My 1968 50th Short Bed Barn Find - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**HeloCrewChief** · 04-07-2023, 10:19 AM

I’ve been meaning to share this one for a while. I was not looking for another truck when I stumbled across this one. After talking with a buddy, he talked me into it. The original owner parked it in 2005 once Virginia implemented some sort of emissions change? I don’t live there so have no idea what that was about. After the original owner passed shortly after that, it was moved into his daughters barn. I had to take a shot in the dark as it was 10 hours away and the elderly owners could not send anymore pictures. When I arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by the glove box having the SPID protecto plate and original purchase paperwork out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Sitting on the floor were NOS rockers, sill plates, weatherstripping and several other NOS parts. I brought it home, cleaned it up and lubed everything up so the hood, doors, tailgate, windows all work well. I’ve been gathering parts for it as I’m undecided on what direction to go in. I just ordered the SMS 50th seat upholstery for it. I used them for my 72 Blazer highlander and it was well worth the wait. I decided to play it smart and order that stuff early on. I just don’t know if I should for the minimal rust repair to the lower panels and reshoot the white only and keep the original patina paint. Blow it apart and do a full nice repaint with modern LS disguised as an original 327 or keep the Inline 6. Anyway, plenty of time before I need to decide on the final outcome. Enjoy the pictures!
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**HeloCrewChief** · 04-07-2023, 10:24 AM

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67C10Step · 04-07-2023, 10:26 AM

Another one rescued! Great find.

**HeloCrewChief** · 04-07-2023, 10:28 AM

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**HeloCrewChief** · 04-07-2023, 10:30 AM

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**HeloCrewChief** · 04-07-2023, 10:31 AM

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**HeloCrewChief** · 04-07-2023, 10:33 AM

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**HeloCrewChief** · 04-07-2023, 10:39 AM

I purchased some full wheel covers for it like I had seen on most 50th trucks. When I picked it up, I didn’t see them listed on the spid. Was the other option for these, dog dish caps? If so, were the wheels body color or black?
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**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 04-07-2023, 11:06 AM

I dont know about trucks paint process but on the car side if the little cap was slated for the steel wheels then they were painted body color. Black was only for wheels that were gonna get full wheel covers.

Since anniversary trucks were CST's shouldnt that truck have had carpet instead of the rubber mat? Im not super versed with all the special stuff the anniversary trucks had.

**68bowtie** · 04-07-2023, 11:15 AM

What a great find! Thanks for sharing.

This truck had white wheels with chromed dog dish caps (P03 on SPID).

If it was mine I would give the white surfaces a careful CLR / 0000 steel wool rub down by hand. I bet the white will mostly come back through. Then I’d replace the things needed like seat upholstery, body mounts, maybe the driver rocker and touch up to match. Detail everything and leave it original. I think that will bring you the most value (return) and desirability.

Just my $.02! Can’t wait to see what you do!

**HeloCrewChief** · 04-07-2023, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

What a great find! Thanks for sharing.

This truck had white wheels with chromed dog dish caps (P03 on SPID).

If it was mine I would give the white surfaces a careful CLR / 0000 steel wool rub down by hand. I bet the white will mostly come back through. Then I’d replace the things needed like seat upholstery, body mounts, maybe the driver rocker and touch up to match. Detail everything and leave it original. I think that will bring you the most value (return) and desirability.

Just my $.02! Can’t wait to see what you do!

That is the plan I am leaning toward. Just the minimal rust repair necessary to make it solid and then spot paint those in. Then just CLR bath and maybe boiled linseed oil on the rest of the paint. Undecided between keeping the original 6 or swapping in a LS dressed up like a 327 from the time period. Will probably work on getting it cleaned up first and then decide on what drivetrain.

**leddzepp** · 04-07-2023, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

I dont know about trucks paint process but on the car side if the little cap was slated for the steel wheels then they were painted body color. Black was only for wheels that were gonna get full wheel covers.

