Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Hart_Rod** · 09-06-2007, 12:09 AM

Picked up another 68 truck. Most rust free original truck I've ever seen. Rockers inner/outer, cab corners.....unreal. The only rust I found was on the passenger lower kick panel and a few spots in the passenger fender cup. That's it!! The front end is almost perfect. I got all of the original paperwork with it. Truck was built in Freemont and shipped to local Albuquerque car dealership. Now the decision, part it out or build it. I've wanted a SWB 67/68 for a while, but I got too many on the burner..........

**Hart_Rod** · 09-06-2007, 12:13 AM

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**Hart_Rod** · 09-06-2007, 12:16 AM

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corn · 09-06-2007, 12:30 AM

Looks like a new one. Nice find!

shaneschevys · 09-06-2007, 12:53 AM

I havent seen one that rust free in a while. Nice find!

va_tlc · 09-06-2007, 02:08 AM

very nice truck,,, it be hard to part such a nice one,

Brad · 09-06-2007, 02:20 AM

For the love of all that's holy! Do not part that out! Build it or sell it to someone who will....please!

Btw, is that green/white 3/4T still on the POV lot? It was there middle of August and it was a reeeeeally beautiful truck. Was wishing that I was looking for a 3/4T then.

stllookn · 09-06-2007, 02:23 AM

Oh yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Build it...too nice to part!

72BlckButy · 09-06-2007, 08:41 AM

Looks complete, and in pretty good condition. I would be tempted to keep it as it and restore it, but it mainly depends on how many irons you have in the fire.

Good luck on the decision!

**70cst** · 09-06-2007, 08:52 AM

That truck has good bones. Your the owner and you can do as you wish but IMO that truck is a very worthy candidate for a resto. Good rust free truck bodies like that are getting harder to find. Good luck with your decision.

prg machine · 09-06-2007, 08:55 AM

I am just curious if that transfercase is the 205. was it changed out at one time?? Usualy I thought they had the 221 with the handle over to drivers left foot.????

hgs_notes · 09-06-2007, 08:58 AM

I don't know why you or anyone would even consider parting out a mostly complete, nearly rust free truck. I guess I just think differently, but the idea of parting it would not have even popped in my head. Parting a truck is what you do when there just isn't much use for the truck whole. And even then, it might be a runner that is in such bad condition body wise, you might as well keep it complete because the value of the parts are no higher than a leaving it as a running driving truck.

Have a heart man. Let it live as an excellent start for a nice classic truck.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-06-2007, 09:12 AM

Is that a rust free 68 swb 4x4?

*you need to buy a house first*

*you need to buy a house first*

*you need to buy a house first*

*you need to buy a house first*

*you need to buy a house first*

*you need to buy a house first*

Damn, I want that truck

Edit:

Is it a swb or lwb? I see you have a lwb bed for sale on the parts board... it looks to be this truck

Burbinite · 09-06-2007, 09:29 AM

TWO words....

DRIVE IT!

We've watched you restore truck/subs and you're very gifted. You've admitted that you have too many projects underway. Is parting out a truck not another project?

Why not just drive the thing as is? The truck is in great shape!

Either way, great find!! Congrats!

ColoradoK5 · 09-06-2007, 09:55 AM

Damn nice, clean start!! Looks like you found alot of trucks by the looks of it. If you have to many in the fire what's one more? Besides how many do you have in New Mexcio? It's another state=another fire your ok

Good Luck!!

**Hart_Rod** · 09-06-2007, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad

For the love of all that's holy! Do not part that out! Build it or sell it to someone who will....please!

Btw, is that green/white 3/4T still on the POV lot? It was there middle of August and it was a reeeeeally beautiful truck. Was wishing that I was looking for a 3/4T then.

The green truck was there this morning when I checked. Nice truck and good price. Sounds to me like you need another project................

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Originally Posted by prg machine

I am just curious if that transfercase is the 205. was it changed out at one time?? Usualy I thought they had the 221 with the handle over to drivers left foot.????

That's part of the problem. Somebody put the body on a LWB 73-?? 4WD frame.

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

I don't know why you or anyone would even consider parting out a mostly complete, nearly rust free truck. I guess I just think differently, but the idea of parting it would not have even popped in my head. Parting a truck is what you do when there just isn't much use for the truck whole. And even then, it might be a runner that is in such bad condition body wise, you might as well keep it complete because the value of the parts are no higher than a leaving it as a running driving truck.

