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dwbrook1 · 02-03-2004, 05:38 PM

Hello, this forum is NEW to me. I am looking for ANY information on the following vehicle. 1968 CST, has FACTORY bucket seats, console,, carpet, tinted glass (Soft Ray), A/C, PS, guages including tachometer, 3-spd Auto. The VIN indicates the truck is a V8, and of course I can see that, how do I tell what the displacement/hp is. I've been told the truck is "1 in 400" made, that is a 300HP/327. My uncle was the second owner, he bought in late 1968 or early 1969. Truck is in "restorable" condition, would like the above information as I consider purchase from his estate. Thank You

TsgtE662 · 02-03-2004, 06:02 PM

Get the motor vin off the passenger side lip by the head and look it up on www.mortec.com you find alot of info on it here.

Longhorn Man · 02-04-2004, 01:07 AM

Welcome to the board, sounds like a cool truck. (It wouldn't happen to be gold and white with a gold and white seat color combo would it?)
One in 400 would be just speculation in reality, but a cool desirable truck none the less.

Hutch · 02-04-2004, 01:55 AM

dwbrook1
First of all Welcome to the Best board on the WEb
Sounds like a nice truck
There are a lot of 68 fans on this board.
All of the factory specs I find listed the 327 V/8's for 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton to be 220 H/P
Some of the larger Big block 396 V/8's were rated at 310 h/p
Anything is possible though.
Back in 1968 the dealers were a lot more accommodating when it came to stuff like that.
Take a pic of the glove box data sheet and post it here and you will find out a lot more.

Blue Beard · 02-04-2004, 09:44 AM

Welcome to the board from SW Washington State...

Post some pics...........

If you need help posting ........pm me, be glad to help.......

VTKidder · 02-04-2004, 10:08 AM

Yup...mortec is the place to look for casting number info. Sounds like you've got one heckuva truck there! A well optioned rig indeed! Welcome to the board too, this place is the best!

-adam

krue · 02-04-2004, 10:10 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Post some pics and you will get some good info.

**Palf70Step** · 02-04-2004, 10:35 AM

Welcome again from the south end of Mississippi.

jorgensensc · 02-04-2004, 11:18 AM

Welcome from Tx!

Bamm · 02-04-2004, 12:20 PM

Welcome from God's Country- Beautiful (albeit cold right now) Virginia.................Jerry

**smitty62** · 02-04-2004, 12:53 PM

Bamm--is Amelia, Va. and Amelia Court House the same place?

dwbrook1 · 02-04-2004, 09:10 PM

To ALL that have responded, THANKS. I will get that engine identification information, and that info from the glove box. Truck is factory "blue", inside and out, what was called Marina Blue on the late 60 Chevelles, Novas, and full size Chevrolet cars. Not sure if that is the exact color, but close. Truck is about 100 miles (one way) from me, hope to get by there this weekend to get the above mentioned information.

Another question, WHAT IS THE BEST SOURCE to determine value, aside from my sentimental value?? Truck has 137K on the odometer, I know for a fact no major engine work, transmission, ditto. Truck was involved in rear end collision, ~10 yrs back, with tailgate, passeger side bed segment replaced, same side door, and front fender painted. The rest of the truck has factory paint. There is slight damage to that same passenger fender side, Uncle backed it into the garage just a few months back. I can see no "cancerous" rust.

Will post some pictures early next week. Again, Thanks to All!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 02-04-2004, 09:55 PM

Sound's lie a great truck welcome to the board...

outlawchevy · 02-04-2004, 10:20 PM

sounds like a awesome truck and welcome from louisiana

Hutch · 02-05-2004, 12:42 AM

dwbrook1
Here is a site to check paint codes:
1968 Blue's are codes 506, 507 and 508
Sounds like 506 to me.
http://www.paintscratch.com
Some of the rare options for 1968 were:
Factory three point seat belts
Am/Fm Radio
The 67,68 buckets with the padded buddy seat.

Sound like a sweet truck
Value is what it is worth to you.

toms68cst · 02-05-2004, 12:42 AM

There are some 68 fans on this board all right!

I'd love to see some pictures of that truck!

bestchevyfan · 02-05-2004, 07:45 AM

HI FROM ALABAMA, LIKE THEY SAID THIS IS THE BEST BOARD ON THE WEB. BUDDY

dwbrook1 · 02-08-2004, 07:22 PM

Thanks for all your help and encouragment, really all positive feedback. I took some pics over this past weekend, but not yet developed, hope to get those on here in a week or so. Still have not located that engine VIN, but only limited time to look, poor light, etc. I did get the following from the glove box lid....

