1968 C-20 I looked at today - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

WhiteLX · 12-12-2004, 08:28 PM

I saw this truck in the local auto trader The ad said it has a 396 BBC that was rebuilt 1 year ago so I figured it was worth a look.

It does have a BBC and a TH400, but I don't think they are original.

The truck has had a recent paint job, but the paint was never color sanded or buffed out, so there is a lot of orange peel. The option sheet int he glove box said it had side trim, and from what I can see, the old holes were filled with body filler. I noticed a few partial holes in the area the side trim would have been. The body seems to be pretty straight otherwise. It does have a little rust on the insides of the front doors near the rocker panels. I can tell from some bubbling paint. However, the rocker panels seem to be ok. The hood does have a dent in the center of it.

Something tells me the truck may have been gold at some point. I don't think red is the original color.

It runs and shifts very well, but with 4 wheel drums, braking is tricky. There is a fair amount of squeaking from the front end and I noticed the front sway bar doesn't have any bushings in the frame mounts.

It does have 16.5", 8-lug wheels.

The owner is asking $2000

Now for the pictures...

What is this?

3 gas tanks

I wish I could read the two last number in each column

shortymac83 · 12-12-2004, 08:38 PM

came with a 327 originally...nice

looks like a good truck overall. I'd get it for 2 grand.

**CPNE** · 12-12-2004, 09:05 PM

Looks to me to be a gold 50th ann. edition truck, someone painted red

71swb4x4 · 12-12-2004, 09:14 PM

Buy it and restore it back to original. Those 50th anniv are sharp.

WhiteLX · 12-12-2004, 09:20 PM

Is it possible this could be a 50th anniversary truck? I know its not the correct color right now, but looking at the column color and interior trim I am begining to wonder. It almost looks like it says code 551 in the left column at the bottom.

shortymac83 · 12-12-2004, 09:25 PM

here's a 50th anniversary 1/2 ton. From what I can see in those pics, and what I can see in your pics, they look very similar

http://www.oldchevytruck.com/trucks7/a.htm

spencra · 12-12-2004, 09:27 PM

Looks good. $2000 sound's like a good deal. I have a 67 c-20 with the same setup 327 with a th400. Sweet.

**kwmech** · 12-12-2004, 09:45 PM

Not too bad a deal for 2 grand

Longhorn Man · 12-12-2004, 09:59 PM

The handle under the dash you asked about was the parking brake...67/68 was hand operated.

Sweet72 · 12-12-2004, 10:01 PM

It's not parked in your driveway yet?

WhiteLX · 12-12-2004, 10:07 PM

What is the second knob just below the headlight switch? I wasn't really paying much attention to it when I drove it, but when looking back at the pictures I took of a 72 LWB it wasn't on that truck.

Also, is there a seal that goes around the filler neck in the cab? It looked to have black tape around the filler neck to create a seal.

I do like the 50th anniv. color scheme. I also like the wood bed. Maybe I'll finally have a chance to use the table saw I bought a year and a half ago.

Which rear end is that?

What is involved in switching to disc brakes up front with the 8-lug stuff? Maybe I should convert to 5-lug? I gotta get rid of those drums if I buy it.

I was suprised at the amount of power the truck has. Maybe its because I just got out of a 135hp 318 with a 2bbl in a full size 4x4 with 33" tires.

Being a C-20 with a BBC would be nice for towing.

I have a few more pictures of trouble areas, maybe i should post those as well...

WhiteLX · 12-12-2004, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweet72

It's not parked in your driveway yet?

There seems to be a 1984 Dodge W150 in the way

Longhorn Man · 12-12-2004, 10:12 PM

That rear is an eaton differential/corperate axle. Should be a 4.10 gear. (or is it 4.11?)
The knobs on the 67/68 aren't the same as 69 - 72 either. I think on the left it is upper/lights, lower/wipers, and off to teh right is the manual choke.
And in all reality, the drums on that sucker should be decent. They are either in need of repair, or had a light coat of rust on them.
While admitedly, they aren't as good as discs, these drums are monsters compaired to the 1/2 ton stuff.

Brainchild · 12-12-2004, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteLX

There seems to be a 1984 Dodge W150 in the way

I have a chain:p
looks like it could be a 50th anniversary truck.Good looking truck for the money IMO.

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 12-12-2004, 10:33 PM

The Eaton/Corp rear ends had 4.11's, Danas had the 4.10's. Yeah, these brake drums are huge. Especially the rear ones. You gotta remove the axle shafts in order to pull the rear drums too. But the 3/4 tons are worth it, no matter how much work you gotta do to 'em. Nice truck, BTW.

68CST327 · 12-12-2004, 10:37 PM

Hey WhiteLX. Welcome to the board. You're not too far away from me; I'm in Glendora. I have a 68 C20 327... They are great trucks. $2000 doesn't sound too bad. Especially if you wanted to restore an anniversary truck.

grayw0lf · 12-12-2004, 11:20 PM

After what I've already put into my truck & how it still looks & runs... I would buy that for 2,000 in a second. If I were closer, I'd try to beat you to it.

