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sixty8HDC30 · 04-03-2023, 04:09 PM

Hey, thanks for letting me join the forum! I've been lurking since last fall when I bought a 1968 C30 flat bed dually 157" wheelbase.

This forum and its members have already helped me hugely when I was researching exactly what I had when I first got the truck, I knew I had a 68 C30 but I never knew about the 5/10 lug axle and hub options before I got mine.

Id like to start a build thread for it this spring(still under 4' of snow here). It doesn't seem to need a whole lot to get it back on the road(I do have it running now). It was last registered for the road in 1998 but I think it has been used on a ranch or ranches more recently, and was most likely sitting for 5 or more years when I got it, I'm basing that on the amount of rodent waste and mud daubers that I cleaned out of it.
I'll tell the full story of how I got it and what I've done to it once I start a build thread.

sixty8HDC30 · 04-03-2023, 04:28 PM

Hope this works sorry I don't know why its sideways, been a long time since I've posted pictures on a forum.

**Getter-Done** · 04-03-2023, 04:49 PM

Welcome to the forum.

I like it

Flip for ya.

The picture was taller than it was wide.

I will be looking for your build thread.

**CKfan** · 04-03-2023, 08:41 PM

Welcome to the forum. Great place for info and ideas.

sixty8HDC30 · 04-03-2023, 10:07 PM

I’m posting the SPID because I think they are really cool and I know other people like seeing them too.

sixty8HDC30 · 04-03-2023, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Welcome to the forum.

I like it

Flip for ya.

The picture was taller than it was wide.

I will be looking for your build thread.

Attachment 2265475

Thank you for the flip and the warm welcome!

sixty8HDC30 · 04-03-2023, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CKfan

Welcome to the forum. Great place for info and ideas.

Thanks! I 100% agree with that statement, I’m sure I will learn a ton here.

**Getter-Done** · 04-03-2023, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sixty8HDC30

I’m posting the SPID because I think they are really cool and I know other people like seeing them too.

That is one I would probably leave like it is.

If you deside to replace it.

Jeff outintheshop.com can reproduce it.

Link for info : http://outintheshop.com/2.html

sixty8HDC30 · 04-03-2023, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

That is one I would probably leave like it is.

If you deside to replace it.

Jeff outintheshop.com can reproduce it.

Link for info : http://outintheshop.com/2.html

I will definitely leave it as is. This truck is staying all original. I plan to make it road worthy and reliable so I can hop in, pump the pedal one time and turn the key. Still has the original 327 with 92k miles on it.

sixty8HDC30 · 04-03-2023, 10:24 PM

Notice the wheelbase says 133 but it’s actually a 157. I believe this was a misprint, I can’t find any evidence of a cab swap and I don’t think the glovebox door was swapped because all the other options are correct.

**68bowtie** · 04-03-2023, 11:14 PM

Welcome! Lots of great potential with that truck.

sixty8HDC30 · 04-04-2023, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Welcome! Lots of great potential with that truck.

Thanks, I think so too.

sixty8HDC30 · 04-04-2023, 03:56 PM

Just took this pic, much better lighting here

sixty8HDC30 · 04-04-2023, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Welcome! Lots of great potential with that truck.

I hope someday I can get mine looking half as clean as yours.

sixty8HDC30 · 04-04-2023, 04:10 PM

I just found the numbers on the frame confirming the frame and cab are original.

sixty8HDC30 · 04-04-2023, 04:19 PM

The spark plug wires are dated 1982 and are still soft and pliable. Paperwork in the glove box shows that this truck has only driven about 9k miles since 1993.

**68bowtie** · 04-04-2023, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixty8HDC30

I hope someday I can get mine looking half as clean as yours.

Oh I am sure you can!

I love the 327, low miles, and perfect patina. That black hood primer showing through is just right. The grille looks super clean. And best of all you plan to keep it original.

Does it have 18” wheels? The spare 18” on the SPID is not familiar to me.

EDIT: Really hoping you can post some more pics and progress on here as you go.

sixty8HDC30 · 04-04-2023, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Oh I am sure you can!

I love the 327, low miles, and perfect patina. That black hood primer showing through is just right. The grille looks super clean. And best of all you plan to keep it original.

Does it have 18” wheels? The spare 18” on the SPID is not familiar to me.

EDIT: Really hoping you can post some more pics and progress on here as you go.

Thanks

I couldn't agree more, I love the patina on this truck. The grill is just as clean as it looks

It has 18" on the front with tubes and lock rings, I think they must be original. The rears are two piece tubeless 19.5"

04-03-2023, 04:09 PM	#1
sixty8HDC30 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Motherlode, CA Posts: 61	New with a newish to me 68 Hey, thanks for letting me join the forum! I've been lurking since last fall when I bought a 1968 C30 flat bed dually 157" wheelbase. This forum and its members have already helped me hugely when I was researching exactly what I had when I first got the truck, I knew I had a 68 C30 but I never knew about the 5/10 lug axle and hub options before I got mine. Id like to start a build thread for it this spring(still under 4' of snow here). It doesn't seem to need a whole lot to get it back on the road(I do have it running now). It was last registered for the road in 1998 but I think it has been used on a ranch or ranches more recently, and was most likely sitting for 5 or more years when I got it, I'm basing that on the amount of rodent waste and mud daubers that I cleaned out of it. I'll tell the full story of how I got it and what I've done to it once I start a build thread.

04-03-2023, 04:28 PM	#2
sixty8HDC30 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Motherlode, CA Posts: 61	Re: New with a newish to me 68 Hope this works sorry I don't know why its sideways, been a long time since I've posted pictures on a forum. Attached Images

04-03-2023, 04:49 PM	#3
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,726	Re: New with a newish to me 68 Welcome to the forum. I like it Flip for ya. The picture was taller than it was wide. I will be looking for your build thread. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

04-03-2023, 08:41 PM	#4
CKfan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: So central coast, CA Posts: 426	Re: New with a newish to me 68 Welcome to the forum. Great place for info and ideas.

04-03-2023, 10:07 PM	#5
sixty8HDC30 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Motherlode, CA Posts: 61	Re: New with a newish to me 68 I’m posting the SPID because I think they are really cool and I know other people like seeing them too. Attached Images

04-03-2023, 10:24 PM	#10
sixty8HDC30 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Motherlode, CA Posts: 61	Re: New with a newish to me 68 Notice the wheelbase says 133 but it’s actually a 157. I believe this was a misprint, I can’t find any evidence of a cab swap and I don’t think the glovebox door was swapped because all the other options are correct.

04-03-2023, 11:14 PM	#11
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,345	Re: New with a newish to me 68 Welcome! Lots of great potential with that truck. __________________ 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)

04-04-2023, 03:56 PM	#13
sixty8HDC30 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Motherlode, CA Posts: 61	Re: New with a newish to me 68 Just took this pic, much better lighting here Attached Images

04-04-2023, 04:10 PM	#15
sixty8HDC30 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Motherlode, CA Posts: 61	Re: New with a newish to me 68 I just found the numbers on the frame confirming the frame and cab are original.

04-04-2023, 04:19 PM	#16
sixty8HDC30 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Motherlode, CA Posts: 61	Re: New with a newish to me 68 The spark plug wires are dated 1982 and are still soft and pliable. Paperwork in the glove box shows that this truck has only driven about 9k miles since 1993. Attached Images



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