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69 Z11 · 02-17-2007, 10:30 PM

Hi guys, been a long time fan of these trucks, finally got my hands on one a week ago. She's a 1968 K10 SWB with the optional 327 4 barrel and a 4 speed. Looks like a pretty rare critter, only 1449 K10 short wide beds made that year. Going to find out if the engine is original or not, then decide which way to go, mod or restoration. She has a LOT of rust!

1969k10stepside · 02-17-2007, 10:43 PM

Welcome to the site.I am lucky enough to own a shortbed 4x4 too,its a 71 though.Member Msgross has a 68 swb 4x4 with a 327,his is green.

toomanytoyz · 02-17-2007, 11:27 PM

Another Welcome from Indiana, Looks like a Good Starting Point...........

Thanks, Rick

69 Z11 · 02-18-2007, 01:01 AM

Thanks for the welcome, it's good to be here and thinking about the new project. Already finding lots of good info. Here are the production numbers from lowest to highest on short bed 4x4's:

Year MODEL BODY Bed PROD.TOTAL
1967 K10 Fleetside 6.5ft 1046
1967 K10 Step-Side 6.5ft 1229
1971 K10 Step-Side 6.5ft 1438
1968 K10 Fleetside 6.5ft 1449
1970 K10 Step-Side 6.5ft 1629
1969 K10 Fleetside 6.5ft 1649
1969 K10 Step-Side 6.5ft 1698
1968 K10 Step-Side 6.5ft 1706
1972 K10 Step-Side 6.5ft 1736
1970 K10 Fleetside 6.5ft 2554
1971 K10 Fleetside 6.5ft 3068
1972 K10 Fleetside 6.5ft 6069

Short bed 4x4's are less than 1% of the total production!

jay_shy · 02-18-2007, 10:14 AM

Welcome to the board and the 68 SWB 4X4 club I also have one of these critters. Mine is a stepside that will be converted to a fleetside. Here is a picture.

Jason

**Yukon Jack** · 02-18-2007, 10:47 AM

Welcome - your truck just needs some sweat equity (well, a little money too) and it will clean right up.

**clay68c10** · 02-18-2007, 10:53 AM

Love the swb 4x4's! There's so many 67-72 trucks in rural CO/WY. Where you from, Grand Junction?

ChevyDude · 02-18-2007, 11:04 AM

Welcome from the Denver area!!! I'm out in Craig, CO every now and then too! Nice SWB 4x4!!!

69 Z11 · 02-18-2007, 11:41 AM

Good to hear from you guys. Yeah, I live up here in Craig, 19 degrees this morning, just another day in paradise!

Clay, I agree with you, there does seem to be a lot of these trucks in this area (NW CO/SW WY). Most of them were bought for work and they have been rode hard and put away wet! I picked this truck up from a kid in Steamboat Springs, he said he got it out of a ranchers field. I drove it home, 42 miles, 55 mph all the way. :<))

Up here 4x4 wasn't an option, it was a requirement. My new little project also has a posi listed on the glovebox, I bet it's a pretty good off roader.

**clay68c10** · 02-18-2007, 01:17 PM

You always see cool stuff out in the sticks. My wife and I are originally from WY and are looking to get back up that way soon, probably Denver. We spent a week fishing/hiking in the Creede area last year and I saw a ton of nice old iron.

powell72 · 02-18-2007, 10:43 PM

Nice score, welcome from another Coloradoan.

Chevy_Man · 02-18-2007, 10:53 PM

Welcome from Louisiana, you have a very good start there just alittle time and some TLC and she will be looking great.

manimal · 02-18-2007, 10:59 PM

Welcome from SUNNY SoCAL! AWESOME truck-good luck
-Lance

bad_turbo · 02-18-2007, 11:42 PM

Good luck with your "new" project

*1tonswb* · 02-19-2007, 02:46 AM

Welcome from Oregon.

RustyParts · 02-19-2007, 10:21 AM

Welcome from Kentucky, all you have to do now is "Git er Done".

krue · 02-19-2007, 10:22 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

JAKES 68GMC · 02-19-2007, 10:31 AM

Looks good to me!

**special-K** · 02-19-2007, 07:40 PM

Welcome!
There are more than just a few shortbed K/10 owners on this site.Stay on the site long enough and you`ll see.

msgross · 02-19-2007, 07:54 PM

welcome...i've got one of the other 1449, check out my link to all of my pics. Mine was a one owner so I know it's 100% original, or was.... I'm staying mostly stock but the wheels/tires and adding PS,PB and discs...

FYI, i'll sell you my grille if you are looking for a better one. I have some painted trim that could go with it too...

69 Z11 · 02-19-2007, 08:49 PM

That a beauty MSG! Like the wheels too!

msgross · 02-19-2007, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 69 Z11

That a beauty MSG! Like the wheels too!

thanks... there is a set for sale on the board right now, qksilver has them.

02-17-2007, 10:30 PM	#1
69 Z11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northwest Colorado Posts: 9	New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 Hi guys, been a long time fan of these trucks, finally got my hands on one a week ago. She's a 1968 K10 SWB with the optional 327 4 barrel and a 4 speed. Looks like a pretty rare critter, only 1449 K10 short wide beds made that year. Going to find out if the engine is original or not, then decide which way to go, mod or restoration. She has a LOT of rust! Last edited by 69 Z11; 02-18-2007 at 01:04 AM.

