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07-20-2016, 09:54 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Sacramento, CA
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My 68 C30 is finished!
I finally finished my '68 C30! I picked it up in April of 2014 and wasn't able to start its complete restoration and transformation until May of last year. As evident in the attached pics, this truck started life as a GMC and morphed into a Chevy and its current condition in just over 14 months. Needless to say, it's been worth every minute of time, every ounce of frustration and every dime that's been put into this project. I have a few more small details (bed sides, Flying A logos on the doors and some subtle pinstripes) and it'll be completely finished. I hope you'll all agree, but I think it turned out pretty damn well!
Thank all of you who contributed answers and suggestions to all of my questions. Every bit of your guidance was extremely helpful. I extend my appreciation for this forum and again, my thanks to its members. |
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07-20-2016, 10:09 PM
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Senior Member
  Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Kearneysville Wv
Posts: 3,944
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
Very nice looking truck you did a great job on it!!
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07-20-2016, 10:10 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Orland Park Il
Posts: 2,041
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
Looks great but I'd love to see it with the GMC front end still on it.
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07-20-2016, 10:10 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: springfield mo
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
Very nice! Great job!!
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United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son 
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07-20-2016, 10:28 PM
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Roadtrip!
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Grand Rapids MN
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
Looks good!
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67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto |
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07-20-2016, 10:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Marquette Heights, IL.
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
Very nice job!
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07-20-2016, 10:47 PM
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The Older Generation
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Montezuma, Iowa
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
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That baby looks really clean! I like White on the '67's and '68's and the red wheels really set it off....  LockDoc
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07-21-2016, 01:17 AM
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Currently Blazerless
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: St. Joseph Mo.
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
She's a Beauty!
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1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C |
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07-21-2016, 06:32 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Dallas Texas
Posts: 1,380
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
Killer truck...very nice work. I too like the white.
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07-21-2016, 10:11 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Lincoln, CA
Posts: 21
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
Looking good!
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07-21-2016, 11:28 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posts: 50
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
Thank you all for your kind words of appreciation! I'm pleased to know that I'm not alone in my pleasure in how this project turned out. It's hard to tell from the photos due to the natural lighting, but the truck isn't white, in actuality it's a cream color found on 67-68 Chevy Camaros, Chevelles and Novas. It's PPG DelstarsSingle stage, GM's "Capri Cream", paint code T or also code TT.
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07-21-2016, 11:58 AM
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Go Pack Go!
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Green Bay
Posts: 2,669
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
Wow! Very nicely done!
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07-21-2016, 12:08 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 6,421
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
My Alter Ego,
Looks great, love the white color. I notice you have what looks like a rubber grommet around the upper tube coming out of your heater box. What is that? |
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07-21-2016, 12:10 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Nova Scotia Canada
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
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1968 GMC truck 910 Trim (Canadian) 127" WB 3 on the Three Trans (Saginaw SM330) 250 ci L6 Engine HEI ignition (early 80s L6) |
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07-21-2016, 01:04 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix)
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
Man, that dude came out sharp. Well done.
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07-21-2016, 03:01 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: winnipeg
Posts: 1,107
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
Very nice work
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07-21-2016, 03:22 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Rose Hill Kansas
Posts: 1,351
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
Love the color scheme....how about some interior shots!
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07-21-2016, 05:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Reading,Pa.
Posts: 440
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
Nice touch..Rims,engine,sway bar match. I like.
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07-21-2016, 07:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Gods country East,Tn
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
I like it , Not over done , clean ,straight,everything where it belongs and not a bunch of gaudy aftermarket baloney stuck on . Good choice on the color . Now , what's the interior look like ?
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1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop |
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07-21-2016, 08:11 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Winfield, Ks.
Posts: 4,162
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
Man that is flippin' sweet!!!!!
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Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210 |
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07-21-2016, 08:46 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Holland Mi.
Posts: 302
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
I didn't know they ever get finished. Congrats! It's a great looking truck
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07-21-2016, 09:45 PM
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Born Psycho
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: brentwood,cal,usa
Posts: 4,899
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
that is a beautiful truck. congrats
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jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA |
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07-21-2016, 09:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: New Madison, Ohio
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
Outstanding ... Great work ... Its a keeper
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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! |
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07-22-2016, 06:01 AM
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Special Order
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
If that thing was food it sure would taste good! The wheels are a great "truck detail" seldom seen yet looks go sharp. Another set of simulators or alloys would have been just another set of simulators or alloys. You have the "owner got out there and painted the wheels up sharp because he's proud" look. There weren't always bolt-on solutions to making a truck look sharp. Very Classy Cab & Chassis!
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07-22-2016, 09:05 AM
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Proprietor of Dale's Corner
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Vacaville , CA
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Re: My 68 C30 is finished!
BEAUTIFUL!!!! VERY Very nice
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