Think I found what looks like a 50th anniversary truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jjg · 03-31-2003, 07:42 PM

Well Guys
I have never personally seen one here in Iowa, but i happen to see one today at a local mechanics shop. It looks like a 50th but it didnt have the upholstery pattern maybe got recovered?? and i didnt get a chance to look at the codes either. I stopped in to ask about it, They said it belongs to an older gentleman, I guess it smokes on start up quite a bit so i left the mechanic my business card and told him to give it to the man if he wanted to sell it. I am guessing he wont sell it since he has it at the shop. but you never know.. This truck is really straight and fairly clean for what you will find around Iowa.
thanks
John

jjg · 03-31-2003, 07:46 PM

closer up pic

67cst · 03-31-2003, 08:44 PM

cool pics. ive never seen a 50th anv truck around here

oldsub86 · 03-31-2003, 09:22 PM

So what year is the 50th? Looks like a 68 since it has the side markers and the sloping hood line.

greasemonkey · 03-31-2003, 10:10 PM

1918-1968 was 50th anniversary.

Hooter · 03-31-2003, 10:22 PM

by all accounts that looks like a 50th

toms68cst · 03-31-2003, 11:54 PM

No doubt in my mind. That would be a nice find.

Longhorn Man · 03-31-2003, 11:57 PM

Could be, but it might not. Either way, it's a dam cool ride.

68speedalert · 04-02-2003, 02:46 PM

Alright guys, now you got me wondering.........I've only owned this truck for 15 years, and have never heard of the 50th anniversery editions. I look at these pics and say, "Hey, there's my truck!"

What are the options on the 50th? My truck was the gold and still is white 2 tone, custom, 307, powerglide, no p.s or power brakes, wood bed 8 ft fleetside, 1/2 ton, bench seat, "jr west coast mirrors", speed alert, am radio. I can get more option codes if needed.

Steve

**CPNE** · 04-02-2003, 02:50 PM

Paint code tells it all. I forget the code but its only used on Ann. models. Post your paint code.

Hutch · 04-02-2003, 03:28 PM

This might help:
It was cut from an earlier post:

The most important part of the 50th package will be the 551 (Ivory White/Gold) paint code.
Pickups and Sports Vans will have a gold and parchment interior 625.
Suburbans and Panels will have fawn interiors.
The pickups, burbs and panels will have chrome bumpers and the side trim option. Not sure about Sports Vans
Pickups two-tone paint job will include that Ivory roof and Ivory on the bottom of the truck, as well as the grill.
Burbs and Panels will only have the Ivory on the roof and the grill.
It will at least be a "custom”. It could be a CST.
Any engine could be had, but most that I have seen have the 327.
I did not have to be a loaded vehicle.

All the information about was deciphered from the 1968 Chevrolet Salesman’s Data Book.

Have fun

68speedalert · 04-02-2003, 10:15 PM

Well, the color code is 455? AA off white/gold, cant make out what the ? is, but i bet its 1. 4625 AB parch/cloth trim (?). looks like maybe i have an anniversary edition? Can I retire if i sell it? My son just about fell out of his chair when i told him about it.

Steve

Hutch · 04-02-2003, 10:52 PM

There is another color that is close to the gold which has a color code of 555 or 4555aa. It is called saddle. I don't know if it came with the off/white combo.
Here is a link of some 50th truck pics.
http://groups.msn.com/196772Chevrole...niversary.msnw
You can also search the archives of this site for some intresting information on this model of truck.
I don't really think that the value is anymore than other 1968 models of the same condition. Just a unique limited production vehicle.

Have fun

68speedalert · 04-02-2003, 11:10 PM

Hutch,

Thanks. I just did some searches and know I've got the gold dash pad, which is rare in itself. The seat had a red

seatcover already on it, so I never say the origional cover. Someone has painted over the gold with what looks like the yellow/orange color from '71-72. Sorry I call it ugly, those are my daughter's words. The white 2-tone is still there. It had the oem chrome hubcaps when I purchased it for, gulp, $300. It was for the most part unmolested when I bought it. I removed the mirrors after many close calls, put a 71 disc brake set-up, and removed the VERY tired 307 & powerglide out (had 165,000 at the time).

