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gold68shortstep · 10-22-2003, 03:36 AM

i've bought a 68 chevy short bed step side truck. the truck is gold with white/gold interior. i've read alot on this board about the 50th trucks and was wondering if i might have one. when i get it home i will get pics.

68 Suburban · 10-22-2003, 03:50 AM

Welcome from another 50th owner. Look for the 551 Gold/Ivory paint code in the glove box. Also, if it is a pickup, it will have gold/parchmant interior. Burbs, Panels and vans had fawn interior. It also must be a Custom or CST with trim and chrome bumpers.

From what you have posted so far..... It sounds like it is a 50th.

gold68shortstep · 10-22-2003, 03:56 AM

68 Suburban
it does not have a option sticker on the glove box door, i looked today and the glove box door was silver with black in the outside center. it does have gold seat belts and custom emblems on the doors.

thanks alot,
Mike

gold68shortstep · 10-22-2003, 04:04 AM

oh yea, i forgot to add; it came with a 6cyl/3 on the tree and no gauges. would that matter? the man i bought it from molested it. it now has a 350/350 with the 73-87 frame straps...uuuggghh. i can handle that though!!!!!! i have a nice truck to build so why not do it right with a 68 327/th400!lol

68 Suburban · 10-22-2003, 04:36 AM

All most every 50th I have seen came with a 327/turbo 400, but that was not a requirement. From what I understand they could be had with any engine/trans cobination. I think most dealers loaded them up a little.

It is a shame that you dont have the documentation to support your 50th. Have you checked under the seat for the build sheet?

Hutch · 10-22-2003, 09:13 AM

gold68shortstep
Check the cab for traces of ivory/off-white paint below the trim if still installed. You might also check between the bed along the bottom of the cab for traces of the same color.
The grill would have been white also.
Better yet post some pics and let the experts decide.
I have seen an original 50th with a 6cyl 3 speed for sale in a local town.

cheyenne10 · 10-22-2003, 09:52 AM

Shouldn't be side trim or lower paint color on stepside. It does sound like 50th though with belts and interior. Did 50th versions have the deluxe interior with padded/vinyl door panels?

krue · 10-22-2003, 11:52 AM

WElcome to the board from South Mississippi!

toms68cst · 10-22-2003, 01:36 PM

Welcome from ND.

I thought someone else here with a 50th stepside said their truck lacked trim and lower white paint. I'm not sure though. Is yours a factory step side? We'd love to see some pictures!

Broken_down? · 10-22-2003, 05:15 PM

Quote:

It is a shame that you dont have the documentation to support your 50th. Have you checked under the seat for the build sheet?

what? who? where?

here is my pickup pic. ... hmm I canot seem to find them truck pic. was in the pictures section. my post I thinkwas called my 68'. oh well.

junkyarddog1956 · 10-22-2003, 08:43 PM

Welcome from Indiana ....

Denny · 10-22-2003, 10:10 PM

Welcome from Missouri

69C10Atl · 10-23-2003, 06:25 PM

There's a gold 67-68 chevy short step with white grill sitting down the street from my office. I've been meaning to knock on the door and ask about. If I can remember to take my digital camera to work tomorrow I'll snap some pics.

69C10Atl · 10-23-2003, 06:26 PM

oh yeah hello from Georgia

**Palf70Step** · 10-23-2003, 08:24 PM

Another welcome to you from South Mississippi!

Longhorn Man · 10-24-2003, 12:06 AM

Basicly, if it has a seat with these colors, you can be pretty darned sure you have a 50th on your hands. (pick ups only, as pointed out, burbs had another int color) The seat doesn't need to be buckets, but the color combo is what you're looking for.
I have personally driven a 307/3 speed verified all original 50th.
If you pull the seat out of your truck and carefully flip it over so that the frame is exposed, look for a 35 year old piece of paper. If nothing is found, you can pull the carbet and the gas tank looking, but trucks seem to have most of them in the seat cuision. This piece of paper is the build sheet. It will show all the factory options, along with codes for the assembly line workers, and the dealership that recieved it. Invaluable for documenting your ride.

Longhorn Man · 10-24-2003, 12:11 AM

Welcome to the board from central Ohio.
Where is zebedee,la? I have out laws...oops, did I say that out loud? I ment in-laws (

) in the New Orleans area, and more in Hammond and Slidel. I'll probably be taking a road trip there for X-mas, but I'll be in the wife's Kroger Cruiser.

10-22-2003, 03:36 AM	#1
gold68shortstep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: zebedee,la Posts: 5	new member with q's i've bought a 68 chevy short bed step side truck. the truck is gold with white/gold interior. i've read alot on this board about the 50th trucks and was wondering if i might have one. when i get it home i will get pics.

