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shuttermutt · 11-10-2003, 11:13 AM

Here's the passenger's side...

Here's the driver's side...

Here's the interior (with all my junk)...

shuttermutt · 11-10-2003, 11:17 AM

Sorry for the slightly blurry pics. It's cold out there and the digital camera I used is an El Cheapo Grande' model. I would've pulled it out away from the garage, but the carb is off for a rebuild at the moment.

As you can see, Northern Maine winters haven't been terribly kind to the cab corners, rockers, and so forth. That's where 98% of the rust lives. There will be a lot to do there when it comes time.

The truck is very original. No hacked dash, original wheels and (rusty) hubcaps, and so forth. It's supposed to be crimson red, but apparently the old man (or one of his sons) decided baby blue would look better. When I paint it (hopefully this coming Spring), it goes back to factory color.

I'll take it for $1,100!

shuttermutt · 11-10-2003, 11:20 AM

Oh, and in case you're wondering, it really does have two shades of primer and the hood isn't shut all the way.

toms68cst · 11-10-2003, 07:52 PM

Looks pretty solid for a Maine truck. We visit my folks in the Portland area once a year or so. I hardly see any vehicles over 15 years old on the road.

What does your seat look like under the cover?. The CST bench seat is pretty unique compared to other year's bench seats. Your truck has all the things I expect to see in a 68 CST. Chrome trim on the pedals, Chrome front bumper (If I see it right?) carpet, (If I see it right?) to mention a few things. Are you going back to stock on her? BTW those hub caps are not correct in case you haven't figured it out. Also the wheels should be silver/gray color not black.

What engine do you have or what did it come with? (327?) I'd expect to see a choke delete button rather that a choke button on your dash.

Tom Hopkins (Born in Maine living in exile.)

*Randy70C-10* · 11-10-2003, 07:57 PM

Great start for a resto project. 67-68 front clips look the best.

shuttermutt · 11-10-2003, 08:26 PM

Yep, it has carpet (shot to hell and probably original) and a chrome front bumper (straight, but needs replated). The seat has a giant, exploded hole smack where the driver sits. Other than that, it's just brownish-colored vinyl as far as I can tell. It does have a build sheet tucked up underneath, though.

I'm rather surprised that the wheels aren't original. I just figured they were. I'd love to get more information on the CST such as what equipment they came with, production numbers, and so forth.

It's actually got a choke delete plate, but it's not the "GM" version that's been posted in pictures here on the board. It's a circular chrome job with two small, square holes that were either A) for a spanner wrench of some kind or B) was used to give something else a place to glue to.

The truck was ordered with a 327, Posi, power steering, factory air, and some other goodies. The transmission is a TH400, but I'm not sure if that's original or not. Sadly, the original 327 has gone missing. In its place is a 1968 307 that was supposedly rebuilt three years ago.

She'll get one more Maine winter and then I'm going to tear into it. The plan is to leave her bone stock where it's practical. If I do any upgrading, it'll be done in a manner that is reversible and/or adding factory options.

There's plenty of body work to be done, but the truck really is more solid than the pictures would tell. The cab struts, corners, rockers, and door bottoms are all shot, but the rest of the truck isn't too bad. I'll go back to factory color(s) when the time comes.

shuttermutt · 11-10-2003, 08:29 PM

Damn! The more I look at those pictures, the more I realize that I've got one SERIOUSLY ugly truck! I mean, she's just out-and-out HOMELY, isn't she?

toms68cst · 11-10-2003, 09:02 PM

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Originally posted by shuttermutt
Damn! The more I look at those pictures, the more I realize that I've got one SERIOUSLY ugly truck! I mean, she's just out-and-out HOMELY, isn't she?

I beg to differ!

She's got alot of potential!

Solver · 11-10-2003, 09:03 PM

Don't worry . Alot of us on this board look at a truck like that and envision it already painted ,interior all done and decked out with new wheels. I have a few like that by my barn and I only see the finished product no matter how rough they are. I still can't seem to be able to part out any of them cause I always see them done!!!

dinnut · 11-10-2003, 09:06 PM

that could be a nice truck if you do it up right. (generic comment... cool truck though, really!)

lukecp · 11-10-2003, 09:35 PM

Looks like a very nicley optioned truck.

It dosen't bother me to drive something that looks like crap...as long as it runs good

**Canadian694x4** · 11-10-2003, 10:58 PM

IMO anything 67-72 chevy/GMC looks great even if it is a beater...I like your truck, it looks great man!

