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ky kowboy · 07-30-2003, 09:19 PM

And another

ky kowboy · 07-30-2003, 09:27 PM

And another...

ky kowboy · 07-30-2003, 09:29 PM

And another....

ky kowboy · 07-30-2003, 09:31 PM

Last one for today...

ky kowboy · 07-30-2003, 09:38 PM

Notice where the tag in the glove box says white/olive green. The truck is not two tone paint it is solid green with a white top. That shows me the vinyl top is original.

ky kowboy · 07-30-2003, 09:41 PM

Here is where it shows White/olive green.

fast71 · 07-30-2003, 09:55 PM

WELCOME to the board from Georgia. Looks like you have a parts truck for sure .
You wont find a better group of people on the web than here.

western star · 07-30-2003, 10:10 PM

What are you waiting for? Get out the wrenchs and start the full restoration. Where are the really bad rust areas in the truck. In other words what can be saved and what is toast. Factory 396 eh. Sweet Project.

Gene · 07-30-2003, 10:40 PM

I would say it's am added option. Mine also says blue vinyl trin but I know it DID NOT have a vinyl top from the factory. I dont really know what the vinyl trim option means but i'm sure its not the top. But I could be wrong, I would bow to the gurus if they say this indeed the vinyl top option though

heres my option list showing blue vinyl trim.

meathead95 · 07-30-2003, 10:43 PM

how much do you want for it? is it for sale?

Maximum Overdrive · 07-30-2003, 10:46 PM

The olive/white code is the paint code for the body/cab. I have the same paint code on my truck. The body is olive and the cab top is white. Also on one of the pictures you can see white underneath the vinyl. Picture of the back of the cab. The vinyl code is for interior cab vinyl trim. The vinyl on the cab top was added at some point after it was made, either at a dealer or someone else.

Rod · 07-30-2003, 11:43 PM

Maximum Overdrive is correct in what he wrote,,.. its a code for the green interior vinyl trim ... not a vinyl roof.

toms68cst · 07-30-2003, 11:48 PM

Man it's too bad it sat outside so long.

Is the top of the roof as rotted out as it appears in the picture? That could be a dandy truck if it was fixed up but it would be a major investment.

bigvinnie · 07-31-2003, 12:26 AM

roof looks pretty thrashed from the moisture that was able to hide under that vinyl all those years.... strange that a big block is backed by a 3 on the tree... I guess you could special order just about any combo tho...

krazy_texan · 07-31-2003, 12:34 AM

are those rust holes in the cab top, that truck looks pretty torn up.

Hooter · 07-31-2003, 02:28 AM

I have never seen rust so bad on a roof in all my life!!! MY GOD!!

72addict · 07-31-2003, 02:39 AM

take a pic of the rear end. I think it will have a 1/2 ton dana 60 6lug axle. Those are rare also.

**Desert Rat** · 07-31-2003, 05:01 AM

Very cool truck!!! I think id buy another cab and some vin tag rivets

the truck Big Blocks werent offered in any of the high horsepower combos,one thing thats interesting is im almost positive they quit using the factory hi-rise intake on 1968 trucks,but i could be mistaken.i have several all dated prior to 69 except a 69 Big Block 2 barrel from a Impala.a BB 3 speed id have to leave that one original,very unusual find-Congrats!

ChevLoRay · 07-31-2003, 09:50 AM

My '69 had black cloth trim, when new. The seat was reupholstered, with black cloth, but not the original variety. Using the analogy stated by Ky Kowboy, I'd have a black cloth top on my truck....which it doesn't have.

As for special order: 3 on the tree was the standard transmission offereing. You had to pay extra for the automatic. But, it sounds like a special order vehicle, from an old skool kinda person, like me. I had a friend who bought a new '63 Impala 2-dr HT, black with red intertior, 283 2-bbl, 3 on the column and overdrive. It was nice, and overdrive was, too. If I had ordered that truck new, with the big block and 3-speed, I'd have added OD. The 4-speed we would like it to have, wasn't the one that was offered.

