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

SB_in_SC · 02-11-2005, 05:52 PM

I recently aquired a 1968 C10 short bed fleetside with 396 and TH400. Truck is all original with matching numbers and 73,000 miles. My dad bought it during the oil crunch of the 70's and we used it for our service station work truck. The owner was scared of the gas mileage at the time. He always said it was pretty rare, but I would like to know how rare. I can't find production numbers like you can for cars. If its rare, I don't want to customize it. If not, I want a blower sticking out the hood! Any help would be appreciated.

teeitup · 02-11-2005, 06:07 PM

Not sure on the pro #'s, but I bet you have a very rare truck there!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-11-2005, 06:28 PM

WELCOME 2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C

OH YEA, WE NEED PIC'S

SB_in_SC · 02-11-2005, 06:35 PM

I'll get some pics, but she's unrestored right now. No major rust, my brother drove it for a few years and primered it. Body is stright except for the grill is bent from deer damage. Not bad though. Been sitting at my house for about 5 years doing nothing, but that's about to change. Finally talked my old man into letting me have it before it ruined. Ran perfect when it was parked, but I have to get it going again. Thanks for everyone's help. I missed not having a project. My first truck was a '72 SB/SS and I miss it!

SB_in_SC · 02-12-2005, 06:21 PM

Here are some pics. She ain't much now...but she will be!!!

Dean23 · 02-12-2005, 06:25 PM

Looks good, looks pretty solid. how is it for rust? Gotta luv the look of these
trucks a a short fleet

SB_in_SC · 02-12-2005, 06:32 PM

Only surface rust. Not even rocker panels have deep rust. Cab corners also clean. Wood bed is rotten, but its been that way since we got it 30 years ago.

obsesive23 · 02-12-2005, 07:02 PM

Sweet project you got there! Keep us posted on progress, oh yea we love pics!

*Randy70C-10* · 02-12-2005, 07:26 PM

It's got a tach dash too

LUV2XCLR8 · 02-12-2005, 07:53 PM

WICKED PIC'S

ChevyDude · 02-12-2005, 08:04 PM

That looks like a sweet project you got there! She will be badAZZZ when you get her fixed up!!!

SB_in_SC · 02-12-2005, 08:06 PM

Yeah, lots of people go crazy when they see it has the original in-dash tach. Never understood why it was such a big deal, but it must be fairly rare. My old '72 just had gas gauge and speedo.

Rod · 02-12-2005, 08:46 PM

It's got the good looking choke delete too...nice score of a truck.

SLS · 02-12-2005, 08:52 PM

You got a good one to fix up!

**lolife99** · 02-12-2005, 09:21 PM

For Sale?

CPNEJR · 02-12-2005, 09:26 PM

is that a CST? because i see a badge on the door or am i just

i agree that is one sweet truck to start with

teeitup · 02-12-2005, 09:53 PM

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET truck you have there!!!!!! It had a lot of options for that year. That would be a nice one to restore to stock!!!!!!!!!

68c10owner · 02-12-2005, 10:14 PM

Igot a 68 short fleet 396/400 truck also. of coarse mine started out as a sbc 3spd truck. Looks like a cool truck to start with.

**STP67-72** · 02-12-2005, 11:03 PM

There was a local truck, almost the same. 396,t-400 ps,pb ac fleetside, chrome. Same color and original as that one. Kid ragged it out. Wrecked it, put 72 clip, 454 and traded a perfect fleetside for a ragged stepside. Made me sick.
Take care of it.

SB_in_SC · 02-12-2005, 11:36 PM

Yeah, it is a CST. It has the "Custom" badge on the doors. I think it came with every option you could get that year. Its got power steering and power brakes. Even the step bumper shows up on the options plate on the glove box door. I think I will go back all original with it, so I'll probably be bugging you guys for parts before long. I even like the original color. The medium blue with white top and hand painted white pinstripe.

SB_in_SC · 02-13-2005, 12:10 AM

Pretty darn stock, I'd say. Not sure where the air cleaner got off to.

70c10swb · 02-13-2005, 01:04 AM

ohhhhhh man id love to have that

-nice

sixty8c10 · 02-13-2005, 01:12 AM

i could stop by and take that truck off your hands if you don't want it messing up your grass anymore

cheyenne10 · 02-13-2005, 01:35 AM

Take care of those pics, if you haven't moved it yet consider getting professional pics taken or get ahold of one of the magazines. Those "found in the weeds" pictures are outstanding in my opinion. What a story that would be. This truck is an awesome find and save. Keep good documentation.

Not to be pessimist though check out and watch the firewall and inside cowl for rust. With that many pine needles falling there is sure to be lots of crud down inside side vents. Open up fresh air vents inside cab and check for debris and vacuum them out and get idea if/where damage exists. This truck should be ground up restored in my opinion. I migh take off rear bumper and replace with chrome one if it were mine. What are holes in bumper, looks like old mod. for exhaust to look like old GT mustangs.

RonRdRcr · 02-13-2005, 03:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy70C-10

It's got a tach dash too

That was the first thing I noticed too Randy.

Ron

02-11-2005, 05:52 PM	#1
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	How rare is a 68 c10 w/396/TH400? I recently aquired a 1968 C10 short bed fleetside with 396 and TH400. Truck is all original with matching numbers and 73,000 miles. My dad bought it during the oil crunch of the 70's and we used it for our service station work truck. The owner was scared of the gas mileage at the time. He always said it was pretty rare, but I would like to know how rare. I can't find production numbers like you can for cars. If its rare, I don't want to customize it. If not, I want a blower sticking out the hood! Any help would be appreciated.