2low72 · 12-12-2004, 11:25 PM

Buy it then trade me....I'm wanting a 3/4 ton but can't get rid of my truck..I'd buy that one in a heart beat...My wife would kill me for buying another truck but that's besides the point

toms68cst · 12-13-2004, 12:26 AM

The cheap paint job and speaker cut doors really turn me off. I'd much rather see her as she looked before she was painted so you can get a good idea what the body really needs.

Be sure to look past the newer paint job. Check around all the trouble spots with a magnet to make sure there are no bondo'd areas. If the body really seems pretty solid under that paint it's not a bad deal. AC, 50th edition and CST does add to the value some.

bow-tie-bandit · 12-14-2004, 08:52 PM

I happen to have a 3/4 ton 1968 50th anniversary truck with a factory 396 and camper special badging. I also used to own a 50th with buckets and a 327 that I sold before I knew what I had. This truck does indeed look like a 50th by the paint code #551, the two tone seat, the parchment door panels, and gold steering wheel. It should also have gold sun visors. I have some info on the 50th annv. trucks that I will post If I can find my CD that it is on. Hope this helps.

CHEVYE · 12-14-2004, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweet72

It's not parked in your driveway yet?

what he said

gonebad2 · 12-14-2004, 11:09 PM

That's a good deal for two grand. Sandpaper is cheap..Take the rough paintjob off and paint it back to gold/white.

Hooter · 12-15-2004, 12:34 AM

heck around here, that big block would almost fetch that, BUY THAT TRUCK NOW!!!

WhiteLX · 12-15-2004, 12:43 AM

How would I go about switching this truck to 5 lug disc/drum or disc/disc? I really don't like the 8 lug wheel choices.

I am seriously considering this truck. It does have a 396/TH400, which is a big plus. However, it does have 8 lug wheels, 4 wheel drums, and is a longbed. However, it is probably one of the better examples I have seen for around that price.

I would really like a short wheelbase C10 though. I don't need a truck right now. My old Dodge is doing OK, so maybe I would be better off waiting.

mblackburnjr · 12-15-2004, 12:53 AM

Good looking prospect for the money. I really like the air cleaner.My truck has the same one.....I think its called a flatwing!

12-12-2004, 08:28 PM	#1
WhiteLX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 17	1968 C-20 I looked at today I saw this truck in the local auto trader The ad said it has a 396 BBC that was rebuilt 1 year ago so I figured it was worth a look. It does have a BBC and a TH400, but I don't think they are original. The truck has had a recent paint job, but the paint was never color sanded or buffed out, so there is a lot of orange peel. The option sheet int he glove box said it had side trim, and from what I can see, the old holes were filled with body filler. I noticed a few partial holes in the area the side trim would have been. The body seems to be pretty straight otherwise. It does have a little rust on the insides of the front doors near the rocker panels. I can tell from some bubbling paint. However, the rocker panels seem to be ok. The hood does have a dent in the center of it. Something tells me the truck may have been gold at some point. I don't think red is the original color. It runs and shifts very well, but with 4 wheel drums, braking is tricky. There is a fair amount of squeaking from the front end and I noticed the front sway bar doesn't have any bushings in the frame mounts. It does have 16.5", 8-lug wheels. The owner is asking $2000 Now for the pictures... What is this? 3 gas tanks I wish I could read the two last number in each column Last edited by WhiteLX; 12-12-2004 at 09:26 PM.

12-12-2004, 08:38 PM	#2
shortymac83 hmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Culver, Indiana Posts: 1,631	came with a 327 originally...nice looks like a good truck overall. I'd get it for 2 grand. __________________ 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 1967 Chevy C-10 stripper www.fcrperformance.com - wanna go...faster? talk to FCR.

12-12-2004, 09:05 PM	#3
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Looks to me to be a gold 50th ann. edition truck, someone painted red __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

12-12-2004, 09:14 PM	#4
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Buy it and restore it back to original. Those 50th anniv are sharp. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

12-12-2004, 09:25 PM	#6
shortymac83 hmm... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Culver, Indiana Posts: 1,631	here's a 50th anniversary 1/2 ton. From what I can see in those pics, and what I can see in your pics, they look very similar http://www.oldchevytruck.com/trucks7/a.htm __________________ 1983 Oldsmobile Delta 88 1967 Chevy C-10 stripper www.fcrperformance.com - wanna go...faster? talk to FCR.

12-12-2004, 09:20 PM	#5
WhiteLX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 17	Is it possible this could be a 50th anniversary truck? I know its not the correct color right now, but looking at the column color and interior trim I am begining to wonder. It almost looks like it says code 551 in the left column at the bottom.

