How rare is 1968 GMC 1ton, and a few more questions, with pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Senator350 · 03-07-2009, 09:32 AM

Mornin' guys!

I'm really just looking for a cab to steal doors, floor, and patch panels from, and I found this 68.

I haven't seen many GMC 1tons, especially 67/68. How rare is this bird???

So, I'm looking at this rare bird and thinking about how neat it would be to have a '69 chevy that looked a lot more unique. There's quite a few 69/70's that roll in to the local car show, but not many GMCs. So I'm now considering using the whole cab and clip (my fenders are shot too... so WHY NOT?!?!

1. Is the 68 GMC cab the same as my '69? or at least same enough to use for patches?

2. Can I swap the GMC grill out for a 67/68 Chevy inner?

3. Is there any demand for a GMC clip and cab in this condition, or should I go ahead and part it out to get the parts to finish my '69?

**too much stuff** · 03-07-2009, 11:02 AM

The cabs should be basically the same. I think the grills will swap also.
Demand will depend on condition, and your area.

**LockDoc** · 03-07-2009, 11:31 AM

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I would consider using the whole thing.

The GMC's do look good finished out. Here is a '72 I completed and sold a while back....

LockDoc

Longhorn Man · 03-07-2009, 06:05 PM

The GMC grill will dictate the fenders and core support be used too.
The 67/68 chevy grill will work with those fenders, but you'll need a 67/68 core support from the same.

*chevy29267truck* · 03-07-2009, 10:28 PM

get it if you see a one ton for sale get the truck its like i may know where a gmc longhorn one ton is

Senator350 · 03-08-2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevy29267truck

get it if you see a one ton for sale get the truck its like i may know where a gmc longhorn one ton is

I'd be pleased as punch to have a '68 GMC 3500 Longhorn!!!

Well, nobody is chiming in on the board claiming to have one, and IIRC, I haven't noticed any in the 1-ton thread. I found a '68 custom camper online, but that's it so far.

Where can I find out how many '68 GMC tonners were made?

Is it possible it would be 4x4? (I'm calling today to ask)

Longhorn Man · 03-08-2009, 10:25 AM

no 4X4 one tons built at all in 67 - 72.
you won't find any production numbers at all on any GMC in theis generation either, they were lost. The general number accepted is one in 4. However, that's a very gross way of doing it and only gives you a rough idea.
Since GMC made more work trucks than pleasure rigs, thenI would say that there were considerably more than there are now, they were all used up and thrown away.

Senator350 · 03-08-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

no 4X4 one tons built at all in 67 - 72.
you won't find any production numbers at all on any GMC in theis generation either, they were lost. The general number accepted is one in 4. However, that's a very gross way of doing it and only gives you a rough idea.
Since GMC made more work trucks than pleasure rigs, thenI would say that there were considerably more than there are now, they were all used up and thrown away.

Thanks Longhorn! Is there a VIN code for longhorn?

I'm second in line, and the guy who's first is on his way to look at it right now... FINGERS CROSSED!!! He's a young guy who's thinking about putting it on a 90's chevy chassis. hopefully the dents and rust keep him from buying it.

This one's a NY barnfind, for $500 cab and clip. Maybe I'll make a nice 2wd with a birch flatbed or something...

It's so darn easy to put all of the rust repair on my '69 on the back burner!!

Longhorn Man · 03-08-2009, 02:34 PM

the VIN won't dictate a longhorn, but the model number on the spid will

**too much stuff** · 03-08-2009, 04:10 PM

Being as it is a 68 gmc, probably doesn't even have a spid. I have seen alot of 67-68 gmcs that never had them...

**Tim Christian** · 03-08-2009, 04:15 PM

I have never seen a 67 or 68 with a SPID either.

03-07-2009, 09:32 AM	#1
Senator350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 522	How rare is 1968 GMC 1ton, and a few more questions, with pics Mornin' guys! I'm really just looking for a cab to steal doors, floor, and patch panels from, and I found this 68. I haven't seen many GMC 1tons, especially 67/68. How rare is this bird??? So, I'm looking at this rare bird and thinking about how neat it would be to have a '69 chevy that looked a lot more unique. There's quite a few 69/70's that roll in to the local car show, but not many GMCs. So I'm now considering using the whole cab and clip (my fenders are shot too... so WHY NOT?!?! 1. Is the 68 GMC cab the same as my '69? or at least same enough to use for patches? 2. Can I swap the GMC grill out for a 67/68 Chevy inner? 3. Is there any demand for a GMC clip and cab in this condition, or should I go ahead and part it out to get the parts to finish my '69? __________________ RN U OVR Last edited by Senator350; 03-07-2009 at 09:35 AM.

03-07-2009, 11:02 AM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,791	Re: How rare is 1968 GMC 1ton, and a few more questions, with pics The cabs should be basically the same. I think the grills will swap also. Demand will depend on condition, and your area. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-07-2009, 11:31 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: How rare is 1968 GMC 1ton, and a few more questions, with pics - I would consider using the whole thing. The GMC's do look good finished out. Here is a '72 I completed and sold a while back.... LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 03-07-2009 at 11:32 AM.

03-07-2009, 06:05 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How rare is 1968 GMC 1ton, and a few more questions, with pics The GMC grill will dictate the fenders and core support be used too. The 67/68 chevy grill will work with those fenders, but you'll need a 67/68 core support from the same.

03-07-2009, 10:28 PM	#5
chevy29267truck Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alva Florida Posts: 668	Re: How rare is 1968 GMC 1ton, and a few more questions, with pics get it if you see a one ton for sale get the truck its like i may know where a gmc longhorn one ton is

03-08-2009, 10:25 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How rare is 1968 GMC 1ton, and a few more questions, with pics no 4X4 one tons built at all in 67 - 72. you won't find any production numbers at all on any GMC in theis generation either, they were lost. The general number accepted is one in 4. However, that's a very gross way of doing it and only gives you a rough idea. Since GMC made more work trucks than pleasure rigs, thenI would say that there were considerably more than there are now, they were all used up and thrown away.

03-08-2009, 02:34 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How rare is 1968 GMC 1ton, and a few more questions, with pics the VIN won't dictate a longhorn, but the model number on the spid will

03-08-2009, 04:10 PM	#10
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,791	Re: How rare is 1968 GMC 1ton, and a few more questions, with pics Being as it is a 68 gmc, probably doesn't even have a spid. I have seen alot of 67-68 gmcs that never had them... __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

03-08-2009, 04:15 PM	#11
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: How rare is 1968 GMC 1ton, and a few more questions, with pics I have never seen a 67 or 68 with a SPID either.



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