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**KevsClassics** · 12-07-2010, 10:52 PM

Has anyone seen this 50th?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1968-...item45f74ddce7

67chevy1series · 12-07-2010, 10:55 PM

67 was the last year four speeds were put in our trucks

LandonL · 12-07-2010, 10:57 PM

I wonder if he's trying to market it as the 50th anniversary year, or the actual 50th anniversary truck. Either way it's false advertising trying to trick folks..Oh well lol.

71swb4x4 · 12-07-2010, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

67 was the last year four speeds were put in our trucks

What???? I hope you are being sarcastic.

pritch · 12-07-2010, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LandonL

I wonder if he's trying to market it as the 50th anniversary year, or the actual 50th anniversary truck. Either way it's false advertising trying to trick folks..Oh well lol.

It's not even a '68-unless he changed the front clip.

**KevsClassics** · 12-07-2010, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by pritch

It's not even a '68-unless he changed the front clip.

Cab also . see the E brake and dash no choke.

Who can read the vin for model year?

71swb4x4 · 12-07-2010, 11:10 PM

The fifth digit in the VIN is a 9 which means it's a 1969. This dealership is an hour from me. They always buy classic cars and do a ****ty job advertising them, and generally over-price them.

They only sell used cars and mostly sell current models. I think they have someone that "likes" old cars so they try to bring a few in but obviously don't know much about some of the ones they bring in.

68anniversary · 12-08-2010, 12:08 AM

I guess that's why they chose not to show the SPID. Not a 50th Anniversary for sure.

67chevy1series · 12-08-2010, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

What???? I hope you are being sarcastic.

he said it had a 4 speed and you couldnt get a 4 speed in 68 and above

68anniversary · 12-08-2010, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

he said it had a 4 speed and you couldnt get a 4 speed in 68 and above

I'm sure you mean a regular 4 speed. Mine is a 68 and it has a 4speed with the low first gear.

smn69 · 12-08-2010, 02:29 AM

He said Muncie 4 speed, those were only car transmissions weren't they?
Agree that it is not a 68. Not many options and no fan shroud. I didn't know a base truck was worth so much!

71swb4x4 · 12-09-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by smn69

He said Muncie 4 speed, those were only car transmissions weren't they?

The SM465 (used in a lot of these trucks) is a Muncie transmission.

**special-K** · 12-09-2010, 11:18 AM

I don't get what's going on here?Did the listing get edited or something?I see no 50th anniversary claim and it clearly says it's a '69.I see nothing wrong with this at all.All I see are a bunch of members here blindly jumping on the bash wagon.BTW,a truck transmission with granny low is a 4spd.Back then,the knob read 1-2-3-4.Later the knobs read L-1-2-3,but that's still 4 forward speeds.GM trucks were available with 4spds into the 90s.
We are asked to not get into truck bashing here by the staff.It tends to happen anyway,but if you must,at least be correct in your criticism.

smn69 · 12-09-2010, 11:35 AM

The original listing has it as a 68 with hints at being a 50th.

**N2TRUX** · 12-09-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I don't get what's going on here? Did the listing get edited or something?.

Yes, its completely revised from when it was originally posted.

71swb4x4 · 12-09-2010, 12:54 PM

Tim, you would have found humor in the ad before. Everything typed stated 1968, and they had copied and pasted some internet information on the 50th anniversary.
To add to the humor they had pictures of the 1969 owners manual, the VIN which shows it's a 69 as well, so even to a non-truck guy it should have been evident that they are selling a 1969, not the 68 they had originally advertised.
I think it was simply a case of the person in charge of putting this stuff on ebay doing some quick internet research with the wrong facts. It did make them look silly initially though.

**special-K** · 12-09-2010, 02:42 PM

I get it now.I hoped that was the case or something was wrong with my eyes.

You see this a lot with dealers selling on Ebay.They usually aren't enthusiasts and only know they have a hot one and hype them all they can without knowing anything about the particular vehicle.i've been caught up in seller bashing,i will admit.I think if you want to sell something for top dollar you should stay within what you know and let the vehicle sell itself or learn a little first.