11-10-2003, 11:13 AM	#1
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Pics of my 68 CST LWB Here's the passenger's side... Here's the driver's side... Here's the interior (with all my junk)... __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

11-10-2003, 11:17 AM	#2
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Sorry for the slightly blurry pics. It's cold out there and the digital camera I used is an El Cheapo Grande' model. I would've pulled it out away from the garage, but the carb is off for a rebuild at the moment. As you can see, Northern Maine winters haven't been terribly kind to the cab corners, rockers, and so forth. That's where 98% of the rust lives. There will be a lot to do there when it comes time. The truck is very original. No hacked dash, original wheels and (rusty) hubcaps, and so forth. It's supposed to be crimson red, but apparently the old man (or one of his sons) decided baby blue would look better. When I paint it (hopefully this coming Spring), it goes back to factory color. I'll take it for $1,100! __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

11-10-2003, 11:20 AM	#3
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Oh, and in case you're wondering, it really does have two shades of primer and the hood isn't shut all the way. __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

11-10-2003, 07:52 PM	#4
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,297	Looks pretty solid for a Maine truck. We visit my folks in the Portland area once a year or so. I hardly see any vehicles over 15 years old on the road. What does your seat look like under the cover?. The CST bench seat is pretty unique compared to other year's bench seats. Your truck has all the things I expect to see in a 68 CST. Chrome trim on the pedals, Chrome front bumper (If I see it right?) carpet, (If I see it right?) to mention a few things. Are you going back to stock on her? BTW those hub caps are not correct in case you haven't figured it out. Also the wheels should be silver/gray color not black. What engine do you have or what did it come with? (327?) I'd expect to see a choke delete button rather that a choke button on your dash. Tom Hopkins (Born in Maine living in exile.) __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

11-10-2003, 08:26 PM	#6
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Yep, it has carpet (shot to hell and probably original) and a chrome front bumper (straight, but needs replated). The seat has a giant, exploded hole smack where the driver sits. Other than that, it's just brownish-colored vinyl as far as I can tell. It does have a build sheet tucked up underneath, though. I'm rather surprised that the wheels aren't original. I just figured they were. I'd love to get more information on the CST such as what equipment they came with, production numbers, and so forth. It's actually got a choke delete plate, but it's not the "GM" version that's been posted in pictures here on the board. It's a circular chrome job with two small, square holes that were either A) for a spanner wrench of some kind or B) was used to give something else a place to glue to. The truck was ordered with a 327, Posi, power steering, factory air, and some other goodies. The transmission is a TH400, but I'm not sure if that's original or not. Sadly, the original 327 has gone missing. In its place is a 1968 307 that was supposedly rebuilt three years ago. She'll get one more Maine winter and then I'm going to tear into it. The plan is to leave her bone stock where it's practical. If I do any upgrading, it'll be done in a manner that is reversible and/or adding factory options. There's plenty of body work to be done, but the truck really is more solid than the pictures would tell. The cab struts, corners, rockers, and door bottoms are all shot, but the rest of the truck isn't too bad. I'll go back to factory color(s) when the time comes. __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

11-10-2003, 07:57 PM	#5
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Great start for a resto project. 67-68 front clips look the best.

11-10-2003, 08:29 PM	#7
shuttermutt Don't say "Oops!", Doctor Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 677	Damn! The more I look at those pictures, the more I realize that I've got one SERIOUSLY ugly truck! I mean, she's just out-and-out HOMELY, isn't she? __________________ 'Mutt 1968 CST LWB: R.I.P. 1967 Chevelle: TPI 454 beast 1967 C10 SWB: Claimed when Bumpster didn't put it on his list

11-10-2003, 09:03 PM	#9
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Don't worry . Alot of us on this board look at a truck like that and envision it already painted ,interior all done and decked out with new wheels. I have a few like that by my barn and I only see the finished product no matter how rough they are. I still can't seem to be able to part out any of them cause I always see them done!!! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

11-10-2003, 09:06 PM	#10
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	that could be a nice truck if you do it up right. (generic comment... cool truck though, really!) __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

11-10-2003, 09:35 PM	#11
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Looks like a very nicley optioned truck. It dosen't bother me to drive something that looks like crap...as long as it runs good __________________ '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

11-10-2003, 10:58 PM	#12
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	IMO anything 67-72 chevy/GMC looks great even if it is a beater...I like your truck, it looks great man! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.



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