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Erl · 11-25-2003, 03:19 PM

Custom 68,
That is a beautiful truck (looks like mine). CPNE is correct as usual. That engine, 305 V6, was only offered 67-69. The larger 351V6 was not offered in the 4x4. The engine number is located right in front of the passenger side head on the top of the block. 305E should appear in the number. My guess is that it is a 69 model because of the power steering. In 68 GM was in the process of changing from the ram type to the power gear box most people have. The air cleaner looks like it is off of a Ford. This truck may have been ordered with the oil bath type filter and changed out. The radiator hose is not correct either, there should be a metal section between the two rubber hoses (not being critical). I will be happy to help you if I can. I have an extra 67-69 GMC master parts book you can have for $25 delivered if you want. Keep us posted. By the way, that truck will fit on a long U-haul car carrier. Brought mine in from Amarillo.

**CPNE** · 11-25-2003, 03:27 PM

Erl, I knew you'd have some insight. I did not know the 351 was a 2wd only engine.

BTW, I'm using your truck for my desktop. I tell everybody it's mine

Erl · 11-25-2003, 03:30 PM

CPNE,
I am flattered. Check this link out for more GMC 305 V6 info. http://www.6066gmctrucks.org/305V6.htm

Custom 68 · 11-25-2003, 04:50 PM

Wow ERL yes I would like the book. I will PM you. Thanks for the info. I had found that link it has some interesting reading in it. It is an old farm truck so I am not sure of the history. The gentleman my wife bought it from is a friend of her uncles I think he picked it up and never did much with it so he doesnt know much either. He told my wife and uncle it is a 71 and has a clear title. but like CPNE said it may just have that cab.
Now for the good part I think. She only paid 450 dollars for it. I figure hey even if it is a hodge podge (sp) of years it is certainly fixable and will be a fun truck.
by piecing together what everybody has said it is probably a 69 because of the engine and the old style hubs. Only a detaild exam will tell. I will probably hit the board up again with tons of questions.
Thanks
Dave

ckhd · 11-25-2003, 06:36 PM

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Originally posted by JIMs70GMC
I'd love to find a long step to put on my truck! Looks great!

I got a long step that I think is fugly. I'll trade for your fleetside!!

I still can't believe that your wife bought it for you! Make sure you keep her!

TP from Cntl PA · 11-25-2003, 08:36 PM

Awesome!!!!!!! Wanna sell it! That is what I need to replace my '71!!!!!!!!!!! V-6's are just plain neat!

11-25-2003, 03:19 PM	#26
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	Custom 68, That is a beautiful truck (looks like mine). CPNE is correct as usual. That engine, 305 V6, was only offered 67-69. The larger 351V6 was not offered in the 4x4. The engine number is located right in front of the passenger side head on the top of the block. 305E should appear in the number. My guess is that it is a 69 model because of the power steering. In 68 GM was in the process of changing from the ram type to the power gear box most people have. The air cleaner looks like it is off of a Ford. This truck may have been ordered with the oil bath type filter and changed out. The radiator hose is not correct either, there should be a metal section between the two rubber hoses (not being critical). I will be happy to help you if I can. I have an extra 67-69 GMC master parts book you can have for $25 delivered if you want. Keep us posted. By the way, that truck will fit on a long U-haul car carrier. Brought mine in from Amarillo. __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

11-25-2003, 03:27 PM	#27
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Erl, I knew you'd have some insight. I did not know the 351 was a 2wd only engine. BTW, I'm using your truck for my desktop. I tell everybody it's mine Attached Images __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

11-25-2003, 03:30 PM	#28
Erl Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 555	CPNE, I am flattered. Check this link out for more GMC 305 V6 info. http://www.6066gmctrucks.org/305V6.htm __________________ 1968 GMC 305 V6 3/4 4x4 Stepside 06 Corvette Daily Driver Dallas TX

11-25-2003, 04:50 PM	#29
Custom 68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,929	Wow ERL yes I would like the book. I will PM you. Thanks for the info. I had found that link it has some interesting reading in it. It is an old farm truck so I am not sure of the history. The gentleman my wife bought it from is a friend of her uncles I think he picked it up and never did much with it so he doesnt know much either. He told my wife and uncle it is a 71 and has a clear title. but like CPNE said it may just have that cab. Now for the good part I think. She only paid 450 dollars for it. I figure hey even if it is a hodge podge (sp) of years it is certainly fixable and will be a fun truck. by piecing together what everybody has said it is probably a 69 because of the engine and the old style hubs. Only a detaild exam will tell. I will probably hit the board up again with tons of questions. Thanks Dave __________________ Dave 1968 Custom Chevy with turbo charged 5.3 gen III 4l80e swap 1967-71 GMC 3/4 ton long step 4x4 (not sure what year exactly?) "A good friend will bail you out of jail...but a true friend will be sitting next to you saying "that was frekin awesome". "If it doesn't fit force it...If it breaks then it needed to be replaced anyway!"

11-25-2003, 08:36 PM	#31
TP from Cntl PA Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Central PA....In the Berg of Nisbet Posts: 790	Awesome!!!!!!! Wanna sell it! That is what I need to replace my '71!!!!!!!!!!! V-6's are just plain neat! __________________ '72 K-20 EFI'ed 250 Inline/4spd stake body, Farm Truck '71 C-20 Cummins Diesel Powered, In storage thanks to $5.00 diesel! '69 3500 GMC 305V-6/4spd, Still under reconstruction.......... Inlines Rule! 6 soldiers standing is better than 8 laying down!!!!!!!!



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