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C.W · 06-17-2007, 08:57 PM

I just brought my 68 GMC home. I will be looking for help & ideas. I welcome all thoughts. Its a 68 1/2ton long box originally 6cyl 4spd. Got it less motor for $50 Canadian. I'll post pics as soon as i figure out how.

krue · 06-17-2007, 10:05 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

86swb · 06-17-2007, 10:16 PM

Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.

jsbgump · 06-17-2007, 11:01 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

c-mack · 06-17-2007, 11:08 PM

, hi, welcome to the board from east texas.

TerryD · 06-18-2007, 12:27 AM

Hey, welcome from a fellow Albertan! I'm from Grande Prairie, and I'm really new here as well. I've got a '94 GMC heavy work truck that I'm planning to mod. somewhat. I've gotten some good advice so far, and I'm sure there'll be more to come. Good luck with your '68. Sounds like you've a bit of work ahead of you!

droppedgmc · 06-18-2007, 12:33 AM

welcome from WA

shaneschevys · 06-18-2007, 12:53 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

C.W · 06-18-2007, 02:30 AM

Thanks!

You guys are sure quick to make a guy feel welcome.

C.W · 06-18-2007, 02:52 AM

Here is a pic of my 68 as i found it in the feild it was in before i bought it.

L0WRIDE · 06-18-2007, 06:48 AM

to the board from New zealand

BACKYARD88 · 06-18-2007, 10:45 AM

from South Texas.

1987_3/4ton_chevy · 06-18-2007, 03:04 PM

I am sure you can get the chevy looking pretty sharp. first thing i would do is hack off the exhust, lol.

larry may · 06-18-2007, 03:30 PM

welcome from Missouri

C.W · 06-18-2007, 05:07 PM

Any ideas/suggestions on what to do with it? Im a single dad on a budget & parts for these trucks are hard to find around here used. Unless you want to spend lots.

flatbedchev · 06-18-2007, 05:29 PM

Welcome, from up the road in Leduc. Looks like you found yourself a nice little project there. I don't have any spare parts left, but the best was to get them is buy them out of the Bargain Finder. You'd be surprised what you can pick up

C.W · 06-18-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by flatbedchev

Welcome, from up the road in Leduc. Looks like you found yourself a nice little project there. I don't have any spare parts left, but the best was to get them is buy them out of the Bargain Finder. You'd be surprised what you can pick up

I have been watching the bargainfinder as well as classifieds online. Picked up a set of new drop coils for the front (traded a carpeted sub box with no subs for them)

Not sure if i can use them if i convert to the 79 suspension?
Also found a rust free LF fender at pick n' pull a few months back. Desperately need a hood though. Also ideas on a inexpensive & clean way to relocate the tank.

*rage'nrat638* · 06-18-2007, 06:49 PM

welcome from chicago il

glad u made it

**Canadian694x4** · 06-19-2007, 12:13 AM

Welcome To The Boards From Another Fellow Albertan!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-19-2007, 01:06 AM

WELCOME to the board

redneckgirl · 06-20-2007, 03:57 PM

Welcome to the site from Maryland!

If you look in the FAQ section, you will most likely find the help you need on tank relocation.....If it can be done to one of these trucks, chances are someone here has done it, and is more than willing to share their experience!!

**Ron 586** · 06-21-2007, 02:29 AM

Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.

C.W · 06-21-2007, 03:14 AM

You guys & gals sure make people feel welcome.

CAL 58 GMC · 06-21-2007, 03:26 PM

Welcome to the board from central California!

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-05-2007, 10:55 AM

From West TN

06-17-2007, 08:57 PM	#1
C.W Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Penticton BC Canada Posts: 84	Hi new member from Alberta here I just brought my 68 GMC home. I will be looking for help & ideas. I welcome all thoughts. Its a 68 1/2ton long box originally 6cyl 4spd. Got it less motor for $50 Canadian. I'll post pics as soon as i figure out how.

06-17-2007, 10:05 PM	#2
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06-18-2007, 12:27 AM	#6
TerryD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 8	Re: Hi new member from Alberta here Hey, welcome from a fellow Albertan! I'm from Grande Prairie, and I'm really new here as well. I've got a '94 GMC heavy work truck that I'm planning to mod. somewhat. I've gotten some good advice so far, and I'm sure there'll be more to come. Good luck with your '68. Sounds like you've a bit of work ahead of you!

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06-18-2007, 02:30 AM	#9
C.W Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Penticton BC Canada Posts: 84	Re: Hi new member from Alberta here Thanks! You guys are sure quick to make a guy feel welcome.

06-18-2007, 02:52 AM	#10
C.W Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Penticton BC Canada Posts: 84	Re: Hi new member from Alberta here Here is a pic of my 68 as i found it in the feild it was in before i bought it. Attached Images __________________ 86 Burb, 5/7 drop, 18" rims, big stereo, work in progress, as well as daily driver. 86 Short box just starting the build. 86 GMC 1500 2wd, ugly blue farm looking truck with a mild 454... More to come! 98 Cheyenne Ext cab short box 2wd. Driver and maybe future project.

06-18-2007, 06:48 AM	#11
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06-18-2007, 03:04 PM	#13
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06-18-2007, 05:07 PM	#15
C.W Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Penticton BC Canada Posts: 84	Re: Hi new member from Alberta here Any ideas/suggestions on what to do with it? Im a single dad on a budget & parts for these trucks are hard to find around here used. Unless you want to spend lots. __________________ 86 Burb, 5/7 drop, 18" rims, big stereo, work in progress, as well as daily driver. 86 Short box just starting the build. 86 GMC 1500 2wd, ugly blue farm looking truck with a mild 454... More to come! 98 Cheyenne Ext cab short box 2wd. Driver and maybe future project.



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06-18-2007, 05:29 PM	#16
flatbedchev Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Flin Flon Manitoba Posts: 327	Re: Hi new member from Alberta here Welcome, from up the road in Leduc. Looks like you found yourself a nice little project there. I don't have any spare parts left, but the best was to get them is buy them out of the Bargain Finder. You'd be surprised what you can pick up

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06-19-2007, 12:13 AM	#19
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C.W Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Penticton BC Canada Posts: 84	Re: Hi new member from Alberta here You guys & gals sure make people feel welcome. __________________ 86 Burb, 5/7 drop, 18" rims, big stereo, work in progress, as well as daily driver. 86 Short box just starting the build. 86 GMC 1500 2wd, ugly blue farm looking truck with a mild 454... More to come! 98 Cheyenne Ext cab short box 2wd. Driver and maybe future project.

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