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68_Steps · 08-03-2005, 06:49 PM

Hello all,
Just wanted to get my foot in the door here, I've browsed tons and posted once but thought I should add into the n00b pages. As above, I normally drive a '68 stepside, needs a bit of work, but that's just fine with me. Unfortunately there won’t be much build-up on the truck for the next couple of months as I am currently in the Arabian Gulf supporting Marine operations. I'm posting a few pictures along with this so let me know what you think.
Craig L.

/\ when I first got the grey clunker

/\ After a little TLC, posing in front of my current home USS Kearsarge

Frizzle Fry · 08-03-2005, 07:14 PM

Looks a lot like my '69. That grille looks good. What happened to the '68 front clip?

68_Steps · 08-03-2005, 07:30 PM

Well honestly, what I was told and what the old title said was that it was a 68, but the front clip and the fact that the front disc brakes look stock and all the other little things, I believe it's a later year than it's registered as, or pieced together from a couple of trucks

arkracing · 08-03-2005, 07:53 PM

Looks like the front was lowered so they may have swaped out the original front drum spindles to lowered disc spindles...

it's a '71-'72 front end from the looks of the grill in the first picture and the front bumper

where is the e-brake? is it a pedal or a handle? rear view mirror?

could be an older cab with new nose/front end parts like you said... sill a nice looking rig

and stay safe over there

68_Steps · 08-03-2005, 08:02 PM

The e-brake is below the steering column, handle type and the rear-view is mounted in the headliner and not on the window. If i could find a copy of my registration and decode the VIN, I could probably get some kind of idea... I'll do my best to keep my head above water. Good lookin' out.

Frizzle Fry · 08-03-2005, 08:15 PM

Sounds like someone swapped the front clip. Looks good though. My '69 is a compilation of multiple trucks (even has some Suburban parts).

arkracing · 08-03-2005, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Sounds like someone swapped the front clip. Looks good though. My '69 is a compilation of multiple trucks (even has some Suburban parts).

Yeh - sounds like the correct cab with a front clip and suspension swap.

normal for these trucks.

mine has parts from a whole bunch of stuff - 1973+ Front Steering and suspension, '72 Hood, '69 Cab/Frame/Clip/Bed/RearEnd, '85 Motor, '88Trans etc etc. Still looks good to me.

TRUCKGUY · 08-06-2005, 01:12 AM

welcome to the board from western ky

08-03-2005, 06:49 PM	#1
68_Steps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Frisco, TX (transplant from NC/FL) Posts: 19	n00b- 68 Stepside: Central FL Hello all, Just wanted to get my foot in the door here, I've browsed tons and posted once but thought I should add into the n00b pages. As above, I normally drive a '68 stepside, needs a bit of work, but that's just fine with me. Unfortunately there won’t be much build-up on the truck for the next couple of months as I am currently in the Arabian Gulf supporting Marine operations. I'm posting a few pictures along with this so let me know what you think. Craig L. /\ when I first got the grey clunker /\ After a little TLC, posing in front of my current home USS Kearsarge

08-03-2005, 07:53 PM	#4
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Looks like the front was lowered so they may have swaped out the original front drum spindles to lowered disc spindles... it's a '71-'72 front end from the looks of the grill in the first picture and the front bumper where is the e-brake? is it a pedal or a handle? rear view mirror? could be an older cab with new nose/front end parts like you said... sill a nice looking rig and stay safe over there __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered Last edited by arkracing; 08-03-2005 at 07:55 PM.

08-06-2005, 01:12 AM	#8
TRUCKGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nortonville, Ky Posts: 407	welcome to the board from western ky __________________ Dan. 55 F100 panel truck project 64 350/th400/10bolt short fleet 66 F100 302/C6/9" short fleet 67 IH 4x2 304/t984speed D44 373 locker lwb box 67 IH 4x4 304/t98 4speed/d44/d60 4.10'slwb box 67 IH Travelall 4x4 304/t98 4speed/12bolt/10bolt 81 2wd short fleet current build! 83 350/700r4 short fleet 88 k5 12" lift 3/4 ton swap mud toy 96 Dodge 3500 CUMMINS/5speed/4x2 97 Pontiac Trans Am WS6/LT1 383/6speed/T-tops

08-03-2005, 07:14 PM	#2
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Looks a lot like my '69. That grille looks good. What happened to the '68 front clip?

08-03-2005, 07:30 PM	#3
68_Steps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Frisco, TX (transplant from NC/FL) Posts: 19	Well honestly, what I was told and what the old title said was that it was a 68, but the front clip and the fact that the front disc brakes look stock and all the other little things, I believe it's a later year than it's registered as, or pieced together from a couple of trucks

08-03-2005, 08:02 PM	#5
68_Steps Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Frisco, TX (transplant from NC/FL) Posts: 19	The e-brake is below the steering column, handle type and the rear-view is mounted in the headliner and not on the window. If i could find a copy of my registration and decode the VIN, I could probably get some kind of idea... I'll do my best to keep my head above water. Good lookin' out.

08-03-2005, 08:15 PM	#6
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Sounds like someone swapped the front clip. Looks good though. My '69 is a compilation of multiple trucks (even has some Suburban parts).



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