Picked up this 68 GMC swb last weekend. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**specialtyretail** · 08-21-2013, 07:22 PM

We were at the Springfield swap meet last weekend. You all know how everyone knows someone that has one of these old trucks,,, it was one of those deals. Truck has a 250 six cylinder, three on the tree. It has been lowered and the 215 75 15 tires do not help it any. Lights, wipers,, even the horn works. Had to bring it home. Planning on a quick clean up, putting a little taller tire on it, oil change and then flippiing it. I am hoping it will look a lot different by Sunday evening. Thanks, Fred.

ultrahd4me · 08-21-2013, 07:54 PM

Looks good

duallyjams · 08-21-2013, 08:11 PM

That's a really nice driver it should be easy to flip.

**specialtyretail** · 08-22-2013, 07:32 AM

I think so. It sure is fun to just putt around in. My guys are thinking it would make a good shop truck for us. Thanks, Fred.

71sierragrande · 08-22-2013, 07:38 AM

Flip it to me

quick60 · 08-22-2013, 07:42 AM

Can you show us the logo on the door?

**specialtyretail** · 08-22-2013, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by quick60

Can you show us the logo on the door?

Sure. I will get you a pic when I get in from work this evening. They are vinyl graphics, not cool painted ones. Thanks, Fred.

**specialtyretail** · 08-22-2013, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

Flip it to me

That would be a long bounce.

alsriv2 · 08-22-2013, 11:41 AM

I'm second in the "flip it to me" category!

Nice looking truck by the way. I bet my fresh 396BB will fit nicely in there.

**specialtyretail** · 08-22-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by alsriv2

I'm second in the "flip it to me" category!

Nice looking truck by the way. I bet my fresh 396BB will fit nicely in there.

Of course it would. i even know where there is a set of big block engine stands,,, hmmmm....

STOCKISH · 08-22-2013, 01:34 PM

Looks like a nice truck. Should be an easy flip.

**specialtyretail** · 08-24-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by quick60

Can you show us the logo on the door?

Here is the door logo. it is hokey vinyl decals,, coming off right now.

**specialtyretail** · 08-24-2013, 02:24 PM

Spent a little time under the hood last night,, nothing fancy...

**specialtyretail** · 08-25-2013, 01:19 PM

I am done. Cleaned it up, put a little taller tire on it. Got rid of those hideous red heater hoses,, I hate those things. it still needs body work, but I don't do body work. Going to try and list it this evening. What do you guys think?

**specialtyretail** · 08-29-2013, 10:48 AM

Man,,, a $3000.00 truck on ebay brings all the squirrels out of the trees.. You would not believe some of the emails this one has generated. Some are kind of comical, some just annoying...

**Tom Vogel** · 08-29-2013, 01:20 PM

Looks way better without the logo. imho

**specialtyretail** · 08-29-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Vogel

Looks way better without the logo. imho

We think so too....

71sierragrande · 08-29-2013, 02:49 PM

Does that thing run? Nasty impact behind the door, but if you had it for sale here for $3,000 the only emails you would get would be "Ill take it".

nobolt · 08-29-2013, 03:04 PM

it looks much better Fred.
flipping it would only make 2 people happy....but if you part it out you could make a whole bunch of people happy!

**specialtyretail** · 08-29-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

Does that thing run? Nasty impact behind the door, but if you had it for sale here for $3,000 the only emails you would get would be "Ill take it".

It does run. It just putts down the road like these little six cylinders do.

**specialtyretail** · 08-29-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nobolt

it looks much better Fred.
flipping it would only make 2 people happy....but if you part it out you could make a whole bunch of people happy!

While I cannot argue with your logic, it is just too good a truck to part out.

**specialtyretail** · 09-01-2013, 02:54 PM

Just sold. It is going to the north east coast.....

apacheben · 09-01-2013, 10:10 PM

Sweet looking truck.

**specialtyretail** · 09-01-2013, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by apacheben

Sweet looking truck.

