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mikep · 03-08-2003, 02:19 PM

My 68 was built and sold in California with a 396 and it was all original when I got it. It had no smog pump, brackets, or holes in the exhaust manifolds for air injectors.

toms68cst · 03-08-2003, 05:53 PM

Mike, From looking at the spec sheet I have on 68's, only 1/2 ton's had the smog pumps. 3/4 and up did not.

blue_69 · 03-08-2003, 05:55 PM

my 72 blazer has the door edge guards and they are still on the truck and listed on the option sheet i posted earlier in this thread.
I dont know how rare they are though.

No3Fan4Ever · 03-08-2003, 07:02 PM

The guy I bought my GMC "Longhorn" from says the rear end in this truck is a very rare option (Dana unit with 4:10 gears); I'll be honest I don't know how rare that is but the option code on glovebox door is G87 Maximum Traction Rear Axle?

*Gee_Emm* · 03-08-2003, 07:16 PM

Hmm, I have the same diff, the guy I bought my truck from said the rear end is a 1 ton. I am assuming that the diff was changed out at sometime during its life for what ever reason. All I know is that my speedo is out bigtime.

No3Fan4Ever · 03-08-2003, 07:40 PM

Yeah that's the same thing he said;
1 ton rear that could be used with dual wheel set-up;
i just need to educate myself on this

*Gee_Emm* · 03-08-2003, 07:46 PM

Is your speedo out?

mikep · 03-08-2003, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by No3Fan4Ever
The guy I bought my GMC "Longhorn" from says the rear end in this truck is a very rare option (Dana unit with 4:10 gears); I'll be honest I don't know how rare that is but the option code on glovebox door is G87 Maximum Traction Rear Axle?

I dont know about rare. Ive got one . Mines not in 4.10 though although better than 90% of dana 60's have the 4.10 gearing. The maximum traction deal would be the powrlock positraction. Ive always wondered why some 3/4 tons got danas and most got Eatons. A lot of people swear the eaton is stronger but I think the Dana is .

Rod · 03-09-2003, 12:22 AM

I've never seen a dana from these years that had factory duallies. Anyone seen such an animal. Eatons all day long...but a Dana? Sure, anytime as of 73 but 67-72?. Rod

*Gee_Emm* · 03-09-2003, 01:52 AM

Im not sure what regular 4:10 rear end Danas that come with these trucks would look like, but the drums on mine don't look like your average brake drum. It is supposed to be full floating too.

Oh I thought of another ultimate rareity.

Right Hand Drive!

mikep · 03-09-2003, 01:57 AM

All the Dana 60's these trucks come with are full floating. One ton brakes are heavier but they are with eatons too.

**Desert Rat** · 03-09-2003, 11:53 AM

Smog Pumps who wants smog pumps,i have them from 68-72s brackets and pulleys for them to.I removed them from 6cyl trucks V8 trucks last one i pulled was from my California bought 68 GMC 3/4 ton Burb 396t400 rig,I had a 72 theat had luggage rack that came off the 2nd day i had it and went into the dumpster,i took it to 2 swapmeets nobody would take it.i think it made it look like a old mans truck.thing i have and have had. Cruise,Tilts,Tachs,Buckets,Vacuum Gauges,Compass,Speedwarning,Tissue/Litter Container,Ventshades,Am/Fm,8 track player,Spotlight,Door Edge Guards,Bumper Guards,Extendable Bumper(came off a Camper special-i think it was dealer or factory?,shoulder harness,burb luggage rack,barn doors,3rd seats,under hood compressor(it sayed GM on it,but not sure if it was actual truck thing?,oh god ive had a few i still have alot of these alot are NOS i tried to collect all the rarities new in the box,as a investment without the intention to keep.i dont give a crap about a am/fm i listen to CDs,8track i think i have a old Kiss one that was under seat of a car i parted,tissue dispenser i have a emergency roll of tp in glove box,ventshades-it dont rain here,bumper guards(id rather bend the bumper,spolight they look like crap on a truck im not a cop,extendable bumper,i dont need a diving board,shoulder harnesses-why the hell would i want them in,anytime i ride in a new car i put the shoulder part behing me so it dont rub my neck,compass i know which way is NESW,barn doors suck,ever have a long board and drive with barn doors open?cruise my foot is strong enough to push pedal.Now that ive knocked all the options yes they are nice conversation pieces and if i had a trailer queen id probably load the truck up.but for something to drive i think PS,PB,AC and a tilt is necessary.and a tach and buckets are a must.and of course a big block and a posi is another must have.

