1968 C-20 with 67,000 OG Miles Build Log/ Thread - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

webberjames95 · 02-15-2017, 10:10 PM

Hey, my name is James. Never been into america cars really, but I flip houses and I was borrowing a truck and decided I need to get my own. Ive owned a 1967 Volkswagen bug and a 98 Subaru Forester, both of which I couldnt help and modded them both. I hope I dont modify anything on this truck because its the most original vehicle that Ive ever owned. Only a few pics for now until I pull out my good camera and shoot it. Here are a couple just so we have them for before and after pics. Ill give more details on the thing in an upcoming post....

Picture from the seller before I drove across the state to pick it up:

Untitled by James Webber, on Flickr

In Spokane, WA about to head back to the westside:

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68 c20 by James Webber, on Flickr[/IMG]

Fuel stop:

68 c20 by James Webber, on Flickr

Motor Before picture:

68 c20 by James Webber, on Flickr

Okay so now I'll note some of the things that I have done to the car, I have replaced all the coolant hoses, replace valve cover gaskets, painted valve covers chevy orange, painted the air cleaner black, removed the farmtruck side walls on the bed, installed a cigarette lighter to charge my phone, just gave it an oil change today, new radiator cap, new windshield wipers as the ones I bought it with were OG, yeah you read that right, OG wipers of all things. I have only had time to buff out one section of the paint but the paint on this thing is going to be epic when buffed. More Pics:

New vs old heater core (the og one cracked on me and leaked coolant when I put the new hoses on):

68 c20 by James Webber, on Flickr

Inside the blower and heater core chamber, 50 years of pine needles in this thing!!!:

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68 c20 by James Webber, on Flickr[/IMG]

And here is a pic of it parked outside one of the properties I am currently flipping:

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68 c20 by James Webber, on Flickr[/IMG]

Like I said, once I buff it out Ill take some good quality pics. I will make sure and do some before and afters also. I also ordered new exhaust manifolds and gaskets so Ill likely have those installed soon and painted silver, because the ones on there now are rusttttyyyyy. Thats all for now.

webberjames95 · 02-15-2017, 10:12 PM

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**rustytruck50** · 02-15-2017, 11:10 PM

Sharp truck!!!

**robs71** · 02-16-2017, 10:58 AM

I like your truck,i remember seeing it on craigslist a few weeks ago...if I remember correctly it is a 327 with good mileage..nice....

LongBox · 02-16-2017, 11:12 AM

Love the originality, and glad you're going to keep it that way. Great find.

68 P.O.S. · 02-16-2017, 11:30 AM

Very nice truck. I see you're local, welcome to the forum!

67ChevyRedneck · 02-16-2017, 11:33 AM

Wow, you guys literally get so much rain that moss literally grows on roofs? Wow.

Awesome truck, that green is my 2nd favorite factory color.

Sicklajoie · 02-16-2017, 04:54 PM

Absolutely beautiful truck. Congratulations!

**72 tigger** · 02-16-2017, 08:06 PM

Nice truck! Not easy to find a 50 year old vehicle that hasn't been molested- glad you're keeping it original

webberjames95 · 02-17-2017, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Wow, you guys literally get so much rain that moss literally grows on roofs? Wow.

Awesome truck, that green is my 2nd favorite factory color.

the moss will grow on anything and everything up here. I doubt there is a house up here that doesnt have moss on the roof haha. What is the factory color name for this color. been meaning to find some literature on it but no luck

webberjames95 · 02-17-2017, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by 68 P.O.S.

Very nice truck. I see you're local, welcome to the forum!

Any local gatherings or clubs I need to know about?

68panelman · 02-17-2017, 07:39 AM

Very nice truck, unmolested trucks are the way to go, post some interior pics when you could. Welcome to the board.

**robs71** · 02-17-2017, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by webberjames95

the moss will grow on anything and everything up here. I doubt there is a house up here that doesnt have moss on the roof haha. What is the factory color name for this color. been meaning to find some literature on it but no luck

code 503,67 and 68 color..Name is light green

Orange67 · 02-17-2017, 08:09 AM

Really nice truck! I'm in

fatbass · 02-17-2017, 08:55 AM

That's a beautiful truck. Could you post a pic of the SPID?

webberjames95 · 02-18-2017, 03:14 AM

Got some time quick to buff it out. Pic time

Left side is polished and right side is before

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DSC_9060 by James Webber, on Flickr[/IMG]

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DSC_9062 by James Webber, on Flickr[/IMG]

DSC_9063 by James Webber, on Flickr

I have determined that this passenger fender is the only body panel that is not og paint, but seems to have been done long ago as the paint has faded equally with the rest of the paint.

