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**Joesjunk** · 11-26-2016, 07:40 PM

Will it's time for a change, I built this truck over 10 years ago and I'm going to let it go. Its scheduled to run across the auction block Friday December 2 at Mecum Kansas City. Wish me luck! It will be tough to see it go, but it's time for a new home.

https://www.mecum.com/lots/KD1216-26...latbed-pickup/

**GR8-68** · 11-26-2016, 07:54 PM

Sad day, that is one beautiful ride. Good luck with the sale though I am sure someone will be very happy with their new ride

**72 Super** · 11-26-2016, 08:15 PM

Joe, I know you have had that one quite a while. I hope it finds a good home!

Ray

**jocko** · 11-26-2016, 08:56 PM

I hope you get a fortune for it Joe, such a nice truck. Am sure it's hard to sell.

flashed · 11-26-2016, 10:00 PM

One of my favorites ,wish I could buy it .

**allchevy58** · 11-26-2016, 11:54 PM

One of my favorites too, Good Luck. Hope you get a pretty penny for it.

66clow · 11-27-2016, 12:32 AM

What you hoping to get for it? And what you want to get for a replacement?

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-27-2016, 12:46 AM

Drooling now!!! Good luck on the sale. I hope it gets a good home and you get the price that it deserves.

**68bowtie** · 11-27-2016, 01:33 AM

part of my inspiration for my 68 is from this truck. i hope you get top dollar!

**special-K** · 11-27-2016, 10:04 AM

Your '68 C/30 has been a steady fixture here on the sight, as well as in your corale. You know what you are doing. Good luck with the sale. I also say it is one of the best trucks on this site and wish I could buy.

Malamute · 11-27-2016, 10:15 AM

Good luck! I hope it brings top dollar.

**DANTIP** · 11-27-2016, 10:18 AM

Very Cool Truck!! I've never seen anything like it!! Good Luck Joe!

CG · 11-27-2016, 12:40 PM

Some one is going to get an amazing truck. I bet its really hard letting it go.

**Joesjunk** · 11-27-2016, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CG

Some one is going to get an amazing truck. I bet its really hard letting it go.

It's going to be tough, but I have only put just over 1000 miles on it since 2001. So as long as it brings the right money I'll let someone else enjoy it.

Here it is when I bought it 11/17/2000

**RenoKeene** · 11-27-2016, 04:42 PM

I've always loved this truck.

**70cst** · 11-27-2016, 05:50 PM

Looking for good reports

**D.PASSMORE** · 11-27-2016, 08:44 PM

Good Luck Joe, that truck inspired me to buy the 70 C30 that we are playing with right now. I'm sure mine will never look as good as that Gem.

**Oregon 1967 GMC** · 11-27-2016, 08:51 PM

Go for the gusto my man! If you could please post what happens because I probably won't get around to seeing until it reruns. I have 400 small block too. Nice truck and GOOD LUCK!

**jerry moss** · 11-27-2016, 10:50 PM

best of luck with the sale Joe, i'm sure you'll shed a tear when it leaves home

i know i would. as others have said, it is a beautiful rig.

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-27-2016, 11:17 PM

I can't believe the before pic. It makes it even more gorgeous!

cypressbog · 11-28-2016, 03:31 PM

I've always liked that truck. Good luck with the auction. I was wondering, what year cab did you use on that build?

67ChevyRedneck · 11-28-2016, 03:43 PM

Probably my favorite 1 ton ever.

I know nothing about this market (other than what the rough ones are worth)... what does a high quality 1 ton flatbed go for? This may be the first one this nice I've ever seen for sale.

WarMonger · 11-28-2016, 04:36 PM

The auction, I could see how that can be exciting and nerve racking at the same time. I hope you get big money for the truck. It is a beauty

**Joesjunk** · 11-28-2016, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cypressbog

I've always liked that truck. Good luck with the auction. I was wondering, what year cab did you use on that build?

