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68Stepbed · 05-24-2005, 10:01 PM

Have any of you guys ever met one of those guys who had that rare truck that there wasn't many made or had all the rare options? I met one the over the weekend.

My truck is a 68. The VIN code says it's a 68. It has 68 fenders, grill, and hood. I was sitting in my truck the other day when this guy walks up and asks if it's a 68 or a 69. I said "A 68". He said he had a 69 that looked just like mine. It had the 68 grill, hood, and fenders. He then told me that some early 69's were available with the 68 front clip. My first thought was it had been converted as some people prefer the 68 front clip. This was a new one to me.

My question is, has anyone else heard this one or know if it's true or did this dude have a Heinz 57 variety PU?

Personally, I think it's

Russell · 05-24-2005, 10:08 PM

It isn't too terribly uncommon. For example, some of the late 79 trucks had the 80 front end, along with some of the early 80 trucks having the late 79 clip etc.

I wouldn't be surprised if he was telling the truth

71HUGGER396 · 05-24-2005, 10:33 PM

I had a 1972 cheyenne 2wd stepside that had a smallblock 400. It was even listed on the glovebox tag as an option. This engine did not come in trucks until 1973. Some people will argue with me but I know that I saw it with my own two eyes.

Longhorn Man · 05-24-2005, 11:16 PM

did the glove box say 400 or 400 small block?

mr402 · 05-24-2005, 11:53 PM

My 71 Chevy says 396 in the glove box, 402 on the engine tag and 400 on the side markers. I was a kid when I bought the thing (I won't admit to how many years now) and was confused as he!!. Only thing consistent is they're not.

71HUGGER396 · 05-25-2005, 12:25 AM

It said 400 smallblock

**pjmoreland** · 05-25-2005, 12:56 AM

My dad had a friend for many years who drove a 72 model truck, but it was made in 73 and had a 73 VIN.

Solver · 05-25-2005, 01:09 PM

went and looked at a truck one day that the owner said was a 69. When I got there it was a 68. He said the title claimed it as a 69 and the paint was really old so I assumed it was a early year wreck and replaced with 68 stuff. Maybe the guy was right after all . The paint sure looked original.

wanted · 05-27-2005, 12:18 AM

I have a 70 K20, with disk brakes. All the components such as brake lines and fittings appear original. The frame VIN matches. I thought maybe it was built late in that year. Anyone ever run across this?

05-24-2005, 10:01 PM	#1
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Heard a new one Have any of you guys ever met one of those guys who had that rare truck that there wasn't many made or had all the rare options? I met one the over the weekend. My truck is a 68. The VIN code says it's a 68. It has 68 fenders, grill, and hood. I was sitting in my truck the other day when this guy walks up and asks if it's a 68 or a 69. I said "A 68". He said he had a 69 that looked just like mine. It had the 68 grill, hood, and fenders. He then told me that some early 69's were available with the 68 front clip. My first thought was it had been converted as some people prefer the 68 front clip. This was a new one to me. My question is, has anyone else heard this one or know if it's true or did this dude have a Heinz 57 variety PU? Personally, I think it's __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

05-24-2005, 10:08 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	It isn't too terribly uncommon. For example, some of the late 79 trucks had the 80 front end, along with some of the early 80 trucks having the late 79 clip etc. I wouldn't be surprised if he was telling the truth __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

05-24-2005, 10:33 PM	#3
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	I had a 1972 cheyenne 2wd stepside that had a smallblock 400. It was even listed on the glovebox tag as an option. This engine did not come in trucks until 1973. Some people will argue with me but I know that I saw it with my own two eyes. __________________ 1968 50th STEP SIDE SHORTY, 350/350, a/c, ps, p,b Daily Driver, 1970 Cst short fleet, all black, 350/350, 1970 2wd Blazer, 2wd, 6 cyl. 3 spd, original, now a 454, 350turbo, 3.73 posi, on the road 1971 2wd fleet shorty, 454, 700r4, 3.73 posi, SOLD to 67OLDSTYLE72 "My rig's a little old but that don't mean she's slow" - SAWYER BROWN's Six Days On The Road SEMPER FI "I use to be a lean mean fighting machine, but now I'm a huffin, puffin, over stuffin love muffin"

05-24-2005, 11:53 PM	#5
mr402 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Elmira, Oregon Posts: 449	My 71 Chevy says 396 in the glove box, 402 on the engine tag and 400 on the side markers. I was a kid when I bought the thing (I won't admit to how many years now) and was confused as he!!. Only thing consistent is they're not. __________________ Enjoying life again. Time to get those big blocks rolling.

05-25-2005, 12:25 AM	#6
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	It said 400 smallblock __________________ 1968 50th STEP SIDE SHORTY, 350/350, a/c, ps, p,b Daily Driver, 1970 Cst short fleet, all black, 350/350, 1970 2wd Blazer, 2wd, 6 cyl. 3 spd, original, now a 454, 350turbo, 3.73 posi, on the road 1971 2wd fleet shorty, 454, 700r4, 3.73 posi, SOLD to 67OLDSTYLE72 "My rig's a little old but that don't mean she's slow" - SAWYER BROWN's Six Days On The Road SEMPER FI "I use to be a lean mean fighting machine, but now I'm a huffin, puffin, over stuffin love muffin"

05-24-2005, 11:16 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	did the glove box say 400 or 400 small block?

05-25-2005, 12:56 AM	#7
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 6,043	My dad had a friend for many years who drove a 72 model truck, but it was made in 73 and had a 73 VIN.

05-25-2005, 01:09 PM	#8
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	went and looked at a truck one day that the owner said was a 69. When I got there it was a 68. He said the title claimed it as a 69 and the paint was really old so I assumed it was a early year wreck and replaced with 68 stuff. Maybe the guy was right after all . The paint sure looked original. __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

05-27-2005, 12:18 AM	#9
wanted Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: duluth, mn Posts: 63	I have a 70 K20, with disk brakes. All the components such as brake lines and fittings appear original. The frame VIN matches. I thought maybe it was built late in that year. Anyone ever run across this?



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