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68stepside4life · 07-24-2006, 01:56 PM

I am new to everything cars really. I am only 19 but i had this wonderful truck fall into my lap at the age of 18 and i love it to death. It was my dads before he passed away and I got it from him. I am just wondering about your thoughts on it, and also, since i am new to it all i kinda need help on everything!

The truck is a '68 Chevy 1/2 ton longbed stepside. That is quite a mouthful but the bed is a very unique feature. I have looked on the boards and seen other '68 stepsides...but none of them with an 8" bed!!!.

We didnt have much time to do the "restoration" properly and in doing so kinda messed me up later down the road.

Things done to it:

Chevy blue paint on the outside
Blue and Black on the inside
Vinyl bench seat
3 on the tree moved to the floor
new GMC crate engine v8 350
new brakes
new rims and tires

Thats it. The only gauge that works is the Speedometer. The gas gauge shows it is FULL at .25 of the way full...and then empty at the empty mark? (odd). I want to hook the gauges up but have no clue how to go about it. I want new shocks and springs but dont want to get ripped off at a local store.(id rather buy the shocks and springs and just have someone install them.

Like i said, im only 19 with a lifetime of work ahead of me. My money is limited so the 'performance' packages are up my alley just yet. But i do want it to ride nice...and it does. But i want it better.

If someone can help me.I want to lower it a few inches...when it turns i hear a scrapping noise on the back left tire(would new springs and shocks prevent this) since i feel like i am in a boat everytime i turn lol..i need help hooking the gauges up or just getting a new set. Also, I would like to move the gas tank to UNDER the bed. The smell gets me to and i want to put a sound system in behind the seat. Any thought on how i can move it?

PICTURES ARE BELOW

68stepside4life · 07-24-2006, 02:01 PM

Before the paint. we were hooking the antenna up.

After the paint and all.

My deceased dad is in the pic.

This is the best pic i have of the inside. I will get more soon.

Joe67 · 07-24-2006, 02:03 PM

Very nice - I wish the vehicle I had at 19 looked that good

Welcome

**Yukon Jack** · 07-24-2006, 02:26 PM

That is a special truck as it came from your dad. I've always like the long stepsides. Great looking truck. Some other members will give you help on your questions I am sure.

soonrfish · 07-24-2006, 03:03 PM

sweet! My dad gave me my truck when I was 13, so I certainly understand the sentimental value...

Mudder · 07-24-2006, 04:44 PM

Your dad did you really good. You'll find all kinds of help and answers here. It's basically the same as a shortbed , just a little longer. Welcome to the site.

Jerry Jones · 07-24-2006, 05:16 PM

Welcome from California, truck looks really nice, stick around for your answers... they will be coming. There are lots of threads regarding the tank relocation, someone will know where they are.

Longhorn Man · 07-24-2006, 05:45 PM

The new paint looks killer.
18,642 127 inch wheel base 1/2 ton step side trucks were built in 68.
Welcome to the board.

jsbgump · 07-24-2006, 05:46 PM

Nice truck. You fuel gauge problem could be a easy fix. Aske questipons here and you will get some very good answers and info

Long Roof · 07-24-2006, 05:56 PM

I would check the ground for the guages. Also the circuit boards are very brittle and it might be broke somewhere.

**Palf70Step** · 07-24-2006, 05:59 PM

Very Nice truck.

Welcome to the board from the south end of Mississippi. What part of Bama you from?

68stepside4life · 07-24-2006, 06:04 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome. Newer pics will be coming soon of the inside and the engine. Also i am from Dothan,AL...the most southeast you can get.

Moptop · 07-24-2006, 06:26 PM

DUDE! I love that blue color. GREAT CHOICE, MAN!

Also, Even though I'll never willingly part with my '71 straightside, I love the stepsides the best. So there's only one thing I can do. I'll have to buy another truck. LOL

I'm very happy your able to have your Dad's truck and that you're also very enthusiastic about it. It will never replace your Dad, of course, but it will always carry a little part of him with you. ...as long as you have that truck.

All the best.

TugOwar · 07-24-2006, 06:51 PM

Hey man! Welcome from South TX.

Good looking truck. Sounds like you've done alot to her, and have a lot left to do still. I suggest pick what ever you want to do to it to start with a post a seperate question on that topic. It'll be easier than trying to get all the answers to all the questions at once.

**Palf70Step** · 07-24-2006, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68stepside4life

Thanks for the warm welcome. Newer pics will be coming soon of the inside and the engine. Also i am from Dothan,AL...the most southeast you can get.

Maybe in time for Crusin the Coast!!
Your only about 3-4 gallons away (bout $50 the way it is headin

)

msgross · 07-24-2006, 07:47 PM

ohh, the Alabama Peanut Festival! I was stationed at Ft. Rucker for awhile. I wouldn't worry about the fuel problem until you relocate the tank. Just keep a long stick with you to check the level... just kidding, we use to do that on the farm as a kid. Nic looking truck and I too love the blue paint, I plan on using it as well. good luck

krue · 07-24-2006, 07:49 PM

Welcome to the board from almost as far south in Mississippi as Bill.

