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cstguy · 10-18-2015, 05:36 PM

I occasionally fly from TN to CA for work and I picked up this Custom Camper in CA last week. It's nicely equipped with 327, Auto, AC, PS, PB, & 50th anniversary paint/interior options.

Was looking at shipping options but decided to drive it home to TN instead. Took it to a local shop in Cupertino to have all fluids changed, new plugs/wires, rear axle serviced, bearings greased, brakes checked, etc.

Happy to say it made the trip with no major issues!

I took the Northern route via I80.
Photos #1 & #2 are in CA. #3 is in NV close to UT. #4 is home in TN.

bonehead · 10-18-2015, 05:46 PM

Very cool truck, the trip from Cali to Tn must of been something to remember. Anniversary gold Customs are fairly rare in any configuration.

Keep us posted as you make improvements.

**68bowtie** · 10-18-2015, 06:24 PM

cool truck and glad you made it ok! where exactly in ca did you find it? looks real clean. oh and if you decide to part with those plates let me know...

cstguy · 10-18-2015, 06:37 PM

Hi 68bowtie, I purchased the truck from the 2nd owner in Hayward, CA in the SF bay area. The original owner purchased the truck and lived in Napa, CA. (Please PM me about the plates.)

You can see the original owner's license plate frame in this photo.

northerngmc · 10-18-2015, 08:13 PM

Nice

I think we have siblings....

Even California front plates!

Layne · 10-18-2015, 09:28 PM

Great find. Love those anniversary trucks.

**leddzepp** · 10-19-2015, 12:00 AM

Very nice! Welcome to the club of black plate 68 50th anniversary owners

cstguy · 10-19-2015, 11:12 AM

Thanks for the feedback... I love all the anniversary truck photos. The plan is to keep it as original as possible.

I did some interior cleanup this weekend and uncovered the original golden anniversary seat. It had two covers over it and they had even glued some foam on the original cover. Cleaned up pretty nicely but it shows the original wear... Will definitely want to get an original cover made for it.

**Hart_Rod** · 10-19-2015, 02:55 PM

Sweet truck

cooperhw · 10-19-2015, 04:03 PM

You Sir win the Lucky Dog award for this week. Cool truck and story.

chopnchaneled · 10-21-2015, 01:24 PM

Got to ask, How much gas did it take to get it home?

diggerbob · 10-21-2015, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chopnchaneled

Got to ask, How much gas did it take to get it home?

I was wondering the same thing

**RenoKeene** · 10-21-2015, 01:36 PM

Very, very cool!

cstguy · 10-21-2015, 01:58 PM

The fuel gauge was not working so I had to keep good track of the mileage in order to know when I was getting low on gas.

According to the Fuel Monitor app I used:

Total miles: 2547
Avg MPG: 12.59 (High 15.7 coming out of WY into NE)
Gallons: 204.426
Total: $529.12

Layne · 10-21-2015, 02:39 PM

Good for you for jumping on this rare find. Sounds like a cool road trip!

Stu Pidd · 10-21-2015, 03:31 PM

This truck got almost 15 mpg on the way home, about 150 miles on the freeway, keeping it down to 60 mph.

350, Edelbrock carb, 4-speed tranny, 4:10 rear axle.

Haven't checked mileage since. Haven't been driving this one lately.

chopnchaneled · 10-21-2015, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstguy

The fuel gauge was not working so I had to keep good track of the mileage in order to know when I was getting low on gas.

According to the Fuel Monitor app I used:

Total miles: 2547
Avg MPG: 12.59 (High 15.7 coming out of WY into NE)
Gallons: 204.426
Total: $529.12

Great !!!!!!! You had an adventure, got average mileage
and it was cheaper than hiring a transport for it.

GerhardH · 02-23-2018, 04:56 PM

Dear all,
my first message in this wonderful message board with all the fantastic information and guys with so much knowledge.

Have a look on my car. Not only siblings but even twins

1968 C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary

thehata1 · 02-23-2018, 06:56 PM

Balls of steel! Glad you made with no problems. Nice truck.

**Steeveedee** · 02-23-2018, 07:16 PM

You guys should show each other the last six of the serial number and see how close they were to each other rolling off the assembly line! There are four of these trucks in this thread.

Orange67 · 02-23-2018, 08:36 PM

Awesome find man! Totally jealous.

**HO455** · 02-23-2018, 11:11 PM

Just awesome!

**KevinK7** · 02-23-2018, 11:49 PM

I realize the original post is over 2yrs old

...but what a cool drive in one neat truck.

GerhardH · 11-16-2019, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstguy

Thanks for the feedback... I love all the anniversary truck photos. The plan is to keep it as original as possible.

I did some interior cleanup this weekend and uncovered the original golden anniversary seat. It had two covers over it and they had even glued some foam on the original cover. Cleaned up pretty nicely but it shows the original wear... Will definitely want to get an original cover made for it.

Hi Phil Job done.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=760400

GerhardH · 11-16-2019, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

cool truck and glad you made it ok! where exactly in ca did you find it? looks real clean. oh and if you decide to part with those plates let me know...

Saw this today what a chance that I had the honor to met you personally.

10-18-2015, 08:13 PM	#5
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th Nice I think we have siblings.... Even California front plates! __________________ 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!

10-18-2015, 09:28 PM	#6
Layne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Gonzales, Louisiana 70737 Posts: 263	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th Great find. Love those anniversary trucks.

