1968 "Early Model"

[leddzepp]

With the rust repair I’d pass. You’ll spend a fortune in time and money fixing that, even if the truck was free.

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by 67sss

Well the best thing to do is always go look at a truck when you get a lead. Unfortunately this gentleman has a bit more sentimental value to the truck than I'd be willing to pay. I told him I'd pay $500 for it and he thought it was worth way more. He's was asking $2000 firm when I asked the price. I was unable to find anything really special on his "early model" truck. Pics will show the truck isn't in even driving/starting condition. Nice gas jug hanging on the grill, he had a 1 amp battery charger(whatever) on the battery. I thought when I opened the hood I saw a cruise control module. Not, it's a 60's style mini air compressor for his air horn, which he says doesn't go with the truck. SPID sheet wasn't legible. On a positive note, he HAS the original window sticker from the dealership on the cost of the truck. His Dad bought the truck new. If anyone would be willing to pay somewhere close to his asking price, you could bring a trailer and get this truck from him. PM me for info. I'd be the go between because this gentleman isn't ready to deal with many people looking at his truck.

sorry about pics being sideways. working on it.

With the top picture sideways, I thought it was stuck in a ditch too.

Well, it's not an Arizona truck, that's for sure. [Not too many left out here, anymore.]

[Rods]

Flip

[67sss]

Rods- Thanks. My windows 11 isn't real user friendly.

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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The only '68 early/late difference I have seen being in the locksmith trade is that some of the early 68's did not have an accessory position on the ignition switch and they used the small head Qctagon keys like the '67's. That changed sometime in early '68. My Silver '68 CST/Custom Camper was that way.

LockDoc

Just came across the 68 key believe it’s the original one from new

[dagnabbitt]

My 68 has a 67 key, but a non-folding bench. The folding bench was definitely an early year thing.

Where I live that is a $2000 truck all day long. You could clean it up and get it running and sell it for more if you liked.

[special-K]

A PITA, but there are a lot of rot bottom cabs out there with solid tops.

As far as the early '68 thing goes, I've known of one that could be considered that. I did a post on it many years ago. It was Dark Aqua with Fawn interior including paint, as I recall. I remember taking pictures of the paint divide areas. The seat folded forward and the dash knobs were '67 style. I am 99% sure the dash was a '67 dash. This was a big window truck, all original. I wish I could find that thread. It might not have been it's own thread, maybe a "small window '68" thread. If this truck had a white top it was done like the '67s. This truck was a true oddball

[dagnabbitt]

Originally Posted by special-K

A PITA, but there are a lot of rot bottom cabs out there with solid tops.

As far as the early '68 thing goes, I've known of one that could be considered that. I did a post on it many years ago. It was Dark Aqua with Fawn interior including paint, as I recall. I remember taking pictures of the paint divide areas. The seat folded forward and the dash knobs were '67 style. I am 99% sure the dash was a '67 dash. This was a big window truck, all original. I wish I could find that thread. It might not have been it's own thread, maybe a "small window '68" thread. If this truck had a white top it was done like the '67s. This truck was a true oddball

Possibly mine? It was everything you describe, but it was a 67 with a Panoramic cab. I was going to part it but it was too nice, sold it to a gent who got it on the road.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...8&postcount=21

[special-K]

That's the color, and a nice truck. The '68 Chevy I'm talking about was my friend's here in PA. I took the pictures and posted about it. It was over 10 years ago. I think he bought it to part out also, but it went to a father & son for restoration.

[Rickjz]

What is the thing sitting on the right inner fender that looks like cruise control?

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by Rickjz

What is the thing sitting on the right inner fender that looks like cruise control?

It does look like cruise control, but maimed. Missing the outer casing for the cable that goes to the speedo.

[ThreeQuarter]

Originally Posted by 67sss

I thought when I opened the hood I saw a cruise control module. Not, it's a 60's style mini air compressor for his air horn, which he says doesn't go with the truck.

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['68OrangeSunshine]

I like the .50 Cal ammo can tool box. I bet it's still waterproof.

[special-K]

Looks like a Custom without the side and tailgate trim

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by ThreeQuarter

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Hah! I missed that!

[breeh]

That looks like the rare "Corvette 327" option too.

[special-K]

Not a Corvette one, but '68 trucks did have a fairly rare 327. Large journal steel crank 327

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by '68OrangeSunshine

I like the .50 Cal ammo can tool box. I bet it's still waterproof.

Was a pretty common thing to do my stepper had two one on each step. They are dated 1964 .I left the holes to put them back on as I Think they look pretty cool and are lockable.

[72c20customcamper]

Originally Posted by special-K

Not a Corvette one, but '68 trucks did have a fairly rare 327. Large journal steel crank 327

The 50th has a very tired 327

['68OrangeSunshine]

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Was a pretty common thing to do my stepper had two one on each step. They are dated 1964 .I left the holes to put them back on as I Think they look pretty cool and are lockable.

I run Jerry Can brackets full time in the stepwells. I can have one 5 Gallon can on each side. The Stepside is the fetch-mobile on Gas Nite, which is at the end of the month when I redeem up to 1000 VIP Points and get $1.00 off per gallon at supermarket X-branded gas pumps.
Pix later.

[special-K]

I still have the ammo box I carried spare snow plow parts & gear in the bed of a '71 K/20. My Gerry can situation has dwindled away. I have nada. Used to have a bunch of ammo boxes, too.

Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

The 50th has a very tired 327

Don't let that short block get away. Most likely an 010 casting with steel crank. A great base for a build. That's what I have with 64cc heads. By the time I use it I'll open it back up (rebuilt in '07). Probably do aluminum heads, maybe Vortec, maybe different cam. I had a TH400 for it when it was built, now M22.

[72c20customcamper]

I wouldn’t sell the motor . I’ll eventually rebuild it with some nice speed parts . But for now I’m looking far a good running engine .