Rarity Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

doug70 · 01-21-2006, 01:22 PM

Ok, Last year, I bought a 68 CST survivor. This is an unrestored original paint truck. I will get a shot of the glove box later, but wanted to ask how rare this truck is. It has the following:

396CI BB
TH400
PS
PB
AC
Tach Dash
Bucket seats
Lots more that I forgot. There is no structural rust, the doors close better than all my other 6 8-72 trucks(one finger close). This is an unmolested truck. The original owner was going to restore it but passed away some years back and the family just decided to sell it, so lucky me.

Were there many 1/2 ton BB trucks with this type equipment?

Thanks,

Doug

blazerparts · 01-21-2006, 01:26 PM

sounds awesome, nice find.

ckhd · 01-21-2006, 01:45 PM

My big question is: what color is it?

Is it gold/ivory?

It is definately nicely optioned. Buckets are pretty rare. Tach dash is pretty rare. Power steering is probably the rarest in '68. 396 and th400 is less common, but I wouldn't call it rare.

ChevLoRay · 01-21-2006, 01:53 PM

The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet Trucks, lists bucket seats in '68 trucks at 2 percent; the 396 4-bbl engine at 3 percent, while the 2-bbl version is listed at 2 percent. The tach option is listed at 1 percent. Only 3 percent had A/C. The book states that 843,990 trucks of all sizes, were delivered in '68. You can do the math.

**special-K** · 01-21-2006, 02:19 PM

I can`t do the math.Sounds pretty rare,especially in original condition.If it was a shortbed it would be even better.I`d say it`s about as nice as a`68 can get.

**clay68c10** · 01-21-2006, 02:23 PM

That's what I have, minus the tach option. And the original 396 was long gone when I bought it. I'd say it's a pretty rare truck, worth hanging on to. There's another board member that has a short fleet with similar options. That would probably be more rare, there's not a lot of original short fleet 68 trucks out there.

jhwkns · 01-21-2006, 02:40 PM

Welcome to the forums.. Sounds like a very nice find! Let's see some pictures..

stllookn · 01-21-2006, 05:40 PM

Welcome to the board from Seattle, WA. Show us some pics of that truck!!!!!

toms68cst · 01-21-2006, 06:56 PM

About 4% of 68's were CST's. That's a really nice combo of options for a 68 or even later years.

Pictures are a MUST!

**special-K** · 01-21-2006, 07:08 PM

Sounds like a 1%er.

doug70 · 01-21-2006, 08:04 PM

The truck is white with Red interior. I will try to upload some pictures. I took it for a short drive today and a neighbor stopped me and took me to his garage. He had a 67 short step that he started restoring 7 years ago and never finished. He just wanted to get rid of it. Yep, I have been moving that to my shop this afternoor. Powdercoated frame, lots of new parts still in the boxes... To much to move in one day. I will finish up tomorrow. Nice cab too. It included 72 front end and rearend to convert to 5 lug along with 5 rally wheels.

I have to many projects, this one may have to go to the decator swap meet.

Doug

PanelDeland · 01-21-2006, 08:34 PM

The no rust makes it rare to begin with.The options list makes it ooohhhh so much more soooo!!

01-21-2006, 01:22 PM	#1
doug70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Breckenridge, texas Posts: 83	Rarity Question Ok, Last year, I bought a 68 CST survivor. This is an unrestored original paint truck. I will get a shot of the glove box later, but wanted to ask how rare this truck is. It has the following: 396CI BB TH400 PS PB AC Tach Dash Bucket seats Lots more that I forgot. There is no structural rust, the doors close better than all my other 6 8-72 trucks(one finger close). This is an unmolested truck. The original owner was going to restore it but passed away some years back and the family just decided to sell it, so lucky me. Were there many 1/2 ton BB trucks with this type equipment? Thanks, Doug

01-21-2006, 01:26 PM	#2
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	Re: Rarity Question sounds awesome, nice find. __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

01-21-2006, 01:45 PM	#3
ckhd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: St. Johns, Arizona Posts: 2,660	Re: Rarity Question My big question is: what color is it? Is it gold/ivory? It is definately nicely optioned. Buckets are pretty rare. Tach dash is pretty rare. Power steering is probably the rarest in '68. 396 and th400 is less common, but I wouldn't call it rare. __________________ 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?

01-21-2006, 01:53 PM	#4
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Rarity Question The Standard Catalog of Chevrolet Trucks, lists bucket seats in '68 trucks at 2 percent; the 396 4-bbl engine at 3 percent, while the 2-bbl version is listed at 2 percent. The tach option is listed at 1 percent. Only 3 percent had A/C. The book states that 843,990 trucks of all sizes, were delivered in '68. You can do the math. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-21-2006, 02:19 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Rarity Question I can`t do the math.Sounds pretty rare,especially in original condition.If it was a shortbed it would be even better.I`d say it`s about as nice as a`68 can get. __________________ "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 ~

01-21-2006, 02:23 PM	#6
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,979	Re: Rarity Question That's what I have, minus the tach option. And the original 396 was long gone when I bought it. I'd say it's a pretty rare truck, worth hanging on to. There's another board member that has a short fleet with similar options. That would probably be more rare, there's not a lot of original short fleet 68 trucks out there. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

01-21-2006, 02:40 PM	#7
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Rarity Question Welcome to the forums.. Sounds like a very nice find! Let's see some pictures.. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

01-21-2006, 05:40 PM	#8
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Rarity Question Welcome to the board from Seattle, WA. Show us some pics of that truck!!!!! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

01-21-2006, 06:56 PM	#9
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,293	Re: Rarity Question About 4% of 68's were CST's. That's a really nice combo of options for a 68 or even later years. Pictures are a MUST! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

01-21-2006, 07:08 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Rarity Question Sounds like a 1%er. __________________ "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 ~

01-21-2006, 08:04 PM	#11
doug70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Breckenridge, texas Posts: 83	Re: Rarity Question The truck is white with Red interior. I will try to upload some pictures. I took it for a short drive today and a neighbor stopped me and took me to his garage. He had a 67 short step that he started restoring 7 years ago and never finished. He just wanted to get rid of it. Yep, I have been moving that to my shop this afternoor. Powdercoated frame, lots of new parts still in the boxes... To much to move in one day. I will finish up tomorrow. Nice cab too. It included 72 front end and rearend to convert to 5 lug along with 5 rally wheels. I have to many projects, this one may have to go to the decator swap meet. Doug

01-21-2006, 08:34 PM	#12
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Rarity Question The no rust makes it rare to begin with.The options list makes it ooohhhh so much more soooo!! __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"



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