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**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-12-2017, 08:48 PM

You should do your Barn Doors like this...

https://youtu.be/gQqKfuy-drg

1968vetL-71 · 10-12-2017, 08:59 PM

Awesome truck Joe!! Glad you picked it up. I'm sure you will do it justice. What a beauty!!

**Joesjunk** · 10-12-2017, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Classic Heartbeat

You should do your Barn Doors like this...

https://youtu.be/gQqKfuy-drg

That's a pretty cool idea, but you know me, gotta be factory

**Joesjunk** · 10-12-2017, 10:48 PM

I painted new bumpers, the grill, the front of the fenders, and the wheels argent silver. I got my tires mounted up today

**Joesjunk** · 10-12-2017, 10:49 PM

Paint pic

**Classic Heartbeat** · 10-12-2017, 11:15 PM

Ya, factory is great too. I like to build them like I think GM would have if the technology was there then. That's why I am installing an LS1 350 and 4L60E transmission...

CG · 10-12-2017, 11:19 PM

Joe did you ever get the stock seat belt configuration figured out?

**Joesjunk** · 10-12-2017, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CG

Joe did you ever get the stock seat belt configuration figured out?

No I didn't. I was hoping someone would have a picture of one with the passenger outer belt still in it. The passenger seat belts were removed from mine for some reason. You can see where the outer belt was bolted to the wood floor. I'll get a picture of the floor tomorrow.

**HO455** · 10-13-2017, 12:00 AM

Where did you get your tires from? And are they tubed or tubeless?

SACRAMENTO 71 · 10-13-2017, 12:43 AM

Dig it man!! Great find!

**Joesjunk** · 10-13-2017, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Where did you get your tires from? And are they tubed or tubeless?

I ordered them online from a place called Simple tire. They have good prices and usually free shipping. This set of 4 was $435.96 to my door.

**lolife99** · 10-13-2017, 10:31 AM

Very cool panel.
Not sure why I didn't see this thread before.
I'd love to have a 2wd version of your panel.

**mongocanfly** · 10-13-2017, 06:10 PM

very nice find....what a coincidence that they made 68 in 68....

**Joesjunk** · 10-13-2017, 07:34 PM

Here's where the passenger outer belt was. There is a factory nut plate under it. Notice the "X" grease pencil mark where the belts went. Never mind that bolt in the floor.

**special-K** · 10-13-2017, 08:15 PM

I just discovered this thread. What a great one and I'm glad it fell into good hands. So, did this one never have fire dept. markings on it? I wonder about the Custom Package on a panel. I would have expected to see vinyl door panels. A local funeral parlor started up in '68 and their first vehicle was a '68 Panel with Custom trim (C/10). They still have it. I thought it had the vinyl panels but I can go by and look.

**Joesjunk** · 10-13-2017, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I just discovered this thread. What a great one and I'm glad it fell into good hands. So, did this one never have fire dept. markings on it? I wonder about the Custom Package on a panel. I would have expected to see vinyl door panels. A local funeral parlor started up in '68 and their first vehicle was a '68 Panel with Custom trim (C/10). They still have it. I thought it had the vinyl panels but I can go by and look.

This one did have lettering on the panel sides. You have to get it in the right light to see them.
As for the Custom package, it's a bit odd? You would think it would at least have had arm rests?? It has chrome around he windows and on the vent windows. It also has a cigarette lighter. And it has the Custom emblems on the doors. Seems like you didn't get much on a panel

notsolo · 10-14-2017, 06:34 AM

Great find Joe, I saw the CST emblems and thought it odd for a plain work truck. Did you sand blast wheels to repaint them? ....Ed.

**Joesjunk** · 10-14-2017, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by notsolo

Great find Joe, I saw the CST emblems and thought it odd for a plain work truck. Did you sand blast wheels to repaint them? ....Ed.

The Panel is actually a Custom, not a CST. A CST panel would have been really cool, and even more rare.
I did sandblast the wheels and paint them.

CG · 10-14-2017, 09:11 AM

Would all the stuff you painted have been argent silver or white from the factory? The silver looks really good.

**Joesjunk** · 10-14-2017, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Would all the stuff you painted have been argent silver or white from the factory? The silver looks really good.

Everything on this truck was argent silver. I'm not sure why some are white and some are silver. Here was the grill, notice the paint didn't stay on the fenders very good. The chrome bumper is incorrect. The rear bumper is original

**HO455** · 10-14-2017, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I ordered them online from a place called Simple tire. They have good prices and usually free shipping. This set of 4 was $435.96 to my door.

