1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior.
 

Cardinal Red 1/2 ton v8 auto trans. Gonna be a Badass Parts runner!
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More pics.
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More. Anyone know the engine code?
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Found the missing door panel it was behind the seat!
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Fun stuff! Knocking of some of the “Old Man” of this Hotrod truck!
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Steering wheel wrap removed and horn button installed.
Old man mirror removed, stock shiney replacements are ordered!
Back window Sticker removed!
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Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior.
 

S U B S C R I B E D ! :metal:

Tell us more about your plans.

My plan is to front disc brake swap with dropped spindles, lowered springs front and rear, 15x7 front and 15x8 rear rallys with staggered tire sizes. Keep this truck SIMPLE and CHEAP clean it up give some attention and use it as a parts runner! One last thing… do not SELL IT!!
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Nice truck:metal:
Defiantly a Keeper.

About the engine code , It appears to be L30?
This is from Outintheshop's info/ L30:327 CU. IN. V-8 ENG.

L30 is a 327.

https://www.outintheshop.com/options.html

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Engine should be a 327. Choke delete came on 327 or 396 in 68. Looks like a good truck.

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Glad you are keeping this one!!!
I see what looks like a Quadrajet on the engine, that would have to be a 327???
Always glad to see disc brakes on a 69 and earlier!!!

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I love that truck. Had one just like it in the early 80s. Its the only c10 that I regret selling. But back then, they were everywhere. Good plan for it too. I will be watching this one for sure.

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I’m glad you ended up with it!!

You will do all the proper mods and repairs, and it will be great!!!!

Thanks for the engine info and kind words !
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Oil pressure check. No psi reading with stock gauge. Napa mechanical gauge to the rescue. We have oil psi! Engine was to quiet not to have non maybe stock gauge is gummed up. Pulled oil line from engine block to coupler at fire wall blew stock line out. Napa gauge showed 25 psi at cranking and 40 ish at idle.
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Installed tailgate. Pulled stock tank out for scrap. Truck is begging for a goos wash. I did wash interior drivers cab corner and rinsed it off What a DIFFERENCE!!
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Installed a quick gas tank in bed and installed all new fuel hose with a filter to see if fuel pump works. It does but fuel pump leaks like a fountain when I trueness truck off. Will replace fuel pump next
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I did manage to round up 4 6 lug rallys! 2 15x8 for rear and 2 15x7 for the fronts. Also did check lights all work even the Horn!
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hardwaa, nice "new" addition! I like to follow your builds.. kinda a "roadkill" flavor with a "overhaulin" flair! :metal: will keep up on this one as well...;)

Very nice of you to say!…I’m just a dude in his garage.
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Progress. Replaced fuel pump. Took test for testdrive, just around the neighborhood, starts, idles, shifts 3 forward gears and reverse gear and stops.
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Some shiney parts, interior door locks and exterior mirrors.
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More pics I even washed the tailgate off.
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Removed some of the ancient AC. No more AC compressor, lines, dryer, condenser.
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My steering wheel showed up! Big thanks to Mr Kieth “lolife” on here. He gave me some info about these steering wheels. Then I seen this smaller red 1 and I bought it! This steering wheel is 1 1/2” smaller OD and 1”
Shorter overall height than the stock 68 truck wheel. I really like the fact that it’s a factory looking steering wheel to boot.
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Rear wheels painted. New rear tires, tires de nippled!!
Clean and Simple.
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Progress. Rear cpp 5” drop springs installed along with rear wheels, tires and center caps.
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Very Nice:metal:

Center cap hassle. I hate ugly hardware. Had to drill and tap my 15x7 fronts from 1/4 20 to 5/16 18. Very Happy with results, I really like this Look! Clean and Simple!
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Front wheels painted, tires mounted. I always trim the “nipples” of the sidewalls on new tires.
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Always fun to put new parts together.
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Progress!! Static dropped. Can’t wait to run parts in this HOTROD longbed!!
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Re: 1968 Chevrolet CST Survivior.
 

Another killer truck!
I like your style.

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Looks great, what size are your tires?

Thank you!
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More fun.
New dome light install, steering wheel, also neg bat cable.
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Refreshed the cooling system last weekend.
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Engine block data. I need to look this up.
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Put the tail gate trim on. This truck is starting to take shape!!
NO…NOT FORSALE !! Gotta keep this truck!!
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New ignition. It always amazes me how good these old engines run with a pertronix ignitor and coil upgrade!

A couple buddies gathered for a Memorial Day Hotrod Breakfast.