68 IRON · 12-09-2010, 02:52 PM

I saw it too. The bid was much lower at the time. Before I joined I signed up, I knew almost nothing about these trucks except they have beautiful lines. I feel sorry for anybody bidding on the title 50th Anniversary and not knowing the full story! The current bid might reflect that fact.

12-07-2010, 10:52 PM	#1
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12-07-2010, 10:55 PM	#2
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Clean 50th 67 was the last year four speeds were put in our trucks

12-07-2010, 10:57 PM	#3
LandonL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 440	Re: Clean 50th I wonder if he's trying to market it as the 50th anniversary year, or the actual 50th anniversary truck. Either way it's false advertising trying to trick folks..Oh well lol. __________________ ---\| 1967 GMC Stepside \|-- 250 L6 .030 over ---\| 1985 Porsche 944/1 \|--- Build Thread: '67 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378640

12-07-2010, 11:10 PM	#7
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Clean 50th The fifth digit in the VIN is a 9 which means it's a 1969. This dealership is an hour from me. They always buy classic cars and do a ***ty job advertising them, and generally over-price them. They only sell used cars and mostly sell current models. I think they have someone that "likes" old cars so they try to bring a few in but obviously don't know much about some of the ones they bring in. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Last edited by 71swb4x4; 12-07-2010 at 11:11 PM.*

12-08-2010, 12:08 AM	#8
68anniversary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Peculiar, Missouri Posts: 125	Re: Clean 50th I guess that's why they chose not to show the SPID. Not a 50th Anniversary for sure.

12-08-2010, 02:29 AM	#11
smn69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orem, Ut Posts: 132	Re: Clean 50th He said Muncie 4 speed, those were only car transmissions weren't they? Agree that it is not a 68. Not many options and no fan shroud. I didn't know a base truck was worth so much! Last edited by smn69; 12-08-2010 at 02:35 AM.

12-09-2010, 11:18 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Clean 50th I don't get what's going on here?Did the listing get edited or something?I see no 50th anniversary claim and it clearly says it's a '69.I see nothing wrong with this at all.All I see are a bunch of members here blindly jumping on the bash wagon.BTW,a truck transmission with granny low is a 4spd.Back then,the knob read 1-2-3-4.Later the knobs read L-1-2-3,but that's still 4 forward speeds.GM trucks were available with 4spds into the 90s. We are asked to not get into truck bashing here by the staff.It tends to happen anyway,but if you must,at least be correct in your criticism. __________________ "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 ~

12-09-2010, 11:35 AM	#14
smn69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orem, Ut Posts: 132	Re: Clean 50th The original listing has it as a 68 with hints at being a 50th.

12-09-2010, 12:54 PM	#16
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Clean 50th Tim, you would have found humor in the ad before. Everything typed stated 1968, and they had copied and pasted some internet information on the 50th anniversary. To add to the humor they had pictures of the 1969 owners manual, the VIN which shows it's a 69 as well, so even to a non-truck guy it should have been evident that they are selling a 1969, not the 68 they had originally advertised. I think it was simply a case of the person in charge of putting this stuff on ebay doing some quick internet research with the wrong facts. It did make them look silly initially though. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-09-2010, 02:42 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Clean 50th I get it now.I hoped that was the case or something was wrong with my eyes. You see this a lot with dealers selling on Ebay.They usually aren't enthusiasts and only know they have a hot one and hype them all they can without knowing anything about the particular vehicle.i've been caught up in seller bashing,i will admit.I think if you want to sell something for top dollar you should stay within what you know and let the vehicle sell itself or learn a little first. __________________ "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 ~

12-09-2010, 02:52 PM	#18
68 IRON Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 736	Re: Clean 50th I saw it too. The bid was much lower at the time. Before I joined I signed up, I knew almost nothing about these trucks except they have beautiful lines. I feel sorry for anybody bidding on the title 50th Anniversary and not knowing the full story! The current bid might reflect that fact.



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