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Omaha68C10 · 03-09-2015, 08:13 PM

I traded my old Kawasaki Ninja 600 motorcycle for this 85 C10 short bed a couple days ago. The problem is that I can only have one C10 at this time due the space limitations. I will list what both trucks are.

1968 C10 LWB. Pretty solid truck with good patina for around here. would need both cab corners, outer rear supports, RH outer rocker, and a couple patches in the bed floor to repair the rust on it. Again, it is not that bad and could be left like it is for awhile. It basically has no options other then the side trim, 4 speed and V8. I have recently installed a rebuilt 307 with a new clutch kit, headers, Edelbrock intake, carb, etc last fall. It is in orginal condition aside from the wheels and engine add ons.

1985 C10 Silverado SWB. Not a bad truck rust wise from this area. Will need both cab corners, LH outer rocker, and couple rust repairs on the bed. The bed is in decent repairable shape though. It has a 305 with a TH350 trans. It has the usual options an a silverado would have. It is pretty much all orginal and un messed with.

So this is my dilemma!LOL Both trucks have around 130,000 miles on them.

Omaha68C10 · 03-09-2015, 08:15 PM

The 85, sorry for the crappy pics.

bpatrol · 03-09-2015, 08:17 PM

keep the 68

nice truck
bpatrol

**LEEVON** · 03-09-2015, 08:19 PM

Hands down keep the 68...and I am a sucker for 81-87 short beds. The 68 has more style, more value and would be harder to replace. Want another 85? Just hit up craigslist any day.

Oldblue68chevy · 03-09-2015, 08:19 PM

I'll take that 68 off your hands!

RB72 · 03-09-2015, 08:19 PM

Love the 68! Will make a great truck! I would take an older truck like that over any newer truck any day! But that's just me (but what do I know I'm 15 ) haha!

CastIron · 03-09-2015, 08:31 PM

I would say it depends on what you want to do with a truck. I personally like older vehicles, mainly because there's no emissions check on them where I live. But I like the modern conveniences of a new vehicle. I still haven't decided what direction to take with my 69, and I've had it for 14 years. I would like to update it with disc brakes and a better transmission, but I don't drive it enough to justify the expense right now. If the two trucks are in about equal condition, I'd say just keep the one you like the best. The 68 could be updated to make it drive every bit as good as the newer one. So if you like the style of the 68 and like to tinker, go with that. If you'd rather not bother doing updates and like the square body, go with that.

**70cst** · 03-09-2015, 09:51 PM

68

HSRACER · 03-10-2015, 12:03 AM

68 is iconic 85 not as much. If there is any way at all to keep both I would recommend it. I have really regretted getting rid of a few of mine due to not being able to replace them at or near the same price later.

70LonghornCST · 03-10-2015, 12:10 AM

How should I say this? 86 the '85 and KEEP THE '68

MAC71 · 03-10-2015, 12:29 AM

Keep the 68!

JD'S 69 · 03-10-2015, 12:32 AM

Keep the 68

BRL · 03-10-2015, 01:44 AM

Gee what a real shocker...folks on the '68-'72 forum saying keep the '68.

Didn't see that one coming.

Keep the '68.

Cbaer · 03-10-2015, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRL

Gee what a real shocker...folks on the '68-'72 forum saying keep the '68.

Didn't see that one coming.

Keep the '68.

Ha ha my thoughts exactly. Maybe that was his plan all along, just needed some reasuring. 68 has my vote also.

djgebert · 03-10-2015, 06:45 AM

I love short beds, but I would keep the 68' without giving it a second thought.

volksworld · 03-10-2015, 07:01 AM

cut up the 85...put the brakes,wheels and trans in the 68

hugger6933 · 03-10-2015, 07:43 AM

Did you pose this same question to the square guys on the other forum years for the 73 to 87 guys? They would probably say just the opposite of what the ones here did. Several are talking about the benefits of a modern truck I really don't consider a 85 a modern truck. It still has a carb, and even a 2 piece rear seal and the had not even made the attempt at the mini type serpentine belt system they used on the 86's yet. Lets at least get a throttle body injection on the intake before we call it modern. I my be spoiled working with the late models like I do and if not one person agrees with me that is ok they can be wrong

Jim

11SECSS · 03-10-2015, 08:00 AM

I'd say keep the 68 as it may be harder to find another later as for the 85 sell it to fund repairs on the 68.