10-19-2015, 12:00 AM	#7
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,023	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th Very nice! Welcome to the club of black plate 68 50th anniversary owners Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

10-19-2015, 11:12 AM	#8
cstguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 12	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th Thanks for the feedback... I love all the anniversary truck photos. The plan is to keep it as original as possible. I did some interior cleanup this weekend and uncovered the original golden anniversary seat. It had two covers over it and they had even glued some foam on the original cover. Cleaned up pretty nicely but it shows the original wear... Will definitely want to get an original cover made for it. Attached Images __________________ 1984 C10 Silverado SWB 1988 K1500 Silverado SWB past trucks: 1967 C10 Custom LWB 1968 C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary 1968 C10 CST SWB Last edited by cstguy; 10-19-2015 at 11:14 AM. Reason: photos

10-19-2015, 02:55 PM	#9
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,860	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th Sweet truck __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

10-18-2015, 05:36 PM	#1
cstguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 12	68 Custom Camper 50th I occasionally fly from TN to CA for work and I picked up this Custom Camper in CA last week. It's nicely equipped with 327, Auto, AC, PS, PB, & 50th anniversary paint/interior options. Was looking at shipping options but decided to drive it home to TN instead. Took it to a local shop in Cupertino to have all fluids changed, new plugs/wires, rear axle serviced, bearings greased, brakes checked, etc. Happy to say it made the trip with no major issues! I took the Northern route via I80. Photos #1 & #2 are in CA. #3 is in NV close to UT. #4 is home in TN. Attached Images __________________ 1984 C10 Silverado SWB 1988 K1500 Silverado SWB past trucks: 1967 C10 Custom LWB 1968 C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary 1968 C10 CST SWB

10-18-2015, 05:46 PM	#2
bonehead Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 516	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th Very cool truck, the trip from Cali to Tn must of been something to remember. Anniversary gold Customs are fairly rare in any configuration. Keep us posted as you make improvements. __________________ past trucks: 1980 C-10 Silverado SWB 1961 C-10 custom cab LWB 1966 C-10 custom cab LWB

10-18-2015, 06:24 PM	#3
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,745	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th cool truck and glad you made it ok! where exactly in ca did you find it? looks real clean. oh and if you decide to part with those plates let me know... __________________ Please help my sister in law with her battle with cancer https://gofund.me/902f6fce Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

10-18-2015, 06:37 PM	#4
cstguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 12	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th Hi 68bowtie, I purchased the truck from the 2nd owner in Hayward, CA in the SF bay area. The original owner purchased the truck and lived in Napa, CA. (Please PM me about the plates.) You can see the original owner's license plate frame in this photo. Attached Images __________________ 1984 C10 Silverado SWB 1988 K1500 Silverado SWB past trucks: 1967 C10 Custom LWB 1968 C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary 1968 C10 CST SWB

10-19-2015, 04:03 PM	#10
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th You Sir win the Lucky Dog award for this week. Cool truck and story. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

10-21-2015, 01:24 PM	#11
chopnchaneled Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,050	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th Got to ask, How much gas did it take to get it home? __________________ I don't think we get smarter as we get older. We just run out of Stupid things to do.

10-21-2015, 01:36 PM	#13
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,028	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th Very, very cool! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

10-21-2015, 01:58 PM	#14
cstguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 12	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th The fuel gauge was not working so I had to keep good track of the mileage in order to know when I was getting low on gas. According to the Fuel Monitor app I used: Total miles: 2547 Avg MPG: 12.59 (High 15.7 coming out of WY into NE) Gallons: 204.426 Total: $529.12 __________________ 1984 C10 Silverado SWB 1988 K1500 Silverado SWB past trucks: 1967 C10 Custom LWB 1968 C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary 1968 C10 CST SWB

10-21-2015, 02:39 PM	#15
Layne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Gonzales, Louisiana 70737 Posts: 263	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th Good for you for jumping on this rare find. Sounds like a cool road trip!

10-21-2015, 03:31 PM	#16
Stu Pidd Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fox Island, WA Posts: 135	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th This truck got almost 15 mpg on the way home, about 150 miles on the freeway, keeping it down to 60 mph. 350, Edelbrock carb, 4-speed tranny, 4:10 rear axle. Haven't checked mileage since. Haven't been driving this one lately. Attached Images



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02-23-2018, 04:56 PM	#18
GerhardH Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: South Germany Posts: 527	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th Dear all, my first message in this wonderful message board with all the fantastic information and guys with so much knowledge. Have a look on my car. Not only siblings but even twins 1968 C20 Custom Camper 50th Anniversary Attached Images

02-23-2018, 06:56 PM	#19
thehata1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mile High Posts: 160	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th Balls of steel! Glad you made with no problems. Nice truck.

02-23-2018, 07:16 PM	#20
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,614	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th You guys should show each other the last six of the serial number and see how close they were to each other rolling off the assembly line! There are four of these trucks in this thread. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

02-23-2018, 08:36 PM	#21
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th Awesome find man! Totally jealous. __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

02-23-2018, 11:11 PM	#22
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,301	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th Just awesome! __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

02-23-2018, 11:49 PM	#23
KevinK7 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 650	Re: 68 Custom Camper 50th I realize the original post is over 2yrs old ...but what a cool drive in one neat truck.

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