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vonzynda · 01-15-2014, 10:40 PM

Got this 68 C10 from my dad. I grew up in this truck and instead of letting dad do all the work......he helped me get it started and now its all mine to finish up. My 1st father and daughter truck project.

70LonghornCST · 01-18-2014, 07:49 PM

Hello vonzynda and welcome to the forum! Great looking project you have there. Can't wait to see it as it comes together.

vonzynda · 01-18-2014, 08:21 PM

Thanks! Im waiting for the warm weather so I can get back working on it.

gdavis · 01-18-2014, 08:51 PM

Can you take a picture of the tire rack on the bed. I have to build one for my stepper and I need it as a diagram to follow. here is my email address gdvis6494@tampabay.rr.com
I see you are coming alone pretty good. I also have a 68 stepper shorty

vonzynda · 01-18-2014, 09:35 PM

Sure I can do that for ya. Im having a problem with installing my bumper brackets......I cant get them to align up to the bumper correctly. Do you have any suggestions?

**WIDESIDE72** · 01-18-2014, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by vonzynda

Sure I can do that for ya. Im having a problem with installing my bumper brackets......I cant get them to align up to the bumper correctly. Do you have any suggestions?

Are you sure you have 67-70 brackets? They're shorter than 71/72 brackets. Otherwise, you can figure them out by checking that the end with the slotted hole goes on the frame.

vonzynda · 01-18-2014, 10:06 PM

The brackets are from Outback truck parts and they are marked year 67-72. My inner brackets fits into the frame but wont bolt to the bumper correct...... the outer brackets sit out too far.

**WIDESIDE72** · 01-19-2014, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by vonzynda

The brackets are from Outback truck parts and they are marked year 67-72. My inner brackets fits into the frame but wont bolt to the bumper correct...... the outer brackets sit out too far.

There are no such thing as "67-72" brackets. Whoever pulled them did not know this either. 67-70 brackets are shorter due to there not being a turn signal/ park I g light in the bumper. When GM went to the lights in the bumper in 71, they made the bumper brackets longer to mount the bumper.

If you look at a 67-7 bumper compared to a 71/72, you'll see that the outer bumper bolts are farther out on the 71/72 bumper. The light openings are where the bumper bolts would be on a 67-70 bumper.

Take a look at any of the aftermarket parts catalogs and you'll see brackets for 67-70 and 71-72

I have a nice pair of 67-70 brackets that have e been blasted and painted, $40 shipped, or a pAir that needs to be cleaned up, $30 shipped.

vonzynda · 01-19-2014, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by WIDESIDE72

There are no such thing as "67-70" brAckets. Whoever pulled them did not know this either. 67-70 brackets are shorter due to there not being a turn signal/ park I g light in the bumper. When GM went to the lights in the bumper in 71, they made the bumper brackets longer to mount the bumper.

If you look at a 67-7 bumper compared to a 71/72, you'll see that the outer bumper bolts are farther out on the 71/72 bumper. The light openings are where the bumper bolts would be on a 67-70 bumper.

Take a look at any of the aftermarket parts catalogs and you'll see brackets for 67-70 and 71-72

I have a nice pair of 67-70 brackets that have e been blasted and painted, $40 shipped, or a pAir that needs to be cleaned up, $30 shipped.

Can you send me a pic of them and and your contact info? I'm interested in buying one of the sets. Send the pics to zepher0942@yahoo.com

Thanks!

**WIDESIDE72** · 01-19-2014, 06:03 PM

I meant to say "there are no such thing as "67-72" brackets" above. I corrected it.

**WIDESIDE72** · 01-19-2014, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by vonzynda

Can you send me a pic of them and and your contact info? I'm interested in buying one of the sets. Send the pics to zepher0942@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Here is the for sale thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=573006

Guaranteed to fit your truck or your money back+ return shipping!

**WIDESIDE72** · 01-19-2014, 06:11 PM

I am famiar with your situation as about two years ago I bought what was advertised on ebay as 71/72 brackets. These are the painted brackets i am selling. The body shop lost mine (among other things!) so I bought them and when i got them i was just in the beginning stages of building a 72, and it was four hours away at the paint shop and I didnt think to double check the length. They werent bent and looked fine so I left positive feedback. Almost two years later I went to use them and they were too short. I contacted the seller but they would not reply. Oh well I have been burnt for worse!

01-15-2014, 10:40 PM	#1
vonzynda Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Harlem Ga Posts: 8	68 Chevy C10 Stepside Got this 68 C10 from my dad. I grew up in this truck and instead of letting dad do all the work......he helped me get it started and now its all mine to finish up. My 1st father and daughter truck project. Attached Images

01-18-2014, 07:49 PM	#2
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Hello vonzynda and welcome to the forum! Great looking project you have there. Can't wait to see it as it comes together. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

01-18-2014, 08:21 PM	#3
vonzynda Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Harlem Ga Posts: 8	Re: 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Thanks! Im waiting for the warm weather so I can get back working on it.

01-18-2014, 08:51 PM	#4
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Can you take a picture of the tire rack on the bed. I have to build one for my stepper and I need it as a diagram to follow. here is my email address gdvis6494@tampabay.rr.com I see you are coming alone pretty good. I also have a 68 stepper shorty __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

01-18-2014, 09:35 PM	#5
vonzynda Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Harlem Ga Posts: 8	Re: 68 Chevy C10 Stepside Sure I can do that for ya. Im having a problem with installing my bumper brackets......I cant get them to align up to the bumper correctly. Do you have any suggestions?

01-18-2014, 10:06 PM	#7
vonzynda Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Harlem Ga Posts: 8	Re: 68 Chevy C10 Stepside The brackets are from Outback truck parts and they are marked year 67-72. My inner brackets fits into the frame but wont bolt to the bumper correct...... the outer brackets sit out too far.

01-19-2014, 06:03 PM	#10
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: 68 Chevy C10 Stepside I meant to say "there are no such thing as "67-72" brackets" above. I corrected it.

01-19-2014, 06:11 PM	#12
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: 68 Chevy C10 Stepside I am famiar with your situation as about two years ago I bought what was advertised on ebay as 71/72 brackets. These are the painted brackets i am selling. The body shop lost mine (among other things!) so I bought them and when i got them i was just in the beginning stages of building a 72, and it was four hours away at the paint shop and I didnt think to double check the length. They werent bent and looked fine so I left positive feedback. Almost two years later I went to use them and they were too short. I contacted the seller but they would not reply. Oh well I have been burnt for worse!



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