10-22-2003, 03:50 AM	#2
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Welcome from another 50th owner. Look for the 551 Gold/Ivory paint code in the glove box. Also, if it is a pickup, it will have gold/parchmant interior. Burbs, Panels and vans had fawn interior. It also must be a Custom or CST with trim and chrome bumpers. From what you have posted so far..... It sounds like it is a 50th. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

10-22-2003, 04:36 AM	#5
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	All most every 50th I have seen came with a 327/turbo 400, but that was not a requirement. From what I understand they could be had with any engine/trans cobination. I think most dealers loaded them up a little. It is a shame that you dont have the documentation to support your 50th. Have you checked under the seat for the build sheet? __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

10-22-2003, 09:13 AM	#6
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	gold68shortstep Check the cab for traces of ivory/off-white paint below the trim if still installed. You might also check between the bed along the bottom of the cab for traces of the same color. The grill would have been white also. Better yet post some pics and let the experts decide. I have seen an original 50th with a 6cyl 3 speed for sale in a local town. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

10-22-2003, 09:52 AM	#7
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	stepside Shouldn't be side trim or lower paint color on stepside. It does sound like 50th though with belts and interior. Did 50th versions have the deluxe interior with padded/vinyl door panels? __________________ Bob

10-22-2003, 03:56 AM	#3
gold68shortstep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: zebedee,la Posts: 5	68 Suburban it does not have a option sticker on the glove box door, i looked today and the glove box door was silver with black in the outside center. it does have gold seat belts and custom emblems on the doors. thanks alot, Mike

10-22-2003, 04:04 AM	#4
gold68shortstep Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: zebedee,la Posts: 5	oh yea, i forgot to add; it came with a 6cyl/3 on the tree and no gauges. would that matter? the man i bought it from molested it. it now has a 350/350 with the 73-87 frame straps...uuuggghh. i can handle that though!!!!!! i have a nice truck to build so why not do it right with a 68 327/th400!lol

10-22-2003, 11:52 AM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	WElcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-22-2003, 01:36 PM	#9
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,284	Welcome from ND. I thought someone else here with a 50th stepside said their truck lacked trim and lower white paint. I'm not sure though. Is yours a factory step side? We'd love to see some pictures! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

10-22-2003, 08:43 PM	#11
junkyarddog1956 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Thorntown , Indiana Posts: 231	Welcome from Indiana ....

10-22-2003, 10:10 PM	#12
Denny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 426	Welcome from Missouri __________________ 1969 Chevy C10. Dakota Digital Gauges, 383 Votex Engine, MSD 8361 Distributor, MSD 6A Unit, Demon Carb, Phoenix Transmission 4L80E trans, 3:73 Posi Rear End Early Classics 6 Lug Disc Brakes and Spindles All Stainless Lines

10-23-2003, 06:25 PM	#13
69C10Atl Trying to stick with it Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 115	There's a gold 67-68 chevy short step with white grill sitting down the street from my office. I've been meaning to knock on the door and ask about. If I can remember to take my digital camera to work tomorrow I'll snap some pics. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 LWB somewhere in the pile of parts in my garage. 01 Cadillac STS as daily driver

10-23-2003, 06:26 PM	#14
69C10Atl Trying to stick with it Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 115	oh yeah hello from Georgia __________________ 69 Chevy C10 LWB somewhere in the pile of parts in my garage. 01 Cadillac STS as daily driver

10-23-2003, 08:24 PM	#15
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,858	Another welcome to you from South Mississippi! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

10-24-2003, 12:06 AM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Basicly, if it has a seat with these colors, you can be pretty darned sure you have a 50th on your hands. (pick ups only, as pointed out, burbs had another int color) The seat doesn't need to be buckets, but the color combo is what you're looking for. I have personally driven a 307/3 speed verified all original 50th. If you pull the seat out of your truck and carefully flip it over so that the frame is exposed, look for a 35 year old piece of paper. If nothing is found, you can pull the carbet and the gas tank looking, but trucks seem to have most of them in the seat cuision. This piece of paper is the build sheet. It will show all the factory options, along with codes for the assembly line workers, and the dealership that recieved it. Invaluable for documenting your ride. Attached Images



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10-24-2003, 12:11 AM	#17
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Welcome to the board from central Ohio. Where is zebedee,la? I have out laws...oops, did I say that out loud? I ment in-laws ( ) in the New Orleans area, and more in Hammond and Slidel. I'll probably be taking a road trip there for X-mas, but I'll be in the wife's Kroger Cruiser.

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