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67_C-30 · 07-30-2013, 02:37 AM

I have finally found a keeper I think. I picked up a sweet '68 SWB this Sat. from JQ-72. I had been thinking about selling my '70 SWB BB truck and finding myself a nice 67 or 68 that I could make my own for a while now. Joshua messaged me few months back about selling my truck, and it just so happened that he had acquired a nice, clean, all original '68 SWB. We talked and talked and talked some more until we finally reached a deal. I hate to have got rid of a such a rare truck truck, but I didn't have the time, parts, or resources to give the '70 a proper restoration. It is in good hands with Joshua, and I can't wait to see what he does with it.

As for this little '68, it is the truck I have been looking for a long time. It is a nearly all original, 1 family owned, 88,000 mile truck. It still has the Protect-O-Plate, and factory window sticker. It runs and drives like a new one. It is not perfect, but it has the best body of any truck I've had. The floors, roof, rockers, and cowl are perfect. It is a few tiny spots on the cab corners, but otherwise has the cab you dream to find. The door skins are great, but has some typical rust under the bottom where most of the rust. The bed floor is nearly perfect. It has only a few small dings I can find, and zero rust. This original family that owned it had the truck stored under a lean to shed, and the building that it was attached to caught on fire. It bubbled the paint on the R bed side, tailgate, cab corner, a little bit on the door. The bedside sustained a little bit of warpage, but seems that everything else is OK. I think I can fix the bedside, but if not, I'll buy a bedside for it. They shot some rattlecan primer on it to keep it from rusting. Other than that, there is a small dent on LH fender, but the rest of the body is super straight and clean.

My plans after our vacation is to jump on the body first of all. The old 250 runs like a dream, so I'm in no major rush to swap it out. I just want to get it painted and start enjoying driving it. I have already put over 200 miles on it this weekend, but I want the paint to look the rest of the truck. I have a nice pair of buddy buckets that I am going to have covered for it, and I have a power steering and power brake set-up that is going on it. I have always loved the Lt Blue and white trucks, so I will definitely be sticking with original color. Here's a few pics of it:

I popped some different hubcaps on it. They are not correct, but look fairly close to the original 67 - 68 caps.

My oldest daughter has already tried to claim it. She says that the Lt Blue is "the prettiest color on a truck EVER!!!" -lol

nickv6266 · 07-30-2013, 03:20 AM

Very nice truck. That blue with white top always looks good.

darkhorse970 · 07-30-2013, 03:51 AM

Very cool!
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Sicklajoie · 07-30-2013, 05:09 AM

Very cool!

**Palf70Step** · 07-30-2013, 05:43 AM

Very nice!

Number98 · 07-30-2013, 07:22 AM

That is a really great find, sweet truck for sure!

**special-K** · 07-30-2013, 07:25 AM

That's a sharp truck! Looks like a keeper to me. I'm glad it fell into your hands

JointTech · 07-30-2013, 07:58 AM

buddys good. yea everybody hates bench seats. you should send yours out to me.

oklalawnboy · 07-30-2013, 07:58 AM

Nice looking truck. Glad you found "the one"

sonnyman28 · 07-30-2013, 08:26 AM

Nice truck!!!

STOCKISH · 07-30-2013, 08:31 AM

I dig that one. Looks like a killer truck.

Lee H · 07-30-2013, 09:02 AM

Great looking truck, great family! I like the hub caps.

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Mr Chevorlet · 07-30-2013, 09:54 AM

You got yourself a nice truck, I like it.

**68bowtie** · 07-30-2013, 10:00 AM

awesome truck! are you going to restore to original or customize?

that's really neat your kids are into it. i sold my project (pile of parts) so i can find a driver that my kids can enjoy along the way.

67_C-30 · 07-30-2013, 11:20 AM

My plan is to leave the body, interior, and underhood mainly stock appearing. The only real variation from stock I plan on making in appearance is that I am going to go with white under the lower molding like the 50th anniversary trucks. I have the buddy buckets that I'm to upholster in factory reproduction seat covers.

I will upgrade the drivetrain later, but for now I am going to roll with the ol' 250/3 OTT.

