50th Aniversary Roll Call - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68 Suburban · 05-28-2002, 03:10 PM

I am just curious how many 1968 50th Aniversary Truck Owners there are on the board. Wether it be a pickup, burb, van, panel, el camino, etc..... Check you glove box door and check your paint codes and see if you have a 551 paint code. Who knows maybe your truck had been painted over the past 34 years

If your truck is a pickup it will have the gold/parchment interior. If it is a panel or burb it will have a fawn interior. I am not sure about the el camino's or van's, etc... Some time I will have to thumb through the 1968 data book and figure that out.

I have a:

68 50th Aniversary C-10 Burb
68 50th Aniversary C-10 Pickup

I know fine has a:

68 50th Aniversary CST C-20 Pickup

Hutch · 05-28-2002, 10:55 PM

My newest project:
Frame off restore on a
68 C10 swb 50th anniversary

I need to update my signature

mikep · 05-29-2002, 01:07 AM

Ive got one. paid the pricely sum of $500 for it. Probably wont keep the paint scheme though. Sorry . Its U G L Y

68 Suburban · 05-29-2002, 01:11 AM

Cool, if you are changing the color scheme and it has the original gold and parchmant interior, I would be interested in purchasing the interior.

Dan69 step · 05-29-2002, 07:17 AM

I had both a swb and a lb, wish I had them back.

mikep · 05-29-2002, 07:48 PM

You can have the gold dash, steering wheel, column parts, white door panels and armrests if you have black ones to trade. The seats shot to hell though and isnt even salvageable.

68 Suburban · 05-29-2002, 08:07 PM

I don't have black to trade, but if you think of a price, let me know. thanks

chevyman 68 C/10 · 05-29-2002, 08:22 PM

I have a long wheel base with a 400 auto trans. Needs rockers,cab corners and engine that i need to transfer to cash for some other projects I have already started and need to finish up.
Gilmer,TexasP.S I have cab corners

*Fast68Chevy* · 05-29-2002, 08:55 PM

cant believe youre gonna do that to a rustfree one.. what 4 pseed you got in it exactly, do you mean that you have the 435CR tranny ? if so do you know how rare it is ? i know of only one truck on this entire forum that has the 435CR in it,
3.73 was not available in dana60 axles in 67-72, it will be 3.54 if is the 435CR tranny, otherwise 4.10 or 4.56

good luck

WORNBRAKES · 05-30-2002, 07:10 AM

Glove box decal is distroyed. But I had gold interior prior to paint job. Thanks for the update on my truck.

mikep · 05-30-2002, 07:25 AM

Yes it is rustfree and yes it is the CR transmission. Took me a while to find out why there was no granny gear as I had never heard of a CR 435. I assumed they came with all big blocks as this one was originally. I had sold off the big block before I found out it was a 50th so the collector value if there is any is nil to the truck. As I have said before If anyone wants to step up and buy this thing out from under me minus the motor and wheels I just bought or wants to trade for a comparable rust free 67 or 68 C20 or 2WD blazer I'm all for it if they do it before I paint the truck.To tell the truth if there was any actual collector value with the vehicle I would have people lining up in droves to trade for it but I dont see that. Otherwise I'm changing the paint scheme and shaving the chrome etc. because its god awful ugly and I'm not sure that outside a handful of purists anyone really cares about keeping it all original. If it were an all original 69 pace car camaro I'd feel different but it isnt. Its just a different paint scheme on an old truck and interior which happens to be two of my least favorite colors. I just bought it because it was REALLY CHEAP at , fairly straight, rust free and I needed a platform for the motor that I had built. You may be right on the gearing as I havent had the cover off although the owners manual states 3.73 . I also have the protectoplate and other items original to the truck.

PS if anyone wants to trade a complete automatic TH400 conversion for this 435 CR tranny they are welcome to it as well. I Dont think they are that rare anyway. I know where one more in a boneyard is out of a 67 . I know new shift boots are impossible to find for them

**67OLDSTYLE72** · 05-31-2002, 07:16 PM

I have just purchased a 68 long bed 2wd. custom with the 50 th anv. package.The truck is a mess but it does have air, custom package 2 really nice door panels and a really nice gold vinyl floor mat
The truck came with air, auto,350 v8,turbo hydramatic trans.,the custom package,lower trim,trim around the glass and stainless trim on the wing windows,

68 Suburban · 05-31-2002, 07:34 PM

Congrats on the purchase.

**67OLDSTYLE72** · 06-06-2002, 10:45 AM

Thank you and did I mention I paid 150.00 for the truck what a great deal here in Pa.
Any one needing any parts drop me a line
Jay

05-28-2002, 03:10 PM	#1
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	50th Aniversary Roll Call I am just curious how many 1968 50th Aniversary Truck Owners there are on the board. Wether it be a pickup, burb, van, panel, el camino, etc..... Check you glove box door and check your paint codes and see if you have a 551 paint code. Who knows maybe your truck had been painted over the past 34 years If your truck is a pickup it will have the gold/parchment interior. If it is a panel or burb it will have a fawn interior. I am not sure about the el camino's or van's, etc... Some time I will have to thumb through the 1968 data book and figure that out. I have a: 68 50th Aniversary C-10 Burb 68 50th Aniversary C-10 Pickup I know fine has a: 68 50th Aniversary CST C-20 Pickup __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

05-28-2002, 10:55 PM	#2
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,140	My newest project: Frame off restore on a 68 C10 swb 50th anniversary I need to update my signature __________________ 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

05-29-2002, 01:07 AM	#3
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Ive got one. paid the pricely sum of $500 for it. Probably wont keep the paint scheme though. Sorry . Its U G L Y __________________ No truck :-(

