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chevyman 68 C/10 · 03-25-2002, 06:26 PM

I have a white roof gold middle and white lower 1968 chevy longwheel base fleetside. I never thought much about it being 50th becouse the seat had been recovered and no longer cloth. I finaly woke up and checked the glove box lid and BAM, it says parchment cloth interior. How do you tell for sure?

**COBALT** · 03-25-2002, 06:29 PM

Hmmmm....I don't know. You'll just have to sell it to me, and I can check for you.

Seriously, no idea.

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'69 3/4 ton C20 2wd w/ 350ci/400THM and a wood bed!
'69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd w/ ORIGINAL 350ci/4sp Manual and a wood bed (parts beast).
Seattle, WA.

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bgbchevy · 03-25-2002, 06:29 PM

does it have bucket seats

Longhorn Man · 03-25-2002, 06:32 PM

Glove box options...
551 off white/gold
627 parch vynal trim
Got any pics? whats the other details?
I have a few 50th trucks on my site, http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/photo.html .

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

68 Suburban · 03-25-2002, 06:34 PM

Does it look like this?

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67-68 SUBURBAN TRIM. $$$$ Reward
for finding the 3rd door trim piece
and the small piece that goes on
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3rd door.

chevyman 68 C/10 · 03-25-2002, 06:53 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. longhornmail it has a code 4551aa,68 suburban it looks like the twin to the truck pictured,and bgbchevy no it does not have buckets. It had a 327 turbo 350, power steering,air cond.,and custom trim package with chrome ront and rear bumpers.

chevyman 68 C/10 · 03-25-2002, 08:05 PM

ttt

Longhorn Man · 03-25-2002, 08:32 PM

Sweet, now all we need is pictures.

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'69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man
I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it.
Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon.
Thanks every one!

Check out The Longhorn Webite.
If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com
Andy, in Columbus Ohio

chevyman 68 C/10 · 03-25-2002, 09:34 PM

I'll get some pics posted quick as I can borrow a digital camera. This is so cool, thanks for the help everyone.

Rhino · 03-26-2002, 03:17 AM

So what makes a 50th different from a normal 68? besides the paint and interior?...I think that the truck that I just got is a 50th due to the two option codes mentioned above, but it has since been painted all white and the interior is all black.....What benifite would I have coverting it back to the original colors????

toms68cst · 03-26-2002, 08:23 AM

The parchment interior(On trucks only) and two tone paint code (551) are the only things that will indendify a 68 as a 50th. Burbs, Vans and Elcaminos had 50th paint too.

If you like the gold color it would be cool to resore your truckto 50th colors. I think it looks very sharp.

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Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. 327 4-Speed. 48,000 miles.
Bismarck, ND

See My truck and rare 1967 prototype pictures at:
http://community.webshots.com/user/toms68cst

MSN Messeger: toms68cst@hotmail.com

[This message has been edited by toms68cst (edited March 26, 2002).]

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*Fast68Chevy* · 03-26-2002, 12:52 PM

551 ivory/gold and 625 parchment trim are what to look for,
type of seat has nothing to do with if its a 50th or not, sounds like you have one ! congrats!

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Hutch · 03-26-2002, 05:43 PM

What was the 551 optional paint code for a 1968 50th aniversary:

Ivory/Gold
or
Off-White/Gold

or maybe both?

Ivory is kind of an off-white color. Just intrested in what the factory called it on the vin label on the glovebox.

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John Hutchison
Grapevine,Texas
76051
71 1/2 ton swb 307 pg
69 Jaguar XK-E 4.2 Roadster

68 Suburban · 03-26-2002, 06:27 PM

Hutch, they call it Ivory/Gold.

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2000 Chevy Malibu (Suppose to be daily driver, but the Burb is)

Phoenix, AZ.

Click Here for Parts and Venicles I have Available

THINGS I AM LOOKING FOR:
67-68 SUBURBAN TRIM. $$$$ Reward
for finding the 3rd door trim piece
and the small piece that goes on
the 1/4 panel right behind the
3rd door.

*Fast68Chevy* · 03-26-2002, 07:08 PM

can call it whatever you want, its stil 551 code, gm did call it ivory gold in at least 68

Rhino · 03-26-2002, 07:44 PM

were there any special markings or emblems on the 50th trucks designating them as having the 50th package??????

03-25-2002, 06:26 PM	#1
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	50th sitting in my yard? I have a white roof gold middle and white lower 1968 chevy longwheel base fleetside. I never thought much about it being 50th becouse the seat had been recovered and no longer cloth. I finaly woke up and checked the glove box lid and BAM, it says parchment cloth interior. How do you tell for sure? __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

03-25-2002, 06:29 PM	#2
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	Hmmmm....I don't know. You'll just have to sell it to me, and I can check for you. Seriously, no idea. ------------------ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd w/ 350ci/400THM and a wood bed! '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd w/ ORIGINAL 350ci/4sp Manual and a wood bed (parts beast). Seattle, WA. *See pics of my trucks and project at www.webshots.com! __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA.