Thanks for the info.

**72ironmike** · 10-14-2017, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Joesjunk

I haven't decided if I'll keep this one or not. It's so cool because it's so rare/odd.

CG, I found this one on Facebook

Looks like the "sell it & regret it" model !

Really nice Joe.

**Bob B.** · 10-15-2017, 01:51 AM

Glad to see a rare truck in good hands!

**JQ-72** · 10-15-2017, 02:05 AM

Awesome find! Isn't that the rarest 67-72 model made?

**special-K** · 10-15-2017, 07:12 AM

Yep! Rarer than hens teeth. Well, hens don't have teeth so those are more rare. I guess '67 had less? I haven't looked at production numbers lately.

I'll take a look at that one near me to see what door panels it has. I think it's still outside.

So I guess someone after the FD buffed the lettering off and it has since faded. My '95 Suburban was a Sheriff's Dept. K-9 wagon (vinyl letters) and you can still see the markings in the right light.

10-12-2017, 08:48 PM	#26
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10-12-2017, 08:59 PM	#27
1968vetL-71 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Murfreesboro, Tn Posts: 1,092	Re: I picked up a rare one, 68 K/20 panel Awesome truck Joe!! Glad you picked it up. I'm sure you will do it justice. What a beauty!! __________________ 1969 impala conv 427 #s loaded. dad bought new 1969 "Judge" RA-3, rare warwick blue/white, #'s 1968 vet convertible #s 427/435 tripower (sold) 1968 belair 2door post #s 427/385 1936 ford 5w coupe dads 1st car 1969 camaro ss (17,xxx) miles Wanted: 69-72 suburban project, 69 camaro convertible. also any big block cars. 69-70 gto judge project.

10-12-2017, 10:48 PM	#29
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: I picked up a rare one, 68 K/20 panel I painted new bumpers, the grill, the front of the fenders, and the wheels argent silver. I got my tires mounted up today 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

10-12-2017, 10:49 PM	#30
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: I picked up a rare one, 68 K/20 panel Paint pic 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

10-12-2017, 11:15 PM	#31
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: I picked up a rare one, 68 K/20 panel Ya, factory is great too. I like to build them like I think GM would have if the technology was there then. That's why I am installing an LS1 350 and 4L60E transmission... __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

10-12-2017, 11:19 PM	#32
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10-13-2017, 12:00 AM	#34
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10-13-2017, 12:43 AM	#35
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10-13-2017, 10:31 AM	#37
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: I picked up a rare one, 68 K/20 panel Very cool panel. Not sure why I didn't see this thread before. I'd love to have a 2wd version of your panel. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-13-2017, 06:10 PM	#38
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10-13-2017, 07:34 PM	#39
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,709	Re: I picked up a rare one, 68 K/20 panel Here's where the passenger outer belt was. There is a factory nut plate under it. Notice the "X" grease pencil mark where the belts went. Never mind that bolt in the floor. 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

10-13-2017, 08:15 PM	#40
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I picked up a rare one, 68 K/20 panel I just discovered this thread. What a great one and I'm glad it fell into good hands. So, did this one never have fire dept. markings on it? I wonder about the Custom Package on a panel. I would have expected to see vinyl door panels. A local funeral parlor started up in '68 and their first vehicle was a '68 Panel with Custom trim (C/10). They still have it. I thought it had the vinyl panels but I can go by and look. __________________ "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 ~

10-14-2017, 06:34 AM	#42
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,482	Re: I picked up a rare one, 68 K/20 panel Great find Joe, I saw the CST emblems and thought it odd for a plain work truck. Did you sand blast wheels to repaint them? ....Ed. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

10-14-2017, 09:11 AM	#44
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10-15-2017, 01:51 AM	#48
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10-15-2017, 02:05 AM	#49
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10-15-2017, 07:12 AM	#50
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I picked up a rare one, 68 K/20 panel Yep! Rarer than hens teeth. Well, hens don't have teeth so those are more rare. I guess '67 had less? I haven't looked at production numbers lately. I'll take a look at that one near me to see what door panels it has. I think it's still outside. So I guess someone after the FD buffed the lettering off and it has since faded. My '95 Suburban was a Sheriff's Dept. K-9 wagon (vinyl letters) and you can still see the markings in the right light. __________________ "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 ~

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