4506AA MEDIUM BLUE
4U16NE TACHOMETER
4N40VC POWER STEERING
4L30AC 327 CU IN V-8 ENG
4284RL CUSTOM SPORT TRUCK
4A11BB TINTED GLASS
4615AR BLUE VINYL TRIM
4E81AB PICK-UP BOX FLOOR*
4V43AB REAR STEP BUMPER EQ
4C60PL AIR COND-ALL WEATHE
4A50MA BUCKET SEAT
4D29BF RV JR MIRROR R&L
4U63HG PUSH BUTTON RADIO
4P03AA CHROMED HUB CAPS
4G60AB AUX REAR SPRING EQ
4B98AB SIDE TRIM MOLD EQ
4J70BC BRAKE BOOSTER EQ
4F59AA FRONT STABILIZER EQ
4M49DG TURBO HYDRA0MATIC

Questions/comments from me, the bed floor is wood, I believe some were wood, some were steel???? Any idea what the "EQ" is that is listed at the end of the wording of some of the options?? Chat with you folks later. Look for those pics early next week. Regards, Don

72SWB4X4 · 02-08-2004, 07:29 PM

welcome from florida

Longhorn Man · 02-08-2004, 07:30 PM

The wood was optional...listed there as 4E81AB PICK-UP BOX FLOOR*. The Eq is nothing more than equipped. They were kinda funny back then huh?
This sounds like an outstanding list. The CST was the top of the line option package in 68, and you have some very desirable/rare options on top of that like the tach, wood bed floor, and bucket seats. Some of the Not so rare options there that are still very desirable include the front stabilizer and 327...of course the power steering and brakes are a good addition too.
I would say this is a very desirable truck, but as always, it is very hard to put a price on it sight unseen.
Are those hub caps still on there/ They seem to bring a good price.

Blue_71 · 02-08-2004, 10:23 PM

welcome to the board! im not to far from you, if you get it i'd like to meet up to see it

im in barren county over towards the metcalf/barren line

butter · 02-08-2004, 10:43 PM

Welcome from Alabama

super72 · 02-08-2004, 11:04 PM

Welcome from South Carolina. Sounds nice.

67gmcss · 02-08-2004, 11:30 PM

welcome from lake cumberland

dinnut · 02-08-2004, 11:36 PM

if i were you id pick it up. sounds like a nice truck! sounds like it has quite a few options!

02-03-2004, 05:38 PM	#1
dwbrook1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mammoth Cave, KY Posts: 8	Looking For Information/Help Hello, this forum is NEW to me. I am looking for ANY information on the following vehicle. 1968 CST, has FACTORY bucket seats, console,, carpet, tinted glass (Soft Ray), A/C, PS, guages including tachometer, 3-spd Auto. The VIN indicates the truck is a V8, and of course I can see that, how do I tell what the displacement/hp is. I've been told the truck is "1 in 400" made, that is a 300HP/327. My uncle was the second owner, he bought in late 1968 or early 1969. Truck is in "restorable" condition, would like the above information as I consider purchase from his estate. Thank You

02-03-2004, 06:02 PM	#2
TsgtE662 2A674 Tank Rat Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland Heights, Mo. Posts: 625	Get the motor vin off the passenger side lip by the head and look it up on www.mortec.com you find alot of info on it here. __________________ '92 GMC Sierra, Sportside, 2wd, 350, Black '92 Chevy Silverado Extended Cab 4 x 4, Blue USAFR = 2A674 = Aircraft Fuel Systems Maintenance i.e. Tank Rat

02-04-2004, 01:55 AM	#4
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	dwbrook1 First of all Welcome to the Best board on the WEb Sounds like a nice truck There are a lot of 68 fans on this board. All of the factory specs I find listed the 327 V/8's for 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton to be 220 H/P Some of the larger Big block 396 V/8's were rated at 310 h/p Anything is possible though. Back in 1968 the dealers were a lot more accommodating when it came to stuff like that. Take a pic of the glove box data sheet and post it here and you will find out a lot more. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

02-04-2004, 09:44 AM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Welcome to the board from SW Washington State... Post some pics........... If you need help posting ........pm me, be glad to help....... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

02-04-2004, 10:10 AM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Post some pics and you will get some good info. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

02-04-2004, 01:07 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Welcome to the board, sounds like a cool truck. (It wouldn't happen to be gold and white with a gold and white seat color combo would it?) One in 400 would be just speculation in reality, but a cool desirable truck none the less.

