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Meatman · 10-26-2011, 11:47 PM

Been hoping to find a 67-72 for a while now. Haven't been looking really hard but had my eye on a couple in town. Well one fell in my lap this weekend. Friend of a friend bought a car from a gentleman and he had this 68 tucked back on his property among lots of other stuff. I bought this sight unseen, just went off of what my buddy said. But I knew for the price I couldn't get hurt.

Story is he bought in from his buddy when it only had 700 miles on it. His buddy bought it brand new and wasn't happy with it because it got bad gas mileage. Pretty bad considering gas was only about 35 cents a gallon then. So he had it since basically brand new. Spent most of its life with camper in back of it. He said he always planned to restore it, but hes in his 70s now and figured he ought to let her go. He said shes been setting about 6 years. He would always go start it every couple months up until about a year ago when the packrats got to some wiring.

Truck is pretty original. Pretty much head to toe 68 except for 8 track player which they didnt cut the dash thank you! Did install door speakers though.....

Overall truck is really solid. Gonna clean it up and park it till spring when I have more time to go through it and get it all the road. Brakes are dragging and pedal is horrible. Gas tank is full of rust. Sure carb is toast.

Ok....on to the good stuff!! Ill let the pics do the talking.

About wet down my leg when I found this in glove box too.

Interior is mint. Dash isnt cracked at all.....

Said he couldn't find the tailgate. Supposed to keep looking for it. Had to cut rear bumper off cause it was hanging out like 5 feet too because of the camper. The wood in the bed still has paint on it. I was amazed.

Shes horribly filthy.....First pic is close up of hood.....

Has some rust starting. Floor supports are kinda soft too. Overall really solid though.

Big block ftw....

3.54 as tag says....

YBNORML · 10-27-2011, 12:12 AM

Sweet! Looks like a great start

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75gmc454 · 10-27-2011, 12:16 AM

Yes great truck. I have a 68 the same color waiting to be restored. Not very common. The big block is nice too.

**70cst** · 10-27-2011, 12:32 AM

BB, AC, Auto ...

heeroyue2002 · 10-27-2011, 12:37 AM

nice truck!

1972hays · 10-27-2011, 12:39 AM

nice

wild4wheels · 10-27-2011, 12:50 AM

SWEET! PLEASE post pictures after she is washed and waxed, I bet it comes out nice ..

BMERDOC · 10-27-2011, 12:58 AM

Nice!! Another one saved!!

**LockDoc** · 10-27-2011, 01:39 AM

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I don't know when they started putting the GM 8 tracks in but if it is a GM one it could be worth a few bucks.... Great truck to start with.

LockDoc

jim zag · 10-27-2011, 06:14 AM

Hose it down, make it safe, get it running and park next to a Corvette guy at a car cruise and tell us who gets more looks!!!! I LIKE IT!!!!

71veronica · 10-27-2011, 09:18 AM

i hate you, jk, i am just jealous

stomper · 10-27-2011, 09:52 AM

Oh that is going to clean up real good! Looks straight. Nice score BB w/ A/C!!

Zoomin · 10-27-2011, 11:19 AM

And a BB too?!? Nice find.
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MARKDTN · 10-27-2011, 12:32 PM

BB w/ a/c- Nice!

bruceman1968 · 10-27-2011, 01:45 PM

Nice truck Meatman, That's a really nice truck. I can't wait to see what you do with it.

Not only is it a big block, It's the higher horsepower (4bbl) big block. In 1968 there were 2bbl or 4bbl 396's. There was option code L66, a 396 2bbl rated at 275 HP at 4400 RPM. And option code L47, a 396 4bbl rated at 310 HP at 4800 RPM. You got the L47, 396 (4bbl) and that's super cool.

Both 396's came standard with a dana rear with a 3.54 ratio on the C-20. Congrats on the truck man!

helldiablo · 10-27-2011, 02:36 PM

nice score..

Grande Rojo · 10-27-2011, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim zag

Hose it down, make it safe, get it running and park next to a Corvette guy at a car cruise and tell us who gets more looks!!!! I LIKE IT!!!!

Good stuff!!
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71 super · 10-27-2011, 06:06 PM

Nice truck find!

C20-67_N_MO · 10-27-2011, 06:34 PM

Yeah can't wait to see it all cleaned up.

Very cool that it has a big block and A/C too!

68Gold/white · 10-27-2011, 06:53 PM

Wow, looks just like mine, mine a C10 , and is gold
Mine had chrome valve covers, and the air cleaner lid was chrome.