In the late 60's, into the mid-70's, putting vinyl tops on vehicles was a lucrative sideline for upholstery shops. I suspect your truck was one of many recipients of that fad. It isn't factory. My '69 Dealers book doesn't list a vinyl top for a C-K series. You could get one on an El Camino, but not our trucks.

It would make an interesting, but not inexpensive, restoration. Gee, sounds like my project.

Glad you found the board and happy for your purchase. Good luck.

rambler · 07-31-2003, 10:06 AM

I dont think they came stock with Headers either,,, is that the orginal engine?

**CPNE** · 07-31-2003, 10:11 AM

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Originally posted by rambler
I dont think they came stock with Headers either,,, is that the orginal engine?

I think what you see is the stock BB exhaust manifolds. The do have short collectors off each exhaust port. The picture is sorta "muddy" so they may be headers.

BB did not use the ram horns type manifolds used on small blocks.

wnc mountain · 07-31-2003, 10:24 AM

First of all WELCOME!!!
Don't believe the vinyl top is factory. But may have been a dealer deal, like alot of dealers do custom stuff today. Some very nice options on that truck. But as stated earlier you may be better off finding a donor cab for that one, that alot of work to replace a roof along with corners rockers and everything else. Good luck with it. You can get lots of good info here for your project.

GMCrazy · 07-31-2003, 12:38 PM

welcome, from south alabama; good luck with your truck!

*Phillip Johnson* · 07-31-2003, 01:15 PM

A big block with drum brakes and no power booster.. Woooooo baby! That must have been fun to stop in traffic!

wild4wheels · 07-31-2003, 02:38 PM

Where at in KY are you?

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07-30-2003, 09:38 PM	#30
ky kowboy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 21	Notice where the tag in the glove box says white/olive green. The truck is not two tone paint it is solid green with a white top. That shows me the vinyl top is original. Last edited by ky kowboy; 07-30-2003 at 09:40 PM.

07-30-2003, 09:41 PM	#31
ky kowboy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kentucky Posts: 21	Here is where it shows White/olive green. Attached Images

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fast71 Drive it like U stole it Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: tunnel hill ,GA /Chatt,TN Posts: 956	WELCOME to the board from Georgia. Looks like you have a parts truck for sure . You wont find a better group of people on the web than here. __________________ 71 custom 10 swb 72 nova ss 72 nova custom 87 s10 96 burb 94 camry 53 5 window 3100

07-30-2003, 10:10 PM	#33
western star Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 198	What are you waiting for? Get out the wrenchs and start the full restoration. Where are the really bad rust areas in the truck. In other words what can be saved and what is toast. Factory 396 eh. Sweet Project.

07-30-2003, 10:40 PM	#34
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	I would say it's am added option. Mine also says blue vinyl trin but I know it DID NOT have a vinyl top from the factory. I dont really know what the vinyl trim option means but i'm sure its not the top. But I could be wrong, I would bow to the gurus if they say this indeed the vinyl top option though heres my option list showing blue vinyl trim. Attached Images __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!! Last edited by Gene; 07-30-2003 at 10:44 PM.

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07-30-2003, 10:46 PM	#36
Maximum Overdrive December 21, 2012 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Black Eagle, Montana Posts: 1,633	The olive/white code is the paint code for the body/cab. I have the same paint code on my truck. The body is olive and the cab top is white. Also on one of the pictures you can see white underneath the vinyl. Picture of the back of the cab. The vinyl code is for interior cab vinyl trim. The vinyl on the cab top was added at some point after it was made, either at a dealer or someone else. Last edited by Maximum Overdrive; 07-30-2003 at 10:53 PM.

