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**too much stuff** · 11-28-2018, 08:59 PM

Won this at an online auction and picked it up yesterday. Tried to get a couple pics in the dark but this is how they turned out. I will try to get better ones in the daylight. I don't think it is worth saving, but won't make that decision for a bit yet. Not a FS thread...
Enjoy the poor pics...

**LockDoc** · 11-28-2018, 09:07 PM

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Looks pretty complete. Looks about like mine with the silver paint....

LockDoc

**too much stuff** · 11-28-2018, 09:17 PM

Leon, they said it was a runner/driver, but when I picked it up it had a flat tire and no battery. Just put it on the trailer and headed out. (3 hours from home) Being it was an auction, there is a title transfer which is why I am not doing anything with it yet.

rjs53 · 11-28-2018, 09:28 PM

That's so cool! For some reason the picture gave me a flashback to my childhood. Growing up in Montana we used to go snowmobile at night, or sledding up on the gulch. I think the snow and the way the light was shining at night brought it Back. Anyway hope the trucks a keeper.

BLT gmc · 11-28-2018, 09:36 PM

I love the red/maroon interior. More pics, please.

**68bowtie** · 11-28-2018, 09:38 PM

That’s a real unique truck. Too bad about the condition. Still pretty neat though. The color combo is pretty cool.

toms68cst · 11-28-2018, 10:07 PM

That's a pretty sharp color combo with the silver and red interior. I'd like to see some better pictures!

**LockDoc** · 11-28-2018, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by too much stuff

Leon, they said it was a runner/driver, but when I picked it up it had a flat tire and no battery. Just put it on the trailer and headed out. (3 hours from home) Being it was an auction, there is a title transfer which is why I am not doing anything with it yet.

You will have plenty of time to check it out now that you have it home. I see it has a 327, bucket seats, power steering, power brakes, no spin, & A/C. Pretty loaded for a '68 so that is a plus.... I hope you don't have any problems with the title.

LockDoc

**special-K** · 11-28-2018, 10:41 PM

Not too shabby. That should be a steel crank large journal 327

**too much stuff** · 11-29-2018, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rjs53

That's so cool! For some reason the picture gave me a flashback to my childhood. Growing up in Montana we used to go snowmobile at night, or sledding up on the gulch. I think the snow and the way the light was shining at night brought it Back. Anyway hope the trucks a keeper.

Glad you got some memories from the photos.

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Originally Posted by BLT gmc

I love the red/maroon interior. More pics, please.

On the way

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

That’s a real unique truck. Too bad about the condition. Still pretty neat though. The color combo is pretty cool.

I agree

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Originally Posted by toms68cst

That's a pretty sharp color combo with the silver and red interior. I'd like to see some better pictures!

On the way

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

You will have plenty of time to check it out now that you have it home. I see it has a 327, bucket seats, power steering, power brakes, no spin, & A/C. Pretty loaded for a '68 so that is a plus.... I hope you don't have any problems with the title.

LockDoc

Title shouldn't be a problem as there was one, I just had to transfer it.

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Originally Posted by special-K

Not too shabby. That should be a steel crank large journal 327

Haven't decoded yet, but I think it is a different engine.

**too much stuff** · 11-29-2018, 06:23 PM

Not looking much better in the daylight I am afraid.
Has a TH400 trans. Kind of odd to have these options, but no gauges. Body is pretty rusted...
Ram assist power steering is still there.

**too much stuff** · 11-29-2018, 06:26 PM

Found possibly the original air cleaner and intake in the box along with a pretty straight rear bumper.

cypressbog · 11-29-2018, 06:26 PM

Nice list of goodies on that truck!

toms68cst · 11-29-2018, 08:10 PM

We need to find someone willing to restore her!

hugger6933 · 11-29-2018, 09:20 PM

t is weird about the gauges but I too have a 68 truck 3/4 that has buddies and a/c power steering and brakes plus big block and it had speed warning as well but it just had the three hole cluster.I changed the cluster to a tac vac and was gonna add that speed warning but havent and I added tilt so it is pretty loaded, Any way great find have fun

**Canuckvetter** · 11-29-2018, 10:09 PM

You need a 68 to fill the space in-between 67 & 69 on your signature.

