1968 CST camper special 50th - Page 3 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**jocko** · 03-14-2014, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by northerngmc

Well a little searching and then a closer look at your photos and I have answered my own questions. I see the CST decals on the door now.

I'm pretty sure the 'CST' or 'Custom' door emblems (where your elbow hangs out) went away after 68. That would be why Sicklajoie's is a CST and doesn't have them I believe - that and the fact that when a Custom Camper is ordered, the Custom or CST fender emblem in 69-70 is trumped by the Custom Camper nameplate, as Sicklajoie mentioned.

Keep in mind that it's just a name plate option - it didn't include the camper wiring, mirrors, etc. I like the 72 approach, because then you can show off your Trim Level nameplate, like "Cheyenne Super," on the fender and your "CustomCamper" script on the door at the same time!

Stu Pidd · 03-14-2014, 04:44 PM

Crap.

I bought my '68 C-20 because it was a straight, clean, one-owner truck that would be a good starting point to build what I want. I've been planning on a color change and swapping in an LS engine and 5-speed tranny.

Then I find out (here) it's a 50th anniversary edition.

What to do, what to do.......

1968C20CST · 03-14-2014, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu Pidd

Crap.

I bought my '68 C-20 because it was a straight, clean, one-owner truck that would be a good starting point to build what I want. I've been planning on a color change and swapping in an LS engine and 5-speed tranny.

Then I find out (here) it's a 50th anniversary edition.

What to do, what to do.......

Post up a couple of photos so we can see what you got!

1968C20CST · 03-15-2014, 05:06 PM

1968 k20

1968C20CST · 03-15-2014, 05:15 PM

Another

1968C20CST · 03-15-2014, 05:18 PM

1 more

Ron S. · 03-15-2014, 06:11 PM

it looks like a decent start.

SS Tim · 03-16-2014, 12:33 AM

Just in case you need a picture. :-)

That white K20 looks pretty good, can't help but wonder if it would be happier living in California?

1968C20CST · 03-16-2014, 12:36 AM

Dang Tim, I had almost made my mind up not to go that route! Man that's a good looking rig. Is that a true 50th k20?

SS Tim · 03-16-2014, 01:23 AM

Sorry 'bout that. No I don't know anything about that truck it is in an old misc ref file for 551 trucks though. But here are a couple of pictures to reset you brain with.

1968C20CST · 03-16-2014, 01:28 AM

Man that suburban is awesome! Thanks for the photos Tim.

chaff · 03-16-2014, 11:12 AM

I live just over the Uncompahgre from you. Nice find. My preference is 4x4's. You already have that and now a fine example of a 50 th edition. My vote is for continuing looking for another cab or start rust repair. Can't help you on a 327 but I have leads on proplution items, could ask around for a 327.

1968C20CST · 03-16-2014, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chaff

I live just over the Uncompahgre from you. Nice find. My preference is 4x4's. You already have that and now a fine example of a 50 th edition. My vote is for continuing looking for another cab or start rust repair. Can't help you on a 327 but I have leads on proplution items, could ask around for a 327.

You by chance gotta line on a clean cab?

chaff · 03-17-2014, 02:59 PM

At present I do not. Have patience and keep looking. How much rust do you have in the 4x4?

Mayo · 03-17-2014, 04:29 PM

Thats a beautiful truck. I hope to find a 50th with great patina like that one day.

1968C20CST · 03-18-2014, 01:07 AM

Just ordered the Jegs Goodwrench 350 for the 50th,looks like she's not going 4x4! Now I need all the accessory's and a transmission. Thinking 700r4 or th400.

1968C20CST · 03-19-2014, 02:37 PM

Seat material came in from SMS. The orange on the seat is on its way out!

1968C20CST · 03-19-2014, 02:59 PM

So which direction does the lines on the gold material go when I have the seat recovered?

northerngmc · 03-19-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 1968C20CST

So which direction does the lines on the gold material go when I have the seat recovered?

If you can't see it well enough in this picture I can send you better photos. This is an original seat in a survivor truck. Carpet is new!

