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Old 09-30-2014, 09:12 PM   #51
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Re: My new 68 Stepper - all original

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To break the code down, 555 was a 525 saddle fawn metallic body with a 526 ivory (off-white) roof

IIRC the 525 saddle fawn was used only in 68-69 and the number was recycled for a different color.


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Thanks for that breakdown of the paint code. Great info to know, which I didn't know about the code. It will most likely come in handy on day.
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Old 10-01-2014, 10:04 AM   #52
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Re: My new 68 Stepper - all original

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To break the code down, 555 was a 525 saddle fawn metallic body with a 526 ivory (off-white) roof

IIRC the 525 saddle fawn was used only in 68-69 and the number was recycled for a different color.


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Very helpful info! Thank you.
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Old 10-01-2014, 10:32 AM   #53
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Re: My new 68 Stepper - all original

Thats a really neat little truck. Love the color
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Old 10-02-2014, 08:39 AM   #54
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Re: My new 68 Stepper - all original

That is almost a twin to mine.....or at least what mine looked like originally! (mine didn't have the white top originally.....and it has lots of bumps and bruises)

Very nice find! I wish mine looked that good!

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Old 10-02-2014, 08:54 AM   #55
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Re: My new 68 Stepper - all original

That's one beautiful truck! Glad your keeping it original.
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Old 10-02-2014, 05:40 PM   #56
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Re: My new 68 Stepper - all original

Wow. That truck does look like mine.

I just plan on replacing a few wearable items and weatherstripping. Not much else except drive it and enjoy it for what it is.
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Old 10-03-2014, 06:34 PM   #57
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Re: My new 68 Stepper - all original

Nice find, there arent many around like that. Its always nice to know the history of the truck too. I was able to retrace some of the history of mine and its just fun to know.
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Old 10-03-2014, 06:53 PM   #58
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That fuel filter isn't original. It ruins the entire truck. LMAO just kidding bud!!! That truck is awesome!
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Old 10-03-2014, 08:10 PM   #59
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Can you post a closer up pic of that decal on the core support?
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Old 10-03-2014, 09:06 PM   #60
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Beautiful.

I do love a 6 cyl and 3 on the tree. Nobody ever wants to borrow them LOL.
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Old 10-03-2014, 09:49 PM   #61
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Re: My new 68 Stepper - all original

The decal is on that explains how to set up the carburator for the best milage.

Today I changed the rear end fluid, tranny fluid, engine oil, brake fluids, checked the brakes and gave ol Owen a tune-up. Runs great.
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Old 10-03-2014, 09:50 PM   #62
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Re: My new 68 Stepper - all original

Thanks everybody for the good comments. I was very luck to find one on this condition and the known history and documented milage of 21572.
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Old 10-04-2014, 12:47 PM   #63
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Re: My new 68 Stepper - all original

Here's that photo of the decal that was requested.
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Old 10-04-2014, 12:48 PM   #64
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Re: My new 68 Stepper - all original

I got he original hubcaps from the guy today also. I rather them than the baby moon chromed on the truck.
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Another shot.
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Old 10-04-2014, 01:22 PM   #66
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My gosh, I hope my 68 stepper turns out half as nice as your original beauty! Nice find, don't ever let her go.
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Old 10-04-2014, 01:27 PM   #67
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Here's that photo of the decal that was requested.
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Old 10-04-2014, 06:46 PM   #71
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Re: My new 68 Stepper - all original

Nice shots. Whatever you do, don't get carb cleaner spray anywhere near your Carb tuning decal. Also I still have one of those Argent Silver hubcaps with the red/orange Chevy bowtie. It hangs proudly on my shop wall. The OEM 17.5" rims the hubcaps came with wore out about 100,000 miles ago.
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Old 10-04-2014, 10:02 PM   #72
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Arb cleaner or engine degreaser with mess up any ol decal. These hubcaps I've never seen before. I like them.
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Here's what's left of my carb decal. I also noticed mine's upside down -- which would be handy if you were leaning over the fender and adjusting the Monojet.
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Old 10-06-2014, 09:58 PM   #74
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Oh my, my heart just skipped a beat or 2 and there is drool all over my keyboard. As much as I like these trucks lowered seeing an original like this just makes me weak in the knees. One day I will find an example like this, it will be my other forever truck.
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Old 10-06-2014, 10:47 PM   #75
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wow! What a beauty!
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