toms68cst · 03-09-2003, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Desert Rat
Smog Pumps who wants smog pumps,

I do! Mine's going back on.

My engine is going to look the way god intended it to.

toms68cst · 03-09-2003, 12:33 PM

BTW, I was looking at the Classic industries catalog the other night. They have a complete reproduction smog set up for the 68- up chevy small block for like $1500 or more. I'd hang on to those "Old man" parts.

**Desert Rat** · 03-09-2003, 12:46 PM

If you want smog pumps i must have atleast 10 or so,and even more of the pulleys and brackets.and some manifolds.I remove the stuff i dont like clutter under the hood that in my opinion is useless.we dont have emissions or anything,if we did id put it on,go get inspected come home take it off.Ive had all those pumps at swapmeets too many times for a make offer deal,and its yours one has never left,except ones with big block brackets for some guy redoing a resto on a chevelle.im suprised i havent pulled all the brackets and threw them in the dumpster,guess ive been waiting for someone who needs one,and would be happy if i gave them one.

casey · 03-09-2003, 01:19 PM

Desert rat I guess I know who to call for options, specially if your throwing half them into the dumpster

**Desert Rat** · 03-09-2003, 04:53 PM

never said i was throwing half the options in the dumpster.smog pumps yes,but they arent really a option,a roof rack went.after a couple swapmeets and nobody will take for free,theres no reason to keep it.you can call me for options if you like,all are for sale and will make it on ebay if i ever grab pictures of the stuff.

No3Fan4Ever · 03-09-2003, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mikep
All the Dana 60's these trucks come with are full floating. One ton brakes are heavier but they are with eatons too.

What size drums come with these? 11 5/32" or 12"?

Dreaminator · 03-09-2003, 10:55 PM

How rare are rear sliding windows?

*Gee_Emm* · 03-10-2003, 10:07 AM

About as rare as a bench seat :p

Dreaminator · 03-10-2003, 07:52 PM

I do not think so. Ran a check at local chevy dealer on their parts computer and he said "...If you find one in the boneyard pick it up." Interestingly, his software did not show any replacement purchases for 67-72s sliders in last eleven years. My insurance agent also agrees about unusualness. He said replacements before 1980 fell below the 4% level.

*Gee_Emm* · 03-10-2003, 07:58 PM

Well around here it is about a 50/50 mixed of sliders compared to solid windows. But then again some of those sliders could be aftermarket. Im not too sure if the trucks would come from the factory with a slider or if it was install at the dealer level. Has anyone ever recall seeing rear slider written on an option sheet?

Now if you were talking about a 67 slider then that would be rare.

matt_field · 03-10-2003, 09:17 PM

i THINK my dads 71 super has the slider in the glovebox, ill check forsure though

**too much stuff** · 03-10-2003, 09:23 PM

My 72 super has 1A2810 rear window sliding option in the glovebox, also my 70 has one that slides on the out side which is no good in minnesota!!! It is not backwards either that i can tell. Maybe an early one?

Dreaminator · 03-10-2003, 09:46 PM

Are green tinted windshield and green tinted side vents unusual?