02-04-2004, 10:08 AM	#6
VTKidder Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 996	Yup...mortec is the place to look for casting number info. Sounds like you've got one heckuva truck there! A well optioned rig indeed! Welcome to the board too, this place is the best! -adam

02-04-2004, 10:35 AM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Welcome again from the south end of Mississippi. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-04-2004, 11:18 AM	#9
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02-04-2004, 12:20 PM	#10
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Welcome from God's Country- Beautiful (albeit cold right now) Virginia.................Jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

02-04-2004, 12:53 PM	#11
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	Bamm--is Amelia, Va. and Amelia Court House the same place? __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

02-04-2004, 09:10 PM	#12
dwbrook1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mammoth Cave, KY Posts: 8	Thanks for the Responses, Keep them coming! To ALL that have responded, THANKS. I will get that engine identification information, and that info from the glove box. Truck is factory "blue", inside and out, what was called Marina Blue on the late 60 Chevelles, Novas, and full size Chevrolet cars. Not sure if that is the exact color, but close. Truck is about 100 miles (one way) from me, hope to get by there this weekend to get the above mentioned information. Another question, WHAT IS THE BEST SOURCE to determine value, aside from my sentimental value?? Truck has 137K on the odometer, I know for a fact no major engine work, transmission, ditto. Truck was involved in rear end collision, ~10 yrs back, with tailgate, passeger side bed segment replaced, same side door, and front fender painted. The rest of the truck has factory paint. There is slight damage to that same passenger fender side, Uncle backed it into the garage just a few months back. I can see no "cancerous" rust. Will post some pictures early next week. Again, Thanks to All!

02-04-2004, 09:55 PM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Sound's lie a great truck welcome to the board... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-04-2004, 10:20 PM	#14
outlawchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Walker,louisiana Posts: 179	sounds like a awesome truck and welcome from louisiana __________________ (If all else fails get a bigger hammer)

02-05-2004, 12:42 AM	#15
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,142	dwbrook1 Here is a site to check paint codes: 1968 Blue's are codes 506, 507 and 508 Sounds like 506 to me. http://www.paintscratch.com Some of the rare options for 1968 were: Factory three point seat belts Am/Fm Radio The 67,68 buckets with the padded buddy seat. Sound like a sweet truck Value is what it is worth to you. __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS



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02-05-2004, 12:42 AM	#16
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,297	There are some 68 fans on this board all right! I'd love to see some pictures of that truck! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

02-05-2004, 07:45 AM	#17
bestchevyfan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: new market, alabama Posts: 1,330	Re: Looking For Information/Help HI FROM ALABAMA, LIKE THEY SAID THIS IS THE BEST BOARD ON THE WEB. BUDDY

02-08-2004, 07:22 PM	#18
dwbrook1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mammoth Cave, KY Posts: 8	More Info/Qeustions on 1968 Thanks for all your help and encouragment, really all positive feedback. I took some pics over this past weekend, but not yet developed, hope to get those on here in a week or so. Still have not located that engine VIN, but only limited time to look, poor light, etc. I did get the following from the glove box lid.... 4506AA MEDIUM BLUE 4U16NE TACHOMETER 4N40VC POWER STEERING 4L30AC 327 CU IN V-8 ENG 4284RL CUSTOM SPORT TRUCK 4A11BB TINTED GLASS 4615AR BLUE VINYL TRIM 4E81AB PICK-UP BOX FLOOR* 4V43AB REAR STEP BUMPER EQ 4C60PL AIR COND-ALL WEATHE 4A50MA BUCKET SEAT 4D29BF RV JR MIRROR R&L 4U63HG PUSH BUTTON RADIO 4P03AA CHROMED HUB CAPS 4G60AB AUX REAR SPRING EQ 4B98AB SIDE TRIM MOLD EQ 4J70BC BRAKE BOOSTER EQ 4F59AA FRONT STABILIZER EQ 4M49DG TURBO HYDRA0MATIC Questions/comments from me, the bed floor is wood, I believe some were wood, some were steel???? Any idea what the "EQ" is that is listed at the end of the wording of some of the options?? Chat with you folks later. Look for those pics early next week. Regards, Don

02-08-2004, 07:29 PM	#19
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02-08-2004, 07:30 PM	#20
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	The wood was optional...listed there as 4E81AB PICK-UP BOX FLOOR*. The Eq is nothing more than equipped. They were kinda funny back then huh? This sounds like an outstanding list. The CST was the top of the line option package in 68, and you have some very desirable/rare options on top of that like the tach, wood bed floor, and bucket seats. Some of the Not so rare options there that are still very desirable include the front stabilizer and 327...of course the power steering and brakes are a good addition too. I would say this is a very desirable truck, but as always, it is very hard to put a price on it sight unseen. Are those hub caps still on there/ They seem to bring a good price.

02-08-2004, 10:43 PM	#22
butter Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Orange Beach, Alabama Posts: 133	Welcome from Alabama __________________ 71 cheyenne 402 th400 swb 71 camper special (PARTS TRUCK) 70 Stepside swb 350

02-08-2004, 11:04 PM	#23
super72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 207	Welcome from South Carolina. Sounds nice.

02-08-2004, 11:30 PM	#24
67gmcss Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: somerset,kentucky,usa Posts: 154	welcome from lake cumberland

02-08-2004, 11:36 PM	#25
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	if i were you id pick it up. sounds like a nice truck! sounds like it has quite a few options! __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

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