It 100% original sheet metal. I added the cargo light. The truck was 99% rust free

**Joesjunk** · 11-28-2016, 11:55 PM

It's all ready to go. It's last night at home. I'm taking it down tomorrow

11-26-2016, 07:40 PM	#1
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Will it's time for a change, I built this truck over 10 years ago and I'm going to let it go. Its scheduled to run across the auction block Friday December 2 at Mecum Kansas City. Wish me luck! It will be tough to see it go, but it's time for a new home. https://www.mecum.com/lots/KD1216-26...latbed-pickup/ Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

11-26-2016, 07:54 PM	#2
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Sad day, that is one beautiful ride. Good luck with the sale though I am sure someone will be very happy with their new ride __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

11-26-2016, 08:15 PM	#3
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Joe, I know you have had that one quite a while. I hope it finds a good home! Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

11-26-2016, 08:56 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city I hope you get a fortune for it Joe, such a nice truck. Am sure it's hard to sell.

11-26-2016, 10:00 PM	#5
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city One of my favorites ,wish I could buy it .

11-26-2016, 11:54 PM	#6
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city One of my favorites too, Good Luck. Hope you get a pretty penny for it. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

11-27-2016, 12:32 AM	#7
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 872	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city What you hoping to get for it? And what you want to get for a replacement?

11-27-2016, 12:46 AM	#8
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Drooling now!!! Good luck on the sale. I hope it gets a good home and you get the price that it deserves. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

11-27-2016, 01:33 AM	#9
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,795	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city part of my inspiration for my 68 is from this truck. i hope you get top dollar! __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

11-27-2016, 10:04 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Your '68 C/30 has been a steady fixture here on the sight, as well as in your corale. You know what you are doing. Good luck with the sale. I also say it is one of the best trucks on this site and wish I could buy. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-27-2016, 10:15 AM	#11
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Good luck! I hope it brings top dollar.

11-27-2016, 10:18 AM	#12
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,888	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Very Cool Truck!! I've never seen anything like it!! Good Luck Joe!

11-27-2016, 12:40 PM	#13
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,021	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Some one is going to get an amazing truck. I bet its really hard letting it go.

11-27-2016, 04:42 PM	#15
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city I've always loved this truck. __________________ 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

11-27-2016, 05:50 PM	#16
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Looking for good reports Attached Images __________________ 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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11-27-2016, 08:44 PM	#17
D.PASSMORE One of the First Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: St. Augustine,FL. Posts: 4,059	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Good Luck Joe, that truck inspired me to buy the 70 C30 that we are playing with right now. I'm sure mine will never look as good as that Gem. __________________ DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie)

11-27-2016, 08:51 PM	#18
Oregon 1967 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 448	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Go for the gusto my man! If you could please post what happens because I probably won't get around to seeing until it reruns. I have 400 small block too. Nice truck and GOOD LUCK! __________________ Hey man 67 GMC Short Stepside 400 small block, turbo 350. Build thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650603

11-27-2016, 10:50 PM	#19
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,936	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city best of luck with the sale Joe, i'm sure you'll shed a tear when it leaves home i know i would. as others have said, it is a beautiful rig. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

11-27-2016, 11:17 PM	#20
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city I can't believe the before pic. It makes it even more gorgeous! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

11-28-2016, 03:31 PM	#21
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city I've always liked that truck. Good luck with the auction. I was wondering, what year cab did you use on that build?

11-28-2016, 03:43 PM	#22
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city Probably my favorite 1 ton ever. I know nothing about this market (other than what the rough ones are worth)... what does a high quality 1 ton flatbed go for? This may be the first one this nice I've ever seen for sale. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-28-2016, 04:36 PM	#23
WarMonger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 818	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city The auction, I could see how that can be exciting and nerve racking at the same time. I hope you get big money for the truck. It is a beauty __________________ ..................... ____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1970 C20 -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|_(0)\|__\|_(0)] 1972 K5

11-28-2016, 11:55 PM	#25
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,705	Re: My '68 is headed to Mecum Kansas city It's all ready to go. It's last night at home. I'm taking it down tomorrow Attached Images __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

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