03-25-2002, 06:29 PM	#3
bgbchevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 486	does it have bucket seats __________________ 1972 Chevrolet C/20 LWB, BB 402, Tach, Bedside Toolbox, Posi, Factory AC, Factory AM/FM, cruise, Dana 60

03-25-2002, 06:34 PM	#5
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Does it look like this? ------------------ Check out other members trucks 1968 50th Anniversary C-10 Suburban (Tows all these cars all over the place) 1968 50th Anniversary C-10 Pickup 1968 50th Anniversary C-20 Pickup CST 1969 SS Camaro Conv't 2000 Chevy Malibu (Suppose to be daily driver, but the Burb is) Phoenix, AZ. Click Here for Parts and Venicles I have Available THINGS I AM LOOKING FOR: 67-68 SUBURBAN TRIM. $$$$ Reward for finding the 3rd door trim piece and the small piece that goes on the 1/4 panel right behind the 3rd door. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

03-25-2002, 06:53 PM	#6
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	Thanks for the replies guys. longhornmail it has a code 4551aa,68 suburban it looks like the twin to the truck pictured,and bgbchevy no it does not have buckets. It had a 327 turbo 350, power steering,air cond.,and custom trim package with chrome ront and rear bumpers. __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

03-25-2002, 06:32 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Glove box options... 551 off white/gold 627 parch vynal trim Got any pics? whats the other details? I have a few 50th trucks on my site, http://www.longhorntrucks.freeservers.com/photo.html . ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-25-2002, 08:05 PM	#7
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	ttt __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

03-25-2002, 08:32 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Sweet, now all we need is pictures. ------------------ '69 G.M.C. 350/350. Trying to clean up the left over damage from the Dope-Smokin-Old-Man I've been dubbed the Longhorn Freak/Fanatic/Expert, I just hope I can live up to it. Need to pick up the one ton Longhorn with a PONTIAC 350/350soon. Thanks every one! Check out The Longhorn Webite. If you need a pic posted, E-mail me at longhornmail@yahoo.com Andy, in Columbus Ohio

03-25-2002, 09:34 PM	#9
chevyman 68 C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Gilmer, Texas USA Posts: 313	I'll get some pics posted quick as I can borrow a digital camera. This is so cool, thanks for the help everyone. __________________ 69 Chevy short fleet side soon to have LT1 and 4L60E pb. ps cruise and air. 68 Chevy short fleet side 400 sb 5 inch chop top pb. ps. pw. 350 auto and shaved handles 68 anniversary no engine long wheel base 400 auto FOR SALE 68 Chevy fleet side long wheel base complete parts truck.

03-26-2002, 03:17 AM	#10
Rhino Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: carthage, tx Posts: 108	So what makes a 50th different from a normal 68? besides the paint and interior?...I think that the truck that I just got is a 50th due to the two option codes mentioned above, but it has since been painted all white and the interior is all black.....What benifite would I have coverting it back to the original colors???? __________________ 1968 C20 long bed http://home.earthlink.net/~yup00

03-26-2002, 08:23 AM	#11
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,277	The parchment interior(On trucks only) and two tone paint code (551) are the only things that will indendify a 68 as a 50th. Burbs, Vans and Elcaminos had 50th paint too. If you like the gold color it would be cool to resore your truckto 50th colors. I think it looks very sharp. ------------------ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. 327 4-Speed. 48,000 miles. Bismarck, ND See My truck and rare 1967 prototype pictures at: http://community.webshots.com/user/toms68cst MSN Messeger: toms68cst@hotmail.com [This message has been edited by toms68cst (edited March 26, 2002).] [This message has been edited by toms68cst (edited March 26, 2002).] __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

03-26-2002, 12:52 PM	#12
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	551 ivory/gold and 625 parchment trim are what to look for, type of seat has nothing to do with if its a 50th or not, sounds like you have one ! congrats! ------------------ -71/C-10(thx teeitup and crews!)350 4+4/CH465(thx 71Chev, GMCPaul, and CPNE)longfleet bed(thnx meathead95)!still building it- -'84 Z28(Z28) 1G1AP87GXEL100000 with H.O. 305/4bbl/190net/hp(L69) 3.73 rear(GT4/YC4) 700R4(MD8-MXO) & other goodies -79 G20 pass van, 350/th350/10bolt, paint is overrated Randy- Lincoln, IL r68c30@hotmail.com © RSS Enterprises 2000

03-26-2002, 05:43 PM	#13
Hutch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Grapevine, Tx. Posts: 2,140	What was the 551 optional paint code for a 1968 50th aniversary: Ivory/Gold or Off-White/Gold or maybe both? Ivory is kind of an off-white color. Just intrested in what the factory called it on the vin label on the glovebox. ------------------ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 76051 71 1/2 ton swb 307 pg 69 Jaguar XK-E 4.2 Roadster __________________ John Hutchison Grapevine,Texas 68 1/2 t swb 68 Mustang 69 Jaguar 71 1/2 t swb 88 Supra CompTs6m 93 Escort GT 2005 Corolla XRS

03-26-2002, 06:27 PM	#14
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	Hutch, they call it Ivory/Gold. ------------------ Check out other members trucks 1968 50th Anniversary C-10 Suburban (Tows all these cars all over the place) 1968 50th Anniversary C-10 Pickup 1968 50th Anniversary C-20 Pickup CST 1969 SS Camaro Conv't 2000 Chevy Malibu (Suppose to be daily driver, but the Burb is) Phoenix, AZ. Click Here for Parts and Venicles I have Available THINGS I AM LOOKING FOR: 67-68 SUBURBAN TRIM. $$$$ Reward for finding the 3rd door trim piece and the small piece that goes on the 1/4 panel right behind the 3rd door. __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

03-26-2002, 07:08 PM	#15
Fast68Chevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2000 Location: IL Posts: 0	can call it whatever you want, its stil 551 code, gm did call it ivory gold in at least 68



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03-26-2002, 07:44 PM	#16
Rhino Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: carthage, tx Posts: 108	were there any special markings or emblems on the 50th trucks designating them as having the 50th package?????? __________________ 1968 C20 long bed http://home.earthlink.net/~yup00

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