Steve

Hutch · 04-02-2003, 11:29 PM

That yellow orange color is called Ochre.
It is one of those colors that kind of grows on you.
If you ever get to see a truck with this color that is in show condition it would help to change you mind.
Years ago (about 18)I passed up a 72 swb 4x4 cheyenne only because of the color Ochre.
What a mistake.
These trucks and a lot of cars from this era were painted the popular greens and yellows of the times.
My 71 has the 307 p/g combo in it.

It sounds like you got yourself a keeper.

Have fun

toms68cst · 04-02-2003, 11:45 PM

I think if you see a 68 with the off-white/gold/off-white combo you can be pretty sure it's a 50th. That 2-tone paint scheme with off-white below the molding was only available on the 50ths in 68. The normal 2-tone paint scheme fo 68 just had the top of the cab off-white. You should also have gold/parchment vinyl listed on you glove box indicating your seat colors.

Speedalert, Do you have any pictures of you truck? It sounds like a winner.

Longhorn Man · 04-03-2003, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 68speedalert
Well, the color code is 455? AA off white/gold

That means it is not a 50th.
The 50 had the 551 off white/gold, and the 627 paech/vinyl trim for the int.

68speedalert · 04-03-2003, 01:43 AM

toms68cst,

Hard to believe that after 15 plus years I have no pics that I can remember of the truck. Hopefully someday soon I can get a digital camera. If I find one I'll post. I winner now?.......not really. Could be someday?...........hope so.

longhorn, now I,m confused. You say it should have 627 peach/vinyl trim yet hutch says the 625 parch. Elaborate? After looking at your web-site i'm certainly not going to argue with you (I'll leave that up to hutch, hehe). Loved you site BTW.

On the color code the "?" in the 455?AA is scratched where I can't read it. It does definitely say "off-white/gold" though.

Steve

68 Suburban · 04-03-2003, 03:38 AM

That looks like a 50th to me. Just because it does not have the original seat, doesnt mean that it isn't. Look for the parchment door pannels and gold painted metal parts of the interior. Also it should have the a gold steering wheel. The truck also has the side trim that it needs to be a 50th. Also I think it has to be a 'custom' or a 'cst'. And i see the 'custom' emblem on the door

This should help:

http://www.dingospad.com/trucks/68data/databurb2a.jpg

http://www.dingospad.com/trucks/68da...nteriors1a.jpg

68 Suburban · 04-03-2003, 03:41 AM

Here is another link where it was discussed:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=50th

68 Suburban · 04-03-2003, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 68speedalert
Well, the color code is 455? AA off white/gold, cant make out what the ? is, but i bet its 1. 4625 AB parch/cloth trim (?). looks like maybe i have an anniversary edition? Can I retire if i sell it? My son just about fell out of his chair when i told him about it.

Steve

If it says "off white/gold" that question mark is a "1". You do have a 50th! Congrats! As for retirement? I doub't it. Most people don't even know they exist.....lol

68speedalert · 04-03-2003, 12:20 PM

well I looked at it again this morning (before it left for school with my son) and the "?" mark on the paint code looks like there may be the top of a "1" still there.

I have the gold steering wheel sitting in a box in the garage, having put on a smaller Jeep wheel. All the metal in the interior is gold, had gold seat belts, parchment vinyl door panels & sun visors, gold rubber floor mat. As mentioned it is a custom, trim set up and paint scheme is identical to the pic posted by jjg at the top of the thread.

Steve

Looks like l'll have to change my sig. now, drat!!!

Longhorn Man · 04-04-2003, 01:50 AM

4551...now I get it.
Sorry I've only seen it as 551. Some trucks had extra numbers in front of the codes, while others did not.

Pilgrim · 04-06-2003, 03:36 PM

Looks like my 50th Camper Special.

