68 C10 Frame Specs?

[2nintey2]

I just joined here and have a body-off project in progress(for the last ten years). I spent several hours looking on here for frame specs because I need to straighten the frame. I found the ones posted on here, but when I enlarge the post, I can't read the data. I have looked for old frame manuals, but those things are getting harder to come by. The truck is a '68 C10 Short 2x4, can anyone help?

Once I get this thing is straight, the process is gonna speed up and I'll keep updates and pics on here. This was my first vehicle and it has been setting in peices for years, so this is gonna be a time machine build for me.

[2nintey2]

Here are a couple pics of the truck in its current condition.







I am still looking for frame specs if anyone has some readable ones. Also, does the body need to be on the truck to acuratley straighten the frame?

[dan42]

I wouldn't think the body would need to be on the frame - but just a thought, have you considered looking for another frame that you don't need to straighten? I would think at the point where you are, that would be cheaper and less hassle in the long run. You might inquire over in the Paint and body section - a lot of guys that specialize in that stuff hang out over there.

[GruntMoanCough]

Welcome.......PM sent.

[El Jay]

I don't know how to put up a link; but just yesterday Police22 posted Wire Diagrams.

It's on page 2 of this self same message board.
He later added some frame specification diagrams.
It could very well be worth your time to check it out.

[gkesseru]

Get a reprint of the 1968 Chevrolet Chassis Service Manual.
Here's one:
http://www.themotorbookstore.com/st13368.html

[2nintey2]

Thank you everyone for the help. If I could find a good frame nearby, I would go that route but finding one that doesn't need some sort of work is something I have to consider also. If I get this one fixed, I know its good to go.

I'm going to try to get this truck back on the road in the next couple of months. Its going to stay mostly stock in appearance and stance and getting a 700R4 for the moment but I plan on putting a manual back in later. I'll start resto thread on it when I get started. Thanks again.

[71tahoe]

Welcome from Jonesboro.

I may have some stuff in an assembly manual. I have a 69 service manual too that may be helpful. I don't think there is any difference in overall dimensions from 68 to 69. The top return on the rails in the engine bay is longer on the 68 and there is no dimple for power steering on the 68. The radiator support mounts may be located differently too but I think everything else is the same.

I'll scan what I find.

[71tahoe]

SWB should be CA107:


BTW I like the chain drive master cyl.
PM your email and I can send a clearer copy.

[imsuchaman55]

Originally Posted by 71tahoe

SWB should be CA107:
Attachment 605000

BTW I like the chain drive master cyl.
PM your email and I can send a clearer copy.

Sorry to resserect an old dead post, but I am looking for these specs for the swb, but I am not able to read the numbers in the table, even when I save and try to blow up, they are all blurred. If you can read them can you tell me what they say so I can write them down? I would greatly appreciate it.

Eric

[71tahoe]

Here's the legend:


CA107 should be SWB.

[gdelaney]

Does anyone have a similar frame diagram for a 72 K10 short wheelbase?

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by gdelaney

Does anyone have a similar frame diagram for a 72 K10 short wheelbase?

They are in the 72 chassis service manual page 2-3. The model number you will use is KA107.
If you don't have the manuals download a copy here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558016

[gdelaney]

Thanks for the help SS Tim. This is exactly what I needed!

[ChevyBot]

What is the width of 1968 C10 LWB?

[BurlyCrew]

http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/framespecs.html

[SS Tim]

Originally Posted by ChevyBot

What is the width of 1968 C10 LWB?

Did you try the the service manual link I posted in #13?
The frame major dimensions are in the 68 chassis service manual pages 2-3 (133) & 2-7 (136). The applicable model number you will use is CA107.
If you don't have the manuals download a working copy here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558016

Direct link to the 68 service manual
http://www.mediafire.com/view/?1he3dv2cfohlnrl

Originally Posted by BurlyCrew

http://www.chuckschevytruckpages.com/framespecs.html

Chuck's link while helpful is not relevant to 67-72 trucks. In fact his source is a 77 Service manual he uses to cover 73-80 10-30 trucks and possibly up to 87.

[ChevyBot]

Originally Posted by SS Tim

Did you try the the service manual link I posted in #13?
The frame major dimensions are in the 68 chassis service manual pages 2-3 (133) & 2-7 (136). The applicable model number you will use is CA107.
If you don't have the manuals download a working copy here.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=558016




Chuck's link while helpful is not relevant to 67-72 trucks. In fact his source is a 77 Service manual he uses to cover 73-80 10-30 trucks and possibly up to 87.

Yes I did try that and it did not work

[SS Tim]

Sorry about that, the link was bad. Corrected and it tested OK so you should be good to go with my links.

[ChevyBot]

Would the 73-80 truck frame be the same width or relatively close to the 67-72 frames? The 1968 manual is the link that's not working but the 73-80 diagram is working fine

[Gavinski]

Originally Posted by 71tahoe

Here's the legend:
Attachment 679981

CA107 should be SWB.

For those of you who work better in metric; here's a link to a ggl sheet for the conversions (includes all 10-30 series)

Metric Dimension Conversions