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oleblue72 · 11-30-2002, 05:54 AM

My uncle called me today and said he has found a 68 lwb and the owner is wanting to sell. He does not have a vin # yet. He tells me this 68 has a 396 engine in it, factory air, maybe 15 or so options. We're going to look at the truck this afternoon.

I thought the 402 was the bb offered in these trucks. Let me know what I should be looking for. I'm not familar with the 68's.

Thanks

chevypete396 · 11-30-2002, 07:36 AM

They did come with a 396 in 68.

I don't know what your looking for but heres what I wish I would have looked for that is unique to 68's:

What kind of shape are the grill ovals in? (mine were bad and are expensive to replace)
Is the bed from a 68 and in good shape? (Mine was a 72 I wish I knew what I was looking for at the time)

Pete

Longhorn Man · 12-01-2002, 01:50 AM

396 in 68 and 69, 402 in 70 - 72.
How can you tell you have a 72 bed?

orange72 · 12-01-2002, 03:46 AM

it will have side marker lights in 72

dmnall · 12-01-2002, 04:19 AM

68 Chevs also have the Side Marker lamps except most of the ones I have seen have all been Reflectors instead of having Bulbs and wires running to the Side Markers.. Who cares if it does have a 72 Bed, as long as the bed is in good shape..

Jwill41 · 12-01-2002, 01:09 PM

side marker lights started in 68. I thought all the fleet side beds were the same 68-72 with the exception of the longhorn.

Longhorn Man · 12-01-2002, 01:18 PM

Jwill, tha's what I was getten at there.
68 had reflectors standard, as did the '69, but lights were avalile in them too.
And in reality, the Longhorn bed was avalible after March 11th of 68 too.

11-30-2002, 05:54 AM	#1
oleblue72 No, U Da Man! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southaven, MS Posts: 284	68 info Needed My uncle called me today and said he has found a 68 lwb and the owner is wanting to sell. He does not have a vin # yet. He tells me this 68 has a 396 engine in it, factory air, maybe 15 or so options. We're going to look at the truck this afternoon. I thought the 402 was the bb offered in these trucks. Let me know what I should be looking for. I'm not familar with the 68's. Thanks __________________ (sold ole blue 1972) 1997 Dodge 1500 5.9L 1996 Saturn SL2 1.9L 2002 Mitsubishi Montero 3.0L 2005 Ford Escape 3.0L *1967 Olds Vista Cruiser 330-320HP*

11-30-2002, 07:36 AM	#2
chevypete396 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fernley, Nevada, USA Posts: 540	They did come with a 396 in 68. I don't know what your looking for but heres what I wish I would have looked for that is unique to 68's: What kind of shape are the grill ovals in? (mine were bad and are expensive to replace) Is the bed from a 68 and in good shape? (Mine was a 72 I wish I knew what I was looking for at the time) Pete __________________ 1968 Chevy - 3/4 Ton - 4X4 - Longbed - 383ci - TH350 - NP205 Building the motor, painting the engine bay, rewireing everything... (775)-527-1199 / ryanspeterson@msn.com

12-01-2002, 03:46 AM	#4
orange72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: huntington,texas,united states Posts: 399	it will have side marker lights in 72 __________________ 1972 chevy long bed. Currently under construction!! Bagged, 383/700r4.

12-01-2002, 04:19 AM	#5
dmnall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Goleta, CA Posts: 505	68 Chevs also have the Side Marker lamps except most of the ones I have seen have all been Reflectors instead of having Bulbs and wires running to the Side Markers.. Who cares if it does have a 72 Bed, as long as the bed is in good shape.. __________________ 1968 C10 Truck LWB Fleetside 1968 C10 Truck SWB Stepside 1994 K2500 Ext Cab Fleetside 2008 Honda Civic Si lease

12-01-2002, 01:09 PM	#6
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	side marker lights started in 68. I thought all the fleet side beds were the same 68-72 with the exception of the longhorn. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

12-01-2002, 01:50 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	396 in 68 and 69, 402 in 70 - 72. How can you tell you have a 72 bed?

12-01-2002, 01:18 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Jwill, tha's what I was getten at there. 68 had reflectors standard, as did the '69, but lights were avalile in them too. And in reality, the Longhorn bed was avalible after March 11th of 68 too.



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