12-12-2004, 09:27 PM	#7
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	Looks good. $2000 sound's like a good deal. I have a 67 c-20 with the same setup 327 with a th400. Sweet. __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course)

12-12-2004, 09:45 PM	#8
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,599	Not too bad a deal for 2 grand

12-12-2004, 09:59 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	The handle under the dash you asked about was the parking brake...67/68 was hand operated.

12-12-2004, 10:01 PM	#10
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	It's not parked in your driveway yet? __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

12-12-2004, 10:07 PM	#11
WhiteLX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 17	What is the second knob just below the headlight switch? I wasn't really paying much attention to it when I drove it, but when looking back at the pictures I took of a 72 LWB it wasn't on that truck. Also, is there a seal that goes around the filler neck in the cab? It looked to have black tape around the filler neck to create a seal. I do like the 50th anniv. color scheme. I also like the wood bed. Maybe I'll finally have a chance to use the table saw I bought a year and a half ago. Which rear end is that? What is involved in switching to disc brakes up front with the 8-lug stuff? Maybe I should convert to 5-lug? I gotta get rid of those drums if I buy it. I was suprised at the amount of power the truck has. Maybe its because I just got out of a 135hp 318 with a 2bbl in a full size 4x4 with 33" tires. Being a C-20 with a BBC would be nice for towing. I have a few more pictures of trouble areas, maybe i should post those as well...

12-12-2004, 10:12 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	That rear is an eaton differential/corperate axle. Should be a 4.10 gear. (or is it 4.11?) The knobs on the 67/68 aren't the same as 69 - 72 either. I think on the left it is upper/lights, lower/wipers, and off to teh right is the manual choke. And in all reality, the drums on that sucker should be decent. They are either in need of repair, or had a light coat of rust on them. While admitedly, they aren't as good as discs, these drums are monsters compaired to the 1/2 ton stuff.

12-12-2004, 10:33 PM	#15
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	The Eaton/Corp rear ends had 4.11's, Danas had the 4.10's. Yeah, these brake drums are huge. Especially the rear ones. You gotta remove the axle shafts in order to pull the rear drums too. But the 3/4 tons are worth it, no matter how much work you gotta do to 'em. Nice truck, BTW. __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

12-12-2004, 10:37 PM	#16
68CST327 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: USA Posts: 443	Hey WhiteLX. Welcome to the board. You're not too far away from me; I'm in Glendora. I have a 68 C20 327... They are great trucks. $2000 doesn't sound too bad. Especially if you wanted to restore an anniversary truck.

12-12-2004, 11:20 PM	#17
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	After what I've already put into my truck & how it still looks & runs... I would buy that for 2,000 in a second. If I were closer, I'd try to beat you to it. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!



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12-12-2004, 11:25 PM	#18
2low72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cheyenne, Wy Posts: 555	Buy it then trade me....I'm wanting a 3/4 ton but can't get rid of my truck..I'd buy that one in a heart beat...My wife would kill me for buying another truck but that's besides the point __________________ 2014 GMC Yukon XL (Wifey's) 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew Cab Z71

12-13-2004, 12:26 AM	#19
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,293	The cheap paint job and speaker cut doors really turn me off. I'd much rather see her as she looked before she was painted so you can get a good idea what the body really needs. Be sure to look past the newer paint job. Check around all the trouble spots with a magnet to make sure there are no bondo'd areas. If the body really seems pretty solid under that paint it's not a bad deal. AC, 50th edition and CST does add to the value some. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

12-14-2004, 08:52 PM	#20
bow-tie-bandit Live life and be happy. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Spokane,Washington Posts: 266	I happen to have a 3/4 ton 1968 50th anniversary truck with a factory 396 and camper special badging. I also used to own a 50th with buckets and a 327 that I sold before I knew what I had. This truck does indeed look like a 50th by the paint code #551, the two tone seat, the parchment door panels, and gold steering wheel. It should also have gold sun visors. I have some info on the 50th annv. trucks that I will post If I can find my CD that it is on. Hope this helps. __________________

12-14-2004, 11:09 PM	#22
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	That's a good deal for two grand. Sandpaper is cheap..Take the rough paintjob off and paint it back to gold/white. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

12-15-2004, 12:34 AM	#23
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	heck around here, that big block would almost fetch that, BUY THAT TRUCK NOW!!! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

12-15-2004, 12:43 AM	#24
WhiteLX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 17	How would I go about switching this truck to 5 lug disc/drum or disc/disc? I really don't like the 8 lug wheel choices. I am seriously considering this truck. It does have a 396/TH400, which is a big plus. However, it does have 8 lug wheels, 4 wheel drums, and is a longbed. However, it is probably one of the better examples I have seen for around that price. I would really like a short wheelbase C10 though. I don't need a truck right now. My old Dodge is doing OK, so maybe I would be better off waiting.

12-15-2004, 12:53 AM	#25
mblackburnjr collector of vintage rust Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: southern ohio Posts: 421	Good looking prospect for the money. I really like the air cleaner.My truck has the same one.....I think its called a flatwing!

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