The suspension and brakes is where my biggest modifications are going to be. I have everything to swap it over to power discs and add power steering. I also have an airbag setup with 2 Viair 450c Compressors, 2 three gallon tanks, 8 GC 250 Xtreme valves, Contitech bags that I am planning on installing. I am not going to do any frames mods like C notching or anything - I just want the ability to run it lower than stock (probably 4/6 at the lowest) and also have the ability to raise it back up to run the stock wheels when I want to. I will conceal all of the airbag stuff as good as possible under the truck. Some days I love the factory stock look and other days I love a lowered truck with a factory appearing body and interior, but aftermarket wheels. I already have the airbag set-up, so this will give me the ability to run it both ways. For once, I have the truck I want and the money to do what I want to do with it, some I'm going to jump on it!
I love C/10's King's '68 Gumby truck, so I'm building my version of that!
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Fldawg · 07-30-2013, 11:50 AM

looks good, wish i could find one in that good of shape

C/10 King · 07-30-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

Great looking truck, great family! I like the hub caps.

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X200, Big time score!!!!

slow-1 · 07-30-2013, 12:05 PM

Very nice truck, great looking kids, congrats!

Just last night I was telling my son that my next truck will be the exact truck you bought...except I'd like a 67 to match my birthday.

**yote1234** · 07-30-2013, 12:15 PM

V e r y .... K o o l ....

**RenoKeene** · 07-30-2013, 12:24 PM

Sweeeeeeeeeeet!

In The Ten Ring · 07-30-2013, 01:02 PM

3 on the tree too! Straight 6! That's awesome! Mine is the same, but a 1972 stepside.

Great man, this is nice.

**uncle** · 07-30-2013, 01:08 PM

Looking good with them Walmart-haired kids.
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67_C-30 · 07-30-2013, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by slow-1

Very nice truck, great looking kids, congrats!

Just last night I was telling my son that my next truck will be the exact truck you bought...except I'd like a 67 to match my birthday.

It's funny, I've always said 67 was my favorite year of these trucks. I love them not having marker lights. However, I love the front grill surround trim and white front end on the 68's. I prefer the small 67 dash knobs, and black and silver glovebox door on the 67, but I prefer the recessed key switch on the 68. This truck is so nice, though, that I'll just have to live with the marker lights.
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67ChevyRedneck · 07-30-2013, 01:30 PM

What a shame about the fire... I would have never touched that paint!

Great looking truck!

...and since you are repainting it... the side markers are a shave job away...

alsriv2 · 07-30-2013, 02:30 PM

Congratulations on a very nice looking truck.
I would love to find a nice clean looking 68 SWB.

07-30-2013, 02:37 AM	#1
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	I think I may have finally found "the one"! I have finally found a keeper I think. I picked up a sweet '68 SWB this Sat. from JQ-72. I had been thinking about selling my '70 SWB BB truck and finding myself a nice 67 or 68 that I could make my own for a while now. Joshua messaged me few months back about selling my truck, and it just so happened that he had acquired a nice, clean, all original '68 SWB. We talked and talked and talked some more until we finally reached a deal. I hate to have got rid of a such a rare truck truck, but I didn't have the time, parts, or resources to give the '70 a proper restoration. It is in good hands with Joshua, and I can't wait to see what he does with it. As for this little '68, it is the truck I have been looking for a long time. It is a nearly all original, 1 family owned, 88,000 mile truck. It still has the Protect-O-Plate, and factory window sticker. It runs and drives like a new one. It is not perfect, but it has the best body of any truck I've had. The floors, roof, rockers, and cowl are perfect. It is a few tiny spots on the cab corners, but otherwise has the cab you dream to find. The door skins are great, but has some typical rust under the bottom where most of the rust. The bed floor is nearly perfect. It has only a few small dings I can find, and zero rust. This original family that owned it had the truck stored under a lean to shed, and the building that it was attached to caught on fire. It bubbled the paint on the R bed side, tailgate, cab corner, a little bit on the door. The bedside sustained a little bit of warpage, but seems that everything else is OK. I think I can fix the bedside, but if not, I'll buy a bedside for it. They shot some rattlecan primer on it to keep it from rusting. Other than that, there is a small dent on LH fender, but the rest of the body is super straight and clean. My plans after our vacation is to jump on the body first of all. The old 250 runs like a dream, so I'm in no major rush to swap it out. I just want to get it painted and start enjoying driving it. I have already put over 200 miles on it this weekend, but I want the paint to look the rest of the truck. I have a nice pair of buddy buckets that I am going to have covered for it, and I have a power steering and power brake set-up that is going on it. I have always loved the Lt Blue and white trucks, so I will definitely be sticking with original color. Here's a few pics of it: I popped some different hubcaps on it. They are not correct, but look fairly close to the original 67 - 68 caps. My oldest daughter has already tried to claim it. She says that the Lt Blue is "the prettiest color on a truck EVER!!!" -lol __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

07-30-2013, 03:20 AM	#2
nickv6266 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arkansas city Kansas Posts: 398	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! Very nice truck. That blue with white top always looks good.