Since anniversary trucks were CST's shouldnt that truck have had carpet instead of the rubber mat? Im not super versed with all the special stuff the anniversary trucks had.

Not all anniversary trucks were CST, I’ve seen far more that were Custom trim level and as such had a gold floor mat

fatbass · 04-07-2023, 01:25 PM

Fantastic find.I love all the 50th anniversary trucks.
I agree with your plan but I would keep the 6cyl. Stovebolts are getting rarer by the day in these trucks and I think it's sad.
Having said that it is your truck and I'm glad you rescued it.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 04-07-2023, 04:04 PM

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Not all anniversary trucks were CST, I’ve seen far more that were Custom trim level and as such had a gold floor mat

Good to know, every single of the ones Ive came across has been a factory CST.

72c20customcamper · 04-07-2023, 04:14 PM

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I dont know about trucks paint process but on the car side if the little cap was slated for the steel wheels then they were painted body color. Black was only for wheels that were gonna get full wheel covers.

Since anniversary trucks were CST's shouldnt that truck have had carpet instead of the rubber mat? Im not super versed with all the special stuff the anniversary trucks had.

My Anniversary truck is a custom . Has rubber floor mats

72c20customcamper · 04-07-2023, 04:15 PM

Nice find

**68bowtie** · 04-07-2023, 04:15 PM

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toms68cst · 04-07-2023, 11:03 PM

Great find!.

For '68, I think your wheels would have been silver regardless of what covers came on them. The 4X4's had black wheels.

KevinK7 · 04-08-2023, 03:50 PM

That is an amazing find, let alone a 50th, but shortbed too. I agree with others, that paint will most likely clean up pretty good.
Thanks for sharing, and the pics

northerngmc · 04-08-2023, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

Since anniversary trucks were CST's shouldnt that truck have had carpet instead of the rubber mat? Im not super versed with all the special stuff the anniversary trucks had.

Mine is a Custom and had a gold mat in it. The rubber was crumbling and they didn't reproduce the gold mat so mine has gold carpet now.

**68bowtie** · 04-08-2023, 07:25 PM

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Great find!.

For '68, I think your wheels would have been silver regardless of what covers came on them. The 4X4's had black wheels.

You are probably right about the wheels. Definitely not body color in 68. That was 67 only.

hewittca · 04-08-2023, 08:12 PM

Wow, what a great find. Please keep the OG paint! The 327 style LS swap would be a nice upgrade.

Dirt's72 · 04-09-2023, 01:03 PM

Sweet truck there. I'd clean the windshield add power brakes get it running solid and GO!

MARKDTN · 04-10-2023, 08:42 AM

Nice find! Too bad they cut the dash for that radio though. Drive the wheels off of it.

**Mltmdns** · 04-11-2023, 12:56 PM

Nice score! My 50th is a custom with the rubber floor mat as well.
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04-07-2023, 10:19 AM	#1
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,029	My 1968 50th Short Bed Barn Find I’ve been meaning to share this one for a while. I was not looking for another truck when I stumbled across this one. After talking with a buddy, he talked me into it. The original owner parked it in 2005 once Virginia implemented some sort of emissions change? I don’t live there so have no idea what that was about. After the original owner passed shortly after that, it was moved into his daughters barn. I had to take a shot in the dark as it was 10 hours away and the elderly owners could not send anymore pictures. When I arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by the glove box having the SPID protecto plate and original purchase paperwork out of Charlotte, North Carolina. Sitting on the floor were NOS rockers, sill plates, weatherstripping and several other NOS parts. I brought it home, cleaned it up and lubed everything up so the hood, doors, tailgate, windows all work well. I’ve been gathering parts for it as I’m undecided on what direction to go in. I just ordered the SMS 50th seat upholstery for it. I used them for my 72 Blazer highlander and it was well worth the wait. I decided to play it smart and order that stuff early on. I just don’t know if I should for the minimal rust repair to the lower panels and reshoot the white only and keep the original patina paint. Blow it apart and do a full nice repaint with modern LS disguised as an original 327 or keep the Inline 6. Anyway, plenty of time before I need to decide on the final outcome. Enjoy the pictures! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-07-2023, 10:24 AM	#2
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,029	Pictures Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

