truck would have had to be garaged when not in use and if was garaged it shouldn't need paint. The same question comes to mindg about the motor and I know 307 cams weren't the greatest but why do all that motor work at 21,000 miles ????

You bring up some very good points. Still it looks to be a very nice truck. Would still be worth the asking price if the rest of the truck is solid.

**DANTIP** · 11-01-2011, 04:35 PM

I have an appointment to see it tonight. I'll take some pics and post them. Thanks for the feedback!!

Dan

**Already Gone** · 11-01-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DANTIP

I have an appointment to see it tonight. I'll take some pics and post them. Thanks for the feedback!!

Dan

Are you thinking of buying the truck? I'd be curious as to the history of the truck and I would think the present owner/seller should have that info.

Longhorn Man · 11-01-2011, 05:06 PM

I wouldn't question the repaint, a 40 year old nice paint job is still a 40 year old paint job. It would most likely be worn and dull.
Samw with the motor. Assuming the mileage claim is real, that means it sat around for long periods of time, and dry starts kill cams.
One thing i DO question... whats with the 283/327 intake manifold?
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big bad orange · 11-01-2011, 05:14 PM

It looks so good,but I would think with the repaint and such they would have added power brakes. SHARP truck non the less

VA72C10 · 11-01-2011, 05:34 PM

Interested to see what you find in person on this one!

vectorit · 11-01-2011, 06:45 PM

If the truck sat out in the weather and under a tree that dropped junk all over it, then the paint would be ruined and would need to be freshened up.

I got a 1968 Caprice 2 door with a 396 in it once, and it was a documented under 10k mileage car.

The paint was ruined from being neglected in the back yard with a tarp over it, and the condensation in the morning then hot days repeated for many years basically cooked the paint off. The car was parked because the motor ran rough, and after I got hold of it I found it had a flat lobe on the cam.

I'd say this truck has gone through a mild restoration, and looks very nice in my opinion.

OhOneWS6 · 11-01-2011, 06:51 PM

Something seems a little off to me. Repaint, wrong intake, Late model wheels, Seat recovered, dual exhaust. Just seems like a lot of changes for a 21K truck. Look closely at the brake pedal. It may give you a clue as to the actual mileage. (assuming it has not been replaced)

**DANTIP** · 11-01-2011, 09:17 PM

Not an authentic Low-Mile truck but very presentable! Someone added a 4bbl intake/carb, the bed floor was 100% straight but had rust coming up from under a support. It had the outer rockers replaced but the work was well done. Not a CST. Here are some pics.

Leroy-B1 · 11-01-2011, 10:20 PM

Me likey
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VA72C10 · 11-01-2011, 10:28 PM

Looks nice...stinks it was misrepresented (to the current owner or by them)

Still probably an 8-9K truck though in the condition its' in for a 50th anniv with new paint???

**DANTIP** · 11-01-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks nice...stinks it was misrepresented (to the current owner or by them)

Still probably an 8-9K truck though in the condition its' in for a 50th anniv with new paint???

I think you're probably close on the value. It's a nice straight truck with very nice paint. The rust in the bed is a turn-off, along with the 3-on-the-tree. A wood floor and a 396/TH-400 would make it more interesting to me. At least the SPID was intact and matched the unmolested VIN tag. I don't have a clue how unusual a SWB 50th is.

Longhorn Man · 11-01-2011, 11:18 PM

with no numbers to back up my statement... of the pickups, it seems the short/fleet is damn uncommon... dare I say rarest of them. The only 50th pickup that seems harder to find is a stepside. I've only seen one, a short/step, and never any other sightings. It does seem the long/fleets, in both 10 and 20 series is much more common... even the longhorn in 50th colors seems more common.
THat does look like a very nice truck. I was starting to question the mileage claim myself, between the things that were posted, and then when I looked at the c/l add again and saw the core support and hood hinges having fresh paint on them too.
Assuming I was in the financial position to buy it... i probably would given the info here.

**70cst** · 11-01-2011, 11:53 PM

It does look nice ...

**Already Gone** · 11-01-2011, 11:53 PM

So what did the seller say when ( if ) you pointed out the discrepancies, aka.. rockers been done and rust in the box to him/her?
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**DANTIP** · 11-02-2011, 12:46 PM

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So what did the seller say when ( if ) you pointed out the discrepancies, aka.. rockers been done and rust in the box to him/her?
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I just stated as a matter of fact that this was not an original low-mileage truck. The owner stated that they were told it was original and that it said the miles were original on the title. I said that I believe they were told the miles were original but I'm quite confident this is not a super low-mile vehicle. I'd bet this truck could be bought for $9,000 (but I'm not sure).

