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**JQ-72** · 02-14-2013, 08:57 PM

I just bought this 1968 Custom 10 yesterday. It is an original paint, 2-owner local truck. It appears to be an anniversary edition, but has black interior. I have read a few discussions on here about correctly identifying these trucks and there appears to be some conflicting ideas. Here's what I've come up with :

* It does have the 551 paint code. If you look at 1968 paint chips, ANNIVERSARY GOLD is coded as 551. There is not another variation of gold. Saddle is the closest to it.

* As far as I can tell, the anniversary trucks of '68 were the only ones to get white paint below the lower trim.

Is this an anniversary edition or not? For the "nay-sayers" who don't like the black interior, why would it have the 551 paint code? Does anyone have any literature that clarifies this?

Let the discussion begin!!

Oh, and pardon the red seat!!

Joshua

**burb71** · 02-14-2013, 09:05 PM

This truck is a real mystery factory 551 & black interior, special order I guess.

daves72C10D · 02-14-2013, 09:47 PM

Never heard of a powerglide in one of these trucks.

SS Tim · 02-14-2013, 09:55 PM

From the looks of that SPID it appears it is a factory Anniversary Gold (551) truck. It has a required trim option, Z62 Custom Comfort in this case and the required B98 Bodyside moldings. But being the color black interior is not a recommended combination I'd say it was a color overide order. Black and gold were popular colors at the time.

**JQ-72** · 02-15-2013, 09:18 AM

Dave, GM ran the Powerglide up to 1971 in trucks.
JQ

**special-K** · 02-15-2013, 09:33 AM

It seems to me someone else popped up here with a 551 color code on a non-50th truck before. I'm thinking it's n over ride,as Tim suggested. I like that combo. Matter of fact,I did a truck just that way 'bout 10 or more years back. It doesn't count for much as an example because I created it. But,knowledgeable people would ask me if it was a 50th all the time. Most of that one was Vermillion

midniteblues · 02-15-2013, 09:34 AM

that is a cool color combo it looks good that way.

i allways thought the full wheel covers came on the 50th package but i guess that was a option also I kinda like the caps better anyway

that certainly is a cool score on a "differnt" 50th

**Joesjunk** · 02-15-2013, 12:33 PM

Very interesting truck, never seen a 551 paint code with black interior. Cool truck BTW!

**JQ-72** · 02-18-2013, 07:41 PM

Looking back through some old posts, it looks like member "mo" bought a swb gold with black interior. Has anyone been able to dig up some factory literature to clear this up any?
JQ

SS Tim · 02-18-2013, 08:03 PM

Well like I posted above the only interior color "recommended" was the parchment/gold. If it was in fact an color overide order as I suspect there will not be literature showing it as "available". However if there was a dealer memo or update to the trim chart making it a line choice or deletion I would like to see a copy of it. My reference is dated February '68.

bucktruck68 · 02-18-2013, 10:13 PM

Is the true 50th anniversary edition rare? My truck had the 551 color and the gold hounds tooth inserts in the bench seat with white door panels. Its in primer now and trying to decide what to do.

SS Tim · 02-18-2013, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bucktruck68

Is the true 50th anniversary edition rare? My truck had the 551 color and the gold hounds tooth inserts in the bench seat with white door panels. Its in primer now and trying to decide what to do.

The seat cover is not at all what I would call a houndstooth. So here are pictures of a stock 50th for comparison. If it was a documented 50th I'd try hard to keep it that way.

Also, just throwing this out there, a 68 ad clearly showing a gold truck without the ivory lower. Probably just a pre-production prototype as it does appear to have a parchment seat.

50bomb · 02-19-2013, 07:48 AM

Good lookin pickup. ENJOY

**67cheby** · 02-19-2013, 10:40 AM

here are a few pictures i took of one this weekend at a show, i dug his gas can idea !

68 IRON · 02-19-2013, 12:15 PM

For me, I have never seen a plain Jane anniversary truck....always thought these had all the bells and whistles! Good lookin purchase with radio delete and all....very nice! What engine does it have?

bucktruck68 · 02-19-2013, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SS Tim

The seat cover is not at all what I would call a houndstooth. So here are pictures of a stock 50th for comparison. If it was a documented 50th I'd try hard to keep it that way.