04-07-2023, 10:26 AM	#3
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,411	Re: My 1968 50th Short Bed Barn Find Another one rescued! Great find. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2020 Toyota CH-R 2020 Acura MDX

04-07-2023, 11:06 AM	#9
CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 414	Re: My 1968 50th Short Bed Barn Find I dont know about trucks paint process but on the car side if the little cap was slated for the steel wheels then they were painted body color. Black was only for wheels that were gonna get full wheel covers. Since anniversary trucks were CST's shouldnt that truck have had carpet instead of the rubber mat? Im not super versed with all the special stuff the anniversary trucks had. __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy

04-07-2023, 11:15 AM	#10
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,372	Re: My 1968 50th Short Bed Barn Find What a great find! Thanks for sharing. This truck had white wheels with chromed dog dish caps (P03 on SPID). If it was mine I would give the white surfaces a careful CLR / 0000 steel wool rub down by hand. I bet the white will mostly come back through. Then I’d replace the things needed like seat upholstery, body mounts, maybe the driver rocker and touch up to match. Detail everything and leave it original. I think that will bring you the most value (return) and desirability. Just my $.02! Can’t wait to see what you do! __________________ 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)

04-07-2023, 10:39 AM	#8
HeloCrewChief Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Alabama Posts: 1,029	I purchased some full wheel covers for it like I had seen on most 50th trucks. When I picked it up, I didn’t see them listed on the spid. Was the other option for these, dog dish caps? If so, were the wheels body color or black? Posted via Mobile Device

04-07-2023, 01:25 PM	#13
fatbass Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Ogden, Utah Posts: 170	Re: My 1968 50th Short Bed Barn Find Fantastic find.I love all the 50th anniversary trucks. I agree with your plan but I would keep the 6cyl. Stovebolts are getting rarer by the day in these trucks and I think it's sad. Having said that it is your truck and I'm glad you rescued it. __________________ '71 C/20 350/T350.

04-07-2023, 04:15 PM	#16
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,163	Re: My 1968 50th Short Bed Barn Find Nice find __________________ 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.

04-07-2023, 11:03 PM	#18
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,277	Re: My 1968 50th Short Bed Barn Find Great find!. For '68, I think your wheels would have been silver regardless of what covers came on them. The 4X4's had black wheels. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

04-08-2023, 03:50 PM	#19
KevinK7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Hudson Valley, New York Posts: 613	Re: My 1968 50th Short Bed Barn Find That is an amazing find, let alone a 50th, but shortbed too. I agree with others, that paint will most likely clean up pretty good. Thanks for sharing, and the pics __________________ '68 C20 Utility 396 4sp (BuildThread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806904 ) '68 C10 50th

04-08-2023, 08:12 PM	#22
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,726	Re: My 1968 50th Short Bed Barn Find Wow, what a great find. Please keep the OG paint! The 327 style LS swap would be a nice upgrade. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 ; Sullii the 72 1500 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

04-09-2023, 01:03 PM	#23
Dirt's72 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 1,103	Re: My 1968 50th Short Bed Barn Find Sweet truck there. I'd clean the windshield add power brakes get it running solid and GO!

04-10-2023, 08:42 AM	#24
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,134	Re: My 1968 50th Short Bed Barn Find Nice find! Too bad they cut the dash for that radio though. Drive the wheels off of it. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

04-11-2023, 12:56 PM	#25
Mltmdns New Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Mapleton MN Posts: 6	Re: My 1968 50th Short Bed Barn Find Nice score! My 50th is a custom with the rubber floor mat as well. Posted via Mobile Device



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