Coley · 03-10-2015, 11:35 AM

If you keep the '68 vs. the 85....in 5 years you will be glad you made that choice.
If you do it the other way around.....we will have a fun thread about it and the 'one that got away for peanuts'....lol

Keep the '68, all good
Coley

DarkFlounder · 03-10-2015, 12:17 PM

As a California resident, I'd vote for the '68, simply because the '85 will have to be smogged.

Delo69 · 03-10-2015, 12:49 PM

the 68 for sure! Older and cooler than an 80's truck IMO.

Lemield · 03-10-2015, 02:36 PM

Keep the 68......it's cooler and it's a longbed!

EARNHARDT#3 · 03-10-2015, 02:42 PM

I think many of the 73-87 guys would even say keep the 68 LOL

GRX · 03-10-2015, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lemield

Keep the 68......it's cooler and it's a longbed!

^^ that.

Omaha68C10 · 03-10-2015, 08:53 PM

Thanks for the advice everyone! I have decided to keep the 68 and eventually sell the 85 to a friend when I finish what I want to get done with the 68. Picking up a fairly fresh 383 stroker from another friend this spring and going to find a muncie M21 or 22 4 speed. allready have an Auburn posi unit for the 3.73 12 bolt thats in it. Yeah, could have posted this on the 73-87 forum. I just figured most people have owned/own a square body at one time or another.lol I used to have an 83 K10 Lwb a few years ago, but I have never really spent any real time behind the wheel of a 67-72 before. I do agree that the 68 is a much better looking truck!

03-09-2015, 08:13 PM	#1
Omaha68C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 56	Need advice on which truck to keep I traded my old Kawasaki Ninja 600 motorcycle for this 85 C10 short bed a couple days ago. The problem is that I can only have one C10 at this time due the space limitations. I will list what both trucks are. 1968 C10 LWB. Pretty solid truck with good patina for around here. would need both cab corners, outer rear supports, RH outer rocker, and a couple patches in the bed floor to repair the rust on it. Again, it is not that bad and could be left like it is for awhile. It basically has no options other then the side trim, 4 speed and V8. I have recently installed a rebuilt 307 with a new clutch kit, headers, Edelbrock intake, carb, etc last fall. It is in orginal condition aside from the wheels and engine add ons. 1985 C10 Silverado SWB. Not a bad truck rust wise from this area. Will need both cab corners, LH outer rocker, and couple rust repairs on the bed. The bed is in decent repairable shape though. It has a 305 with a TH350 trans. It has the usual options an a silverado would have. It is pretty much all orginal and un messed with. So this is my dilemma!LOL Both trucks have around 130,000 miles on them. Attached Images

03-09-2015, 08:15 PM	#2
Omaha68C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 56	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep The 85, sorry for the crappy pics. Attached Images

03-09-2015, 08:19 PM	#4
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep Hands down keep the 68...and I am a sucker for 81-87 short beds. The 68 has more style, more value and would be harder to replace. Want another 85? Just hit up craigslist any day. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

03-09-2015, 08:19 PM	#5
Oldblue68chevy Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Freedom Pa Posts: 139	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep I'll take that 68 off your hands!

03-09-2015, 08:19 PM	#6
RB72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Fair Grove Mo Posts: 103	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep Love the 68! Will make a great truck! I would take an older truck like that over any newer truck any day! But that's just me (but what do I know I'm 15 ) haha!

03-09-2015, 08:17 PM	#3
bpatrol Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: tucson,az Posts: 274	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep keep the 68 nice truck bpatrol

03-09-2015, 08:31 PM	#7
CastIron Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Oregon Posts: 329	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep I would say it depends on what you want to do with a truck. I personally like older vehicles, mainly because there's no emissions check on them where I live. But I like the modern conveniences of a new vehicle. I still haven't decided what direction to take with my 69, and I've had it for 14 years. I would like to update it with disc brakes and a better transmission, but I don't drive it enough to justify the expense right now. If the two trucks are in about equal condition, I'd say just keep the one you like the best. The 68 could be updated to make it drive every bit as good as the newer one. So if you like the style of the 68 and like to tinker, go with that. If you'd rather not bother doing updates and like the square body, go with that.

03-09-2015, 09:51 PM	#8
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep 68 __________________ 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!