02-17-2007, 10:43 PM	#2
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 Welcome to the site.I am lucky enough to own a shortbed 4x4 too,its a 71 though.Member Msgross has a 68 swb 4x4 with a 327,his is green. Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 02-17-2007 at 10:44 PM.

02-17-2007, 11:27 PM	#3
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 Another Welcome from Indiana, Looks like a Good Starting Point........... Thanks, Rick

02-18-2007, 01:01 AM	#4
69 Z11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northwest Colorado Posts: 9	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 Thanks for the welcome, it's good to be here and thinking about the new project. Already finding lots of good info. Here are the production numbers from lowest to highest on short bed 4x4's: Year MODEL BODY Bed PROD.TOTAL 1967 K10 Fleetside 6.5ft 1046 1967 K10 Step-Side 6.5ft 1229 1971 K10 Step-Side 6.5ft 1438 1968 K10 Fleetside 6.5ft 1449 1970 K10 Step-Side 6.5ft 1629 1969 K10 Fleetside 6.5ft 1649 1969 K10 Step-Side 6.5ft 1698 1968 K10 Step-Side 6.5ft 1706 1972 K10 Step-Side 6.5ft 1736 1970 K10 Fleetside 6.5ft 2554 1971 K10 Fleetside 6.5ft 3068 1972 K10 Fleetside 6.5ft 6069 Short bed 4x4's are less than 1% of the total production! Last edited by 69 Z11; 02-18-2007 at 01:02 AM.

02-18-2007, 10:14 AM	#5
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 Welcome to the board and the 68 SWB 4X4 club I also have one of these critters. Mine is a stepside that will be converted to a fleetside. Here is a picture. Jason Attached Images

02-18-2007, 10:47 AM	#6
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 Welcome - your truck just needs some sweat equity (well, a little money too) and it will clean right up. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

02-18-2007, 10:53 AM	#7
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,935	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 Love the swb 4x4's! There's so many 67-72 trucks in rural CO/WY. Where you from, Grand Junction? __________________ 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

02-18-2007, 11:04 AM	#8
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 Welcome from the Denver area!!! I'm out in Craig, CO every now and then too! Nice SWB 4x4!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

02-18-2007, 11:41 AM	#9
69 Z11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northwest Colorado Posts: 9	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 Good to hear from you guys. Yeah, I live up here in Craig, 19 degrees this morning, just another day in paradise! Clay, I agree with you, there does seem to be a lot of these trucks in this area (NW CO/SW WY). Most of them were bought for work and they have been rode hard and put away wet! I picked this truck up from a kid in Steamboat Springs, he said he got it out of a ranchers field. I drove it home, 42 miles, 55 mph all the way. :<)) Up here 4x4 wasn't an option, it was a requirement. My new little project also has a posi listed on the glovebox, I bet it's a pretty good off roader.

02-18-2007, 01:17 PM	#10
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,935	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 You always see cool stuff out in the sticks. My wife and I are originally from WY and are looking to get back up that way soon, probably Denver. We spent a week fishing/hiking in the Creede area last year and I saw a ton of nice old iron. __________________ 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

02-18-2007, 10:43 PM	#11
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 Nice score, welcome from another Coloradoan. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html Last edited by powell72; 02-18-2007 at 10:43 PM.

02-18-2007, 10:53 PM	#12
Chevy_Man Tightwad Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 408	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 Welcome from Louisiana, you have a very good start there just alittle time and some TLC and she will be looking great. __________________ 56 Chevy custom cab step side under construction 55 Chevy 210 68 SWB Stepside back burner under construction 72 Chevy LWB 84 CJ 7 05 Chevy 1500 Crew Cab 30X40 DOGHOUSE(shop) with many add ons

02-18-2007, 10:59 PM	#13
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 Welcome from SUNNY SoCAL! AWESOME truck-good luck -Lance __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

02-18-2007, 11:42 PM	#14
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 Good luck with your "new" project __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

02-19-2007, 02:46 AM	#15
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02-19-2007, 10:21 AM	#16
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 Welcome from Kentucky, all you have to do now is "Git er Done". __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy, 4WD, 454 CI, 350 Turbo, 4" lift, 35" tires The math teacher said my son "Bubba" could be a mathmatical genius. cause he's got 13 fingers!

02-19-2007, 10:22 AM	#17
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 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"

02-19-2007, 10:31 AM	#18
JAKES 68GMC Aluminum slot wheels rule... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 6,212	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 Looks good to me!

02-19-2007, 07:40 PM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 Welcome! There are more than just a few shortbed K/10 owners on this site.Stay on the site long enough and you`ll see. __________________ "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 ~

02-19-2007, 07:54 PM	#20
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 welcome...i've got one of the other 1449, check out my link to all of my pics. Mine was a one owner so I know it's 100% original, or was.... I'm staying mostly stock but the wheels/tires and adding PS,PB and discs... FYI, i'll sell you my grille if you are looking for a better one. I have some painted trim that could go with it too... Attached Images __________________ 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" Last edited by msgross; 02-19-2007 at 08:12 PM.

02-19-2007, 08:49 PM	#21
69 Z11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northwest Colorado Posts: 9	Re: New guy with a 1968 K10 SWB 4x4 That a beauty MSG! Like the wheels too!

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