How rare is a 68 c10 w/396/TH400? - Page 8 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**jeffahart** · 05-08-2023, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Ms. Blue Belle

Greeting from Orange County, California.

Greetings and welcome! I'm from that area/SoCal.
Don't worry about how old the thread is you want to post to. All good!

Again.. Welcome!

j

Ms. Blue Belle · 05-08-2023, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

Hello there! Welcome to the forum! May I ask why you chose to post in this 18 year old thread? Do you have a 68 big block truck as well?

Hello and Thank you! Have you had the chance to read the thread? Hint #1: post #134, Hint #2: My username

cornerstone · 05-08-2023, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ms. Blue Belle

Hello and Thank you! Have you had the chance to read the thread? Hint #1: post #134 Hint #2: My username

I didn't read the entire thread, just scanned through the pictures. I'm gonna guess you are the "helper" mentioned in post 57.
Were you ever able to get the truck up and running again?

Ms. Blue Belle · 05-08-2023, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffahart

Greetings and welcome! I'm from that area/SoCal.
Don't worry about how old the thread is you want to post to. All good!

Again.. Welcome!

j

Thank you! where are you in OC?

jumpsoffrock · 05-08-2023, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ms. Blue Belle

Hello and Thank you! Have you had the chance to read the thread? Hint #1: post #134, Hint #2: My username

That poor, poor truck. Man it was left to die. Hope you made some progress.

PS: You might try contacting the Admin, they may be able to help you login to your old account. Maybe.

**dagnabbitt** · 05-08-2023, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ms. Blue Belle

Hello and Thank you! Have you had the chance to read the thread? Hint #1: post #134, Hint #2: My username

I got it. You have an amazing truck there don’t be cruel give us an update.

1967GMCC20 · 05-09-2023, 09:51 AM

Dual ex thru bumper.... way cool patina

Ms. Blue Belle · 05-09-2023, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dagnabbitt

I got it. You have an amazing truck there don’t be cruel give us an update.

You guessed it! I'm Ms. Blue Belle's newest curator.

Ill give everyone an update soon, as I'm trying to compile the story. If any of the members from 2005 are still here and remember anything - I'd love to connect. If you know a member in the thread is still active on the board please tag them.

Ill also post some pics soon. Thank you all!

**68bowtie** · 05-13-2023, 02:11 PM

What a special truck you have there. Looking forward to following along...

Here's the best pic I can find of how it looked from the factory (except being lowered).

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I tried my best to fill in some gaps on your SPID. I took some liberty to interpret, and a couple I just can't see. Maybe this will help you look at it from a different perspective...

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vics stuff · 05-15-2023, 12:30 PM

That is a well equipped 68 truck for its time .
Vic

Ms. Blue Belle · 06-01-2023, 03:15 PM

What a great story this RARE truck has, So glad to find this thread and connect the dots. Thank you all for your past input in 2005 and recently.

So far I've had the opportunity to talk to all the owners with the exception of one. Ill keep you all posted as I continue to document the trucks history.

Here she is now.

FYI - thinking of changing the tires.

chewychevy67 · 06-01-2023, 08:25 PM

That is a beautiful truck. I love those p01 caps. Great story that it's still going strong. Are those rally wheels with the caps on them?

**68bowtie** · 06-01-2023, 10:22 PM

Well done! She looks beautiful. How about some more pics…

jumpsoffrock · 06-02-2023, 12:28 AM

I have never like those hubcaps until I saw them painted that way on your truck, I like that much more.

Ms. Blue Belle · 08-07-2023, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chewychevy67

That is a beautiful truck. I love those p01 caps. Great story that it's still going strong. Are those rally wheels with the caps on them?

Yes, How did you know?

body bolt · 08-08-2023, 09:55 AM

Wow! Very cool!

RustyPile · 08-08-2023, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ms. Blue Belle

What a great story this RARE truck has, So glad to find this thread and connect the dots. Thank you all for your past input in 2005 and recently.

So far I've had the opportunity to talk to all the owners with the exception of one. Ill keep you all posted as I continue to document the trucks history.

Here she is now.

FYI - thinking of changing the tires.