05-29-2002, 01:11 AM	#4
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Cool, if you are changing the color scheme and it has the original gold and parchmant interior, I would be interested in purchasing the interior. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

05-29-2002, 07:17 AM	#5
Dan69 step Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Fullerton,NE Posts: 380	I had both a swb and a lb, wish I had them back. __________________ 69 short step 68 50th Anniversary Gold/ White lwb 72 2wd Blazer 63 Studebaker Avanti 85 Avanti 66 Studebaker Cruiser 49 Studebaker pickup 3-49 Studebaker 1 1/2 truck 94 White/ GMC coe (cabin hauler) 95 chev 2015 chev Duramax 2500

05-29-2002, 07:48 PM	#6
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	You can have the gold dash, steering wheel, column parts, white door panels and armrests if you have black ones to trade. The seats shot to hell though and isnt even salvageable. __________________ No truck :-(

05-29-2002, 08:07 PM	#7
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	I don't have black to trade, but if you think of a price, let me know. thanks

05-29-2002, 08:22 PM	#8
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	I have a long wheel base with a 400 auto trans. Needs rockers,cab corners and engine that i need to transfer to cash for some other projects I have already started and need to finish up. Gilmer,TexasP.S I have cab corners __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

05-29-2002, 08:55 PM	#9
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	cant believe youre gonna do that to a rustfree one.. what 4 pseed you got in it exactly, do you mean that you have the 435CR tranny ? if so do you know how rare it is ? i know of only one truck on this entire forum that has the 435CR in it, 3.73 was not available in dana60 axles in 67-72, it will be 3.54 if is the 435CR tranny, otherwise 4.10 or 4.56 good luck

05-30-2002, 07:10 AM	#10
WORNBRAKES Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hughesville, MD Posts: 1,350	Glove box decal is distroyed. But I had gold interior prior to paint job. Thanks for the update on my truck. __________________ Mario and Mandy Hughesville, MD 20637 69 C10 305/350 71 K5 Basket case 75 K10 Rescue Parting out 77 MG Midget Parting out 15 6.7L Cummins

05-30-2002, 07:25 AM	#11
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	Yes it is rustfree and yes it is the CR transmission. Took me a while to find out why there was no granny gear as I had never heard of a CR 435. I assumed they came with all big blocks as this one was originally. I had sold off the big block before I found out it was a 50th so the collector value if there is any is nil to the truck. As I have said before If anyone wants to step up and buy this thing out from under me minus the motor and wheels I just bought or wants to trade for a comparable rust free 67 or 68 C20 or 2WD blazer I'm all for it if they do it before I paint the truck.To tell the truth if there was any actual collector value with the vehicle I would have people lining up in droves to trade for it but I dont see that. Otherwise I'm changing the paint scheme and shaving the chrome etc. because its god awful ugly and I'm not sure that outside a handful of purists anyone really cares about keeping it all original. If it were an all original 69 pace car camaro I'd feel different but it isnt. Its just a different paint scheme on an old truck and interior which happens to be two of my least favorite colors. I just bought it because it was REALLY CHEAP at , fairly straight, rust free and I needed a platform for the motor that I had built. You may be right on the gearing as I havent had the cover off although the owners manual states 3.73 . I also have the protectoplate and other items original to the truck. PS if anyone wants to trade a complete automatic TH400 conversion for this 435 CR tranny they are welcome to it as well. I Dont think they are that rare anyway. I know where one more in a boneyard is out of a 67 . I know new shift boots are impossible to find for them __________________ No truck :-( Last edited by mikep; 05-30-2002 at 10:03 AM.

05-31-2002, 07:16 PM	#12
67OLDSTYLE72 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: LEECHBURG,PA.,U.S.A. Posts: 496	I have just purchased a 68 long bed 2wd. custom with the 50 th anv. package.The truck is a mess but it does have air, custom package 2 really nice door panels and a really nice gold vinyl floor mat The truck came with air, auto,350 v8,turbo hydramatic trans.,the custom package,lower trim,trim around the glass and stainless trim on the wing windows, __________________ Jay Snyder Leechburg, PA (Northeast of Pittsburgh) 72 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4 camper special #matching '71 Chevy Dually 4x4 '69 Chevy Pro Street swb. '72 Chevy camper special 4x4 402 v8 (not factory) just cool. (truck puller) 70 Chevy swb 400 v8 400 turbo 72 Chevy suburban 4x4, 396 4spd. 68 Chevy shortbed 50th Anv. 327. 72 Chevy 2 wd. Blazer 69 Chevy swb 4x4 327 4spd. 58 Chevy Apache 4x4 swb. 71 Chevy CREW CAB swb 4x4 396 4spd. (just finished) WE BUY AND SALE TRUCKS AND PARTS

05-31-2002, 07:34 PM	#13
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Congrats on the purchase. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

06-06-2002, 10:45 AM	#14
67OLDSTYLE72 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: LEECHBURG,PA.,U.S.A. Posts: 496	Thank you and did I mention I paid 150.00 for the truck what a great deal here in Pa. Any one needing any parts drop me a line Jay __________________ Jay Snyder Leechburg, PA (Northeast of Pittsburgh) 72 Chevy Cheyenne 4x4 camper special #matching '71 Chevy Dually 4x4 '69 Chevy Pro Street swb. '72 Chevy camper special 4x4 402 v8 (not factory) just cool. (truck puller) 70 Chevy swb 400 v8 400 turbo 72 Chevy suburban 4x4, 396 4spd. 68 Chevy shortbed 50th Anv. 327. 72 Chevy 2 wd. Blazer 69 Chevy swb 4x4 327 4spd. 58 Chevy Apache 4x4 swb. 71 Chevy CREW CAB swb 4x4 396 4spd. (just finished) WE BUY AND SALE TRUCKS AND PARTS

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