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DSC_9065 by James Webber, on Flickr[/IMG]

Interior is all there no rips in the seat material, mexican blanket in there just to protect the vinyl from tearing.

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DSC_9067 by James Webber, on Flickr[/IMG]

Details

DSC_9068 by James Webber, on Flickr

Perfect ceiling paint

DSC_9069 by James Webber, on Flickr

Very slight patina on the hood, cannot really tell in this picture

DSC_9070 by James Webber, on Flickr

Cannot believe that this paint is 50 years old, its nuts

DSC_9071 by James Webber, on Flickr

DSC_9072 by James Webber, on Flickr

Installed a cigarette lighter in the dash so I can charge my devices, it only had a plastic blank in there which is pretty cool that no one ever decided to change it out in the life of the truck until now

DSC_9073 by James Webber, on Flickr

Details

DSC_9074 by James Webber, on Flickr

Interior is mint, in condition and in color

DSC_9075 by James Webber, on Flickr

DSC_9076 by James Webber, on Flickr

DSC_9077 by James Webber, on Flickr

DSC_9080 by James Webber, on Flickr

Very small patina going on here also

DSC_9081 by James Webber, on Flickr

Lotsa patina going on here

DSC_9082 by James Webber, on Flickr

DSC_9083 by James Webber, on Flickr

Finally a bed shot, just some leaves, minimal surface rust

DSC_9086 by James Webber, on Flickr

More stuff and updates coming soon

**72 tigger** · 02-18-2017, 06:51 AM

That thing is crazy nice- really glad to see it's in good hands! You're right about the pass. fender not being original paint, looks like someone replaced the fender at some point with a 67 fender (no marker light). It does match the original paint- looking good!

Sicklajoie · 02-18-2017, 08:45 AM

Absolutely beautiful.

68panelman · 02-18-2017, 08:55 AM

Came out really nice, glad it's in good hands.

webberjames95 · 02-18-2017, 05:05 PM

DSC_9080 by James Webber, on Flickr

Okay question? Whats the deal with the red bow ties? Its like that on the side markers as well, but the hubcaps have yellow bowties? Are the caps incorrect or was chevy just inconsistent with bowtie colors. if the caps are wrong then what style do I need? Also I need that chrome trim that goes on the fender for the passenger side? whats a good parts dealer i can order through via online?

Orange67 · 02-18-2017, 05:08 PM

Those are newer caps, I am running the chrome version of those on my 67, mine are off of a 75 C20. 67/68 were unique, I don't have access to a pic at the moment, though.

Also GM did change from yellow to blue, not sure which years though. 67/68 were red I believe, but I may be wrong

webberjames95 · 02-18-2017, 05:19 PM

good info. im a volkswagen guy so I dont know anything, just trying to soak in all the information that I can. What are people running to hold their spare tires under their truck beds???

factorystock · 02-18-2017, 05:50 PM

Check out this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...eelsespecially post # 9 a post # 13. IMO, original trucks deserve original rims. 16.5 tires are still available, and worth a few bucks more, but finding original 16.5" wheels with clips will require some doing. If you are as serious about the "look", they can be found.

webberjames95 · 02-18-2017, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by factorystock

Check out this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...eelsespecially post # 9 a post # 13. IMO, original trucks deserve original rims. 16.5 tires are still available, and worth a few bucks more, but finding original 16.5" wheels with clips will require some doing. If you are as serious about the "look", they can be found.

is that what wouldve come on this truck? those wider steelies? Also does that make my truck a camper? Im still not sure what the deal is with campers as the spec are all over the place. I will post my build sheet so we can all examine it

Orange67 · 02-18-2017, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by webberjames95

good info. im a volkswagen guy so I dont know anything, just trying to soak in all the information that I can. What are people running to hold their spare tires under their truck beds???

LOTS of duct tape and bailing wire... Lol there are factory spare tire carriers, mine happened to be removed at the dealer for the camper slide out bumper.