03-08-2003, 02:19 PM	#101
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	My 68 was built and sold in California with a 396 and it was all original when I got it. It had no smog pump, brackets, or holes in the exhaust manifolds for air injectors. __________________ No truck :-(

03-08-2003, 05:53 PM	#102
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,300	Mike, From looking at the spec sheet I have on 68's, only 1/2 ton's had the smog pumps. 3/4 and up did not. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

03-08-2003, 05:55 PM	#103
blue_69 someday Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: canastota,new york Posts: 629	my 72 blazer has the door edge guards and they are still on the truck and listed on the option sheet i posted earlier in this thread. I dont know how rare they are though. __________________ Click Here to search ebay for all 67-72 parts My 72 CST blazer build 72 CST Blazer 4x4 67 2wd swb ( project onion crate ) 86 4x4 lwb plow truck 40 x 60 foot barn to work on all this stuff

03-08-2003, 07:02 PM	#104
No3Fan4Ever Running on empty Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,033	The guy I bought my GMC "Longhorn" from says the rear end in this truck is a very rare option (Dana unit with 4:10 gears); I'll be honest I don't know how rare that is but the option code on glovebox door is G87 Maximum Traction Rear Axle? Attached Images __________________ _____________________________________________ Tim We have two rules here at the Rock. Rule #1: No writing on the walls. Rule#2: Obey all rules 70 GMC Sierra Grande "Custom Camper" Longhorn 402 Big Block TH400 PS PB factory AC Posi; 94 Bronco XLT 302, auto;worn out daily driver

03-08-2003, 07:40 PM	#106
No3Fan4Ever Running on empty Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 1,033	Yeah that's the same thing he said; 1 ton rear that could be used with dual wheel set-up; i just need to educate myself on this __________________ _____________________________________________ Tim We have two rules here at the Rock. Rule #1: No writing on the walls. Rule#2: Obey all rules 70 GMC Sierra Grande "Custom Camper" Longhorn 402 Big Block TH400 PS PB factory AC Posi; 94 Bronco XLT 302, auto;worn out daily driver

03-08-2003, 07:16 PM	#105
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Hmm, I have the same diff, the guy I bought my truck from said the rear end is a 1 ton. I am assuming that the diff was changed out at sometime during its life for what ever reason. All I know is that my speedo is out bigtime.

03-08-2003, 07:46 PM	#107
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Is your speedo out?

03-09-2003, 12:22 AM	#109
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I've never seen a dana from these years that had factory duallies. Anyone seen such an animal. Eatons all day long...but a Dana? Sure, anytime as of 73 but 67-72?. Rod __________________ 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.

03-09-2003, 01:52 AM	#110
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Im not sure what regular 4:10 rear end Danas that come with these trucks would look like, but the drums on mine don't look like your average brake drum. It is supposed to be full floating too. Oh I thought of another ultimate rareity. Right Hand Drive!

03-09-2003, 01:57 AM	#111
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	All the Dana 60's these trucks come with are full floating. One ton brakes are heavier but they are with eatons too. __________________ No truck :-(

03-09-2003, 11:53 AM	#112
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Smog Pumps who wants smog pumps,i have them from 68-72s brackets and pulleys for them to.I removed them from 6cyl trucks V8 trucks last one i pulled was from my California bought 68 GMC 3/4 ton Burb 396t400 rig,I had a 72 theat had luggage rack that came off the 2nd day i had it and went into the dumpster,i took it to 2 swapmeets nobody would take it.i think it made it look like a old mans truck.thing i have and have had. Cruise,Tilts,Tachs,Buckets,Vacuum Gauges,Compass,Speedwarning,Tissue/Litter Container,Ventshades,Am/Fm,8 track player,Spotlight,Door Edge Guards,Bumper Guards,Extendable Bumper(came off a Camper special-i think it was dealer or factory?,shoulder harness,burb luggage rack,barn doors,3rd seats,under hood compressor(it sayed GM on it,but not sure if it was actual truck thing?,oh god ive had a few i still have alot of these alot are NOS i tried to collect all the rarities new in the box,as a investment without the intention to keep.i dont give a crap about a am/fm i listen to CDs,8track i think i have a old Kiss one that was under seat of a car i parted,tissue dispenser i have a emergency roll of tp in glove box,ventshades-it dont rain here,bumper guards(id rather bend the bumper,spolight they look like crap on a truck im not a cop,extendable bumper,i dont need a diving board,shoulder harnesses-why the hell would i want them in,anytime i ride in a new car i put the shoulder part behing me so it dont rub my neck,compass i know which way is NESW,barn doors suck,ever have a long board and drive with barn doors open?cruise my foot is strong enough to push pedal.Now that ive knocked all the options yes they are nice conversation pieces and if i had a trailer queen id probably load the truck up.but for something to drive i think PS,PB,AC and a tilt is necessary.and a tach and buckets are a must.and of course a big block and a posi is another must have.