Longhorn Man · 10-27-2011, 07:08 PM

please at least wash it before winter. A wax job would be nice too. Remember all that crap growing in the paint holds water against 43 year old metal.

trev1 · 10-27-2011, 07:13 PM

Heck the 396 BB is worth the 2,000 they are gettin hard to find!!!

**Joesjunk** · 10-27-2011, 08:52 PM

Great find! Cant wait to see it cleaned

Ackattack · 10-27-2011, 09:11 PM

Heck yeah, you NEED to bring it by some time and let me check it out. I might have this and that for parts you might need also (such as a battery

)

I'll show you how to put an LSx in it, and you can ditch that HEAVY gas guzzlin BB, and have more power and better mileage (I know I'm going to catch some flack for this statement). I can also show you how to cut it down into a short bed

Nathans71 · 10-27-2011, 09:15 PM

I Love it. The paint has to be perfect patina under the "growth". This one we will all look forward to seeing. Please don't keep us waiting!

10-26-2011, 11:47 PM	#1
Meatman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 604	Straight out of pasture 68 Been hoping to find a 67-72 for a while now. Haven't been looking really hard but had my eye on a couple in town. Well one fell in my lap this weekend. Friend of a friend bought a car from a gentleman and he had this 68 tucked back on his property among lots of other stuff. I bought this sight unseen, just went off of what my buddy said. But I knew for the price I couldn't get hurt. Story is he bought in from his buddy when it only had 700 miles on it. His buddy bought it brand new and wasn't happy with it because it got bad gas mileage. Pretty bad considering gas was only about 35 cents a gallon then. So he had it since basically brand new. Spent most of its life with camper in back of it. He said he always planned to restore it, but hes in his 70s now and figured he ought to let her go. He said shes been setting about 6 years. He would always go start it every couple months up until about a year ago when the packrats got to some wiring. Truck is pretty original. Pretty much head to toe 68 except for 8 track player which they didnt cut the dash thank you! Did install door speakers though..... Overall truck is really solid. Gonna clean it up and park it till spring when I have more time to go through it and get it all the road. Brakes are dragging and pedal is horrible. Gas tank is full of rust. Sure carb is toast. Ok....on to the good stuff!! Ill let the pics do the talking. About wet down my leg when I found this in glove box too. Interior is mint. Dash isnt cracked at all..... Said he couldn't find the tailgate. Supposed to keep looking for it. Had to cut rear bumper off cause it was hanging out like 5 feet too because of the camper. The wood in the bed still has paint on it. I was amazed. Shes horribly filthy.....First pic is close up of hood..... Has some rust starting. Floor supports are kinda soft too. Overall really solid though. Big block ftw.... 3.54 as tag says.... __________________ Daily-94 K2500 350 5spd extended cab longbox Project Red Velvet-68 C20 396-th400-AC-PS-PB-all original except for the 8 track and the gun rack. Build thread>>>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495881 My 01 TA and 88 Formula hide in the garage. :-)

10-27-2011, 12:12 AM	#2
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,847	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 Sweet! Looks like a great start Posted via Mobile Device __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

10-27-2011, 12:16 AM	#3
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 Yes great truck. I have a 68 the same color waiting to be restored. Not very common. The big block is nice too.

10-27-2011, 12:32 AM	#4
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 BB, AC, Auto ... __________________ 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!

10-27-2011, 12:37 AM	#5
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 nice truck! __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

10-27-2011, 12:39 AM	#6
1972hays Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: A****er ca Posts: 475	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 nice __________________ 72 chevrolet 4wd 350/350 swb fleet green mean army machine

10-27-2011, 12:50 AM	#7
wild4wheels Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Queen Creek, Arizona Posts: 1,626	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 SWEET! PLEASE post pictures after she is washed and waxed, I bet it comes out nice .. __________________ Dave aka "Wild" Current truck "Ida Mae" 71 K5 Blazer Former Trucks "Loretta" 71 Longbed (AZ) "Tanya" 69 Stepside (AZ) "Ferdinand" 71 Longhorn (SD) "Patches" 67 Panel (IA/ KY) "Rosita" 68 C30 (KY) Instagram @Wildforwheels @k5_klub @c10university Profile pic provided by Jeff Sundance

10-27-2011, 12:58 AM	#8
BMERDOC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond,Va Posts: 2,934	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 Nice!! Another one saved!! __________________ Nick Carter 1967 C10 Short bed Fleetside Project Cheap Thrills! 2WD C10 Modern/Performance Alignments Easiest Alignment Ever!