02-15-2017, 10:10 PM	#1
webberjames95 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Puyallup Posts: 77	1968 C-20 with 67,000 OG Miles Build Log/ Thread Hey, my name is James. Never been into america cars really, but I flip houses and I was borrowing a truck and decided I need to get my own. Ive owned a 1967 Volkswagen bug and a 98 Subaru Forester, both of which I couldnt help and modded them both. I hope I dont modify anything on this truck because its the most original vehicle that Ive ever owned. Only a few pics for now until I pull out my good camera and shoot it. Here are a couple just so we have them for before and after pics. Ill give more details on the thing in an upcoming post.... Picture from the seller before I drove across the state to pick it up: Untitled by James Webber, on Flickr In Spokane, WA about to head back to the westside: [IMG]68 c20 by James Webber, on Flickr[/IMG] Fuel stop: 68 c20 by James Webber, on Flickr Motor Before picture: 68 c20 by James Webber, on Flickr Okay so now I'll note some of the things that I have done to the car, I have replaced all the coolant hoses, replace valve cover gaskets, painted valve covers chevy orange, painted the air cleaner black, removed the farmtruck side walls on the bed, installed a cigarette lighter to charge my phone, just gave it an oil change today, new radiator cap, new windshield wipers as the ones I bought it with were OG, yeah you read that right, OG wipers of all things. I have only had time to buff out one section of the paint but the paint on this thing is going to be epic when buffed. More Pics: New vs old heater core (the og one cracked on me and leaked coolant when I put the new hoses on): 68 c20 by James Webber, on Flickr Inside the blower and heater core chamber, 50 years of pine needles in this thing!!!: [IMG]68 c20 by James Webber, on Flickr[/IMG] And here is a pic of it parked outside one of the properties I am currently flipping: [IMG]68 c20 by James Webber, on Flickr[/IMG] Like I said, once I buff it out Ill take some good quality pics. I will make sure and do some before and afters also. I also ordered new exhaust manifolds and gaskets so Ill likely have those installed soon and painted silver, because the ones on there now are rusttttyyyyy. Thats all for now. Last edited by webberjames95; 02-15-2017 at 10:16 PM.

02-15-2017, 10:12 PM	#2
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02-16-2017, 10:58 AM	#4
robs71 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Reading,Pa. Posts: 439	Re: 1968 C-20 with 67,000 OG Miles Build Log/ Thread I like your truck,i remember seeing it on craigslist a few weeks ago...if I remember correctly it is a 327 with good mileage..nice.... __________________

02-16-2017, 11:12 AM	#5
LongBox Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 784	Re: 1968 C-20 with 67,000 OG Miles Build Log/ Thread Love the originality, and glad you're going to keep it that way. Great find. __________________ Rick -69 GMC 910 Long Box, 350 -98 Chev Silverado 1500, 350 Vortec 4L60e -08 Mustang GT Convertible

02-16-2017, 11:30 AM	#6
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,661	Re: 1968 C-20 with 67,000 OG Miles Build Log/ Thread Very nice truck. I see you're local, welcome to the forum! __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

02-16-2017, 11:33 AM	#7
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02-16-2017, 04:54 PM	#8
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,489	Re: 1968 C-20 with 67,000 OG Miles Build Log/ Thread Absolutely beautiful truck. Congratulations! __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

02-16-2017, 08:06 PM	#9
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,206	Re: 1968 C-20 with 67,000 OG Miles Build Log/ Thread Nice truck! Not easy to find a 50 year old vehicle that hasn't been molested- glad you're keeping it original

02-17-2017, 07:39 AM	#12
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,450	Re: 1968 C-20 with 67,000 OG Miles Build Log/ Thread Very nice truck, unmolested trucks are the way to go, post some interior pics when you could. Welcome to the board.

02-17-2017, 08:09 AM	#14
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: 1968 C-20 with 67,000 OG Miles Build Log/ Thread Really nice truck! I'm in __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold

02-17-2017, 08:55 AM	#15
fatbass Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Ogden, Utah Posts: 170	Re: 1968 C-20 with 67,000 OG Miles Build Log/ Thread That's a beautiful truck. Could you post a pic of the SPID?