Have a heart man. Let it live as an excellent start for a nice classic truck.

If it was on the original chassis, I would even think about parting it out, I would just drive it,

. However, the only thing really worth anything to me, is the bed, cab and front end.

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Is that a rust free 68 swb 4x4?

*you need to buy a house first*

*you need to buy a house first*

*you need to buy a house first*

*you need to buy a house first*

*you need to buy a house first*

*you need to buy a house first*

Damn, I want that truck

Edit:

Is it a swb or lwb? I see you have a lwb bed for sale on the parts board... it looks to be this truck

It's a LWB (and I have enough lllloooonnnnngggg projects,

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burbinite

TWO words....

DRIVE IT!

We've watched you restore truck/subs and you're very gifted. You've admitted that you have too many projects underway. Is parting out a truck not another project?

Why not just drive the thing as is? The truck is in great shape!

Either way, great find!! Congrats!

See above,

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Originally Posted by ColoradoK5

Damn nice, clean start!! Looks like you found alot of trucks by the looks of it. If you have to many in the fire what's one more? Besides how many do you have in New Mexcio? It's another state=another fire your ok

Good Luck!!

Brad · 09-06-2007, 12:12 PM

Ok, in your original post you never mentioned anything about it being on a '73& up frame! That changes everything. How's the workmanship? If it's not a very good swap, I'd part it out. If it's a really good swap....hard to say. I guess it all depends on what your other projects are. Maybe something else needs to go?

jorgensensc · 09-06-2007, 12:25 PM

If you decide to part it out, will you give me first dibs on the front clip? I have a '72 front clip on my '68n and want to go back to original style.
Shawn

**Hart_Rod** · 09-06-2007, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

Ok, in your original post you never mentioned anything about it being on a '73& up frame! That changes everything. How's the workmanship? If it's not a very good swap, I'd part it out. If it's a really good swap....hard to say. I guess it all depends on what your other projects are. Maybe something else needs to go?

The swap hadn't progressed very far and what they did, wasn't done very well. I overlooked all of that because the sheet metal is so nice,

.

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Originally Posted by jorgensensc

If you decide to part it out, will you give me first dibs on the front clip? I have a '72 front clip on my '68n and want to go back to original style.
Shawn

I'll keep you in mind.

jorgensensc · 09-06-2007, 12:49 PM

Thanks!!!

67ChevyRedneck · 09-06-2007, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

Ok, in your original post you never mentioned anything about it being on a '73& up frame! That changes everything. How's the workmanship? If it's not a very good swap, I'd part it out. If it's a really good swap....hard to say. I guess it all depends on what your other projects are. Maybe something else needs to go?

You can now part it

ColoradoK5 · 09-06-2007, 02:10 PM

That sux about the swap! I guess you can part it now!!

arkracing · 09-06-2007, 02:29 PM

Nice body

Stupid question but why did you move from FL to NM??? I love rust free sheetmetal, but the super hot climate kills it for me.
Just curious. How do you like it there so far?

**Hart_Rod** · 09-06-2007, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arkracing

Nice body

Stupid question but why did you move from FL to NM??? I love rust free sheetmetal, but the super hot climate kills it for me.
Just curious. How do you like it there so far?

"Stupid question but why did you move from FL to NM??? "

US Navy

"I love rust free sheetmetal, but the super hot climate kills it for me."

It may hot here but at least the humidity is low. It was actually hotter in FL when I left.

"How do you like it there so far?"

Good car scene, mountains are kinda cool when compared to pine trees. I still haven't found the beach yet,

.

R

67ChevyRedneck · 09-06-2007, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

I still haven't found the beach yet,

.

R

I thought the beach was the easy part to find, good luck finding the Ocean

09-06-2007, 12:09 AM	#1
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck Picked up another 68 truck. Most rust free original truck I've ever seen. Rockers inner/outer, cab corners.....unreal. The only rust I found was on the passenger lower kick panel and a few spots in the passenger fender cup. That's it!! The front end is almost perfect. I got all of the original paperwork with it. Truck was built in Freemont and shipped to local Albuquerque car dealership. Now the decision, part it out or build it. I've wanted a SWB 67/68 for a while, but I got too many on the burner.......... Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 Last edited by Hart_Rod; 09-07-2007 at 11:01 PM.

