68 c10 Gold and White Short bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ready2go69 · 11-27-2023, 02:51 PM

Just getting started on this truck. I enjoy finding these old cars/trucks fixing a few things then sending them down the road. Picked this up on a Dairy farm Randleman NC and was told it sat at a shop in Asheboro for years.
I am sure someone hates they sold this as it is in pretty good shape. Engine is 327/auto and runs good. I need to install new carb and put power brakes on it. My plans are to drop it a few inches. Not sure if I will do a 5 lug conversion or leave it 6 lug. I have a square body donor if I decide on 5 lug.
I have new door hinges to install.

I have pulled the dent out of passenger rear and have a new lower passenger fender extension for front fender. Passenger rocker will be on my list to fix and I will touch up Patina paint with spray bomb.

Got my son to help wash off the years of dirt and grime.
I might decide to keep this one???

Only seen one gold and white 68 at the c10 revival, may have been more. hope to have this ready in a few months to drive around.

Great site with lots of information

What do you guys think about my new project?

67C10Step · 11-27-2023, 03:42 PM

Nice find and the Felix sticker is a keeper!

**Palf70Step** · 11-27-2023, 03:59 PM

Just cleaning it up made HUGE difference. Great looking tuck.

**68bowtie** · 11-27-2023, 11:39 PM

Nice truck! Let’s see some more pictures.

I wonder if this is saddle/off white and not gold??

ready2go69 · 11-27-2023, 11:53 PM

More pics

**special-K** · 11-28-2023, 07:48 AM

I love when a truck sits so long it looks worse than it really is. Between looking bad and the seller knowing it's sat going downhill and decided they need it gone makes for a better deal...usually.

That looks like Saddle paint and maybe a repaint. On the door it looks repainted and maybe gold underneath.

Here's a gold '68 I built years ago for inspiration. It wasn't gold originally. Your truck is very similar

68Gold/white · 11-28-2023, 10:52 AM

Hmmm. Is the glove box decal still intact??? A picture of it would tell all.

That tail gate looks to be gold???

50th anniversary pickups had gold dash pads and visors, had white door panels and the top of the cab and lower body were white.

Tim's picture is exact on a 68 Golden...

Yamariv · 11-28-2023, 12:16 PM

Wow, she's a beauty and a short box! You keeping this one?

**dave6672** · 11-28-2023, 03:04 PM

Very nice find right there, cool truck. Enjoy!

ready2go69 · 11-28-2023, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Hmmm. Is the glove box decal still intact??? A picture of it would tell all.

That tail gate looks to be gold???

50th anniversary pickups had gold dash pads and visors, had white door panels and the top of the cab and lower body were white.

Tim's picture is exact on a 68 Golden...

Sticker on glove box there but not legible

72c20customcamper · 11-28-2023, 07:15 PM

Nice looking truck . I had my 68 at the fall revival this year I also have an original paint well what’s left of it 50th . The gold on the 50th is different than the non 50th truck gold .

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 11-29-2023, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

Nice find and the Felix sticker is a keeper!

Felix Chevrolet was a key Chevy dealer in Downtown Los Angeles. [Might still be there, IDK]. When I found the build sheet on my '68 C/10 Stepside, I saw their name prominently.
If that Gold/White '68 Fleetside is a Fremont build, there's a very good chance it was once sold thru Felix.

On the other hand, the '' Felix Holding a sizzling Cannonball '' image was the WWII squadron mascot of a US Navy Fighter, Attack or Dive Bombing squadron. [Not sure of the unit number, but I've seen it on vintage photos.] In that case, the truck may have belonged to a Naval Aviator or aircraft maintainer.

Or just a big Felix The Cat fan, who knows?

**ghackett1** · 11-30-2023, 08:59 AM

Sweet truck!

ready2go69 · 12-03-2023, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ghackett1

Sweet truck!

Thanks

11-27-2023, 02:51 PM	#1
ready2go69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NC Posts: 125	68 c10 Gold and White Short bed Just getting started on this truck. I enjoy finding these old cars/trucks fixing a few things then sending them down the road. Picked this up on a Dairy farm Randleman NC and was told it sat at a shop in Asheboro for years. I am sure someone hates they sold this as it is in pretty good shape. Engine is 327/auto and runs good. I need to install new carb and put power brakes on it. My plans are to drop it a few inches. Not sure if I will do a 5 lug conversion or leave it 6 lug. I have a square body donor if I decide on 5 lug. I have new door hinges to install. I have pulled the dent out of passenger rear and have a new lower passenger fender extension for front fender. Passenger rocker will be on my list to fix and I will touch up Patina paint with spray bomb. Got my son to help wash off the years of dirt and grime. I might decide to keep this one??? Only seen one gold and white 68 at the c10 revival, may have been more. hope to have this ready in a few months to drive around. Great site with lots of information What do you guys think about my new project? Attached Images

11-27-2023, 03:42 PM	#2
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,418	Re: 68 c10 Gold and White Short bed Nice find and the Felix sticker is a keeper! __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

11-27-2023, 03:59 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,670	Re: 68 c10 Gold and White Short bed Just cleaning it up made HUGE difference. Great looking tuck. __________________ 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!

11-27-2023, 11:39 PM	#4
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,417	Re: 68 c10 Gold and White Short bed Nice truck! Let’s see some more pictures. I wonder if this is saddle/off white and not gold?? __________________ 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)

11-27-2023, 11:53 PM	#5
ready2go69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NC Posts: 125	Re: 68 c10 Gold and White Short bed More pics Attached Images

11-28-2023, 07:48 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: 68 c10 Gold and White Short bed I love when a truck sits so long it looks worse than it really is. Between looking bad and the seller knowing it's sat going downhill and decided they need it gone makes for a better deal...usually. That looks like Saddle paint and maybe a repaint. On the door it looks repainted and maybe gold underneath. Here's a gold '68 I built years ago for inspiration. It wasn't gold originally. Your truck is very similar Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

11-28-2023, 10:52 AM	#7
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,285	Re: 68 c10 Gold and White Short bed Hmmm. Is the glove box decal still intact??? A picture of it would tell all. That tail gate looks to be gold??? 50th anniversary pickups had gold dash pads and visors, had white door panels and the top of the cab and lower body were white. Tim's picture is exact on a 68 Golden...

11-28-2023, 12:16 PM	#8
Yamariv Registered User Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Posts: 343	Re: 68 c10 Gold and White Short bed Wow, she's a beauty and a short box! You keeping this one? __________________ 1971 Chev C10 - 250ci L6 w/3 speed on the floor Upgrades: Power Steering 3 Core Radiator 7 Hole Gauge Cluster Power Brakes (Incoming!!..) 1971 350 (Incoming!!..)

11-28-2023, 03:04 PM	#9
dave6672 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carrollton, KY Posts: 1,174	Re: 68 c10 Gold and White Short bed Very nice find right there, cool truck. Enjoy! __________________ Dave R. 1972 K20 1972 C20 Highlander 1957 Chevy 210 Delray 1967 C10

11-28-2023, 07:15 PM	#11
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,170	Re: 68 c10 Gold and White Short bed Nice looking truck . I had my 68 at the fall revival this year I also have an original paint well what’s left of it 50th . The gold on the 50th is different than the non 50th truck gold . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

11-30-2023, 08:59 AM	#13
ghackett1 68 C10 Longbed Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 520	Re: 68 c10 Gold and White Short bed Sweet truck!



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