10-27-2011, 01:39 AM	#9
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,393	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 - I don't know when they started putting the GM 8 tracks in but if it is a GM one it could be worth a few bucks.... Great truck to start with. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-27-2011, 06:14 AM	#10
jim zag ENGINE BUILDER Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Shortsville n.y. Posts: 344	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 Hose it down, make it safe, get it running and park next to a Corvette guy at a car cruise and tell us who gets more looks!!!! I LIKE IT!!!! __________________ JIM ZAG

10-27-2011, 09:18 AM	#11
71veronica Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: pleasant grove, UT Posts: 399	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 i hate you, jk, i am just jealous

10-27-2011, 09:52 AM	#12
stomper Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,700	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 Oh that is going to clean up real good! Looks straight. Nice score BB w/ A/C!! __________________ "I was patina when patina wasn't cool." 1973 Cheyenne SWB Sunset Gold / Frost White / Saddle

10-27-2011, 11:19 AM	#13
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 And a BB too?!? Nice find. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

10-27-2011, 12:32 PM	#14
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,142	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 BB w/ a/c- Nice! __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

10-27-2011, 01:45 PM	#15
bruceman1968 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,549	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 Nice truck Meatman, That's a really nice truck. I can't wait to see what you do with it. Not only is it a big block, It's the higher horsepower (4bbl) big block. In 1968 there were 2bbl or 4bbl 396's. There was option code L66, a 396 2bbl rated at 275 HP at 4400 RPM. And option code L47, a 396 4bbl rated at 310 HP at 4800 RPM. You got the L47, 396 (4bbl) and that's super cool. Both 396's came standard with a dana rear with a 3.54 ratio on the C-20. Congrats on the truck man! __________________ CHEVY/GMC VIN DECODERS Last edited by bruceman1968; 10-27-2011 at 01:53 PM.



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10-27-2011, 02:36 PM	#16
helldiablo Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: northern california Posts: 105	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 nice score.. __________________ *The two most important lessons to wrenchin'-1.The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire-2. If something hasn't broken, it's about to--*

10-27-2011, 06:06 PM	#18
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 Nice truck find! __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

10-27-2011, 06:34 PM	#19
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 Yeah can't wait to see it all cleaned up. Very cool that it has a big block and A/C too! __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

10-27-2011, 06:53 PM	#20
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,319	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 Wow, looks just like mine, mine a C10 , and is gold Mine had chrome valve covers, and the air cleaner lid was chrome.

10-27-2011, 07:08 PM	#21
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 please at least wash it before winter. A wax job would be nice too. Remember all that crap growing in the paint holds water against 43 year old metal.

10-27-2011, 07:13 PM	#22
trev1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Goodman,Mo Posts: 155	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 Heck the 396 BB is worth the 2,000 they are gettin hard to find!!!

10-27-2011, 08:52 PM	#23
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,689	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 Great find! Cant wait to see it cleaned __________________ 72 3/4t Custom Deluxe 402/auto 66k Original paint 71 3/4t 4x4 Custom Deluxe 10k original miles Original paint 71 3/4t Cheyenne 402 70k original paint 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 72 3/4t 4x4 Custom deluxe 91k original paint 72 Cheyenne/30 Dually 69 Camaro SS396 4-speed 13 GMC 2500HD Duramax I bought new 05 Jeep Wrangler "Willys Edition" 12k miles (I bought new) 85 3/4 ton 4x4 Scottsdale 33k miles original paint 86 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 454 restored 80 1 ton 4x4 SRW Silverado 9,434 original miles!! original paint 95 GMC 1 ton dually 4x4 my dad bought new 95 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4, regular cab 454, 31k original miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 6.0L 67k miles 2002 2500HD 4x4 regular cab 8.1L 28k miles 2003 GMC 2500HD 4x4 regular cab Diesel 93k miles 67-72 Parts for sale

10-27-2011, 09:11 PM	#24
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 Heck yeah, you NEED to bring it by some time and let me check it out. I might have this and that for parts you might need also (such as a battery ) I'll show you how to put an LSx in it, and you can ditch that HEAVY gas guzzlin BB, and have more power and better mileage (I know I'm going to catch some flack for this statement). I can also show you how to cut it down into a short bed __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

10-27-2011, 09:15 PM	#25
Nathans71 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mt. Washington Kentucky Posts: 97	Re: Straight out of pasture 68 I Love it. The paint has to be perfect patina under the "growth". This one we will all look forward to seeing. Please don't keep us waiting!

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