1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 03-11-2016, 07:14 PM

Picked up this truck almost a month ago. Was a factory long step with v6 and 4 speed. Truck was bought new by the MoHave Electric Company in Kingman Arizona and placed in service April 25, 1968. The PO brought it from Bullhead City to Kansas city around 20-25 years ago. It's not a optioned truck but it does have the no-spin rear axle and gm spot light. It also came with the stock 16" 2 piece wheels.

**dozerbill72** · 03-11-2016, 07:35 PM

What are your plans for a bed? The long steppers where are always a cool truck.

67chevy_hotrod · 03-11-2016, 07:37 PM

That things cool

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 03-11-2016, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dozerbill72

What are your plans for a bed? The long steppers where are always a cool truck.

Long steppers are cool but I forgot to add an important piece of info. The PO extended the frame 12" in front of the axle and 4" behind for a flat bed. With that in mind we decided that it would not hurt to cut it down to a short bed. And being we have a pair of NOS accessory bed steps we decided that we would put a short feet on it. So we will end up with a short fleet 3/4 ton 4x4

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 03-11-2016, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy_hotrod

That things cool

Thanks and I thought so to.

CG · 03-11-2016, 11:20 PM

Cool project. I like the spotlight.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 03-12-2016, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Cool project. I like the spotlight.

Thanks. I also like the spotlight and you don't see many 67-72 trucks with them.

1972RedNeck · 03-13-2016, 12:11 AM

I love the V6...

Are you keeping it?

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 03-13-2016, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

I love the V6...

Are you keeping it?

We are going to put the v6 in our 66 3/4 ton 4x4 and put a 292 in it.

mike16 · 03-13-2016, 06:11 PM

that orange color is typical of the color state DOT painted thier trucks back them. it was common through the 50's up until at least 1968

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 04-09-2016, 01:29 PM

nice truck. if ya decide on parting i could use a few items from it.

70gmcjimmy · 04-09-2016, 02:30 PM

Very cool old GMC! Since the frame has been cut anyway it's a good candidate for a shortbox project. I dig the V-6 too, glad it's going to get planted in a truck that needs it. From what I've read, the 292 are great engines. I only have experience with 230's and 250's. They are darn good engines too.

My '72 GMC had this spotlight in it already when we bought it in 1979. I have no idea if it was dealer installed. Looks similar to your setup.

DAC

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 04-09-2016, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by gmc 2500 4x4

nice truck. if ya decide on parting i could use a few items from it.

Thanks and it is not getting parted.

**Classic v6 GMC's** · 04-09-2016, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 70gmcjimmy

Very cool old GMC! Since the frame has been cut anyway it's a good candidate for a shortbox project. I dig the V-6 too, glad it's going to get planted in a truck that needs it. From what I've read, the 292 are great engines. I only have experience with 230's and 250's. They are darn good engines too.

My '72 GMC had this spotlight in it already when we bought it in 1979. I have no idea if it was dealer installed. Looks similar to your setup.

DAC

Thanks and it is a good candidate for a short box. I've also thought about a crew cab build but that would take lots of time and we have other projects to finish first. The 6 cylinders are great engines. The 292 we have only has 55,000 miles and should work great in a 4x4. The v6 will go to good use. The spot light on your truck looks just like ours.

Andy

03-11-2016, 07:14 PM	#1
Classic v6 GMC's Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arizona from Overland Park Kansas Posts: 3,968	1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Picked up this truck almost a month ago. Was a factory long step with v6 and 4 speed. Truck was bought new by the MoHave Electric Company in Kingman Arizona and placed in service April 25, 1968. The PO brought it from Bullhead City to Kansas city around 20-25 years ago. It's not a optioned truck but it does have the no-spin rear axle and gm spot light. It also came with the stock 16" 2 piece wheels. Attached Images __________________ Current projects: 1966 Chevy Custom PS PB A/C BBW 283 v8 3 speed OD 1966 GMC Long Step 1966 GMC 3/4 ton Custom PS PB Sport trim 351 v6 1966 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Custom PB 305 v6 np435 1960 GMC Custom 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Short Bed 1962 K20 Tow truck 1961 GMC Extended Suburban Panel and a few more Last edited by Classic v6 GMC's; 03-11-2016 at 07:25 PM.

03-11-2016, 07:35 PM	#2
dozerbill72 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Berryville Arkansas Posts: 402	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 What are your plans for a bed? The long steppers where are always a cool truck.

03-11-2016, 07:37 PM	#3
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03-13-2016, 06:11 PM	#10
mike16 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: bisbee, arizona Posts: 1,530	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 that orange color is typical of the color state DOT painted thier trucks back them. it was common through the 50's up until at least 1968

04-09-2016, 01:29 PM	#11
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04-09-2016, 02:30 PM	#12
70gmcjimmy GMCDAC Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 837	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Very cool old GMC! Since the frame has been cut anyway it's a good candidate for a shortbox project. I dig the V-6 too, glad it's going to get planted in a truck that needs it. From what I've read, the 292 are great engines. I only have experience with 230's and 250's. They are darn good engines too. My '72 GMC had this spotlight in it already when we bought it in 1979. I have no idea if it was dealer installed. Looks similar to your setup. DAC Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC K5 Jimmy Custom 4X4 Mom's driver from 1971 to 2001!! Under rebuild! 1972 GMC C2500 Pickup owned since 1979 Needs a rest and refurbish! 1955 GMC 100 2nd design driven almost daily! Rest In Peace Mom. "Dolly" 7/15/23 - 5/18/09 GMC driver for 30 years!



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