03-10-2015, 12:03 AM	#9
HSRACER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Katy TX Posts: 1,268	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep 68 is iconic 85 not as much. If there is any way at all to keep both I would recommend it. I have really regretted getting rid of a few of mine due to not being able to replace them at or near the same price later. __________________ HSRACER Slammed 53 5 window Blown/Bagged 54 Pickup Patinaed 67 LS stepside Supercharged 67 Nova Bagged 69 Suburban Turbo'ed 5.3 LS

03-10-2015, 12:10 AM	#10
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep How should I say this? 86 the '85 and KEEP THE '68 __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

03-10-2015, 12:29 AM	#11
MAC71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UTAH Posts: 353	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep Keep the 68! __________________ Mike 1971 C10 350 1969 C20 396 1979 Corvette L-82

03-10-2015, 12:32 AM	#12
JD'S 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Baker city Oregon Posts: 268	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep Keep the 68 __________________ When I stand before god at the at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and I could say," I used everything you gave me" My 69 stepper http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601095

03-10-2015, 01:44 AM	#13
BRL Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Tahuya WA Posts: 616	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep Gee what a real shocker...folks on the '68-'72 forum saying keep the '68. Didn't see that one coming. Keep the '68.

03-10-2015, 06:45 AM	#15
djgebert Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Posts: 197	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep I love short beds, but I would keep the 68' without giving it a second thought.

03-10-2015, 07:01 AM	#16
volksworld Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: formerly NY currentlyNC Posts: 390	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep cut up the 85...put the brakes,wheels and trans in the 68 __________________ 1970 short step c10 leaf spring 454



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03-10-2015, 07:43 AM	#17
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep Did you pose this same question to the square guys on the other forum years for the 73 to 87 guys? They would probably say just the opposite of what the ones here did. Several are talking about the benefits of a modern truck I really don't consider a 85 a modern truck. It still has a carb, and even a 2 piece rear seal and the had not even made the attempt at the mini type serpentine belt system they used on the 86's yet. Lets at least get a throttle body injection on the intake before we call it modern. I my be spoiled working with the late models like I do and if not one person agrees with me that is ok they can be wrong Jim

03-10-2015, 08:00 AM	#18
11SECSS Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Hampton Va Posts: 75	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep I'd say keep the 68 as it may be harder to find another later as for the 85 sell it to fund repairs on the 68. __________________ 1971 C10 SWB ...project in the works 2000 Camaro SS....weekend warrior/racecar 2005 Caddy EXT....Tow rig

03-10-2015, 11:35 AM	#19
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep If you keep the '68 vs. the 85....in 5 years you will be glad you made that choice. If you do it the other way around.....we will have a fun thread about it and the 'one that got away for peanuts'....lol Keep the '68, all good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

03-10-2015, 12:17 PM	#20
DarkFlounder Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 281	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep As a California resident, I'd vote for the '68, simply because the '85 will have to be smogged. __________________ 72 K2500 Sierra Longbed Wideside 350/TH350/NP205 66 Plymouth Barracuda 225 Slant6

03-10-2015, 12:49 PM	#21
Delo69 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 62	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep the 68 for sure! Older and cooler than an 80's truck IMO. __________________ _____________________________________ Dennis 1969 C10 250 w/3 on the tree - project/weekend warrior 2010 Subaru Impreza - daily driver

03-10-2015, 02:36 PM	#22
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep Keep the 68......it's cooler and it's a longbed! __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

03-10-2015, 02:42 PM	#23
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep I think many of the 73-87 guys would even say keep the 68 LOL __________________ 1967 C10, LWB, 250, Powerglide, PS, PB, 3/4 STATIC DROP

03-10-2015, 08:53 PM	#25
Omaha68C10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 56	Re: Need advice on which truck to keep Thanks for the advice everyone! I have decided to keep the 68 and eventually sell the 85 to a friend when I finish what I want to get done with the 68. Picking up a fairly fresh 383 stroker from another friend this spring and going to find a muncie M21 or 22 4 speed. allready have an Auburn posi unit for the 3.73 12 bolt thats in it. Yeah, could have posted this on the 73-87 forum. I just figured most people have owned/own a square body at one time or another.lol I used to have an 83 K10 Lwb a few years ago, but I have never really spent any real time behind the wheel of a 67-72 before. I do agree that the 68 is a much better looking truck!

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