1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

purdeydoubles · 01-27-2013, 11:36 PM

Hey guys I am brand new to the forum, and also new to these trucks. I have a 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 long bed step side that i just bought from my girlfriends dad. I have had a very hard time finding info on this truck as it seems that this veriation is not too common. Is this a rare truck?

SS Tim · 01-28-2013, 02:13 AM

With that name I'd expect you to be more of a Range Rover classic owner (not a bad thing :-) ), but to answer your question the 3/4 4x4 stepside were a fairly low production vehicle and usually commercial use trucks. Not sure where you can find actual GMC production numbers for it but Chevy the same year was about 1047 for the '68 K20 stepside.
Welcome to the board!

airdale94 · 01-28-2013, 02:18 AM

Welcome to the forum! The long bed step sides I believe have the 8 1/2' bed like the Longhorns. Which I think actually have 1 ton suspensions. I'm pretty sure none of them are 4X4. I don't recall ever seeing a longbed stepside 3/4 ton 4X4, but I'm not sure. The long bed step sides and Longhorns are not exactly "rare" but there but there are less of them. Surely someone more knowledgeable than me will chime in. You should post some pictures.

SS Tim · 01-28-2013, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by airdale94

Welcome to the forum! The long bed step sides I believe have the 8 1/2' bed like the Longhorns. Which I think actually have 1 ton suspensions. I'm pretty sure none of them are 4X4. I don't recall ever seeing a longbed stepside 3/4 ton 4X4, but I'm not sure. The long bed step sides and Longhorns are not exactly "rare" but there but there are less of them. Surely someone more knowledgeable than me will chime in. You should post some pictures.

Well to expand on my first post.
K2500 GMC trucks 4x4 3/4 ton were built on a 127" wheelbase.
It was offered in Chassis Cab, Wideside and Fenderside versions.
As you mentioned there were other bed sizes but not on a K2500.
The 8 1/2' bed was a Wideside only offering on a 1 ton chassis with a 133" wb as a 4x2 only in C2500 or C3000 ratings.
There was a 9' Fenderside C3500 as well, again 4x2 only.
Historically the 3/4 4x4 stepside/fenderside trucks were low production commercial use trucks and as I stated above Chevy built 1047 in '68 and since GMC number are usually lower it might very well be below 1000 units.

SS Tim · 01-28-2013, 03:14 AM

Here are some pictures of a very nice GMC K2500 Wideside.

daves72C10D · 01-28-2013, 06:38 AM

Never seen one of those. Is that the stock ride height? I like the looks of it alot.

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 01-28-2013, 06:41 AM

nice!!

**special-K** · 01-28-2013, 08:09 AM

Tim meant to say that's a Fenderside,the GMC equivalent to Stepside.

purdeydoubles · 01-28-2013, 10:26 AM

Thank you guys for the information so far. I am working on the pictures and will have them up shortly. The bed on this truck doesn't have the spare tire cutout on the drivers side. It has the wooden bed (although it is in need of replacement), clearance lights (chicken lights), and is sitting on 6" of lift. Hope this might help to sort some questions out.

SS Tim · 01-28-2013, 11:28 AM

Thanks for catching that Tim, can someone edit that in post #5?

purdeydoubles · 01-28-2013, 03:33 PM

My truck has the rockwell transmission and transfercase and i can't get the linkage to move the low range piston (sorry if that isn't the correct term). Is there a simple sollution to this issue or do in need to drop it out and overhaul the linkage. I can pull that piston, but only with the help of a prybar.

BigRed76 · 01-28-2013, 04:12 PM

SS Tim · 01-28-2013, 04:13 PM

Sounds like you are going inside and parts can be an issue.
Here is the exploded view.

If you don't have the service and overhaul manuals they can be downloaded here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558016

If you have to pry on the linkage and it will not reverse there is likely a fork isssue or interlock. Dropping the trans and pulling the cover should give a quick idea on what the damage is and what parts are needed. Unfortunatelly it also leaves your truck stranded. Might start a search to see if there is a spare about to do a temporary exchange.

