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02-26-2012, 05:48 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: reading,pa
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new member new(to me) 68 C20
Hi all....
ive been lurking around pretty hard since I decided that my next project would be a classic chevy..... my name is (obviously) scott and I live in Reading PA.... drive truck local for a living ... 44 years old.. (I'm a 68 model...same as my new truck) I like romantic evenings by the fire....(no wait...wrong forum!) other hobbies include classic motorcycles (I have a 75 sportster and a 66 BSA) and restoring old tube radios I also have a ham radio license (call sign W3ODD) although I havent been active in awhile.. ok...onto the C20 350/4 speed combo ......yes it is a 350 with a block casting number of 3970014 some ridiculous rear gears...1st is useless and at 60 she's SCREAMING! plans are to make it reliable mechanically (its pretty close...) and safe (brakes need a bit of attention) rebuild the front end.....new poly bushings everywhere....ditch the painted step bumper for a chrome one (probably not a step tho) new window regulators (drivers side slips a little) window felts etc ditch that damn "slider" in the back for a solid glass window then cosmetics...I have a pile of NEW panels for it (inner and outer rockers,lower door skins etc) mild drop....any good way to get the rear down beyond the 2" coils I've found? redo the wood bed floor.... paint (I'm digging the orange ones I'm seeing) although nothing very fancy because I'll still probably use it as a truck at least occasionally... ok ok ok I KNOW you guys are waiting for pics.....     
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02-26-2012, 05:58 PM
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Roadtrip!
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Grand Rapids MN
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Re: new member new(to me) 68 C20
Welcome aboard. Having something running/driving to start with is a huge step. Sounds like you know what you want to do with it also. You are already farther along than some...
Eric
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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 |
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02-26-2012, 06:08 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Northern Calif.
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Re: new member new(to me) 68 C20
Welcome from the Gold Country. Can't go wrong with a C-20, good old work trucks they are.
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02-26-2012, 06:14 PM
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VA72C10
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midlothian, VA
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Re: new member new(to me) 68 C20
Welcome to the board. Looks like a project and you've got a plan for it!
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Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. 
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02-26-2012, 07:39 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: JBLM, WA
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Re: new member new(to me) 68 C20
Welcome! I just picked up a 68 C20 last week. I don't have as much cancer on the doors, but my grill isn't nearly as clean as yours. I'm keeping the blue, I think. Good looking truck!
Here's mine. 
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02-26-2012, 09:33 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: newbury park california
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Re: new member new(to me) 68 C20
Welcome from Cali! Nice truck, lots of great information on this site(but you already knew that) have fun with your new toy! P.S, if that BSA is a problem for you you can always ship it to me! cheers, Pat
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02-26-2012, 10:58 PM
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The Niner
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Broad Brook, CT
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Re: new member new(to me) 68 C20
Nice C/20!!!
I'd keep the stance the way it is...but that's just me... You can't go wrong with orange. I'd do the front surround in white...that would look slick. Sounds like you've got 4.56 gears. She's a screamer.
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"A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/ |
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02-26-2012, 11:53 PM
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The Older Generation
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
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Re: new member new(to me) 68 C20
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 aboard! Lots of good info on here and some nice guys and gals too. I like your truck. Looks a little like my blue '67.Unless you like a stiff ride you may want to re-think the poly bushings. Some people that have installed them have removed them and went back to rubber. They transfer a lot of vibration to the sheetmetal. The rubber bushings are a little more expensive but worth it. Just a suggestion. LockDoc
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02-27-2012, 12:02 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Madison, Ohio
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Re: new member new(to me) 68 C20
Hey scotteric ...
 to your new internet truck family and  from Ohio.
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy.  67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk.  1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc   JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! |
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02-27-2012, 06:27 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: reading,pa
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Re: new member new(to me) 68 C20
thanks for the welcomes all.....
good tip on the poly bushings...I didnt know that previously might be 4.56....I know theyre WAY high....something needs to be done about that.... I'll have too have a look see at what rear I have the orange....yup at LEAST white around the grill....probably top and bottom as well.. like this P/S mock up  Pat....actually I bought the BSA from the original owners widow....hadnt ran since 73.. single carb 500....fun little toy 
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02-27-2012, 01:15 PM
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Florida Edition
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fruitland Park, FL
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Re: new member new(to me) 68 C20
Welcome from Central Florida!
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70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394 |
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02-27-2012, 03:39 PM
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Restoring it $200 at a time...
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: NE Kansas
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Re: new member new(to me) 68 C20
Welcome. 68 C20 here as well.
IIRC, my HO52 rear end was a 4.57 gearset. I've since gone to a Dana 60 with a 3.54. Keep the pics coming.
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Charter member of the 'Put the dimmer switch back on the damn floor where it belongs' Society '68 5.3L-4 speed LWB C20; grandpa bought it for the farm in '71. Now LS 5.3, rather than 327. DD '09 Pilot Weekender '65 Skylark 300-4V-4 speed Wife's '07 Lexus ES350; 117 actuator motors and I can't see the engine. Son's '04 F250 SuperCab 6.0 |
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