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68gmcdually · 04-26-2004, 07:57 PM

Did GMC make a 50 th anniversary edition in 1968 or was it just a Chevrolet only item. My 68 GMC is dark brown now, but the fire wall is still a very nice gold colour. Any help would be appreciated.

68 Suburban · 04-26-2004, 08:14 PM

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Originally posted by 68gmcdually
Did GMC make a 50 th anniversary edition in 1968 or was it just a Chevrolet only item. My 68 GMC is dark brown now, but the fire wall is still a very nice gold colour. Any help would be appreciated.

Only Chevrolet.

ckhd · 04-26-2004, 08:19 PM

Yeah, GMC's were made prior to 1918. 1906 maybe? I dunno.

Longhorn Man · 04-26-2004, 08:22 PM

1903 was the first year for GMC

68gmcdually · 04-26-2004, 08:54 PM

Thanks alot, I was just checking.

Hutch · 04-26-2004, 11:06 PM

68gmcdually
Check your glovebox option sheet for the color code:
The color was probably originally a color code of:
Saddle Metallic 525 (1968)
Here is a link to site with some of the original codes:
http://www.paintscratch.com

LowSeventy · 04-28-2004, 03:11 PM

What is the paint code on a 50th anniversary truck? I know where there is a gold and white 68 LB sitting, how else can I tell if it is one?

Longhorn Man · 04-28-2004, 11:45 PM

I think it is 551 gold/white and the int color is 627...again, i think that's the code.
The quickest way to tell is to look at the seat...if it is gold and white, it's a 50th...or at least the seat is a 50th.

68 Suburban · 04-29-2004, 03:53 AM

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Originally posted by Longhorn Man
I think it is 551 gold/white and the int color is 627...again, i think that's the code.
The quickest way to tell is to look at the seat...if it is gold and white, it's a 50th...or at least the seat is a 50th.

I do believe the interior code ont he pickups is 625? Suburbans, vans and panels will have "fawn" interior.

SideStepper · 04-29-2004, 10:44 AM

I am a GMC owner and fan, but I don't understand why GMC did not have a 50th anniversary truck (1903-1953).

Even worse, GMC did not make a big deal out of their 100th anniversary in 2003. I can't figure out those Marketing guys!

68speedalert · 04-29-2004, 01:49 PM

Also the 50th's are two toned paint, the the section below the trim is white. All other's in '68 that are two toned are just white on the roof, not below the trim. From what I understand.

Steve

68 Suburban · 04-29-2004, 01:54 PM

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Originally posted by 68speedalert
Also the 50th's are two toned paint, the the section below the trim is white. All other's in '68 that are two toned are just white on the roof, not below the trim. From what I understand.

Steve

Not true on 50th Burbs, panels and vans.

Longhorn Man · 04-29-2004, 06:42 PM

And you could get the two tone with the white on the bottom without the 50th annv deal.

toms68cst · 04-29-2004, 10:19 PM

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Originally posted by Longhorn Man
And you could get the two tone with the white on the bottom without the 50th annv deal.

I'm not sure but I don't think that would be true for 68's. Not until 69-70 did that white on the bottom paint scheme come out for non 50th trucks.

Longhorn Man · 04-29-2004, 10:34 PM

I thought I hada pic of one...just spent 30 min looking through all my pics...no dice. Maybe you are right and I'm confused...wouldn't be the first time.
Anyone able to confirm/deny this?

68speedalert · 04-30-2004, 01:37 AM

sorry 'bout that , 68 Suburban, I inadvertantly excluded the other fine products that Chevrolet offered, only thinking of the lowly pick-up. I shall never again slight such an honorable and ....huh...

Aw the h*ll with that, I plain forgot!

Steve

Longhorn Man · 04-30-2004, 06:32 AM

LOL!

04-26-2004, 07:57 PM	#1
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	50 th Anniversary Trucks Did GMC make a 50 th anniversary edition in 1968 or was it just a Chevrolet only item. My 68 GMC is dark brown now, but the fire wall is still a very nice gold colour. Any help would be appreciated.

04-26-2004, 08:19 PM	#3
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Yeah, GMC's were made prior to 1918. 1906 maybe? I dunno. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

04-26-2004, 11:06 PM	#6
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	68gmcdually Check your glovebox option sheet for the color code: The color was probably originally a color code of: Saddle Metallic 525 (1968) Here is a link to site with some of the original codes: http://www.paintscratch.com __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

04-29-2004, 01:49 PM	#11
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	Also the 50th's are two toned paint, the the section below the trim is white. All other's in '68 that are two toned are just white on the roof, not below the trim. From what I understand. Steve __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

04-30-2004, 01:37 AM	#16
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	sorry 'bout that , 68 Suburban, I inadvertantly excluded the other fine products that Chevrolet offered, only thinking of the lowly pick-up. I shall never again slight such an honorable and ....huh... Aw the h*ll with that, I plain forgot! Steve __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

04-26-2004, 08:22 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	1903 was the first year for GMC

04-26-2004, 08:54 PM	#5
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	Thanks alot, I was just checking.

04-28-2004, 03:11 PM	#7
LowSeventy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 67	What is the paint code on a 50th anniversary truck? I know where there is a gold and white 68 LB sitting, how else can I tell if it is one?

04-28-2004, 11:45 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I think it is 551 gold/white and the int color is 627...again, i think that's the code. The quickest way to tell is to look at the seat...if it is gold and white, it's a 50th...or at least the seat is a 50th.

04-29-2004, 10:44 AM	#10
SideStepper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 276	I am a GMC owner and fan, but I don't understand why GMC did not have a 50th anniversary truck (1903-1953). Even worse, GMC did not make a big deal out of their 100th anniversary in 2003. I can't figure out those Marketing guys!

04-29-2004, 06:42 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	And you could get the two tone with the white on the bottom without the 50th annv deal.

04-29-2004, 10:34 PM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I thought I hada pic of one...just spent 30 min looking through all my pics...no dice. Maybe you are right and I'm confused...wouldn't be the first time. Anyone able to confirm/deny this?

04-30-2004, 06:32 AM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	LOL!



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