ChevyCrazy67 · 07-24-2006, 09:23 PM

Hey 68 welcome to the board from another Dothanite. sweet truck looks great already, good luck with the rest of it.

pm me and we can talk shop some maybe I can help ya out.

chevydog66 · 07-24-2006, 09:40 PM

Sounds like you need a new fuel sending unit. Or just check the wires for a good contact. Sweet lookin truck!! Welcome!!

**special-K** · 07-24-2006, 10:00 PM

Welcome 68StepDude,nice truck already..I agree with waiting to tackle the fuel gauge problem until a rear tank is installed.If it`s the sending unit,you`ll be using a differfent one in the rear tank.Heck,just fill it up.These trucks run forever on a tank...not

.Just keep a couple gallons handy in the bed until you get the routine down.

**Canadian694x4** · 07-25-2006, 02:21 AM

Welcome To The Board From The Great White North! Awesum Long Stepper Ya Got There!!

1969K10 · 07-25-2006, 09:37 AM

That's a good looking truck! Great to hear you & your Dad worked on it, and you want to keep it!!!
My gas guage says its full at the 1/4 mark also. And the empty reads empty! I don't worry about it. It's funny when people get in and look over and say "aren't you going to get gas?" I just laugh and tell them how the guage works...

Enjoy the truck, and welcome to the forum!

GBWatts · 07-27-2006, 02:17 PM

Hey Stepside!

I too have a stepside longbed, not sure if it is a 67 or 68 (I am posting that question after this) which I am in the middle of a restoration on. Your truck looks great. Didn't see what you did with the bed of the box, but I used oak boards which always drew many compliments. A couple of layers of poly and they hold up great, when I pulled them when I was getting ready for painting, they were still perfect. Be careful if you go that route, you actually need 98" boards, I had to buy 10' boards and ended up with a handful of 22" extra pieces that my wife used for craft projects.

D M. Manning · 07-27-2006, 04:05 PM

From Kansas

The truck looks great, love the color, Dont ever let this truck go it a part of you and your Dad. Dave

69-350 · 07-27-2006, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe67

Very nice - I wish the vehicle I had at 19 looked that good

Welcome

I'm 17, almost 18, I guess I got about a year til I'm 19, better start workin a bit more on my truck!

niiiiice truck, though! I like it!

07-24-2006, 01:56 PM	#1
68stepside4life Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama 36303 Posts: 37	New to the Forums. Check out the ride. I am new to everything cars really. I am only 19 but i had this wonderful truck fall into my lap at the age of 18 and i love it to death. It was my dads before he passed away and I got it from him. I am just wondering about your thoughts on it, and also, since i am new to it all i kinda need help on everything! The truck is a '68 Chevy 1/2 ton longbed stepside. That is quite a mouthful but the bed is a very unique feature. I have looked on the boards and seen other '68 stepsides...but none of them with an 8" bed!!!. We didnt have much time to do the "restoration" properly and in doing so kinda messed me up later down the road. Things done to it: Chevy blue paint on the outside Blue and Black on the inside Vinyl bench seat 3 on the tree moved to the floor new GMC crate engine v8 350 new brakes new rims and tires Thats it. The only gauge that works is the Speedometer. The gas gauge shows it is FULL at .25 of the way full...and then empty at the empty mark? (odd). I want to hook the gauges up but have no clue how to go about it. I want new shocks and springs but dont want to get ripped off at a local store.(id rather buy the shocks and springs and just have someone install them. Like i said, im only 19 with a lifetime of work ahead of me. My money is limited so the 'performance' packages are up my alley just yet. But i do want it to ride nice...and it does. But i want it better. If someone can help me.I want to lower it a few inches...when it turns i hear a scrapping noise on the back left tire(would new springs and shocks prevent this) since i feel like i am in a boat everytime i turn lol..i need help hooking the gauges up or just getting a new set. Also, I would like to move the gas tank to UNDER the bed. The smell gets me to and i want to put a sound system in behind the seat. Any thought on how i can move it? PICTURES ARE BELOW Last edited by 68stepside4life; 07-24-2006 at 02:02 PM.

07-24-2006, 02:01 PM	#2
68stepside4life Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama 36303 Posts: 37	Re: New to the Forums. Check out the ride. Before the paint. we were hooking the antenna up. After the paint and all. My deceased dad is in the pic. This is the best pic i have of the inside. I will get more soon.

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Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: New to the Forums. Check out the ride. That is a special truck as it came from your dad. I've always like the long stepsides. Great looking truck. Some other members will give you help on your questions I am sure. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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soonrfish Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: amarillo, tx Posts: 81	Re: New to the Forums. Check out the ride. sweet! My dad gave me my truck when I was 13, so I certainly understand the sentimental value... __________________ 69 GMC 1500 Custom

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Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: New to the Forums. Check out the ride. Your dad did you really good. You'll find all kinds of help and answers here. It's basically the same as a shortbed , just a little longer. Welcome to the site.