Thanks. Hope the new owner is happy with it.

jcis4me · 09-02-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by specialtyretail

Thanks. Hope the new owner is happy with it.

You better believe I will enjoy it, the wife and I are going to keep it like it is and "rat rod" it a bit. First the drivers side door sill and corner piece that is damaged will be replaced, new rear bumper and a seat cover for starters.
Company logo on the door, undercoating for the harsh winters here in jersey.
Then a complete interior re-paint.
Marty

08-21-2013, 07:22 PM	#1
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Picked up this 68 GMC swb last weekend. We were at the Springfield swap meet last weekend. You all know how everyone knows someone that has one of these old trucks,,, it was one of those deals. Truck has a 250 six cylinder, three on the tree. It has been lowered and the 215 75 15 tires do not help it any. Lights, wipers,, even the horn works. Had to bring it home. Planning on a quick clean up, putting a little taller tire on it, oil change and then flippiing it. I am hoping it will look a lot different by Sunday evening. Thanks, Fred. Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

08-21-2013, 07:54 PM	#2
ultrahd4me Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 676	Re: Picked up this 68 GMC swb last weekend. Looks good

08-21-2013, 08:11 PM	#3
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08-22-2013, 07:32 AM	#4
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Picked up this 68 GMC swb last weekend. I think so. It sure is fun to just putt around in. My guys are thinking it would make a good shop truck for us. Thanks, Fred. __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

08-22-2013, 07:38 AM	#5
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Picked up this 68 GMC swb last weekend. Flip it to me __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

08-22-2013, 07:42 AM	#6
quick60 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Virginia Posts: 233	Re: Picked up this 68 GMC swb last weekend. Can you show us the logo on the door?

08-22-2013, 11:41 AM	#9
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: Picked up this 68 GMC swb last weekend. I'm second in the "flip it to me" category! Nice looking truck by the way. I bet my fresh 396BB will fit nicely in there. __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

08-22-2013, 01:34 PM	#11
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Picked up this 68 GMC swb last weekend. Looks like a nice truck. Should be an easy flip. __________________ --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.

08-24-2013, 02:24 PM	#13
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Picked up this 68 GMC swb last weekend. Spent a little time under the hood last night,, nothing fancy... Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

08-25-2013, 01:19 PM	#14
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Picked up this 68 GMC swb last weekend. I am done. Cleaned it up, put a little taller tire on it. Got rid of those hideous red heater hoses,, I hate those things. it still needs body work, but I don't do body work. Going to try and list it this evening. What do you guys think? Attached Images __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

08-29-2013, 10:48 AM	#15
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Picked up this 68 GMC swb last weekend. Man,,, a $3000.00 truck on ebay brings all the squirrels out of the trees.. You would not believe some of the emails this one has generated. Some are kind of comical, some just annoying... __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.

08-29-2013, 01:20 PM	#16
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: Picked up this 68 GMC swb last weekend. Looks way better without the logo. imho

08-29-2013, 02:49 PM	#18
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: Picked up this 68 GMC swb last weekend. Does that thing run? Nasty impact behind the door, but if you had it for sale here for $3,000 the only emails you would get would be "Ill take it". __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

08-29-2013, 03:04 PM	#19
nobolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Algonac, MI 48001 Posts: 1,848	Re: Picked up this 68 GMC swb last weekend. it looks much better Fred. flipping it would only make 2 people happy....but if you part it out you could make a whole bunch of people happy! __________________ Dave "... government even in its best state is but a necessary evil. Thomas Paine "It wasn't a lie, it was ineptitude with insufficient cover." Donald Draper (Mad Men)

09-01-2013, 02:54 PM	#22
specialtyretail So,, what else you got??? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson, Mo Posts: 18,634	Re: Picked up this 68 GMC swb last weekend. Just sold. It is going to the north east coast..... __________________ Our paypal is specialtyretail@yahoo.com Please DO NOTsend paypal funds as a gift, right is right. Thanks.... Sorry, we CANNOT ship larger parts. Thanks.



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09-01-2013, 10:10 PM	#23
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