**68bowtie** · 11-29-2018, 10:31 PM

Couple questions. Is there a choke delete even though it’s a non-gauge cluster? And do the a/c bezels look original? Seems strange that they aren’t red. I’m curious if they would have been red on this truck originally.

**Canuckvetter** · 11-29-2018, 11:09 PM

I would speculate that if it were a red body and interior the paint on the a/c vents would be red. As to the choke delete, it’s a 327 could have had the thermostatic choke.

Rick Bollinger · 11-29-2018, 11:23 PM

I have seen people start with a lot less and end up with a nice truck. Great options.

**LockDoc** · 11-30-2018, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Couple questions. Is there a choke delete even though it’s a non-gauge cluster? And do the a/c bezels look original? Seems strange that they aren’t red. I’m curious if they would have been red on this truck originally.

My '68 CST with a 327 and TH400 has a choke delete and a plastic tab that covers the word "CHOKE", but it is a gauge cluster.

LockDoc

**JQ-72** · 11-30-2018, 02:04 PM

Nice truck! Cool interior color combo.

68Gold/white · 11-30-2018, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Not too shabby. That should be a steel crank large journal 327

I thought steel cranks mostly went away in 67 on standard car and pickup engines. They were used on more powerful optional car engines...

Just my observation. I'm an expert at NOTHING!!!

Sure hope it gets built!!!

Is that the option for a 12 bolt coil spring rear???

I also thought the ram assist power steering was gone after 67??? maybe an early production 68???

**Ol Blue K20** · 11-30-2018, 04:11 PM

I like it......

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-30-2018, 06:45 PM

Another nice score Eric! The buckets alone were worth the trip.

**too much stuff** · 11-30-2018, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by cypressbog

Nice list of goodies on that truck!

I agree

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Originally Posted by toms68cst

We need to find someone willing to restore her!

It could be you...

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Originally Posted by Canuckvetter

You need a 68 to fill the space in-between 67 & 69 on your signature.

I have a couple of 68s, but I don't put everything in my signature. Don't want to look like a hoarder...

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Couple questions. Is there a choke delete even though it’s a non-gauge cluster? And do the a/c bezels look original? Seems strange that they aren’t red. I’m curious if they would have been red on this truck originally.

No choke delete, I would think it would be like the one leon posted. I think the A/C bezels are original. I had an orange 69 with maroon interior and black bezels and rear view mirror.

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Originally Posted by JQ-72

Nice truck! Cool interior color combo.

Was sharp in its day!

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

I thought steel cranks mostly went away in 67 on standard car and pickup engines. They were used on more powerful optional car engines...

Just my observation. I'm an expert at NOTHING!!!

Sure hope it gets built!!!

Is that the option for a 12 bolt coil spring rear???

I also thought the ram assist power steering was gone after 67??? maybe an early production 68???

The rear end is an eaton it looks like. I have seen the ram assist on other 68 trucks before.

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I like it......

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Another nice score Eric! The buckets alone were worth the trip.

Thanks, lots of driving, but it does say "roadtrip" under my avatar...