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Jerry Jones Happy Camper Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern California Posts: 8,407	Re: New to the Forums. Check out the ride. Welcome from California, truck looks really nice, stick around for your answers... they will be coming. There are lots of threads regarding the tank relocation, someone will know where they are. __________________ RIP El Jay! Love you brother!

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Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: New to the Forums. Check out the ride. The new paint looks killer. 18,642 127 inch wheel base 1/2 ton step side trucks were built in 68. Welcome to the board.

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jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: New to the Forums. Check out the ride. Nice truck. You fuel gauge problem could be a easy fix. Aske questipons here and you will get some very good answers and info __________________ 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

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07-24-2006, 05:59 PM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: New to the Forums. Check out the ride. Very Nice truck. Welcome to the board from the south end of Mississippi. What part of Bama you from? __________________ 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!

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68stepside4life Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alabama 36303 Posts: 37	Re: New to the Forums. Check out the ride. Thanks for the warm welcome. Newer pics will be coming soon of the inside and the engine. Also i am from Dothan,AL...the most southeast you can get. __________________ '68 Chevy 1/2ton Longbed

07-24-2006, 06:26 PM	#13
Moptop Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kingston Springs, Tn. Posts: 9	Re: New to the Forums. Check out the ride. DUDE! I love that blue color. GREAT CHOICE, MAN! Also, Even though I'll never willingly part with my '71 straightside, I love the stepsides the best. So there's only one thing I can do. I'll have to buy another truck. LOL I'm very happy your able to have your Dad's truck and that you're also very enthusiastic about it. It will never replace your Dad, of course, but it will always carry a little part of him with you. ...as long as you have that truck. All the best.

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TugOwar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pleasanton, TX Posts: 1,723	Re: New to the Forums. Check out the ride. Hey man! Welcome from South TX. Good looking truck. Sounds like you've done alot to her, and have a lot left to do still. I suggest pick what ever you want to do to it to start with a post a seperate question on that topic. It'll be easier than trying to get all the answers to all the questions at once.

07-24-2006, 07:47 PM	#16
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: New to the Forums. Check out the ride. ohh, the Alabama Peanut Festival! I was stationed at Ft. Rucker for awhile. I wouldn't worry about the fuel problem until you relocate the tank. Just keep a long stick with you to check the level... just kidding, we use to do that on the farm as a kid. Nic looking truck and I too love the blue paint, I plan on using it as well. good luck __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"



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07-24-2006, 07:49 PM	#17
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: New to the Forums. Check out the ride. Welcome to the board from almost as far south in Mississippi as Bill. __________________ "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"

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ChevyCrazy67 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dothan Alabama Posts: 2,604	Re: New to the Forums. Check out the ride. Hey 68 welcome to the board from another Dothanite. sweet truck looks great already, good luck with the rest of it. pm me and we can talk shop some maybe I can help ya out. __________________ Kevin 1967 C-10 swb fleetside 1968 C-10 stepside 1999 Z71- sons dd 1999 2wd silverado-my dd 2003 Tahoe- wifes dd

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New to the Forums. Check out the ride. Welcome 68StepDude,nice truck already..I agree with waiting to tackle the fuel gauge problem until a rear tank is installed.If it`s the sending unit,you`ll be using a differfent one in the rear tank.Heck,just fill it up.These trucks run forever on a tank...not.Just keep a couple gallons handy in the bed until you get the routine down. __________________ "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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1969K10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clarks Hill, Indiana Posts: 733	Re: New to the Forums. Check out the ride. That's a good looking truck! Great to hear you & your Dad worked on it, and you want to keep it!!! My gas guage says its full at the 1/4 mark also. And the empty reads empty! I don't worry about it. It's funny when people get in and look over and say "aren't you going to get gas?" I just laugh and tell them how the guage works... Enjoy the truck, and welcome to the forum!

07-27-2006, 02:17 PM	#23
GBWatts Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Howell, MI Posts: 37	Re: New to the Forums. Check out the ride. Hey Stepside! I too have a stepside longbed, not sure if it is a 67 or 68 (I am posting that question after this) which I am in the middle of a restoration on. Your truck looks great. Didn't see what you did with the bed of the box, but I used oak boards which always drew many compliments. A couple of layers of poly and they hold up great, when I pulled them when I was getting ready for painting, they were still perfect. Be careful if you go that route, you actually need 98" boards, I had to buy 10' boards and ended up with a handful of 22" extra pieces that my wife used for craft projects.

07-27-2006, 04:05 PM	#24
D M. Manning Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chapman, Kansas Posts: 49	Re: New to the Forums. Check out the ride. From Kansas The truck looks great, love the color, Dont ever let this truck go it a part of you and your Dad. Dave

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