03-09-2003, 12:33 PM	#114
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,300	BTW, I was looking at the Classic industries catalog the other night. They have a complete reproduction smog set up for the 68- up chevy small block for like $1500 or more. I'd hang on to those "Old man" parts. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

03-09-2003, 12:46 PM	#115
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	If you want smog pumps i must have atleast 10 or so,and even more of the pulleys and brackets.and some manifolds.I remove the stuff i dont like clutter under the hood that in my opinion is useless.we dont have emissions or anything,if we did id put it on,go get inspected come home take it off.Ive had all those pumps at swapmeets too many times for a make offer deal,and its yours one has never left,except ones with big block brackets for some guy redoing a resto on a chevelle.im suprised i havent pulled all the brackets and threw them in the dumpster,guess ive been waiting for someone who needs one,and would be happy if i gave them one.

03-09-2003, 01:19 PM	#116
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	Desert rat I guess I know who to call for options, specially if your throwing half them into the dumpster

03-09-2003, 04:53 PM	#117
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	never said i was throwing half the options in the dumpster.smog pumps yes,but they arent really a option,a roof rack went.after a couple swapmeets and nobody will take for free,theres no reason to keep it.you can call me for options if you like,all are for sale and will make it on ebay if i ever grab pictures of the stuff.



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03-09-2003, 10:55 PM	#119
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	How rare are rear sliding windows? __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.

03-10-2003, 10:07 AM	#120
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	About as rare as a bench seat :p

03-10-2003, 07:52 PM	#121
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	I do not think so. Ran a check at local chevy dealer on their parts computer and he said "...If you find one in the boneyard pick it up." Interestingly, his software did not show any replacement purchases for 67-72s sliders in last eleven years. My insurance agent also agrees about unusualness. He said replacements before 1980 fell below the 4% level. __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.

03-10-2003, 07:58 PM	#122
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Well around here it is about a 50/50 mixed of sliders compared to solid windows. But then again some of those sliders could be aftermarket. Im not too sure if the trucks would come from the factory with a slider or if it was install at the dealer level. Has anyone ever recall seeing rear slider written on an option sheet? Now if you were talking about a 67 slider then that would be rare. Last edited by Gee_Emm; 03-10-2003 at 08:02 PM.

03-10-2003, 09:17 PM	#123
matt_field Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota Posts: 885	i THINK my dads 71 super has the slider in the glovebox, ill check forsure though __________________ 1971 k5 blazer 80k mike survivor 1972 3/4 ton 4wd Cummins 12v 1967 swb 2wd 427bbc 1968 4wd shortbox 1971 Cheyenne swb k10 unrestored 1971 Cheyenne super 40k 402bb survivor 1967 Chevy k10 (first truck) 1968 L78 camaro survivor 18k miles 1969 z28 survivor 60k miles 1969 z28 survivor 39k miles 1969 z28 rs survivor 80k miles

03-10-2003, 09:23 PM	#124
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,852	window My 72 super has 1A2810 rear window sliding option in the glovebox, also my 70 has one that slides on the out side which is no good in minnesota!!! It is not backwards either that i can tell. Maybe an early one?

03-10-2003, 09:46 PM	#125
Dreaminator Dreaminator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma Posts: 156	Are green tinted windshield and green tinted side vents unusual? __________________ The Dreaminator Daily Driver 1971 Cheyenne 10 Lwb Tilt/Tac 402 .030 TH400.

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