02-18-2017, 03:14 AM	#16
webberjames95 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Puyallup Posts: 77	Re: 1968 C-20 with 67,000 OG Miles Build Log/ Thread Got some time quick to buff it out. Pic time Left side is polished and right side is before [IMG]DSC_9060 by James Webber, on Flickr[/IMG] [IMG]DSC_9062 by James Webber, on Flickr[/IMG] DSC_9063 by James Webber, on Flickr I have determined that this passenger fender is the only body panel that is not og paint, but seems to have been done long ago as the paint has faded equally with the rest of the paint. [IMG]DSC_9065 by James Webber, on Flickr[/IMG] Interior is all there no rips in the seat material, mexican blanket in there just to protect the vinyl from tearing. [IMG]DSC_9067 by James Webber, on Flickr[/IMG] Details DSC_9068 by James Webber, on Flickr Perfect ceiling paint DSC_9069 by James Webber, on Flickr Very slight patina on the hood, cannot really tell in this picture DSC_9070 by James Webber, on Flickr Cannot believe that this paint is 50 years old, its nuts DSC_9071 by James Webber, on Flickr DSC_9072 by James Webber, on Flickr Installed a cigarette lighter in the dash so I can charge my devices, it only had a plastic blank in there which is pretty cool that no one ever decided to change it out in the life of the truck until now DSC_9073 by James Webber, on Flickr Details DSC_9074 by James Webber, on Flickr Interior is mint, in condition and in color DSC_9075 by James Webber, on Flickr DSC_9076 by James Webber, on Flickr DSC_9077 by James Webber, on Flickr DSC_9080 by James Webber, on Flickr Very small patina going on here also DSC_9081 by James Webber, on Flickr Lotsa patina going on here DSC_9082 by James Webber, on Flickr DSC_9083 by James Webber, on Flickr Finally a bed shot, just some leaves, minimal surface rust DSC_9086 by James Webber, on Flickr More stuff and updates coming soon

02-18-2017, 06:51 AM	#17
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,206	Re: 1968 C-20 with 67,000 OG Miles Build Log/ Thread That thing is crazy nice- really glad to see it's in good hands! You're right about the pass. fender not being original paint, looks like someone replaced the fender at some point with a 67 fender (no marker light). It does match the original paint- looking good!

02-18-2017, 08:45 AM	#18
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,489	Re: 1968 C-20 with 67,000 OG Miles Build Log/ Thread Absolutely beautiful. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/



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02-18-2017, 08:55 AM	#19
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,450	Re: 1968 C-20 with 67,000 OG Miles Build Log/ Thread Came out really nice, glad it's in good hands.

02-18-2017, 05:05 PM	#20
webberjames95 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Puyallup Posts: 77	Re: 1968 C-20 with 67,000 OG Miles Build Log/ Thread DSC_9080 by James Webber, on Flickr Okay question? Whats the deal with the red bow ties? Its like that on the side markers as well, but the hubcaps have yellow bowties? Are the caps incorrect or was chevy just inconsistent with bowtie colors. if the caps are wrong then what style do I need? Also I need that chrome trim that goes on the fender for the passenger side? whats a good parts dealer i can order through via online?

02-18-2017, 05:08 PM	#21
Orange67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Syracuse, Utah Posts: 499	Re: 1968 C-20 with 67,000 OG Miles Build Log/ Thread Those are newer caps, I am running the chrome version of those on my 67, mine are off of a 75 C20. 67/68 were unique, I don't have access to a pic at the moment, though. Also GM did change from yellow to blue, not sure which years though. 67/68 were red I believe, but I may be wrong __________________ Justin '67 C20 CST Custom Camper '04.5 LLY Duramax CCSB...sold Last edited by Orange67; 02-18-2017 at 05:12 PM. Reason: More info

02-18-2017, 05:19 PM	#22
webberjames95 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Puyallup Posts: 77	Re: 1968 C-20 with 67,000 OG Miles Build Log/ Thread good info. im a volkswagen guy so I dont know anything, just trying to soak in all the information that I can. What are people running to hold their spare tires under their truck beds???

02-18-2017, 05:50 PM	#23
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,353	Re: 1968 C-20 with 67,000 OG Miles Build Log/ Thread Check out this thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...eelsespecially post # 9 a post # 13. IMO, original trucks deserve original rims. 16.5 tires are still available, and worth a few bucks more, but finding original 16.5" wheels with clips will require some doing. If you are as serious about the "look", they can be found.

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