09-06-2007, 12:13 AM	#2
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck More pics Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

09-06-2007, 12:16 AM	#3
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck More.... Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

09-06-2007, 12:30 AM	#4
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck Looks like a new one. Nice find!

09-06-2007, 12:53 AM	#5
shaneschevys Its always something! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: FT Worth,TX Posts: 4,992	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck I havent seen one that rust free in a while. Nice find! __________________ 79 p10 stepvan 72 Short Fleetside 72 Suburban 67 GMC One Ton Flatbed 64 Short Fleetside 57 Chevy 2DR Hard Top 57 Chevy 2dr wagon 65 f* short fleet 63 C 60 Flatbed Member of the patina club**

09-06-2007, 02:08 AM	#6
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck very nice truck,,, it be hard to part such a nice one, __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

09-06-2007, 02:20 AM	#7
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck For the love of all that's holy! Do not part that out! Build it or sell it to someone who will....please! Btw, is that green/white 3/4T still on the POV lot? It was there middle of August and it was a reeeeeally beautiful truck. Was wishing that I was looking for a 3/4T then. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten... Last edited by Brad; 09-06-2007 at 02:22 AM.

09-06-2007, 02:23 AM	#8
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck Oh yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Build it...too nice to part! __________________ '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)

09-06-2007, 08:41 AM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck Looks complete, and in pretty good condition. I would be tempted to keep it as it and restore it, but it mainly depends on how many irons you have in the fire. Good luck on the decision! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-06-2007, 08:52 AM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck That truck has good bones. Your the owner and you can do as you wish but IMO that truck is a very worthy candidate for a resto. Good rust free truck bodies like that are getting harder to find. Good luck with your decision. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

09-06-2007, 08:55 AM	#11
prg machine Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: oregon Posts: 1,069	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck I am just curious if that transfercase is the 205. was it changed out at one time?? Usualy I thought they had the 221 with the handle over to drivers left foot.????

09-06-2007, 08:58 AM	#12
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck I don't know why you or anyone would even consider parting out a mostly complete, nearly rust free truck. I guess I just think differently, but the idea of parting it would not have even popped in my head. Parting a truck is what you do when there just isn't much use for the truck whole. And even then, it might be a runner that is in such bad condition body wise, you might as well keep it complete because the value of the parts are no higher than a leaving it as a running driving truck. Have a heart man. Let it live as an excellent start for a nice classic truck. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

09-06-2007, 09:12 AM	#13
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck Is that a rust free 68 swb 4x4? you need to buy a house first you need to buy a house first you need to buy a house first you need to buy a house first you need to buy a house first you need to buy a house first Damn, I want that truck Edit: Is it a swb or lwb? I see you have a lwb bed for sale on the parts board... it looks to be this truck __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 09-06-2007 at 09:20 AM.

09-06-2007, 09:29 AM	#14
Burbinite Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: North Little Rock, AR Posts: 63	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck TWO words.... DRIVE IT! We've watched you restore truck/subs and you're very gifted. You've admitted that you have too many projects underway. Is parting out a truck not another project? Why not just drive the thing as is? The truck is in great shape! Either way, great find!! Congrats! __________________ 1972 GMC 4x4 Suburban F&R A/C 1978 Pontiac Trans Am 400(Z) all stock

09-06-2007, 09:55 AM	#15
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck Damn nice, clean start!! Looks like you found alot of trucks by the looks of it. If you have to many in the fire what's one more? Besides how many do you have in New Mexcio? It's another state=another fire your ok Good Luck!!



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09-06-2007, 12:12 PM	#17
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck Ok, in your original post you never mentioned anything about it being on a '73& up frame! That changes everything. How's the workmanship? If it's not a very good swap, I'd part it out. If it's a really good swap....hard to say. I guess it all depends on what your other projects are. Maybe something else needs to go? __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

09-06-2007, 12:25 PM	#18
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck If you decide to part it out, will you give me first dibs on the front clip? I have a '72 front clip on my '68n and want to go back to original style. Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

09-06-2007, 12:49 PM	#20
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,005	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck Thanks!!! __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

09-06-2007, 02:10 PM	#22
ColoradoK5 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 608	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck That sux about the swap! I guess you can part it now!!

09-06-2007, 02:29 PM	#23
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: Decisions, decisions, decisions........68 truck Nice body Stupid question but why did you move from FL to NM??? I love rust free sheetmetal, but the super hot climate kills it for me. Just curious. How do you like it there so far? __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

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