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Olen · 04-05-2019, 08:41 PM

Hello guys,

My name is Olen and I just bought a 1968 C10 project. Someone started a restoration 10 years ago and then stopped after paint and put it on the side of the house to rot. I found it sitting and got it for a good deal. I’ll be doing everything to it and very excited.

Does anyone know how I can find out the original color of this truck? I’d like to paint it the factory color / combo. There is no build codes inside the glove box. Thank you!
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68Gold/white · 04-05-2019, 08:46 PM

As far as I know, without the glove box label, there's not a likely way to fond out...unless you can find a spot on your pickup somewhere that didn't get painted.
Hope you can give us some pictures!!!

Olen · 04-06-2019, 05:48 PM

Here are two pictures. I think it may have been baby blue, but not sure. Wish I could find dealer records or something.
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Lanman1972 · 04-06-2019, 05:53 PM

Looks like a good project, maybe remove a door panel and look for original color. Good luck and keep us posted!

Olen · 04-06-2019, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lanman1972

Looks like a good project, maybe remove a door panel and look for original color. Good luck and keep us posted!

Will do! Thank you.
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notsolo · 04-06-2019, 06:48 PM

Welcome, aboard....also get a flashlight and look under the dash firewall .... Post more photo's under hood etc....

**jocko** · 04-06-2019, 07:07 PM

Might shine a flashlight under the seat to see of there is a build sheet trapped between the seat springs and cushion, that will have all the info that was in the glovebox as well - IF it's the original seat - you will know by comparing the VIN on it the metal tag on the truck. Speaking of which, curious what your VIN is? Truck looks to have a 69-72 hood on it, rather than a 66-68.

Olen · 04-06-2019, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Might shine a flashlight under the seat to see of there is a build sheet trapped between the seat springs and cushion, that will have all the info that was in the glovebox as well - IF it's the original seat - you will know by comparing the VIN on it the metal tag on the truck. Speaking of which, curious what your VIN is? Truck looks to have a 69-72 hood on it, rather than a 66-68.

Unfortunately, there is no seat. I ran the vin and checked the drivers side frame rail. It is a true 68. Yes, it has 69-72 fenders and good with a 68 grill. I don’t think the guy knew that before sending it to paint. I’m currently search for the correct sheet metal.
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67_C-30 · 04-07-2019, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Olen

Unfortunately, there is no seat. I ran the vin and checked the drivers side frame rail. It is a true 68. Yes, it has 69-72 fenders and good with a 68 grill. I don’t think the guy knew that before sending it to paint. I’m currently search for the correct sheet metal.
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You might want to go with ‘67 fenders since the marker lights are gone on the bed.

**Boog** · 04-07-2019, 11:12 AM

Good news is it has already been converted to 5 lug wheels all around. Power steering and brakes too?

04-05-2019, 08:41 PM	#1
Olen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Yucaipa Ca Posts: 5	Just bought a 68 C10 project truck Hello guys, My name is Olen and I just bought a 1968 C10 project. Someone started a restoration 10 years ago and then stopped after paint and put it on the side of the house to rot. I found it sitting and got it for a good deal. I’ll be doing everything to it and very excited. Does anyone know how I can find out the original color of this truck? I’d like to paint it the factory color / combo. There is no build codes inside the glove box. Thank you! Posted via Mobile Device

04-05-2019, 08:46 PM	#2
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,385	Re: Just bought a 68 C10 project truck As far as I know, without the glove box label, there's not a likely way to fond out...unless you can find a spot on your pickup somewhere that didn't get painted. Hope you can give us some pictures!!!

04-06-2019, 05:48 PM	#3
Olen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Yucaipa Ca Posts: 5	Here are two pictures. I think it may have been baby blue, but not sure. Wish I could find dealer records or something. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-06-2019, 05:53 PM	#4
Lanman1972 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Omaha NE Posts: 620	Re: Just bought a 68 C10 project truck Looks like a good project, maybe remove a door panel and look for original color. Good luck and keep us posted! __________________ 1972 C10 Custom Deluxe LWB, 402/400, PS, PB, A/C, Highlander, Hugger / White 1971 C10 Cheyenne LWB (SWB), 350/350, PS, PB, A/C, Dark Olive / White.

04-06-2019, 06:48 PM	#6
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,481	Re: Just bought a 68 C10 project truck Welcome, aboard....also get a flashlight and look under the dash firewall .... Post more photo's under hood etc.... __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

04-06-2019, 07:07 PM	#7
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Just bought a 68 C10 project truck Might shine a flashlight under the seat to see of there is a build sheet trapped between the seat springs and cushion, that will have all the info that was in the glovebox as well - IF it's the original seat - you will know by comparing the VIN on it the metal tag on the truck. Speaking of which, curious what your VIN is? Truck looks to have a 69-72 hood on it, rather than a 66-68.

04-07-2019, 11:12 AM	#10
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,435	Re: Just bought a 68 C10 project truck Good news is it has already been converted to 5 lug wheels all around. Power steering and brakes too? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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