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68SWCST · 02-23-2015, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tommys72

Is that an antifreeze overflow bottle I see under the hood there too

Not stock.

68SWCST · 02-23-2015, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by C/10 King

Grandpa had good taste!!!!

Grandpa liked horsepower. Bigger was always better.

65standard · 02-23-2015, 07:33 PM

Great truck, thanks for sharing

70 shorty · 02-23-2015, 08:30 PM

I'd put factory rally wheels on it and call it DONE! Nice truck!!

slowcpe · 02-23-2015, 08:40 PM

Very cool truck!

toms68cst · 02-23-2015, 09:53 PM

Wow, I didn't realize it was a 396 to boot! That is an off the-charts-cool rare truck.

tim's68gmc · 02-23-2015, 10:27 PM

great truck looks like it was kept in a dry storage for being in washington.

mechanicalman · 02-23-2015, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 68SWCST

I finally got my grandfathers 68 into the shop. It has been in storage for about 15 years. After finding this site and renewing my interest in these trucks, I decided it is way past time to get this girl back on the road. It was originally ordered locally and driven by my grandfather until his death in 1975. My uncle drove it in the late 70,s and my cousin drove it to college and beyond in the 80's and early 90's. My father acquired the truck in the mid 90's but never really did any thing with it.
I don't know where my plans will lead, but at this point would like to mostly keep it stock. For now I just want to get it back on the road and drive it. I will post more pics in the coming days and try to post updates as I can.

Bryan.

Nice!!! Carry on!

Never was a hood ornament guy, till I saw that one. SWEET

**Razorbacker** · 02-23-2015, 10:43 PM

What a cool truck, big block, turbo, bucket seats. It's a Chevelle with a pick up bed...

Cordless57 · 02-23-2015, 11:46 PM

I see a 67-72 meet-up in Spokane in our future.

Great truck and I like that hood ornament. Was your dad a fan of the AF jets at Fairchild?

68SWCST · 02-24-2015, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cordless57

I see a 67-72 meet-up in Spokane in our future.

Great truck and I like that hood ornament. Was your dad a fan of the AF jets at Fairchild?

Grandpa liked airplanes, flew for a while in the 50's. He died when I was 6 so I never got to ask him the significance of the ornament.

68SWCST · 02-24-2015, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tim's68gmc

great truck looks like it was kept in a dry storage for being in washington.

I'm on the dry side of the state. It has been under cover most of its life.

68SWCST · 02-24-2015, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 70 shorty

I'd put factory rally wheels on it and call it DONE! Nice truck!!

I'm leaning towards this if I can find the wheels. I've got a correct set of hubcaps, but they're pretty beat up.

02-23-2015, 07:33 PM	#28
65standard Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Coal City, IL Posts: 695	Re: Grandpa,s 68 short big block Great truck, thanks for sharing __________________ Tony Nicholas @ Midwest Metal Masters 1953 Chevy 3100 392 Hemi w/727 & 9” Ford 1985 Chevy C/10 6.0L 4L80 373 locker

02-23-2015, 08:30 PM	#29
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: Grandpa,s 68 short big block I'd put factory rally wheels on it and call it DONE! Nice truck!! __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

02-23-2015, 08:40 PM	#30
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Grandpa,s 68 short big block Very cool truck! __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

02-23-2015, 09:53 PM	#31
toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,298	Re: Grandpa,s 68 short big block Wow, I didn't realize it was a 396 to boot! That is an off the-charts-cool rare truck. __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

02-23-2015, 10:27 PM	#32
tim's68gmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: tacoma Posts: 247	Re: Grandpa,s 68 short big block great truck looks like it was kept in a dry storage for being in washington. __________________ vehicle's I own 1968 gmc 3/4 ton camper special 1972 gmc jimmy 1972 Chevrolet nova 1947 ford 1.5 ton dully 1997 f-350 1 ton 2007 Chrysler 300 with hemi

02-23-2015, 10:43 PM	#34
Razorbacker Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Benton, AR. Posts: 239	Re: Grandpa,s 68 short big block What a cool truck, big block, turbo, bucket seats. It's a Chevelle with a pick up bed... __________________ Tony 1972 Chevy K10 SWB Custom Deluxe 350\|350\|NP205 2018 GMC Sierra Z/71 Crew 2008 GMC Yukon 2007 Chevy 1500 LT 1967 Pontiac Firebird 400

02-23-2015, 11:46 PM	#35
Cordless57 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 83	Re: Grandpa,s 68 short big block I see a 67-72 meet-up in Spokane in our future. Great truck and I like that hood ornament. Was your dad a fan of the AF jets at Fairchild? __________________ '69 GMC I6 4sp; '70 Chev C10 CST Hugger Orange/white



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