68speedalert · 04-06-2003, 03:50 PM

Pilgrim,

Have you checked your paint & interior option codes?

Steve

03-31-2003, 07:42 PM	#1
jjg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: elk horn, ia, USA Posts: 554	Think I found what looks like a 50th anniversary truck Well Guys I have never personally seen one here in Iowa, but i happen to see one today at a local mechanics shop. It looks like a 50th but it didnt have the upholstery pattern maybe got recovered?? and i didnt get a chance to look at the codes either. I stopped in to ask about it, They said it belongs to an older gentleman, I guess it smokes on start up quite a bit so i left the mechanic my business card and told him to give it to the man if he wanted to sell it. I am guessing he wont sell it since he has it at the shop. but you never know.. This truck is really straight and fairly clean for what you will find around Iowa. thanks John Attached Images

03-31-2003, 07:46 PM	#2
jjg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: elk horn, ia, USA Posts: 554	closer up pic Attached Images

03-31-2003, 08:44 PM	#3
67cst i love summertime Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kelowna BC Posts: 4,303	cool pics. ive never seen a 50th anv truck around here __________________ 1967 shortbox stepside Chevy, 365 hp 327, th400. GLOVE BOX LIGHTS FORSALE, click link for info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=273724

03-31-2003, 09:22 PM	#4
oldsub86 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 695	So what year is the 50th? Looks like a 68 since it has the side markers and the sloping hood line. __________________ 1968 Chevy - 292 with a powerglide

03-31-2003, 10:10 PM	#5
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	1918-1968 was 50th anniversary. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

03-31-2003, 10:22 PM	#6
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,083	by all accounts that looks like a 50th __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

03-31-2003, 11:54 PM	#7
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	No doubt in my mind. That would be a nice find. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

03-31-2003, 11:57 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Could be, but it might not. Either way, it's a dam cool ride.

04-02-2003, 02:46 PM	#9
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	Alright guys, now you got me wondering.........I've only owned this truck for 15 years, and have never heard of the 50th anniversery editions. I look at these pics and say, "Hey, there's my truck!" What are the options on the 50th? My truck was the gold and still is white 2 tone, custom, 307, powerglide, no p.s or power brakes, wood bed 8 ft fleetside, 1/2 ton, bench seat, "jr west coast mirrors", speed alert, am radio. I can get more option codes if needed. Steve __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

04-02-2003, 02:50 PM	#10
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Paint code tells it all. I forget the code but its only used on Ann. models. Post your paint code. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

04-02-2003, 03:28 PM	#11
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	This might help: It was cut from an earlier post: The most important part of the 50th package will be the 551 (Ivory White/Gold) paint code. Pickups and Sports Vans will have a gold and parchment interior 625. Suburbans and Panels will have fawn interiors. The pickups, burbs and panels will have chrome bumpers and the side trim option. Not sure about Sports Vans Pickups two-tone paint job will include that Ivory roof and Ivory on the bottom of the truck, as well as the grill. Burbs and Panels will only have the Ivory on the roof and the grill. It will at least be a "custom”. It could be a CST. Any engine could be had, but most that I have seen have the 327. I did not have to be a loaded vehicle. All the information about was deciphered from the 1968 Chevrolet Salesman’s Data Book. Have fun __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

04-02-2003, 10:15 PM	#12
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	Well, the color code is 455? AA off white/gold, cant make out what the ? is, but i bet its 1. 4625 AB parch/cloth trim (?). looks like maybe i have an anniversary edition? Can I retire if i sell it? My son just about fell out of his chair when i told him about it. Steve __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

04-02-2003, 10:52 PM	#13
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	There is another color that is close to the gold which has a color code of 555 or 4555aa. It is called saddle. I don't know if it came with the off/white combo. Here is a link of some 50th truck pics. http://groups.msn.com/196772Chevrole...niversary.msnw You can also search the archives of this site for some intresting information on this model of truck. I don't really think that the value is anymore than other 1968 models of the same condition. Just a unique limited production vehicle. Have fun __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