Also, just throwing this out there, a 68 ad clearly showing a gold truck without the ivory lower. Probably just a pre-production prototype as it does appear to have a parchment seat.

You are correct. It is not houndstooth but my seat was exactly like you show here. Mine is short bed, wood, 3 OTT, no a/c. The hub caps are like the ones in the add.

**JQ-72** · 02-22-2013, 12:21 AM

68 Iron - It's just a misconseption that the anniversary editions were loaded - kinda like alot of people think that all Cheyenne Supers are loaded with all the goodies. I've got another 68 50th (swb) project truck with fewer options than this long bed! The truck mentioned above has a 307 V8. Thanks for the comments!
JQ

bucktruck68 · 02-22-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

here are a few pictures i took of one this weekend at a show, i dug his gas can idea !

What are the wheel sizes on this truck? 15 X ? They look to be 6 lug? Really nice.

**JQ-72** · 04-15-2013, 09:22 PM

Truck is for sale! See "trucks for sale" section on board.
JQ

Fish68 · 04-15-2013, 09:34 PM

I need the hub caps for my 68 anniversary. In the pictures there is 3or 4 different styles on the trucks, which one is correct?
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**JQ-72** · 04-15-2013, 10:05 PM

I'm not sure if one is correct. I know most of the CST's had the full wheel covers. What I can tell, the anniversary edition was just the gold paint. I have not seen any dealer literature that shows what would come on one of these trucks.
Joshua

Leroy-B1 · 04-16-2013, 09:47 PM

Joshua I ran across one of these trucks like your a few years back was a 50th and had all bells and whistles, even had a speed warning....the interior was black (dash pad,belts, seat, and door panels) this truck was still owned by the original owner and I asked him about the truck....he told me that he ordered that way and that I needed to remember these trucks were work trucks and that he didn't want the white in his because it would get dirty and show more easily than the black so he chose black.....I think that even though certain things were standard or called for in certain packages all anyone had to do was check a box to revise that and get what they wanted.....it's almost like anything goes on these trucks I recently saw a swb Cheyenne super with an inline six listed on the spid .....I almost fell over
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Justin36 · 04-16-2013, 10:03 PM

This may be it. It's not a 50th

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379
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02-14-2013, 08:57 PM	#1
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,571	68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! I just bought this 1968 Custom 10 yesterday. It is an original paint, 2-owner local truck. It appears to be an anniversary edition, but has black interior. I have read a few discussions on here about correctly identifying these trucks and there appears to be some conflicting ideas. Here's what I've come up with : * It does have the 551 paint code. If you look at 1968 paint chips, ANNIVERSARY GOLD is coded as 551. There is not another variation of gold. Saddle is the closest to it. * As far as I can tell, the anniversary trucks of '68 were the only ones to get white paint below the lower trim. Is this an anniversary edition or not? For the "nay-sayers" who don't like the black interior, why would it have the 551 paint code? Does anyone have any literature that clarifies this? Let the discussion begin!! Oh, and pardon the red seat!! Joshua Attached Images __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

02-14-2013, 09:05 PM	#2
burb71 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ft. Myers, Fl Posts: 1,716	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! This truck is a real mystery factory 551 & black interior, special order I guess.

02-14-2013, 09:47 PM	#3
daves72C10D Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Vale, NC Posts: 283	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! Never heard of a powerglide in one of these trucks. __________________ 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

02-14-2013, 09:55 PM	#4
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! From the looks of that SPID it appears it is a factory Anniversary Gold (551) truck. It has a required trim option, Z62 Custom Comfort in this case and the required B98 Bodyside moldings. But being the color black interior is not a recommended combination I'd say it was a color overide order. Black and gold were popular colors at the time. __________________ 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

02-15-2013, 09:18 AM	#5
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,571	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! Dave, GM ran the Powerglide up to 1971 in trucks. JQ __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