I'm not very good at guessing games and even worse at connecting the dots.. SB in SC abandoned this thread some 17 years ago when the truck was mostly disassembled.. Ms. Blue Belle, are you SB in SC and have moved to Ca, or, have you recently acquired this truck and are trying to learn it's history??

**Steeveedee** · 08-08-2023, 08:30 PM

See post #183.

Ms. Blue Belle · 12-08-2023, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Well done! She looks beautiful. How about some more pics…

ask and you shall receive - ha ha
Last week at the Beach

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MallorcaC10 · 12-08-2023, 03:05 PM

Original radio...woooow!

MallorcaC10 · 12-08-2023, 03:05 PM

oops wrong thread sorry..

**68bowtie** · 12-08-2023, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ms. Blue Belle

ask and you shall receive - ha ha
Last week at the Beach

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I like that look I may need to throw my wheel covers on mine to see how they look compared to the caps.

HeavyHauler · 04-26-2024, 01:58 AM

I also have a 1968 C10 shortbed, fleetside with factory 396/TH400 and is a Custom. Mine is factory black with factory red interior. I am collecting some parts to do a resto on it but right now I am just driving it around and enjoying it as is.

You have a awesome looking truck and cant wait until I get mine totally restored as well.

05-09-2023, 09:51 AM	#182
1967GMCC20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Medina, Ohio Posts: 161	Re: How rare is a 68 c10 w/396/TH400? Dual ex thru bumper.... way cool patina

05-13-2023, 02:11 PM	#184
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,363	Re: How rare is a 68 c10 w/396/TH400? What a special truck you have there. Looking forward to following along... Here's the best pic I can find of how it looked from the factory (except being lowered). I tried my best to fill in some gaps on your SPID. I took some liberty to interpret, and a couple I just can't see. Maybe this will help you look at it from a different perspective... __________________ 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)

05-15-2023, 12:30 PM	#185
vics stuff Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Reno Nevada Posts: 377	Re: How rare is a 68 c10 w/396/TH400? That is a well equipped 68 truck for its time . Vic

06-01-2023, 03:15 PM	#186
Ms. Blue Belle Registered User Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: OC, California Posts: 7	Re: How rare is a 68 c10 w/396/TH400? What a great story this RARE truck has, So glad to find this thread and connect the dots. Thank you all for your past input in 2005 and recently. So far I've had the opportunity to talk to all the owners with the exception of one. Ill keep you all posted as I continue to document the trucks history. Here she is now. FYI - thinking of changing the tires. Attached Images Last edited by Ms. Blue Belle; 06-01-2023 at 06:01 PM.

06-01-2023, 08:25 PM	#187
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,416	Re: How rare is a 68 c10 w/396/TH400? That is a beautiful truck. I love those p01 caps. Great story that it's still going strong. Are those rally wheels with the caps on them?

06-01-2023, 10:22 PM	#188
68bowtie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Turlock, CA Posts: 8,363	Re: How rare is a 68 c10 w/396/TH400? Well done! She looks beautiful. How about some more pics… __________________ 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)

06-02-2023, 12:28 AM	#189
jumpsoffrock Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: California Posts: 923	Re: How rare is a 68 c10 w/396/TH400? I have never like those hubcaps until I saw them painted that way on your truck, I like that much more.

08-08-2023, 09:55 AM	#191
body bolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Posts: 475	Re: How rare is a 68 c10 w/396/TH400? Wow! Very cool!

08-08-2023, 08:30 PM	#193
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,102	Re: How rare is a 68 c10 w/396/TH400? See post #183. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

12-08-2023, 03:05 PM	#195
MallorcaC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Balearic Islands, Spain Posts: 44	Re: How rare is a 68 c10 w/396/TH400? Original radio...woooow!

12-08-2023, 03:05 PM	#196
MallorcaC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Balearic Islands, Spain Posts: 44	Re: How rare is a 68 c10 w/396/TH400? oops wrong thread sorry..

04-26-2024, 01:58 AM	#198
HeavyHauler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 376	Re: How rare is a 68 c10 w/396/TH400? I also have a 1968 C10 shortbed, fleetside with factory 396/TH400 and is a Custom. Mine is factory black with factory red interior. I am collecting some parts to do a resto on it but right now I am just driving it around and enjoying it as is. You have a awesome looking truck and cant wait until I get mine totally restored as well.



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