04-02-2003, 11:10 PM	#14
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	Hutch, Thanks. I just did some searches and know I've got the gold dash pad, which is rare in itself. The seat had a red seatcover already on it, so I never say the origional cover. Someone has painted over the gold with what looks like the yellow/orange color from '71-72. Sorry I call it ugly, those are my daughter's words. The white 2-tone is still there. It had the oem chrome hubcaps when I purchased it for, gulp, $300. It was for the most part unmolested when I bought it. I removed the mirrors after many close calls, put a 71 disc brake set-up, and removed the VERY tired 307 & powerglide out (had 165,000 at the time). Steve __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

04-02-2003, 11:29 PM	#15
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	That yellow orange color is called Ochre. It is one of those colors that kind of grows on you. If you ever get to see a truck with this color that is in show condition it would help to change you mind. Years ago (about 18)I passed up a 72 swb 4x4 cheyenne only because of the color Ochre. What a mistake. These trucks and a lot of cars from this era were painted the popular greens and yellows of the times. My 71 has the 307 p/g combo in it. It sounds like you got yourself a keeper. Have fun __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS



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04-02-2003, 11:45 PM	#16
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,282	I think if you see a 68 with the off-white/gold/off-white combo you can be pretty sure it's a 50th. That 2-tone paint scheme with off-white below the molding was only available on the 50ths in 68. The normal 2-tone paint scheme fo 68 just had the top of the cab off-white. You should also have gold/parchment vinyl listed on you glove box indicating your seat colors. Speedalert, Do you have any pictures of you truck? It sounds like a winner. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-03-2003, 01:43 AM	#18
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	toms68cst, Hard to believe that after 15 plus years I have no pics that I can remember of the truck. Hopefully someday soon I can get a digital camera. If I find one I'll post. I winner now?.......not really. Could be someday?...........hope so. longhorn, now I,m confused. You say it should have 627 peach/vinyl trim yet hutch says the 625 parch. Elaborate? After looking at your web-site i'm certainly not going to argue with you (I'll leave that up to hutch, hehe). Loved you site BTW. On the color code the "?" in the 455?AA is scratched where I can't read it. It does definitely say "off-white/gold" though. Steve __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

04-03-2003, 03:38 AM	#19
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	That looks like a 50th to me. Just because it does not have the original seat, doesnt mean that it isn't. Look for the parchment door pannels and gold painted metal parts of the interior. Also it should have the a gold steering wheel. The truck also has the side trim that it needs to be a 50th. Also I think it has to be a 'custom' or a 'cst'. And i see the 'custom' emblem on the door This should help: http://www.dingospad.com/trucks/68data/databurb2a.jpg http://www.dingospad.com/trucks/68da...nteriors1a.jpg __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation. Last edited by 68 Suburban; 04-03-2003 at 03:45 AM.

04-03-2003, 03:41 AM	#20
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Here is another link where it was discussed: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=50th __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

04-03-2003, 12:20 PM	#22
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	well I looked at it again this morning (before it left for school with my son) and the "?" mark on the paint code looks like there may be the top of a "1" still there. I have the gold steering wheel sitting in a box in the garage, having put on a smaller Jeep wheel. All the metal in the interior is gold, had gold seat belts, parchment vinyl door panels & sun visors, gold rubber floor mat. As mentioned it is a custom, trim set up and paint scheme is identical to the pic posted by jjg at the top of the thread. Steve Looks like l'll have to change my sig. now, drat!!! __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

04-04-2003, 01:50 AM	#23
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	4551...now I get it. Sorry I've only seen it as 551. Some trucks had extra numbers in front of the codes, while others did not.

04-06-2003, 03:36 PM	#24
Pilgrim Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Crescent City, FL Posts: 492	Looks like my 50th Camper Special. __________________ Bob 68 C20 Camper Special

04-06-2003, 03:50 PM	#25
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	Pilgrim, Have you checked your paint & interior option codes? Steve __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

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