Starting a seperate thread like "T221 Help needed" in the 4x4 section might get more/better results after trying a site search.

purdeydoubles · 01-28-2013, 04:14 PM

Thanks for the info!

purdeydoubles · 02-06-2013, 12:48 AM

Not the best pictures in the world, but here she is!

dougo · 02-06-2013, 01:47 AM

Very cool truck. Welcome to the board.
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CrewCab59 · 02-06-2013, 02:39 AM

Very nice , got to love the long steps .

**MusicMan70** · 02-06-2013, 02:42 AM

Nice! So all that side trim didn't continue onto the fender-sides, I'm guessin'.

SS Tim · 02-06-2013, 02:46 AM

Very nice, now how about a SPID or at least some specifics. Any luck with the t-case issue? By chance were you trying to shift it static with the engine off?

SS Tim · 02-06-2013, 03:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MusicMan70

Nice! So all that side trim didn't continue onto the fender-sides, I'm guessin'.

No, the 67-68 Chevy/GMC stepsides/fendersides unlike the later 69-72 trucks could be ordered with trim. However it was on the cab only.
Here is a '67 9'CST

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 02-06-2013, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by purdeydoubles

Not the best pictures in the world, but here she is!

i love your truck!!

BLAZERMAN · 02-06-2013, 06:00 PM

Love it! I wouldn't change a thing on that beast... Perfect color and patina
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Madtat · 02-06-2013, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purdeydoubles

Not the best pictures in the world, but here she is!

nice truck. thats one heck of a rear bumper!

srvivor71 · 02-06-2013, 08:13 PM

Great looking truck!!! Love the color (but I may be partial).

cheyenne shortstep · 02-06-2013, 08:35 PM

That truck is about as cool as it can be, I wouldn't change a thing.
From the slots to the stance and perfect patina, I would drive the wheels off that thing.

Thanks to SSTim I learn something new, never knew '67'68 stepsides could be had with trim.

01-27-2013, 11:36 PM	#1
purdeydoubles Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 28	1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? Hey guys I am brand new to the forum, and also new to these trucks. I have a 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 long bed step side that i just bought from my girlfriends dad. I have had a very hard time finding info on this truck as it seems that this veriation is not too common. Is this a rare truck?

01-28-2013, 02:13 AM	#2
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? With that name I'd expect you to be more of a Range Rover classic owner (not a bad thing *:-)* ), but to answer your question the 3/4 4x4 stepside were a fairly low production vehicle and usually commercial use trucks. Not sure where you can find actual GMC production numbers for it but Chevy the same year was about 1047 for the '68 K20 stepside. Welcome to the board! __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

01-28-2013, 02:18 AM	#3
airdale94 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Topeka,KS Posts: 778	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? Welcome to the forum! The long bed step sides I believe have the 8 1/2' bed like the Longhorns. Which I think actually have 1 ton suspensions. I'm pretty sure none of them are 4X4. I don't recall ever seeing a longbed stepside 3/4 ton 4X4, but I'm not sure. The long bed step sides and Longhorns are not exactly "rare" but there but there are less of them. Surely someone more knowledgeable than me will chime in. You should post some pictures. __________________ 68' C20. 283CI w/55CC 305HO heads, NP435 Close Ratio, Corp. 14 bolt FF 3.21, 75' front end swap (everything but the X-member).

01-28-2013, 06:38 AM	#6
daves72C10D Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vale, NC Posts: 283	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? Never seen one of those. Is that the stock ride height? I like the looks of it alot. __________________ 1972 Custom 10 Deluxe- original paint, interior- 72k miles http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2466316 Cheap, Fast or Good. Pick any two. 1990 Eagle Talon AWD 1991.5 W250 CTD 1992 Cushman Truckster- Haulster

01-28-2013, 06:41 AM	#7
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,970	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? nice!!

