new '68 big-block swb CST to restore - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

superchevy · 02-05-2011, 10:20 PM

I have been looking for many years for a true '68 396 swb CST and finally was able to score one.
I've sold my '72 K25 (see build thread), and after I finish my '55 Gasser, I'm going to restore the '68 back to as new.
Gonna be sweet: 396, T400, PS, PB, A/C, and buddy buckets.

67chevy1series · 02-05-2011, 10:24 PM

YOU DONT NEED THOSE BUDDY BUCKETS SO JUST SEND THEM DOWN TO ME!!!!

nice truck to bad they had a primer party and decided they wanted to primer the beautiful patina under that primer......im pretty sure it was gorgeous patina

travlinman · 02-05-2011, 10:27 PM

nice find and pick up ! a 68 with factory p/s and p/b cool...
i like the speackers in the a/c vents

75gmc454 · 02-05-2011, 10:30 PM

Very nice truck. The 68 swb trucks with the 396 are not easy trucks to find.

**72 Super** · 02-05-2011, 10:34 PM

Rare truck, nice find

sameyrasmea72 · 02-05-2011, 10:53 PM

Sweet!!!!!I would sure preserve that SPID. Like maybe put the entire glove box door as is, in your closet and get a replacement door and maybe a redone SPID.

I am not a huge fan of 67-68, s (compared to 72’s), but I would love to restore that one……..Jason

steelscout · 02-05-2011, 10:58 PM

Congratulations on your find!!!! Always good to get what you have been looking for such a long time. Good luck with your build, I look forward to it!!

75gmc454 · 02-05-2011, 10:52 PM

Have you got the original motor and trans?

Zoomin · 02-05-2011, 11:02 PM

That is a great find!

Mind telling what you gave for it?

Do you get that from Oklahoma?

gearys 5600 · 02-05-2011, 11:09 PM

Nice find..

HOTFUN · 02-05-2011, 11:18 PM

Super cool Casey. That is going to be an awesome original truck in that medium blue color. I have a couple of NOS items when you get to that point of restoration for a 68. I have a true NOS chrome edged 68 only dash bezel in the GM box and a full set of NOS 67-68 full wheel covers still in their GM boxes for something this rare. They be around when you get to that point. Mark

72BlckButy · 02-05-2011, 11:40 PM

Nice score.

**N2TRUX** · 02-05-2011, 11:45 PM

Cool project! Looks like you have some work ahead...

VA72C10 · 02-06-2011, 12:31 AM

Very nice find!!!

**Classic Bowties** · 02-06-2011, 12:58 AM

Nice find there, your board handle could be grafted right onto the license plates when you get that one back on the road. Now about that spid, do you know any of the history on this very rare find of a truck? That very well may be one of Jeff/chipfler's repro "Aged" spids that he has mastered down to a tee

Mel

**special-K** · 02-06-2011, 09:32 AM

Congratulations on finding one of the gems of the 67-72 GM truck world.

**Dave** · 02-06-2011, 10:34 AM

You really have yourself a very low production truck, there can't be many like this one!

RCbowtie69 · 02-06-2011, 12:46 PM

it's going to be a nice build,you do have a nice start & Keep on Truckin''

02-05-2011, 10:20 PM	#1
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	new '68 big-block swb CST to restore I have been looking for many years for a true '68 396 swb CST and finally was able to score one. I've sold my '72 K25 (see build thread), and after I finish my '55 Gasser, I'm going to restore the '68 back to as new. Gonna be sweet: 396, T400, PS, PB, A/C, and buddy buckets. Attached Images __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

02-05-2011, 10:24 PM	#2
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: new '68 big-block swb CST to restore YOU DONT NEED THOSE BUDDY BUCKETS SO JUST SEND THEM DOWN TO ME!!!! nice truck to bad they had a primer party and decided they wanted to primer the beautiful patina under that primer......im pretty sure it was gorgeous patina

02-05-2011, 10:27 PM	#3
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	Re: new '68 big-block swb CST to restore nice find and pick up ! a 68 with factory p/s and p/b cool... i like the speackers in the a/c vents __________________ 94 ls swap silverado 65 Pontiac 78 c30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 82 c30 crew cab dually ( now building ) 91 r30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 69 swb-sold 71 lab sold all in progress......__ ..........._______ \|__\__ ..........\|__(O)______(O)] ........................ Last edited by travlinman; 02-05-2011 at 10:28 PM.

02-05-2011, 10:30 PM	#4
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: new '68 big-block swb CST to restore Very nice truck. The 68 swb trucks with the 396 are not easy trucks to find.

02-05-2011, 10:34 PM	#5
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,685	Re: new '68 big-block swb CST to restore Rare truck, nice find __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

02-05-2011, 10:53 PM	#6
sameyrasmea72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 2,443	Re: new '68 big-block swb CST to restore Sweet!!!!!I would sure preserve that SPID. Like maybe put the entire glove box door as is, in your closet and get a replacement door and maybe a redone SPID. I am not a huge fan of 67-68, s (compared to 72’s), but I would love to restore that one……..Jason __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super 80 Silverado Blazer 2wd

02-05-2011, 10:58 PM	#7
steelscout Words under my name Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 181	Re: new '68 big-block swb CST to restore Congratulations on your find!!!! Always good to get what you have been looking for such a long time. Good luck with your build, I look forward to it!! __________________ 69 Chevy CST/10 "Project: Bloody Knuckles" my slow going project. 2010 VW Golf, daily driver Wrench Rookie

02-05-2011, 10:52 PM	#8
75gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MS Posts: 479	Re: new '68 big-block swb CST to restore Have you got the original motor and trans?

02-05-2011, 11:02 PM	#9
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: new '68 big-block swb CST to restore That is a great find! Mind telling what you gave for it? Do you get that from Oklahoma? __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro Last edited by Zoomin; 02-05-2011 at 11:04 PM.

02-05-2011, 11:09 PM	#10
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: new '68 big-block swb CST to restore Nice find.. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

02-05-2011, 11:18 PM	#11
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: new '68 big-block swb CST to restore Super cool Casey. That is going to be an awesome original truck in that medium blue color. I have a couple of NOS items when you get to that point of restoration for a 68. I have a true NOS chrome edged 68 only dash bezel in the GM box and a full set of NOS 67-68 full wheel covers still in their GM boxes for something this rare. They be around when you get to that point. Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed" Last edited by HOTFUN; 02-05-2011 at 11:47 PM.

02-05-2011, 11:40 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: new '68 big-block swb CST to restore Nice score. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

02-05-2011, 11:45 PM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: new '68 big-block swb CST to restore Cool project! Looks like you have some work ahead... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-06-2011, 12:31 AM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: new '68 big-block swb CST to restore Very nice find!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

02-06-2011, 12:58 AM	#15
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,821	Re: new '68 big-block swb CST to restore Nice find there, your board handle could be grafted right onto the license plates when you get that one back on the road. Now about that spid, do you know any of the history on this very rare find of a truck? That very well may be one of Jeff/chipfler's repro "Aged" spids that he has mastered down to a tee Mel



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02-06-2011, 09:32 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: new '68 big-block swb CST to restore Congratulations on finding one of the gems of the 67-72 GM truck world. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-06-2011, 10:34 AM	#17
Dave DND Trucks Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 2,404	Re: new '68 big-block swb CST to restore You really have yourself a very low production truck, there can't be many like this one!

02-06-2011, 12:46 PM	#18
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: new '68 big-block swb CST to restore it's going to be a nice build,you do have a nice start & Keep on Truckin'' Last edited by RCbowtie69; 02-06-2011 at 12:46 PM.

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