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68lowmilesK-20 · 01-07-2006, 11:23 AM

Hello All! A couple of years ago I picked up an old Chevrolet pick-up after doing some work for family member. It's a 1968 K20 with the optional 327 V8, and a four speed. It's a long box stepside. The mileage is is very low, just getting ready to click over to 23K. The original owner drove the truck sparingly and sold it to a nearby neighbor in the early 80's. The neighbor only used the truck in the winter and plowed his short driveway with it. The truck was parked for good in 1989, and sat in the corner of a small field until my uncle acquired it in 2001. It does run and drive and has plenty of rust and other problems from sitting for so long, but appears to be mostly solid overall for it's age. I am looking to do some work to this rig for very limited use, mostly to travel to work when the roads are snowy. I am looking for any tips or advice from any members who have one of these trucks, any weak points for this model year, availability of parts, etc. It doesn't appear to be missing any major parts and a lot of it looks to be original. Hope to have some pics soon if anyone is interested and look forward to chatting with you all! Thanks!!

jhwkns · 01-07-2006, 11:26 AM

Welcome to the forums

**special-K** · 01-07-2006, 04:26 PM

Welcome to the site.The drivetrain in your`68 has more in common with the earlier series trucks than most of the later in this style.It`s good stuff and with low miles you should be good.The transfer-case should be a unit from Rockwell and the front axle a Dana44 with closed axle u-joints and u-joints.These are the two biggest differences from the`70-ups.The parts are a little harder to find,not impossible.Alot of people end-up swapping-in later units when major problems occur,which is not alot of work.For a regularly used vehicle this is a practicle move,but comprimises the originality.The truck will be geared more for slower travel than modern 4wds but will pull a load like a tractor.Sounds like a cool truck.Got any pictures?

krue · 01-07-2006, 06:34 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! You gotta post some pics.

**Palf70Step** · 01-07-2006, 07:43 PM

Here is another south Mississippi welcome to you. Truck sounds like it'll be a good project. Good luck on it and as with the others. Show us your stuff!

OJOE · 01-07-2006, 08:17 PM

Welcome From Montgomery Al

68lowmilesK-20 · 01-07-2006, 10:12 PM

I do have pics, just having trouble finding them. I did find the original sales reciept and protect-o-plate in the glove box. It's an interesting looking truck to say the least. I can't say I've seen another like it around these parts. I am still kind of new to computers, and kind of unsure how to post pics in these forums. Any help here too would also be appricated. Thanks!

ckhd · 01-07-2006, 10:39 PM

Please with the pics!

Do you have power steering?

Post a pic of your glovebox sticker too.

**Yukon Jack** · 01-08-2006, 12:12 PM

Welcome - sounds like a great truck even if it may need some work.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-08-2006, 12:48 PM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon... Can't wait to see some pics of your ride congrats on the score...

Sonny · 01-08-2006, 12:51 PM

Welcome to the board. You will find out the people on this board are a great bunch.

TruckinDaddy · 01-09-2006, 02:29 AM

Welcome from TX. I've got a rust 68 long step that sat for lots of years. too.

**special-K** · 01-09-2006, 08:48 AM

I just want one.Guess that makes me a Longstepsidewannabe.

01-07-2006, 11:23 AM	#1
68lowmilesK-20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York Posts: 3	Old Truck Hello All! A couple of years ago I picked up an old Chevrolet pick-up after doing some work for family member. It's a 1968 K20 with the optional 327 V8, and a four speed. It's a long box stepside. The mileage is is very low, just getting ready to click over to 23K. The original owner drove the truck sparingly and sold it to a nearby neighbor in the early 80's. The neighbor only used the truck in the winter and plowed his short driveway with it. The truck was parked for good in 1989, and sat in the corner of a small field until my uncle acquired it in 2001. It does run and drive and has plenty of rust and other problems from sitting for so long, but appears to be mostly solid overall for it's age. I am looking to do some work to this rig for very limited use, mostly to travel to work when the roads are snowy. I am looking for any tips or advice from any members who have one of these trucks, any weak points for this model year, availability of parts, etc. It doesn't appear to be missing any major parts and a lot of it looks to be original. Hope to have some pics soon if anyone is interested and look forward to chatting with you all! Thanks!!

01-07-2006, 11:26 AM	#2
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Old Truck Welcome to the forums __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

01-07-2006, 04:26 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Old Truck Welcome to the site.The drivetrain in your`68 has more in common with the earlier series trucks than most of the later in this style.It`s good stuff and with low miles you should be good.The transfer-case should be a unit from Rockwell and the front axle a Dana44 with closed axle u-joints and u-joints.These are the two biggest differences from the`70-ups.The parts are a little harder to find,not impossible.Alot of people end-up swapping-in later units when major problems occur,which is not alot of work.For a regularly used vehicle this is a practicle move,but comprimises the originality.The truck will be geared more for slower travel than modern 4wds but will pull a load like a tractor.Sounds like a cool truck.Got any pictures? __________________ "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 ~

01-07-2006, 06:34 PM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: Old Truck Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! You gotta post some pics. __________________ "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"

01-07-2006, 07:43 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,836	Re: Old Truck Here is another south Mississippi welcome to you. Truck sounds like it'll be a good project. Good luck on it and as with the others. Show us your stuff! __________________ 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!

01-07-2006, 08:17 PM	#6
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: Old Truck Welcome From Montgomery Al __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

01-07-2006, 10:12 PM	#7
68lowmilesK-20 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York Posts: 3	Re: Old Truck I do have pics, just having trouble finding them. I did find the original sales reciept and protect-o-plate in the glove box. It's an interesting looking truck to say the least. I can't say I've seen another like it around these parts. I am still kind of new to computers, and kind of unsure how to post pics in these forums. Any help here too would also be appricated. Thanks!

01-07-2006, 10:39 PM	#8
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Re: Old Truck Please with the pics! Do you have power steering? Post a pic of your glovebox sticker too. __________________ my 2¢ - t.i.o.l.i. Bowen 1968 K20 fleet 1969 K10 swb fleet 1972 K10 Suburban 1972 C10 lwb step 1992 K1500 'burb 1995 K2500 'burb 1997 C1500 'burb 1999 K1500 2000 K1500 'burb Why do I own so many Suburbans?

01-08-2006, 12:12 PM	#9
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Old Truck Welcome - sounds like a great truck even if it may need some work. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

01-08-2006, 12:48 PM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,607	Re: Old Truck Welcome to the board from southern oregon... Can't wait to see some pics of your ride congrats on the score... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-08-2006, 12:51 PM	#11
Sonny Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Centerville, GA Posts: 240	Re: Old Truck Welcome to the board. You will find out the people on this board are a great bunch.

01-09-2006, 02:29 AM	#12
TruckinDaddy What's that funky smell? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 610	Re: Old Truck Welcome from TX. I've got a rust 68 long step that sat for lots of years. too. __________________ Mike S 68 C10 Long Step (Pretending to be a Long Fleetside) Grandpa's Farm Truck 3 on the tree, 307, No power brakes or steering Factory Options - HD rear spring and Ammeter/Oil Gauges My truck blog My Car Domain page

01-09-2006, 08:48 AM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Old Truck I just want one.Guess that makes me a Longstepsidewannabe. __________________ "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 ~



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