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04-19-2022, 03:11 PM
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That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
I bought this 1968 GMC long bed in the fall of 2019. I had been looking for a light yellow 67 or 68 body for a frame that I was already building.
It was meant to be a “use up all my extra parts” kind of build. Didn’t work out that way. Oops.
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--------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67 |
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04-19-2022, 03:16 PM
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
Frame was originally a long box from 1972.
Shortened using c-channel from ECE. A buddy of mine finished it off and added a small step notch for rear clearance. Sand blasted and painted gloss black.
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--------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67 |
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04-19-2022, 03:26 PM
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
Body was in amazing shape but still needed significant cab work. Inner and outer rockers, 3 mounts, both cab corners, lower a pillars and a few small floor patches.
Work was performed by another buddy. He does amazing work. He hid the cab corner seam behind the trim. The truck has zero filler.
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--------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67 |
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04-19-2022, 03:36 PM
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
Original bed sides were shortened by yet another buddy.
Bed floor is all original wood from a donor truck. Original tailgate was junk. Found a perfect replacement in Phoenix and a fellow truck guy from IG was kind enough to pick it up and ship it to me. Looks like it was there from day one.
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--------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67 |
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04-19-2022, 03:38 PM
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
Got rid of the original mouse infested bench and rubber floor mats for great carpet and recovered buddy buckets.
Tilt column and 15” wheel from a 71 GMC. Sure wish they made the 67-68 wheel in 15”
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--------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67 |
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04-19-2022, 03:44 PM
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
A few before and after contrast pictures.
To finish off the body I had a local body shop clear coat the whole truck. And a pinstriper add the red stripe on the trim, just like it was from factory. I really like the red over yellow. With the exception of front inner fenders, aftermarket trim and the rust repairs. The entire trucks sheet metal is all original GM panels. I’m still looking for original inner fenders for it.
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--------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67 |
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04-19-2022, 05:29 PM
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
Looks good!
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04-19-2022, 05:55 PM
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
Very nice!!
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04-19-2022, 08:29 PM
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
This is up there in my favorites list. Well done all around.
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I live in California, but identify as a Texan  "If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well" Survivor "Lil’ Mint" (67 c10 40k mile light green original paint) Project "C10 Fever" (68 factory black 396 swb) Project "Little Sister" (70 c10 blue original paint refresh) Project "Blue Bomb" (70 c30 blue original paint refresh) SOLD Project "Vitamin C" (71 c10 orange original paint refresh) SOLD |
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04-19-2022, 09:02 PM
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
Sick build
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04-19-2022, 09:03 PM
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
Looks really nice. How come you decided not to blend the bed cuts in?
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04-19-2022, 09:16 PM
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67-72 parts collector,…
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
Love this truck!
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04-19-2022, 09:32 PM
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
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--------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67 |
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04-20-2022, 06:38 AM
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Location: Ark City, Kansas
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
Look’n Good, Billy Ray!!!
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04-20-2022, 07:01 AM
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State of Confusion!
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
Great job! She looks really good.
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04-20-2022, 07:17 AM
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Proprietor of Dale's Corner
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
It looks great! I like it
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04-20-2022, 07:36 AM
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
Very Nice!!
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Mike 2001 Dakota R/T - Silver CC - 1 of 1671 •360 w/46RE •392 limited slip 1972 Chevy Suburban - Turquoise/Black 1969 Chevy C/10 - Blue LWB •350 w/ 700R4 •3.73 posi •PS PB A/C - SOLD  Using your turn signal is not "giving information to the enemy" 67-72 FAQ Quote:
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04-20-2022, 08:16 AM
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
I was diggin' the spare "wheel" on the front...I can see why you abandoned it, however. Not much good without a tire...lol
Nice build and good original/modified look!
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04-20-2022, 09:15 AM
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
Awesome! You have some talented buddies!
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04-21-2022, 11:38 AM
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Florida Edition
 
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
Sweet, very sweet!
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04-21-2022, 02:17 PM
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
Very nice! Love it!
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04-21-2022, 10:48 PM
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How did I get this OLD!
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Re: That’s a wrap. 68’ GMC finally finished.
Great Job J. Daisy looks killer!
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