68 C-30 wrecker questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

qksilver · 11-19-2006, 10:24 PM

Just bought a 68 wrecker close to home , cheap, complete and runs.
I checked out the spid and it had dual wheel conversion on it.
It has roof mounted clearance lights but they aren't hockey puck style, factory.
I was on the road as soon as the guy called me. I had been trying to get ahold of him since yesterday.
Of course I got there after dark and it was raining hard.
Bought it any way, just wondering about 68 C-30's in general , suggestions, advice
like can I use a complete 72 3/4 disc set up and just get dual rear wheel front rotors?
what differences from the 1/2 , 3/4 trucks to a 1-Ton.
How do i become a member of the 1_ton club?
LOL
Thanks,
Steve

msgross · 11-19-2006, 11:16 PM

Here's my 68 marker lights, they are on my sticker but someone on here said they aren't stock. Still trying to confirm that one...

Longhorn Man · 11-19-2006, 11:21 PM

I can't remember what the 68 came with...the hockey pucks were 69 and 70 only.

qksilver · 11-19-2006, 11:28 PM

All new ground for me. Considering the rain and being dark, they look like yours MS.
i will post some pix when I pick it up this Sat.
I was going to post the link to the Craigs listing but he already removed it.
I was first to get there, ahead of over 30 people!
It will be the first truck i have bought older than 1975 that I will be able to drive home except for one. A nice change..........

Robert1970C20rstbukt · 11-20-2006, 12:58 AM

Those lights were stock on trucks from 1960? till 1968, the hockey pucks were on 1969's and some 1970's like Longhorn Man said. I drove a 1967 Chevy c60 grain truck for awhile that had the chrome lights and I saw a 1968 C10 at the junkyard that had 'em, the lights were gone but they were listed on the glovebox. I found this light and a separate gasket and lens under the seat, it has Yankee 76 stamped in the housing. The lenses are a little faded with a white tint.

msgross · 11-20-2006, 09:20 AM

here is a little better pick of mine. There is a 68 wrecker in my town that is still in service. I need to sneak over and get some pics of it too. His hood is missing the H & V letters ...hmmm I just happen to have extra, sounds like a new friendship with a local mechanic is brewing!

**Ron 586** · 11-20-2006, 09:46 AM

My 67 and all the 73-77 trucks I have are like the ones pictured above. I have never owned one with the hockey puck lights.

qksilver · 11-20-2006, 07:01 PM

For some reason I missed the 69-70 part of the hockey puck threads. I was curious.
I will have pix and better able to read the spid. It has full chrome on the cab and hood.
Does anybody know what the dually conversion option entails.
Thanks,
Steve

chopttop · 11-20-2006, 07:15 PM

Just bought a '71 C-30, lights on cab look like those pictured in the threads.

11-19-2006, 10:24 PM	#1
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	68 C-30 wrecker questions Just bought a 68 wrecker close to home , cheap, complete and runs. I checked out the spid and it had dual wheel conversion on it. It has roof mounted clearance lights but they aren't hockey puck style, factory. I was on the road as soon as the guy called me. I had been trying to get ahold of him since yesterday. Of course I got there after dark and it was raining hard. Bought it any way, just wondering about 68 C-30's in general , suggestions, advice like can I use a complete 72 3/4 disc set up and just get dual rear wheel front rotors? what differences from the 1/2 , 3/4 trucks to a 1-Ton. How do i become a member of the 1_ton club? LOL Thanks, Steve

11-19-2006, 11:16 PM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 C-30 wrecker questions Here's my 68 marker lights, they are on my sticker but someone on here said they aren't stock. Still trying to confirm that one... Attached Images

11-19-2006, 11:21 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: 68 C-30 wrecker questions I can't remember what the 68 came with...the hockey pucks were 69 and 70 only.

11-19-2006, 11:28 PM	#4
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: 68 C-30 wrecker questions All new ground for me. Considering the rain and being dark, they look like yours MS. i will post some pix when I pick it up this Sat. I was going to post the link to the Craigs listing but he already removed it. I was first to get there, ahead of over 30 people! It will be the first truck i have bought older than 1975 that I will be able to drive home except for one. A nice change..........

11-20-2006, 12:58 AM	#5
Robert1970C20rstbukt Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Beeville, Texas Posts: 1,943	Re: 68 C-30 wrecker questions Those lights were stock on trucks from 1960? till 1968, the hockey pucks were on 1969's and some 1970's like Longhorn Man said. I drove a 1967 Chevy c60 grain truck for awhile that had the chrome lights and I saw a 1968 C10 at the junkyard that had 'em, the lights were gone but they were listed on the glovebox. I found this light and a separate gasket and lens under the seat, it has Yankee 76 stamped in the housing. The lenses are a little faded with a white tint. Attached Images __________________ RJD 1984 Chevrolet C30 welding truck 454/SM465 1977 GMC C15 pickup 350/TH350 1970 Chevrolet C20 pickup 350/TH400 1970 Chevrolet K20 Suburban 454/TH350 1969 GMC 8500 478M V6/5 spd winch truck

11-20-2006, 09:20 AM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 C-30 wrecker questions here is a little better pick of mine. There is a 68 wrecker in my town that is still in service. I need to sneak over and get some pics of it too. His hood is missing the H & V letters ...hmmm I just happen to have extra, sounds like a new friendship with a local mechanic is brewing! Attached Images

11-20-2006, 09:46 AM	#7
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,150	Re: 68 C-30 wrecker questions My 67 and all the 73-77 trucks I have are like the ones pictured above. I have never owned one with the hockey puck lights. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

11-20-2006, 07:01 PM	#8
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: 68 C-30 wrecker questions For some reason I missed the 69-70 part of the hockey puck threads. I was curious. I will have pix and better able to read the spid. It has full chrome on the cab and hood. Does anybody know what the dually conversion option entails. Thanks, Steve

11-20-2006, 07:15 PM	#9
chopttop Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 151	Re: 68 C-30 wrecker questions Just bought a '71 C-30, lights on cab look like those pictured in the threads. __________________ '71 C10, Choptop/Lowered '70 C30, w/24' Franklin Motor '91 9c1 Caprice '90 Harley FL, 127 Ultima engine w/6 speed, Blk & chrome



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