1968C20CST · 03-19-2014, 03:07 PM

Looks left to right, Thanks! Could I see a few more shots of your truck?

**Joesjunk** · 03-19-2014, 03:13 PM

That's going to look awesome!

**Hart_Rod** · 03-19-2014, 03:19 PM

Sweet truck!

northerngmc · 03-19-2014, 03:33 PM

SURE, I am always willing to show the old girl off....

396, with factory air

And it still gets a spring workout hauling wood home on a trailer.

1968C20CST · 03-19-2014, 03:41 PM

Yeah, that is NICE! Love the Big Block and the factory A/C!

1968C20CST · 03-19-2014, 03:50 PM

Does the SPID plate on your 50th call for the insert on the seat or is it not listed at all?

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03-14-2014, 04:44 PM	#52
Stu Pidd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fox Island, WA Posts: 135	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Crap. I bought my '68 C-20 because it was a straight, clean, one-owner truck that would be a good starting point to build what I want. I've been planning on a color change and swapping in an LS engine and 5-speed tranny. Then I find out (here) it's a 50th anniversary edition. What to do, what to do.......

03-15-2014, 05:06 PM	#54
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th 1968 k20 Attached Images

03-15-2014, 05:15 PM	#55
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Another Attached Images

03-15-2014, 05:18 PM	#56
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th 1 more Attached Images

03-15-2014, 06:11 PM	#57
Ron S. Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Litchfield, Minnesota Posts: 14	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th it looks like a decent start. __________________ 1979 Chevy C10 project "Bubba" (work in progress)

03-16-2014, 12:33 AM	#58
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Just in case you need a picture. :-) That white K20 looks pretty good, can't help but wonder if it would be happier living in California? Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

03-16-2014, 12:36 AM	#59
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Dang Tim, I had almost made my mind up not to go that route! Man that's a good looking rig. Is that a true 50th k20?

03-16-2014, 01:23 AM	#60
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Sorry 'bout that. No I don't know anything about that truck it is in an old misc ref file for 551 trucks though. But here are a couple of pictures to reset you brain with. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

03-16-2014, 01:28 AM	#61
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Man that suburban is awesome! Thanks for the photos Tim.

03-16-2014, 11:12 AM	#62
chaff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: montrose colo Posts: 24	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th I live just over the Uncompahgre from you. Nice find. My preference is 4x4's. You already have that and now a fine example of a 50 th edition. My vote is for continuing looking for another cab or start rust repair. Can't help you on a 327 but I have leads on proplution items, could ask around for a 327.

03-17-2014, 02:59 PM	#64
chaff Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: montrose colo Posts: 24	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th At present I do not. Have patience and keep looking. How much rust do you have in the 4x4?

03-17-2014, 04:29 PM	#65
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Thats a beautiful truck. I hope to find a 50th with great patina like that one day. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

03-18-2014, 01:07 AM	#66
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Just ordered the Jegs Goodwrench 350 for the 50th,looks like she's not going 4x4! Now I need all the accessory's and a transmission. Thinking 700r4 or th400.

03-19-2014, 02:37 PM	#67
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Seat material came in from SMS. The orange on the seat is on its way out! Attached Images



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03-19-2014, 02:59 PM	#68
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th So which direction does the lines on the gold material go when I have the seat recovered?

03-19-2014, 03:07 PM	#70
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Looks left to right, Thanks! Could I see a few more shots of your truck?

03-19-2014, 03:13 PM	#71
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03-19-2014, 03:19 PM	#72
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03-19-2014, 03:33 PM	#73
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th SURE, I am always willing to show the old girl off.... 396, with factory air And it still gets a spring workout hauling wood home on a trailer. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

03-19-2014, 03:41 PM	#74
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Yeah, that is NICE! Love the Big Block and the factory A/C!

03-19-2014, 03:50 PM	#75
1968C20CST Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Norwood, Colorado Posts: 83	Re: 1968 CST camper special 50th Does the SPID plate on your 50th call for the insert on the seat or is it not listed at all?

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