11-28-2018, 08:59 PM	#1
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,708	Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST Won this at an online auction and picked it up yesterday. Tried to get a couple pics in the dark but this is how they turned out. I will try to get better ones in the daylight. I don't think it is worth saving, but won't make that decision for a bit yet. Not a FS thread... Enjoy the poor pics... Attached Images __________________ 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

11-28-2018, 09:07 PM	#2
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,332	Re: Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST - Looks pretty complete. Looks about like mine with the silver paint.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

11-28-2018, 09:17 PM	#3
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,708	Re: Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST Leon, they said it was a runner/driver, but when I picked it up it had a flat tire and no battery. Just put it on the trailer and headed out. (3 hours from home) Being it was an auction, there is a title transfer which is why I am not doing anything with it yet. __________________ 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

11-28-2018, 09:28 PM	#4
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST That's so cool! For some reason the picture gave me a flashback to my childhood. Growing up in Montana we used to go snowmobile at night, or sledding up on the gulch. I think the snow and the way the light was shining at night brought it Back. Anyway hope the trucks a keeper. __________________ 2003 Dodge 2500 1969 C10 2014 Camaro SS/RS/1LE

11-28-2018, 09:36 PM	#5
BLT gmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: West Iowa Posts: 1,109	Re: Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST I love the red/maroon interior. More pics, please.

11-28-2018, 09:38 PM	#6
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,407	Re: Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST That’s a real unique truck. Too bad about the condition. Still pretty neat though. The color combo is pretty cool. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)

11-28-2018, 10:07 PM	#7
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,277	Re: Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST That's a pretty sharp color combo with the silver and red interior. I'd like to see some better pictures! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

11-28-2018, 10:41 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST Not too shabby. That should be a steel crank large journal 327 __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-29-2018, 06:23 PM	#11
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,708	Re: Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST Not looking much better in the daylight I am afraid. Has a TH400 trans. Kind of odd to have these options, but no gauges. Body is pretty rusted... Ram assist power steering is still there. Attached Images __________________ 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

11-29-2018, 06:26 PM	#12
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,708	Re: Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST Found possibly the original air cleaner and intake in the box along with a pretty straight rear bumper. Attached Images __________________ 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

11-29-2018, 06:26 PM	#13
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST Nice list of goodies on that truck!

11-29-2018, 08:10 PM	#14
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,277	Re: Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST We need to find someone willing to restore her! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

11-29-2018, 09:20 PM	#15
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,257	Re: Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST t is weird about the gauges but I too have a 68 truck 3/4 that has buddies and a/c power steering and brakes plus big block and it had speed warning as well but it just had the three hole cluster.I changed the cluster to a tac vac and was gonna add that speed warning but havent and I added tilt so it is pretty loaded, Any way great find have fun

11-29-2018, 10:09 PM	#16
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,042	Re: Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST You need a 68 to fill the space in-between 67 & 69 on your signature. __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

11-29-2018, 10:31 PM	#17
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,407	Re: Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST Couple questions. Is there a choke delete even though it’s a non-gauge cluster? And do the a/c bezels look original? Seems strange that they aren’t red. I’m curious if they would have been red on this truck originally. __________________ I live in California, but identify as a Texan "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh)



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11-29-2018, 11:09 PM	#18
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,042	Re: Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST I would speculate that if it were a red body and interior the paint on the a/c vents would be red. As to the choke delete, it’s a 327 could have had the thermostatic choke. __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

11-29-2018, 11:23 PM	#19
Rick Bollinger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Colchester IL Posts: 282	Re: Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST I have seen people start with a lot less and end up with a nice truck. Great options.

11-30-2018, 02:04 PM	#21
JQ-72 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Killen, Alabama USA Posts: 3,539	Re: Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST Nice truck! Cool interior color combo. __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super swb. Factory 402/400,tach,posi,AM/FM, A/C. Adding cruise, 8-track 72 Cheyenne Super swb. 350/350 A/C, bucket seats 72 Cheyenne swb. Factory 402/400, tilt, posi, A/C 72 Cheyenne Super K-10. 350/4 spd., posi. 72 Suburban 350/350 tilt, tach, AM/FM, A/C, luggage rack 72 GMC Sierra lwb. 350/350, A/C. medium green/olive interior

11-30-2018, 04:11 PM	#23
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,834	Re: Latest find: rusty crusty 68 CST I like it...... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

11-30-2018, 06:45 PM	#24
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