02-11-2005, 06:07 PM	#2
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	Not sure on the pro #'s, but I bet you have a very rare truck there!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

02-11-2005, 06:28 PM	#3
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	WELCOME 2 THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C OH YEA, WE NEED PIC'S __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-12-2005, 06:21 PM	#5
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	Here are some pics. She ain't much now...but she will be!!! Attached Images

02-12-2005, 06:25 PM	#6
Dean23 68cst_ss490 Join Date: May 2001 Location: edmonton,canada Posts: 1,363	Looks good, looks pretty solid. how is it for rust? Gotta luv the look of these trucks a a short fleet __________________ Dean edmonton,canada a winter wonderland 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche LT cold air intake, performance exhaust, Comp cams cam, jba shorty ceramic headers. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3090973

02-11-2005, 06:35 PM	#4
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	I'll get some pics, but she's unrestored right now. No major rust, my brother drove it for a few years and primered it. Body is stright except for the grill is bent from deer damage. Not bad though. Been sitting at my house for about 5 years doing nothing, but that's about to change. Finally talked my old man into letting me have it before it ruined. Ran perfect when it was parked, but I have to get it going again. Thanks for everyone's help. I missed not having a project. My first truck was a '72 SB/SS and I miss it!

02-12-2005, 06:32 PM	#7
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	Only surface rust. Not even rocker panels have deep rust. Cab corners also clean. Wood bed is rotten, but its been that way since we got it 30 years ago.

02-12-2005, 07:02 PM	#8
obsesive23 Who me? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bothell WA Posts: 640	Sweet project you got there! Keep us posted on progress, oh yea we love pics! __________________ Living the dream 72 2WD Blazer, under going porter built surgery 67 GT Mustang fastback 67 Mustang coupe C/S clone 64 Falcon sprint hardtop

02-12-2005, 07:26 PM	#9
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	It's got a tach dash too

02-12-2005, 07:53 PM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	WICKED PIC'S __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-12-2005, 08:04 PM	#11
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	That looks like a sweet project you got there! She will be badAZZZ when you get her fixed up!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

02-12-2005, 08:06 PM	#12
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	Yeah, lots of people go crazy when they see it has the original in-dash tach. Never understood why it was such a big deal, but it must be fairly rare. My old '72 just had gas gauge and speedo.

02-12-2005, 08:46 PM	#13
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	It's got the good looking choke delete too...nice score of a truck. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

02-12-2005, 08:52 PM	#14
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	You got a good one to fix up!

02-12-2005, 09:21 PM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	For Sale? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

02-12-2005, 09:26 PM	#16
CPNEJR Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Franconia,N.H. Posts: 1,029	is that a CST? because i see a badge on the door or am i just i agree that is one sweet truck to start with __________________ (Only) Member of the CPNE Fan Club Aint that the truth 67 C-10 350 with 3-speed tranny and 308 gears swb step 82 Z28 Camaro 355 small block over 350 hp and a borg warner super t-10 (blown engine) 72 Chevy K20 Suburban (future project) 70 Chevy K20 now 68 GMC K2500 2003 Chevy 2500hd ccsb 4X4 (daily driver)

02-12-2005, 09:53 PM	#17
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET truck you have there!!!!!! It had a lot of options for that year. That would be a nice one to restore to stock!!!!!!!!! __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

02-12-2005, 10:14 PM	#18
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,006	Igot a 68 short fleet 396/400 truck also. of coarse mine started out as a sbc 3spd truck. Looks like a cool truck to start with. __________________ Anthony

02-12-2005, 11:03 PM	#19
STP67-72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: PORT NECHES, TEXAS / USA Posts: 1,664	big block There was a local truck, almost the same. 396,t-400 ps,pb ac fleetside, chrome. Same color and original as that one. Kid ragged it out. Wrecked it, put 72 clip, 454 and traded a perfect fleetside for a ragged stepside. Made me sick. Take care of it. __________________ 55 Chevy original swb (big back window) 61 Chevy bubble top (427-5 speed) 67 Chevy stepside (Krusty) 68 Chevy swb fleet (Lola) 68 Chevy swb fleet 71 Chevy swb fleet ( future PB project) 97 crew cab power stroke 07 SS Trail blazer

02-12-2005, 11:36 PM	#20
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	Yeah, it is a CST. It has the "Custom" badge on the doors. I think it came with every option you could get that year. Its got power steering and power brakes. Even the step bumper shows up on the options plate on the glove box door. I think I will go back all original with it, so I'll probably be bugging you guys for parts before long. I even like the original color. The medium blue with white top and hand painted white pinstripe.

02-13-2005, 12:10 AM	#21
SB_in_SC '68 C10 SWB/FS 396/TH400 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SC Posts: 90	here's the motor Pretty darn stock, I'd say. Not sure where the air cleaner got off to. Attached Images

02-13-2005, 01:04 AM	#22
70c10swb no brain no headache Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape Cod MA Posts: 567	ohhhhhh man id love to have that -nice __________________ 1996 GMC Sierra z71 1970 SWB 2wd (project)

02-13-2005, 01:12 AM	#23
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	i could stop by and take that truck off your hands if you don't want it messing up your grass anymore __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

02-13-2005, 01:35 AM	#24
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,511	Whoa............ Take care of those pics, if you haven't moved it yet consider getting professional pics taken or get ahold of one of the magazines. Those "found in the weeds" pictures are outstanding in my opinion. What a story that would be. This truck is an awesome find and save. Keep good documentation. Not to be pessimist though check out and watch the firewall and inside cowl for rust. With that many pine needles falling there is sure to be lots of crud down inside side vents. Open up fresh air vents inside cab and check for debris and vacuum them out and get idea if/where damage exists. This truck should be ground up restored in my opinion. I migh take off rear bumper and replace with chrome one if it were mine. What are holes in bumper, looks like old mod. for exhaust to look like old GT mustangs. __________________ Bob

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.