I found the only picture of the truck that made me love these trucks! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Barnfind46 · 09-07-2018, 09:13 PM

First of all,I want to apologize for the condition of the picture.I was about 14 years old when it was taken and I am almost 60.This is the truck that my Dad bought when we moved to Texas. A '68 CST with a 396,chrome reverse wheels and bucket seats.I remember riding with my dad every where he went. The truck was only a few years old and I thought it was the coolest truck ever! We took it to the lumber yard and bought materials to build the barn that still stands on my mothers place.Brought home Dad's new riding lawn mower he got from Sears back in '75. He took me to K-Mart to buy the latest model kit. I learned to drive in that truck. Also learned to do a power slide in it when Dad let me take it out by my self! He sold it to buy a newer truck in '77 and I never got over it. My truck has less trim and a small block. Mine is a C-20 where his was a C-10 but I still get the same thrill driving mine!Unlike Dad, I will never trade mine off! My Dad has been gone now for 7 years but I can still almost picture him in my truck some times. Thanks Dad for the memories!

toms68cst · 09-07-2018, 09:43 PM

Great story!

**dmjlambert** · 09-08-2018, 12:35 AM

Fantastic picture. Thanks for that story. Belated welcome to Texas.

**rustytruck50** · 09-08-2018, 12:50 AM

That is a great memory & cool picture!

I could just make out the crossed flags on the fender...those are a neat period custom detail. Did your Dad put those on?

**3757chevy** · 09-08-2018, 12:55 AM

Thanks for sharing your story.

Barnfind46 · 09-08-2018, 08:43 AM

"I could just make out the crossed flags on the fender...those are a neat period custom detail. Did your Dad put those on?"

I think they were there when he bought it but he did add the wheels,and camper shell.Thanks for all the nice comments.I have read great stories on here about how other members found their truck or memories of riding in their grandfathers truck so I thought I would share my memories.

jessemthompson · 09-08-2018, 01:55 PM

Great story! It’s nice to have a picture to go along with the memories too.

factorystock · 09-08-2018, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnfind46

He sold it to buy a newer truck in '77 Unlike Dad, I will never trade mine off!

Quite common for people to sell off their trucks at the 10 year mark back then for all the latest and greatest advancement and creature comforts.

factorystock · 09-08-2018, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barnfind46

He sold it to buy a newer truck in '77 Unlike Dad, I will never trade mine off!

Quite common for people to sell off their trucks at the 10 year mark back then for all the latest and greatest advancement and creature comforts.

09-07-2018, 09:13 PM	#1
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	I found the only picture of the truck that made me love these trucks! First of all,I want to apologize for the condition of the picture.I was about 14 years old when it was taken and I am almost 60.This is the truck that my Dad bought when we moved to Texas. A '68 CST with a 396,chrome reverse wheels and bucket seats.I remember riding with my dad every where he went. The truck was only a few years old and I thought it was the coolest truck ever! We took it to the lumber yard and bought materials to build the barn that still stands on my mothers place.Brought home Dad's new riding lawn mower he got from Sears back in '75. He took me to K-Mart to buy the latest model kit. I learned to drive in that truck. Also learned to do a power slide in it when Dad let me take it out by my self! He sold it to buy a newer truck in '77 and I never got over it. My truck has less trim and a small block. Mine is a C-20 where his was a C-10 but I still get the same thrill driving mine!Unlike Dad, I will never trade mine off! My Dad has been gone now for 7 years but I can still almost picture him in my truck some times. Thanks Dad for the memories! Attached Images __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

09-07-2018, 09:43 PM	#2
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,296	Re: I found the only picture of the truck that made me love these trucks! Great story! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

09-08-2018, 12:35 AM	#3
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,859	Re: I found the only picture of the truck that made me love these trucks! Fantastic picture. Thanks for that story. Belated welcome to Texas.

09-08-2018, 12:50 AM	#4
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: I found the only picture of the truck that made me love these trucks! That is a great memory & cool picture! I could just make out the crossed flags on the fender...those are a neat period custom detail. Did your Dad put those on? __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

09-08-2018, 12:55 AM	#5
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 4,056	Re: I found the only picture of the truck that made me love these trucks! Thanks for sharing your story. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

09-08-2018, 08:43 AM	#6
Barnfind46 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Mena,Arkansas Posts: 485	Re: I found the only picture of the truck that made me love these trucks! "I could just make out the crossed flags on the fender...those are a neat period custom detail. Did your Dad put those on?" I think they were there when he bought it but he did add the wheels,and camper shell.Thanks for all the nice comments.I have read great stories on here about how other members found their truck or memories of riding in their grandfathers truck so I thought I would share my memories. __________________ 68' with no bells or whistles unless I add'em.

09-08-2018, 01:55 PM	#7
jessemthompson Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Williamsburg, VA Posts: 960	Re: I found the only picture of the truck that made me love these trucks! Great story! It’s nice to have a picture to go along with the memories too.



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