07-30-2003, 11:43 PM	#37
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Maximum Overdrive is correct in what he wrote,,.. its a code for the green interior vinyl trim ... not a vinyl roof. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

07-30-2003, 11:48 PM	#38
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,297	Man it's too bad it sat outside so long. Is the top of the roof as rotted out as it appears in the picture? That could be a dandy truck if it was fixed up but it would be a major investment. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

07-31-2003, 12:26 AM	#39
bigvinnie Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: escondido, ca 92026 Posts: 1,222	roof looks pretty thrashed from the moisture that was able to hide under that vinyl all those years.... strange that a big block is backed by a 3 on the tree... I guess you could special order just about any combo tho... __________________ '72 short step, 350, 700R4, tilt, ps, pdb, a/c, lowered coils, etc., other work in progress... San Diego, CA 72 Stepside Project

07-31-2003, 12:34 AM	#40
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	are those rust holes in the cab top, that truck looks pretty torn up. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO



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07-31-2003, 02:28 AM	#41
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I have never seen rust so bad on a roof in all my life!!! MY GOD!! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

07-31-2003, 02:39 AM	#42
72addict Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Mason MI, 48854 (strikezone of the mitten) Posts: 894	take a pic of the rear end. I think it will have a 1/2 ton dana 60 6lug axle. Those are rare also. __________________ 1957 Cameo

07-31-2003, 05:01 AM	#43
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Very cool truck!!! I think id buy another cab and some vin tag rivets the truck Big Blocks werent offered in any of the high horsepower combos,one thing thats interesting is im almost positive they quit using the factory hi-rise intake on 1968 trucks,but i could be mistaken.i have several all dated prior to 69 except a 69 Big Block 2 barrel from a Impala.a BB 3 speed id have to leave that one original,very unusual find-Congrats!

07-31-2003, 09:50 AM	#44
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	My '69 had black cloth trim, when new. The seat was reupholstered, with black cloth, but not the original variety. Using the analogy stated by Ky Kowboy, I'd have a black cloth top on my truck....which it doesn't have. As for special order: 3 on the tree was the standard transmission offereing. You had to pay extra for the automatic. But, it sounds like a special order vehicle, from an old skool kinda person, like me. I had a friend who bought a new '63 Impala 2-dr HT, black with red intertior, 283 2-bbl, 3 on the column and overdrive. It was nice, and overdrive was, too. If I had ordered that truck new, with the big block and 3-speed, I'd have added OD. The 4-speed we would like it to have, wasn't the one that was offered. In the late 60's, into the mid-70's, putting vinyl tops on vehicles was a lucrative sideline for upholstery shops. I suspect your truck was one of many recipients of that fad. It isn't factory. My '69 Dealers book doesn't list a vinyl top for a C-K series. You could get one on an El Camino, but not our trucks. It would make an interesting, but not inexpensive, restoration. Gee, sounds like my project. Glad you found the board and happy for your purchase. Good luck. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-31-2003, 10:06 AM	#45
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	I dont think they came stock with Headers either,,, is that the orginal engine? __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

07-31-2003, 10:24 AM	#47
wnc mountain More hobbies than money! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Raleigh, nc, usa Posts: 655	First of all WELCOME!!! Don't believe the vinyl top is factory. But may have been a dealer deal, like alot of dealers do custom stuff today. Some very nice options on that truck. But as stated earlier you may be better off finding a donor cab for that one, that alot of work to replace a roof along with corners rockers and everything else. Good luck with it. You can get lots of good info here for your project. __________________ '70 cst10/swb 350, 3 on the tree, factory buckets. '70 GMC lwb 350/350 ps,pb '72 c-10 lwb 350/350 a/c, ps, pb '72 Blazer project

07-31-2003, 12:38 PM	#48
GMCrazy David Tye Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Abbeville, Alabama Posts: 52	welcome, from south alabama; good luck with your truck! __________________ David -68 GMC w/327

07-31-2003, 01:15 PM	#49
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,579	A big block with drum brakes and no power booster.. Woooooo baby! That must have been fun to stop in traffic!

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