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lukediesel · 10-21-2008, 08:48 PM

Hey all,

I'm new here as well. I just picked up a 68 GMC over the weekend and drove it 7 hours home. I then blew the tranny yesterday (saginaw 4speed). I love the car still and will be back on the road by the end of this week if not sooner. This looks like a great site. Here are some pictures.

Longhorn Man · 10-21-2008, 08:53 PM

sweet score on the truck... bummer about the tranny though.
I hope you looked thaat illinois truck over REAL good... they are the worst with the road salt.
Welcome to the board from just north of you 100 or so miles. I may be down there spending the weekend with my cousin in a few weeks.

Bob 68327 · 10-21-2008, 08:57 PM

Welcome from Iowa !!! Sweet looking truck !! Post more pics of it!!

lukediesel · 10-21-2008, 09:16 PM

It was from Tennesee until a year ago, so the rust is minimal. The guy I got it from kept it garaged at all times. The bed needs a patch as do the bottom of the doors behind the skins. Other than that, the cab looks brand new underneath, the frame is a little dirty but rust free, and the motor is brand new, bored .60 over, edelbrock cam, intake, carb, and brand new headers and exhaust system. I'm really happy with it. I'll post more pictures tomorrow.

72BlckButy · 10-21-2008, 09:21 PM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Great looking GMC!

Longhorn Man · 10-21-2008, 09:26 PM

we drool over pics... the more digi-film you burn up... the better off we are!
Yeah, we are sick like that

**Gary 70 Jimmy** · 10-22-2008, 12:43 PM

Welcome from Hartford Ohio

**special-K** · 10-22-2008, 04:12 PM

WELCOME from Maryland!!

Nice `68!That`s a cool set-up with the 4spd.That`s how I`m building my lil 1/2t.

nicolas72gmc · 10-24-2008, 04:07 AM

I agree with Longhorn man on this one "MORE PICS PLEASE", well also cause im a fellow GMC owner as well. BTW I like the grill painted white like that. HMMMMMMM

dfosh · 10-24-2008, 11:23 AM

Welcome from Tennessee. Trucks here rust pretty bad to . I have a 68 GMC also the four headlights kinda grow on you . Nice looking truck .

*chevy29267truck* · 10-24-2008, 11:39 AM

nice truck

OhioDan · 10-24-2008, 01:32 PM

Welcome from New Carlisle/Springfield. Approx. 50-60 miles straight North of ya. Nice GMC.

rambler · 10-24-2008, 01:52 PM

nice find... welcome to the board!

Longhorn Man · 10-24-2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfosh

Welcome from Tennessee. Trucks here rust pretty bad to . I have a 68 GMC also the four headlights kinda grow on you . Nice looking truck .

That's almost as funny as listening to the so-cal guys complain about rust.

lukediesel · 10-26-2008, 05:03 PM

I blew my transmission last week on Tuesday. I found a used one locally and just got it in yesterday. Here are some more pictures.

Here is the transmission I put in.

Longhorn Man · 10-26-2008, 05:11 PM

drooool... whats the plans for it?

**special-K** · 10-26-2008, 07:01 PM

Yours reminds me of the`72 shortbed I sold a couple years ago,primer w/black wheels.It had a 350/4spd Saginaw.

mas09ts · 10-26-2008, 07:03 PM

Thats one nice truck .. . keep those GMC's alive.

dieselarmy13 · 10-26-2008, 07:39 PM

Looks good.

10-21-2008, 08:48 PM	#1
lukediesel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5	'68 gmc Hey all, I'm new here as well. I just picked up a 68 GMC over the weekend and drove it 7 hours home. I then blew the tranny yesterday (saginaw 4speed). I love the car still and will be back on the road by the end of this week if not sooner. This looks like a great site. Here are some pictures.

10-21-2008, 08:53 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: '68 gmc sweet score on the truck... bummer about the tranny though. I hope you looked thaat illinois truck over REAL good... they are the worst with the road salt. Welcome to the board from just north of you 100 or so miles. I may be down there spending the weekend with my cousin in a few weeks. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 10-21-2008 at 08:54 PM.

10-21-2008, 08:57 PM	#3
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: '68 gmc Welcome from Iowa !!! Sweet looking truck !! Post more pics of it!! __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

10-21-2008, 09:16 PM	#4
lukediesel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5	Re: '68 gmc It was from Tennesee until a year ago, so the rust is minimal. The guy I got it from kept it garaged at all times. The bed needs a patch as do the bottom of the doors behind the skins. Other than that, the cab looks brand new underneath, the frame is a little dirty but rust free, and the motor is brand new, bored .60 over, edelbrock cam, intake, carb, and brand new headers and exhaust system. I'm really happy with it. I'll post more pictures tomorrow.

10-21-2008, 09:21 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: '68 gmc to the board from Mid-MO!!! Great looking GMC! __________________ -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)

10-21-2008, 09:26 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: '68 gmc we drool over pics... the more digi-film you burn up... the better off we are! Yeah, we are sick like that

10-22-2008, 12:43 PM	#7
Gary 70 Jimmy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Burghill, Ohio 44404 Posts: 3,402	Re: '68 gmc Welcome from Hartford Ohio

10-22-2008, 04:12 PM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: '68 gmc WELCOME from Maryland!! Nice `68!That`s a cool set-up with the 4spd.That`s how I`m building my lil 1/2t. __________________ "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 ~

10-24-2008, 04:07 AM	#9
nicolas72gmc Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sunny Arizona Posts: 525	Re: '68 gmc I agree with Longhorn man on this one "MORE PICS PLEASE", well also cause im a fellow GMC owner as well. BTW I like the grill painted white like that. HMMMMMMM __________________ Nick "Everyone has a plan, 'till they get punched in the mouth".........Mike Tyson 1968, GMC, SWB, Project 1972, GMC, LWB, Daily Driver, 383, headers, 2.5"/3" exhaust, 200r4, 3.5/5 ECE components. 1972, C/10, LWB, 350 vortec, th350

10-24-2008, 11:23 AM	#10
dfosh Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: greeneville tn Posts: 237	Re: '68 gmc Welcome from Tennessee. Trucks here rust pretty bad to . I have a 68 GMC also the four headlights kinda grow on you . Nice looking truck .

10-24-2008, 11:39 AM	#11
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: '68 gmc nice truck

10-24-2008, 01:32 PM	#12
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: '68 gmc Welcome from New Carlisle/Springfield. Approx. 50-60 miles straight North of ya. Nice GMC. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

10-24-2008, 01:52 PM	#13
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: '68 gmc nice find... welcome to the board! __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

10-26-2008, 05:03 PM	#15
lukediesel Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 5	Re: '68 gmc I blew my transmission last week on Tuesday. I found a used one locally and just got it in yesterday. Here are some more pictures. Here is the transmission I put in.

10-26-2008, 05:11 PM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: '68 gmc drooool... whats the plans for it?



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10-26-2008, 07:01 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: '68 gmc Yours reminds me of the`72 shortbed I sold a couple years ago,primer w/black wheels.It had a 350/4spd Saginaw. __________________ "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 ~

10-26-2008, 07:03 PM	#18
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: '68 gmc Thats one nice truck .. . keep those GMC's alive. __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

10-26-2008, 07:39 PM	#19
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: '68 gmc Looks good. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

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