02-15-2013, 09:33 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! It seems to me someone else popped up here with a 551 color code on a non-50th truck before. I'm thinking it's n over ride,as Tim suggested. I like that combo. Matter of fact,I did a truck just that way 'bout 10 or more years back. It doesn't count for much as an example because I created it. But,knowledgeable people would ask me if it was a 50th all the time. Most of that one was Vermillion Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

02-15-2013, 09:34 AM	#7
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! that is a cool color combo it looks good that way. i allways thought the full wheel covers came on the 50th package but i guess that was a option also I kinda like the caps better anyway that certainly is a cool score on a "differnt" 50th __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

02-15-2013, 12:33 PM	#8
Joesjunk Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Independence MO. Posts: 7,690	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! Very interesting truck, never seen a 551 paint code with black interior. Cool truck BTW! __________________ 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

02-18-2013, 07:41 PM	#9
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,571	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! Looking back through some old posts, it looks like member "mo" bought a swb gold with black interior. Has anyone been able to dig up some factory literature to clear this up any? JQ __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

02-18-2013, 08:03 PM	#10
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! Well like I posted above the only interior color "recommended" was the parchment/gold. If it was in fact an color overide order as I suspect there will not be literature showing it as "available". However if there was a dealer memo or update to the trim chart making it a line choice or deletion I would like to see a copy of it. My reference is dated February '68. __________________ 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

02-18-2013, 10:13 PM	#11
bucktruck68 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: concord, NC Posts: 51	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! Is the true 50th anniversary edition rare? My truck had the 551 color and the gold hounds tooth inserts in the bench seat with white door panels. Its in primer now and trying to decide what to do.

02-19-2013, 07:48 AM	#13
50bomb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hemet,Ca Posts: 1,502	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! Good lookin pickup. ENJOY __________________ Stovebolt-It is painted

02-19-2013, 10:40 AM	#14
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! here are a few pictures i took of one this weekend at a show, i dug his gas can idea ! Attached Images __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

02-19-2013, 12:15 PM	#15
68 IRON Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 736	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! For me, I have never seen a plain Jane anniversary truck....always thought these had all the bells and whistles! Good lookin purchase with radio delete and all....very nice! What engine does it have?

02-22-2013, 12:21 AM	#17
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,571	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! 68 Iron - It's just a misconseption that the anniversary editions were loaded - kinda like alot of people think that all Cheyenne Supers are loaded with all the goodies. I've got another 68 50th (swb) project truck with fewer options than this long bed! The truck mentioned above has a 307 V8. Thanks for the comments! JQ __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior



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04-15-2013, 09:22 PM	#19
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,571	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! Truck is for sale! See "trucks for sale" section on board. JQ __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

04-15-2013, 09:34 PM	#20
Fish68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bloomington,Indiana Posts: 48	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! I need the hub caps for my 68 anniversary. In the pictures there is 3or 4 different styles on the trucks, which one is correct? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

04-15-2013, 10:05 PM	#21
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,571	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! I'm not sure if one is correct. I know most of the CST's had the full wheel covers. What I can tell, the anniversary edition was just the gold paint. I have not seen any dealer literature that shows what would come on one of these trucks. Joshua __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

04-16-2013, 09:47 PM	#22
Leroy-B1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mars Hill, NC Posts: 1,994	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! Joshua I ran across one of these trucks like your a few years back was a 50th and had all bells and whistles, even had a speed warning....the interior was black (dash pad,belts, seat, and door panels) this truck was still owned by the original owner and I asked him about the truck....he told me that he ordered that way and that I needed to remember these trucks were work trucks and that he didn't want the white in his because it would get dirty and show more easily than the black so he chose black.....I think that even though certain things were standard or called for in certain packages all anyone had to do was check a box to revise that and get what they wanted.....it's almost like anything goes on these trucks I recently saw a swb Cheyenne super with an inline six listed on the spid .....I almost fell over Posted via Mobile Device

04-16-2013, 10:03 PM	#23
Justin36 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Selmer, Tennessee Posts: 744	Re: 68 50th anniversary experts chime in. Check it out! This may be it. It's not a 50th http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin

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