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mclairmo · 01-31-2006, 08:09 PM

Hi all. I just bought a 1968 C10 long bed off Ebay for $1,500 from a guy in Orange County, CA and it actually runs well and has no rust or body damage, other than a hole in the roof for a CB antenna. Data Sheet inside glove box door says it had a 396, a/c, turbohydromatic, power brakes, CST option and heavy duty rear suspension. It now has a small block, a/c is long gone but everything else remains. I know it's a longbed but I plan to just use it to haul stuff and for other truck duties. Of course, I plan to paint it and get it in a safe running condition. I plan to paint the truck silver and give it a nice brick red interior. My question is if I should keep it as original as possible (i.e, don't hack it up), since it is a factory big block, or if it is ok to modify it, since it is a long bed. I'm not sure what kind of value this truck has or what I should do with it. I know that long beds are not popular but the big block seems rare. I originally planned on filling the marker lights (to give it that 67 look), smooth the firewall (leaving the heater and a/c stuff off forever), remove dash vents/balls for a/c, fill and smooth the dash, fill the stake pockets, shaving off the CST trim and other trim, etc. Also, maybe move the gas tank under the bed and definately drop the suspension. I would leave the small block in for now but some day drop in a 454 or 502. However, I don't want to make permanent modifications if this truck is actually worth something in restored condition. I also have a fully restified 67 Camaro with a 396 and turbo 400 that I have heavily modified. What do you all think I should do? Thanks.

krue · 01-31-2006, 10:19 PM

Nah do to it what you want, it's your truck.

krue · 01-31-2006, 10:19 PM

BTW Welcome to the board from South Mississippi.

jsbgump · 02-01-2006, 03:01 AM

Welcome to the board from Texas

**Yukon Jack** · 02-01-2006, 11:02 AM

Welcome to the board - I would modify the truck to your liking - the upgrades you are contemplating all sound great to me.

01-31-2006, 08:09 PM	#1
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	New From San Diego Hi all. I just bought a 1968 C10 long bed off Ebay for $1,500 from a guy in Orange County, CA and it actually runs well and has no rust or body damage, other than a hole in the roof for a CB antenna. Data Sheet inside glove box door says it had a 396, a/c, turbohydromatic, power brakes, CST option and heavy duty rear suspension. It now has a small block, a/c is long gone but everything else remains. I know it's a longbed but I plan to just use it to haul stuff and for other truck duties. Of course, I plan to paint it and get it in a safe running condition. I plan to paint the truck silver and give it a nice brick red interior. My question is if I should keep it as original as possible (i.e, don't hack it up), since it is a factory big block, or if it is ok to modify it, since it is a long bed. I'm not sure what kind of value this truck has or what I should do with it. I know that long beds are not popular but the big block seems rare. I originally planned on filling the marker lights (to give it that 67 look), smooth the firewall (leaving the heater and a/c stuff off forever), remove dash vents/balls for a/c, fill and smooth the dash, fill the stake pockets, shaving off the CST trim and other trim, etc. Also, maybe move the gas tank under the bed and definately drop the suspension. I would leave the small block in for now but some day drop in a 454 or 502. However, I don't want to make permanent modifications if this truck is actually worth something in restored condition. I also have a fully restified 67 Camaro with a 396 and turbo 400 that I have heavily modified. What do you all think I should do? Thanks.

01-31-2006, 10:19 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New From San Diego Nah do to it what you want, it's your truck. __________________ "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"

01-31-2006, 10:19 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New From San Diego BTW 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"

02-01-2006, 03:01 AM	#4
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New From San Diego Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

02-01-2006, 11:02 AM	#5
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: New From San Diego Welcome to the board - I would modify the truck to your liking - the upgrades you are contemplating all sound great to me. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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