11-01-2011, 01:08 PM	#1
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,882	68 50th Anniversary SWB on CL Guys, I don't know much about the 50th anniversary trucks. Is this a decent deal? http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/2679528356.html

11-01-2011, 01:11 PM	#2
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 68 50th Anniversary SWB on CL I want it. That's a nice truck. And if the milage is correct I would think it is worth that all day long. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

11-01-2011, 01:13 PM	#3
CC69Rat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,206	Re: 68 50th Anniversary SWB on CL Yep - worth every dime of it. If I had the $, it would be in my driveway by the weekend. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

11-01-2011, 01:19 PM	#4
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,882	Re: 68 50th Anniversary SWB on CL I am going to try to see it tonight. I'll let you know what it looks like! Dan

11-01-2011, 02:14 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 68 50th Anniversary SWB on CL looks very nice. Bummer the seat wasn't redone in the correct color... but none the less, it's a beauty!

11-01-2011, 02:26 PM	#6
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,700	Re: 68 50th Anniversary SWB on CL Been waiting for the right post to use this... I'd love to have that one. __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

11-01-2011, 02:32 PM	#7
kSStamp0182 LSX addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 262	Re: 68 50th Anniversary SWB on CL thats a VERY nice truck. i bet it would easily go for more than that down here. __________________ -1982 C10 SWB GMC Sierra [undergoing 6.0/4L80E swap with mild restoration]

11-01-2011, 03:36 PM	#8
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,105	Re: 68 50th Anniversary SWB on CL I agree its real nice looking truck but... why would you have to paint a 21,000mile truck. To stay in decent shape for 37 years the truck would have had to be garaged when not in use and if was garaged it shouldn't need paint. The same question comes to mindg about the motor and I know 307 cams weren't the greatest but why do all that motor work at 21,000 miles ???? __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

11-01-2011, 04:35 PM	#10
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,882	Re: 68 50th Anniversary SWB on CL I have an appointment to see it tonight. I'll take some pics and post them. Thanks for the feedback!! Dan

11-01-2011, 05:06 PM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 68 50th Anniversary SWB on CL I wouldn't question the repaint, a 40 year old nice paint job is still a 40 year old paint job. It would most likely be worn and dull. Samw with the motor. Assuming the mileage claim is real, that means it sat around for long periods of time, and dry starts kill cams. One thing i DO question... whats with the 283/327 intake manifold? Posted via Mobile Device

11-01-2011, 05:14 PM	#13
big bad orange Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 187	Re: 68 50th Anniversary SWB on CL It looks so good,but I would think with the repaint and such they would have added power brakes. SHARP truck non the less

11-01-2011, 05:34 PM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 68 50th Anniversary SWB on CL Interested to see what you find in person on this one! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-01-2011, 06:45 PM	#15
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: 68 50th Anniversary SWB on CL If the truck sat out in the weather and under a tree that dropped junk all over it, then the paint would be ruined and would need to be freshened up. I got a 1968 Caprice 2 door with a 396 in it once, and it was a documented under 10k mileage car. The paint was ruined from being neglected in the back yard with a tarp over it, and the condensation in the morning then hot days repeated for many years basically cooked the paint off. The car was parked because the motor ran rough, and after I got hold of it I found it had a flat lobe on the cam. I'd say this truck has gone through a mild restoration, and looks very nice in my opinion. __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU

11-01-2011, 06:51 PM	#16
OhOneWS6 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 764	Re: 68 50th Anniversary SWB on CL Something seems a little off to me. Repaint, wrong intake, Late model wheels, Seat recovered, dual exhaust. Just seems like a lot of changes for a 21K truck. Look closely at the brake pedal. It may give you a clue as to the actual mileage. (assuming it has not been replaced) __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 1/2 LWB White/Dark Yellow 07 Avalanche 2LT 74 Sleek Craft Rebel Jet Boat W/Pontiac 400

11-01-2011, 09:17 PM	#17
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,882	Re: 68 50th Anniversary SWB on CL Not an authentic Low-Mile truck but very presentable! Someone added a 4bbl intake/carb, the bed floor was 100% straight but had rust coming up from under a support. It had the outer rockers replaced but the work was well done. Not a CST. Here are some pics. Attached Images



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11-01-2011, 10:20 PM	#18
Leroy-B1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mars Hill, NC Posts: 1,994	Re: 68 50th Anniversary SWB on CL Me likey Posted via Mobile Device

11-01-2011, 10:28 PM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 68 50th Anniversary SWB on CL Looks nice...stinks it was misrepresented (to the current owner or by them) Still probably an 8-9K truck though in the condition its' in for a 50th anniv with new paint??? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-01-2011, 11:18 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 68 50th Anniversary SWB on CL with no numbers to back up my statement... of the pickups, it seems the short/fleet is damn uncommon... dare I say rarest of them. The only 50th pickup that seems harder to find is a stepside. I've only seen one, a short/step, and never any other sightings. It does seem the long/fleets, in both 10 and 20 series is much more common... even the longhorn in 50th colors seems more common. THat does look like a very nice truck. I was starting to question the mileage claim myself, between the things that were posted, and then when I looked at the c/l add again and saw the core support and hood hinges having fresh paint on them too. Assuming I was in the financial position to buy it... i probably would given the info here.

11-01-2011, 11:53 PM	#22
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