07-30-2013, 03:51 AM	#3
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,105	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! Very cool! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

07-30-2013, 05:09 AM	#4
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,511	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! Very cool! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

07-30-2013, 05:43 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,466	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! Very nice! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-30-2013, 07:22 AM	#6
Number98 Prestige Worldwide Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Worldwide Posts: 2,552	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! That is a really great find, sweet truck for sure!

07-30-2013, 07:25 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! That's a sharp truck! Looks like a keeper to me. I'm glad it fell into your hands __________________ "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 ~

07-30-2013, 07:58 AM	#8
JointTech Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Posts: 1,858	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! buddys good. yea everybody hates bench seats. you should send yours out to me. __________________ 72 C20 Long Bed SB350 TH400 14 bolt rear end Extremely boring build thread

07-30-2013, 07:58 AM	#9
oklalawnboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Glencoe Alabama Posts: 510	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! Nice looking truck. Glad you found "the one" __________________ 72 Cheyenne super 10 08 3500 HD 4dr dually 12 ford flex (wifes ride) 76 Monte Carlo 83 Chevy short wide Silverado 96 Mazda Miata, 2000 Allegro Bus

07-30-2013, 08:26 AM	#10
sonnyman28 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 46	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! Nice truck!!!

07-30-2013, 08:31 AM	#11
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! I dig that one. Looks like a killer truck. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

07-30-2013, 09:02 AM	#12
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,150	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! Great looking truck, great family! I like the hub caps. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

07-30-2013, 09:54 AM	#13
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! You got yourself a nice truck, I like it. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

07-30-2013, 10:00 AM	#14
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,821	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! awesome truck! are you going to restore to original or customize? that's really neat your kids are into it. i sold my project (pile of parts) so i can find a driver that my kids can enjoy along the way. __________________ Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project “Faded Glory” (71 c10 med bronze original paint refresh) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD

07-30-2013, 11:20 AM	#15
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! My plan is to leave the body, interior, and underhood mainly stock appearing. The only real variation from stock I plan on making in appearance is that I am going to go with white under the lower molding like the 50th anniversary trucks. I have the buddy buckets that I'm to upholster in factory reproduction seat covers. I will upgrade the drivetrain later, but for now I am going to roll with the ol' 250/3 OTT. The suspension and brakes is where my biggest modifications are going to be. I have everything to swap it over to power discs and add power steering. I also have an airbag setup with 2 Viair 450c Compressors, 2 three gallon tanks, 8 GC 250 Xtreme valves, Contitech bags that I am planning on installing. I am not going to do any frames mods like C notching or anything - I just want the ability to run it lower than stock (probably 4/6 at the lowest) and also have the ability to raise it back up to run the stock wheels when I want to. I will conceal all of the airbag stuff as good as possible under the truck. Some days I love the factory stock look and other days I love a lowered truck with a factory appearing body and interior, but aftermarket wheels. I already have the airbag set-up, so this will give me the ability to run it both ways. For once, I have the truck I want and the money to do what I want to do with it, some I'm going to jump on it! I love C/10's King's '68 Gumby truck, so I'm building my version of that! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!



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07-30-2013, 11:50 AM	#16
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! looks good, wish i could find one in that good of shape

07-30-2013, 12:05 PM	#18
slow-1 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 830	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! Very nice truck, great looking kids, congrats! Just last night I was telling my son that my next truck will be the exact truck you bought...except I'd like a 67 to match my birthday. __________________ 1972 Cheyene C-10 "Ole Green" My Grandfathers truck (early 70's to 1983) My first vehicle (1983) Original 350 (3 rebuilds) 700R4 from Bowtie Overdrives

07-30-2013, 12:15 PM	#19
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,443	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! V e r y .... K o o l .... __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

07-30-2013, 12:24 PM	#20
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,043	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! Sweeeeeeeeeeet! __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

07-30-2013, 01:02 PM	#21
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,427	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! 3 on the tree too! Straight 6! That's awesome! Mine is the same, but a 1972 stepside. Great man, this is nice.

07-30-2013, 01:08 PM	#22
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,289	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! Looking good with them Walmart-haired kids. Posted via Mobile Device

07-30-2013, 01:30 PM	#24
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! What a shame about the fire... I would have never touched that paint! Great looking truck! ...and since you are repainting it... the side markers are a shave job away... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

07-30-2013, 02:30 PM	#25
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: I think I may have finally found "the one"! Congratulations on a very nice looking truck. I would love to find a nice clean looking 68 SWB. __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

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