01-28-2013, 03:14 AM	#5
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? Here are some pictures of a very nice GMC K2500 Wideside. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

01-28-2013, 08:09 AM	#8
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01-28-2013, 10:26 AM	#9
purdeydoubles Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 28	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? Thank you guys for the information so far. I am working on the pictures and will have them up shortly. The bed on this truck doesn't have the spare tire cutout on the drivers side. It has the wooden bed (although it is in need of replacement), clearance lights (chicken lights), and is sitting on 6" of lift. Hope this might help to sort some questions out.

01-28-2013, 11:28 AM	#10
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? Thanks for catching that Tim, can someone edit that in post #5? __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

01-28-2013, 03:33 PM	#11
purdeydoubles Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 28	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? My truck has the rockwell transmission and transfercase and i can't get the linkage to move the low range piston (sorry if that isn't the correct term). Is there a simple sollution to this issue or do in need to drop it out and overhaul the linkage. I can pull that piston, but only with the help of a prybar.

01-28-2013, 04:12 PM	#12
BigRed76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,921	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? __________________ Zach 1970 Chevrolet Custom Camper K20 1971 GMC Super K2500, 12V/NV4500 swap in progress 1971 Chevrolet Custom C10 1972 Chevrolet Custom Deluxe C20, 5.3/4L60E 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, 455/TH400, 3.73 posi 2004 GMC Sierra 2500HD, LB7/Allison, CCSB 2005 GMC Sierra 1500, 5.3/4L60E, CCSB

01-28-2013, 04:13 PM	#13
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? Sounds like you are going inside and parts can be an issue. Here is the exploded view. If you don't have the service and overhaul manuals they can be downloaded here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558016 If you have to pry on the linkage and it will not reverse there is likely a fork isssue or interlock. Dropping the trans and pulling the cover should give a quick idea on what the damage is and what parts are needed. Unfortunatelly it also leaves your truck stranded. Might start a search to see if there is a spare about to do a temporary exchange. Starting a seperate thread like "T221 Help needed" in the 4x4 section might get more/better results after trying a site search. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban Last edited by SS Tim; 01-28-2013 at 04:25 PM. Reason: add image

01-28-2013, 04:14 PM	#14
purdeydoubles Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 28	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? Thanks for the info!

02-06-2013, 12:48 AM	#15
purdeydoubles Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Littleton, CO Posts: 28	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? Not the best pictures in the world, but here she is! Attached Images

02-06-2013, 01:47 AM	#16
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02-06-2013, 02:39 AM	#17
CrewCab59 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,185	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? Very nice , got to love the long steps . __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe 20 4x4 burb 1971 GMC SWB CST 4x4 1972 GMC k20 4x4 (X- brush truck ) 1971 Chevy CST Blazer 4x4 1971 Chevy C/10 1970 Cab Chassis C30 157" 1971 Cab Chassis Custom 30 Deluxe 157" 292/4spd ( Napco Replica ) 1988 Chevy V30 4x4 wrecker challenger 4812

02-06-2013, 02:42 AM	#18
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? Nice! So all that side trim didn't continue onto the fender-sides, I'm guessin'. __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

02-06-2013, 02:46 AM	#19
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? Very nice, now how about a SPID or at least some specifics. Any luck with the t-case issue? By chance were you trying to shift it static with the engine off? __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

02-06-2013, 06:00 PM	#22
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,828	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? Love it! I wouldn't change a thing on that beast... Perfect color and patina Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

02-06-2013, 08:13 PM	#24
srvivor71 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sullivan County, NY Posts: 455	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? Great looking truck!!! Love the color (but I may be partial).

02-06-2013, 08:35 PM	#25
cheyenne shortstep Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vista Ca. Posts: 2,405	Re: 1968 GMC 3/4 Ton 4x4 lwb step side? That truck is about as cool as it can be, I wouldn't change a thing. From the slots to the stance and perfect patina, I would drive the wheels off that thing. Thanks to SSTim I learn something new, never knew '67'68 stepsides could be had with trim.

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