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bestchevyfan · 07-24-2008, 03:36 PM

What Could You Get In 1968 With A Custom ? Thanks,buddy

Bus Ted Knuckle · 07-24-2008, 04:00 PM

I am not sure I understand your question...but in 1968 you could order just about any truck with any number of options. If the factory didn't offer what you could still get it ad a dealer add-on or "dealer option."

bestchevyfan · 07-25-2008, 04:30 AM

I Am Looking At A 68 Custom Swb,ss,283,rubber Floor Mat, Outside Chrome And Thats It. No Pb,ps,air,tint. Why Get A Custom Without Any Options On It? Did They Come Like That? Thanks,buddy

'72customdeluxe · 07-25-2008, 04:58 AM

Yup, that's just a lower optioned truck. Lots of trucks came with few options from the factory. I guess you would get one like that because you wanted it?

Longhorn Man · 07-25-2008, 05:44 AM

custom IS an option package

ChevLoRay · 07-25-2008, 09:47 AM

Back in "the Day", there were very, very few options that carried mandatory additons or changes to the vehicle. The dealers had a Truck Data Book that listed all of the models in the truck line-up, from El Camino's, small (G-series) vans, step vans, all of the trucks from 10 thru 80-series and all of the options and equipment for each of them. Colors were shown, as were the interiors. Color combinations were suggested, but were apparently a "flexible" option. If you had a color that you wanted, say a Cadillac metallic color, you could get that on your truck.

Basically, it was whatever you and the saleman could agree on. Beyond that, there was the COPO (Central Office Production Order) route that really got some oddball combos in the works.

Today, we have packages that combine features in a way that only makes it easier for the assembly line to know what goes and what doesn't.

LONGHAIR · 07-25-2008, 01:30 PM

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Today, we have packages that combine features in a way that only makes it easier for the assembly line to know what goes and what doesn't.

Which translates to "cheaper to build" and "fewer to inventory"

bestchevyfan · 07-25-2008, 04:42 PM

If I Trade For This I Am Going To Sell All My Spare Parts\trucks. I Am Going To Drive It Some Before Up Grading It Some.later,buddy

07-24-2008, 03:36 PM	#1
bestchevyfan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: new market, alabama Posts: 1,330	1968 Chevrolet ??????? What Could You Get In 1968 With A Custom ? Thanks,buddy

07-24-2008, 04:00 PM	#2
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: 1968 Chevrolet ??????? I am not sure I understand your question...but in 1968 you could order just about any truck with any number of options. If the factory didn't offer what you could still get it ad a dealer add-on or "dealer option." __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

07-25-2008, 04:30 AM	#3
bestchevyfan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: new market, alabama Posts: 1,330	Re: 1968 Chevrolet ??????? I Am Looking At A 68 Custom Swb,ss,283,rubber Floor Mat, Outside Chrome And Thats It. No Pb,ps,air,tint. Why Get A Custom Without Any Options On It? Did They Come Like That? Thanks,buddy

07-25-2008, 04:58 AM	#4
'72customdeluxe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 691	Re: 1968 Chevrolet ??????? Yup, that's just a lower optioned truck. Lots of trucks came with few options from the factory. I guess you would get one like that because you wanted it? __________________ '72 cheyenne super step, '05 long bed gmc

07-25-2008, 05:44 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: 1968 Chevrolet ??????? custom IS an option package

07-25-2008, 09:47 AM	#6
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: 1968 Chevrolet ??????? Back in "the Day", there were very, very few options that carried mandatory additons or changes to the vehicle. The dealers had a Truck Data Book that listed all of the models in the truck line-up, from El Camino's, small (G-series) vans, step vans, all of the trucks from 10 thru 80-series and all of the options and equipment for each of them. Colors were shown, as were the interiors. Color combinations were suggested, but were apparently a "flexible" option. If you had a color that you wanted, say a Cadillac metallic color, you could get that on your truck. Basically, it was whatever you and the saleman could agree on. Beyond that, there was the COPO (Central Office Production Order) route that really got some oddball combos in the works. Today, we have packages that combine features in a way that only makes it easier for the assembly line to know what goes and what doesn't. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-25-2008, 04:42 PM	#8
bestchevyfan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: new market, alabama Posts: 1,330	Re: 1968 Chevrolet ??????? If I Trade For This I Am Going To Sell All My Spare Parts\trucks. I Am Going To Drive It Some Before Up Grading It Some.later,buddy



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